June 05 / 16.00 Epsom

16.00

Good To Soft

Betfred Oaks (Group 1) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £354437.5
  • 1m 4f 6y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Betfred Oaks (Group 1) (Fillies)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.85

Form: 42-21

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
By Frankel and dam won the 1m2f Group 1 Pretty Polly for connections; she's improved with each of her four starts and comfortably won the Group 3 Salsabil Stakes at Navan (1m2f, good to yielding) in April when upped in trip; has shown promise on heavy ground; powered clear in the final furlong last time, providing hope that she will stay 1m4f, and she's one to consider.
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4th

9

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Thundering On

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

By Frankel, dam Thundering Nights won this event in 2021; Group 3-placed on second start at two; beaten favourite in a maiden on seasonal debut before comfortable win in a Group 3 at Navan (1m2f, good to yielding) in April; confidently ridden before taking full command in the final furlong in the Oaks; will be hard to beat if the ground is not too quick.

4/5

1st

8

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Thundering On

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

By Frankel and dam won the 1m2f Group 1 Pretty Polly for connections; she's improved with each of her four starts and comfortably won the Group 3 Salsabil Stakes at Navan (1m2f, good to yielding) in April when upped in trip; has shown promise on heavy ground; powered clear in the final furlong last time, providing hope that she will stay 1m4f, and she's one to consider.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.45

Form: 314-1

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
All four starts on good to firm/good ground; rallied for fourth in a hot running of the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket last October on her final 2yo run, and she reappeared with a hard-fought win in the Group 3 Musidora at York (10.2f), asserting close home; there is every chance that she will stay 1m4f and her pedigree provides optimism that she will be effective on slow ground; dam is a sister to Frankel; firmly in calculations.
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7th

9

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Legacy Link

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Built upon her abundant 2yo promise to win the Group 3 Musidora Stakes at York (10.2f, good) last month and she was a clear second in the Oaks at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) 13 days ago, albeit no match for the winner; she had a hard race last time and there is a worry that this assignment may come too soon, but she sets a strong form standard for the rest to aim at.

6/4

2nd

5

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Legacy Link

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

All four starts on good to firm/good ground; rallied for fourth in a hot running of the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket last October on her final 2yo run, and she reappeared with a hard-fought win in the Group 3 Musidora at York (10.2f), asserting close home; there is every chance that she will stay 1m4f and her pedigree provides optimism that she will be effective on slow ground; dam is a sister to Frankel; firmly in calculations.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

16:05 York

Legacy Link

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Easy win at Haydock (1m, good) last September on her second start and rallied for fourth of ten in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (good) in October, the form of which has worked out very well; her dam (a sister to Frankel) was a 1m4f winner and this step up in trip should be right up her street; leading claims for top yard that has won this seven times since 2011.

6/5

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 5391-4

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Third in Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last September and readily made all in Group 3 Staffordstown Stud Stakes at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in October; she could improve for last month's comeback run in the Listed Cheshire Oaks at Chester (11.3f, good) but has work to do with stablemate Amelia Earhart and A La Prochaine on that form; others preferred.
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10th

10

(11)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Sugar Island

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Third in Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster last September and readily made all in Group 3 here in October; fourth of five behind Amelia Earhart at Chester on reappearance, reversed form with her disappointing stablemate when third at Epsom, weakened late, beaten almost 10l; first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

3rd

7

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Sugar Island

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Third in Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last September and readily made all in Group 3 Staffordstown Stud Stakes at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in October; she could improve for last month's comeback run in the Listed Cheshire Oaks at Chester (11.3f, good) but has work to do with stablemate Amelia Earhart and A La Prochaine on that form; others preferred.

