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YEAR: 1966
FEATURE RACE COMMENT
1966 NZ OAKS
Stylos displayed rare determination in winning the New Zealand Oaks. She was quickly in front and led from that stage. Nearing the three furlongs Stylos was challenged for the lead by Corwar, but Stylos was not to be denied and did not give away her advantage. Kept up to her work in the straight, Stylos proved just a little too good for Corwar and had three-quarters of a length to spare at the post. Stylos is the second Oaks winner sired by Johnny Globe, who also sired Wendy Dawn, winner of the classic in 1962.
Corwar was nor disgraced in going under to Stylos. She raced one out without a trail practically all the way, and an attempt to wrest the lead from Stylos nearing the three furlongs, took some of the sting out of her. Light Thaw was handy most of the way and her third placing was encouraging.
Credit: 'Irvington' writing in NZ Trotting Calendar