The horse racing broadcaster examines the runners and riders for the large race at Epsom on Friday and makes his picks.
The Oaks on Friday is the third Basic of the marketing campaign. Can Godolphin proceed their domination or will the massed ranks of Coolmore spoil the social gathering? Here’s a runner-by-runner information for the Epsom line up.
DESERT FLOWER 6/4 Unbeaten in 5 begins, together with the 1000 Guineas on her reappearance the place she disposed of her rivals in a businesslike relatively than spectacular vogue. The principle queries are concerning her stamina and whether or not any of the three O’Brien runners will try to disrupt her rhythm. She was, nevertheless, very robust on the end of the Fillies Mile at two and may give Charlie Appleby the one UK Basic that has up to now eluded him. *****
ELWATEEN 9/1 Supplemented for £30,000 instead for a similar house owners as Falakeyah, she was having solely her second run when fourth behind Desert Flower within the Guineas. The remainder had been all in a little bit of a heap, although, and significantly extra is required right here. Her dam received at Group 1 stage however solely as much as 10f so there are stamina questions as effectively. **
GISELLE 10/1 Was a shorter value than Whirl and the selection of Ryan Moore when promoted to 3rd behind her on the Curragh final October. She will race keenly and a hood was fitted for her reappearance at Lingfield, the place she justified favouritism from two inferior rivals. She does have a barely gawky head carriage, which does increase query marks as to how she is going to deal with the camber and Ryan deserts her for Minnie Hauk. ***
GO GO BOOTS 40/1 Effectively held behind Whirl within the Musidora (1m 2 1/2f) the place she acquired concerned in an pointless barging match with a rival. Her dam received the Lingfield Oaks Trial earlier than ending third within the Ribblesdale however she was overwhelmed almost 6 lengths by Whirl at York and it could possibly be even additional over this journey. **
MINNIE HAUK 5/1 No queries about her stamina after her grinding victory at Chester within the Listed Cheshire Oaks the place she was pushed alongside at occasions and didn’t look in love with the observe. The larger query is what she beat that day and this represents her first foray into Group firm so she must step ahead once more to be in on the end. Is the selection of Ryan Moore although. ***
QILIN QUEEN 33/1 Very a lot had the run of the race at Newbury simply lasting residence from Revoir underneath a very well-judged Holly Doyle journey. The type of the secure is a giant plus however that absolutely received’t be sufficient right here, and she or he is quickly handed over. *
REVOIR 9/1 Simply did not catch Qilin Queen at Newbury on solely her second profession begin and is confidently anticipated to reverse that kind. She appears versatile as to circumstances after successful on heavy floor at Nottingham on the again finish of final season and comes from a household that has served each proprietor and coach effectively and consists of the 2008 winner Look Right here who was additionally having her third profession run that day. She will not less than make the body. ****
WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY 14/1 No match for the boys within the Ballysax however dealt with delicate floor effectively subsequent time at Navan when making all. Any rain this week can be in her favour however it’s exhausting to see her being adequate to win although she might hit the body at a giant value. ***
WHIRL 9/2 Took a giant step ahead in a strongly run Musidora the place she galloped on actually strongly. She finds lots for strain as proven along with her Group 3 Curragh victory final October (Giselle behind) the place she seemed sure to be swamped. The larger the emphasis on stamina the higher her possibilities of outlasting the classier Desert Flower and to my thoughts seems her predominant opponent although Ryan Moore chooses Minnie Hauk. ****
CONCLUSION
1. Desert Flower
2. Whirl
3. Revoir
4. Wemightakedlongway
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