20/1

4th

1

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 75y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Sugar Island

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Well-bred filly whose 2yo campaign was bookended by Curragh wins, latest comfortably in Group 3 contest over 1m on heavy ground; the form pick even with a 5lb penalty, albeit some of today's rivals (including stablemate Amelia Earhart) could reach or surpass her level.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
She has an attractive German pedigree and was bought for 550,000gns as a yearling; won at Newbury (1m, soft) last October on sole 2yo start and beaten about 3l by Amelia Earhart when third in the Listed Cheshire Oaks at Chester (11.3f, good) on last month's reappearance; she still looked a work in progress last time (slowly away and outpaced turning for home) and could have lots more to offer; slow ground might aid her cause; interesting.
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4th

1

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

A La Prochaine

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

She has an attractive German pedigree and was bought for 550,000gns as a yearling; won at Newbury (1m, soft) last October on sole 2yo start and beaten about 3l by Amelia Earhart when third in the Listed Cheshire Oaks at Chester (11.3f, good) on last month's reappearance; she still looked a work in progress last time (slowly away and outpaced turning for home) and could have lots more to offer; slow ground might aid her cause; interesting.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 75y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

A La Prochaine

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Lope De Vega filly who cost 550,000gns as a yearling; appeared to win with something in hand at Newbury (1m, soft) in sole 2yo start; promising sort who could make her mark at this higher level, albeit rather lacks the dazzle of the other once-raced contender, I'm The One.

11/1

1st

1

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:19 Newbury

A La Prochaine

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

220,000euros foal, 550,000gns (Tattersalls Book 1) yearling; by Lope De Vega; sibling to three winners, notably Mr Hollywood (1m2f/1m4f including German Group 3; 115); dam German Listed-placed 1m 2yo scorer (92); notable connections; interesting debutante.

7/2

7/1

Form: 314-51 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
7f maiden winner (soft to heavy) who took a big step forward with a convincing win in the Listed Oaks Trial at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) last month on her sixth start, which was her first run beyond 1m; Ryan Moore was on board last time and rides stablemate Amelia Earhart this afternoon, but she was certainly impressive at Lingfield and is unexposed at the trip; chance.
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8th

3

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Cameo

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A P O’Brien

Course 7f maiden winner at two (soft to heavy); took a big step forward to win in the Listed Oaks Trial at Lingfield (good to firm) on her sixth start, and her first run beyond 1m; appeared to have a good chance of staying the Oaks trip, but faded from over two furlongs down; limitations evident at Naas.

20/1

3rd

1

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 84y

18:40 Naas

Cameo

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Curragh 7f maiden winner at two (soft to heavy); took a big step forward with a convincing win in the Listed Oaks Trial at Lingfield (good to firm) last month on her sixth start, and her first run beyond 1m; appeared to have a good chance of staying the Oaks trip, but faded from over two furlongs down; will be hard to beat if the race has not left a mark.

13/8

5th

3

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Cameo

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

7f maiden winner (soft to heavy) who took a big step forward with a convincing win in the Listed Oaks Trial at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) last month on her sixth start, which was her first run beyond 1m; Ryan Moore was on board last time and rides stablemate Amelia Earhart this afternoon, but she was certainly impressive at Lingfield and is unexposed at the trip; chance.

7/1

Form: 2241-1

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Built upon previous promise (including on soft ground) when easily winning a maiden at Leopardstown (1m, yielding) last October on her fifth start, and reappeared with 2l win in Listed Cheshire Oaks at Chester (11.3f, good) where she wore a hood and blinkers for the first time (retained today); she's followed the same route on her last two races as Minnie Hauk, who won this for Ballydoyle 12 months ago, and Ryan Moore rides; major player.
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5th

1

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Amelia Earhart

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won a maiden at Leopardstown (1m, yielding) last October on her fifth start; reappeared with 2l win in the Cheshire Oaks at Chester (11.3f, good) in first-time hood and blinkers; failed to handle the track when favourite for the Oaks; change of headgear, Moore stays loyal; pick of a Ballydoyle quintet.

11/2

6th

2

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Amelia Earhart

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Built upon previous promise (including on soft ground) when easily winning a maiden at Leopardstown (1m, yielding) last October on her fifth start, and reappeared with 2l win in Listed Cheshire Oaks at Chester (11.3f, good) where she wore a hood and blinkers for the first time (retained today); she's followed the same route on her last two races as Minnie Hauk, who won this for Ballydoyle 12 months ago, and Ryan Moore rides; major player.

