The progeny of Windsor Park sire Volksraad continued their excellent form at Ellerslie on Wednesday when A Chance To Dream was an impressive winner of the Listed Sunline Vase.

Volksraad sired his latest Group 1 winner when Military Move was a dominant winner of last Saturday’s G1 NZ Derby.

In what many described as the most impressive performance in any NZ Oaks lead-up race this season, the John Sargent-trained filly A Chance To Dream dashed away from a strong field to win by four lengths.

“She’s a very good horse when she gets over ground on a good track,” Sargent said.  “The first time that happened was her last start when she left maiden class by six lengths.”

A Chance To Dream was bred and owned by Otaki businessman Tom Jamison.  “I’ve trained for Tom since I first started up in the 1980s,” Sargent recalled.  “But this would be the first one that looks like she’s a group class filly.”

A Chance To Dream will run next in the $300,000 New Zealand Oaks (G1) on March 20.  She is second favourite behind Keep The Peace at $5.  Volksraad filly Corsage is also Oaks bound after finishing third yesterday.  

The Sunline Vase has proven to be the most significant lead up race in recent years with the last two winners of the NZ Oaks, Jungle Rocket and Boundless both running in the Ellerslie feature prior to the fillies classic.