9/4

1st

3

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 75y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Amelia Earhart

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Started favourite in all five juvenile appearances, culminating in an easy success in Leopardstown maiden (1m, yielding) that was won 12 months earlier by the same yard's Minnie Hauk, who followed up in this race en route to even bigger things; sister to a Chester Cup winner for her trainer, whose Cheshire Oaks record is impressive; brings strong credentials and has to be feared, assuming she takes to first-time hood/blinkers.

9/4

20/1

Form: 451-13 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) last October on third start and followed up on handicap/seasonal debut here (8.5f, good) in April; kept on strongly for 1l third in Listed Height Of Fashion Stakes at Goodwood (1m2f, good) 13 days ago; she has plenty to find on form but the step up in trip could prompt further improvement and she might not be a forlorn hope each-way.
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7th

6

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

On Message

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) last October on third start and followed up on handicap/seasonal debut here (8.5f, good) in April; kept on strongly for 1l third in Listed Height Of Fashion Stakes at Goodwood (1m2f, good) 13 days ago; she has plenty to find on form but the step up in trip could prompt further improvement and she might not be a forlorn hope each-way.

20/1

3rd

7

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:10 Goodwood

On Message

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Proved well treated off a mark of 80 at Epsom (8.5f, good) on handicap/seasonal debut, following up her autumn win (7f, AW); goes into deeper waters but is improving and her pedigree bodes well, with one of her siblings a Listed-placed filly (stayed 1m2f) for her connections.

14/1

1st

3

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:23 Epsom

On Message

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Promise on first two starts (good to firm/soft) and she made all on AW debut at Wolverhampton (7f) in October; should do better at this trip and beyond (holds Oaks and Irish Oaks entries) this term; interesting on her reappearance and handicap debut.

11/4

Form: 4362-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
0-6 since debut win on AW last June and unproven on slow ground; however, she was a fine second in a red-hot running of the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket last October and reappeared with an excellent third in the 1,000 Guineas there (1m) last month; made the running on her last two starts; by Derby winner Masar and rallied in the closing stages last time, so it's possible that this sizeable step up in trip will suit; not ruled out.
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7th

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Venetian Lace

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Second to Precise in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile last October (good; no match for the winner) and returned with fine third in the 1,000 Guineas (1m, good to firm; Fillies' Mile third Evolutionist in second); failed to settle when tailed off over 1m4f in the Oaks last month (when reportedly unsuited by the slow ground); drops back in trip but with something to find.

20/1

9th

9

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Venetian Lace

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

0-6 since debut win on AW last June and unproven on slow ground; however, she was a fine second in a red-hot running of the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket last October and reappeared with an excellent third in the 1,000 Guineas there (1m) last month; made the running on her last two starts; by Derby winner Masar and rallied in the closing stages last time, so it's possible that this sizeable step up in trip will suit; not ruled out.

12/1

14/1

Form: 1-03

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Sister to connections' 10.2f/1m4f Group 2 winner Pride Of Arras; comfortable win at Southwell (1m, AW) last November on sole 2yo start and the drop to 7f was against her in the Fred Darling at Newbury (good) on her return; left that run well behind when staying on for third in the Group 3 Musidora at York (10.2f, good) last month, beaten just over 2l by Legacy Link; looks set to relish this step up in trip and she could be a serious force.
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Payout
Exacta £22.20
Straight Forecast £19.67
Tricast £333.18
Trifecta £220.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Legacy Link

Daily Mirror:

Thundering On

Telegraph:

Amelia Earhart

POSTDATA:

Cameo

Daily Mail:

Sugar Island

TOPSPEED:

Venetian Lace

Daily Record:

Thundering On

RP RATINGS:

Legacy Link

NEWMARKET:

Legacy Link

The Times:

Legacy Link

The Guardian:

Legacy Link

The Sun:

Legacy Link

D Express:

Amelia Earhart

The Star:

Cameo