Sam James gives Hickory Lad a pat down the neck
Sam James gives Hickory Lad a pat down the neck

Live racing blog: Trackside Live updates for Oaks day from the Derby meeting at Epsom Downs


The Trackside Live team will be bringing you their paddock comments from both parade rings throughout the Derby meeting at Epsom.


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14:40 Betfred Diomed Stakes


Verdict

Chancellor best, Royal Playwright overpriced after a long break.

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Chancellorp63
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-8| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR:  109| BF

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Royal Playwright189
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-8| J: S De Sousa| T: A M Balding| OR:  106

Parade ring updates

7 Seagulls Eleven - very fit, two handlers and gradually starting to get on toes; completely normal for him.

6 Royal Playwright - fairly fit after a long break; not entirely dismissed.

4 Persica - very lean, starting to get a little warm but no major concerns.

8 Skukuza - sweating heavily, but does tend to present this way; doesn’t make appeal against some.

2 Chancellor - makes plenty of appeal, strong deep chested type, defined.

1 Boiling Point - looks in great order, high level of rib definition, little tense but does tend to present this way.

3 Ice Max - strong gelding, tends to present the same, fit.

5 Qirat - fit and fine, no major negatives.


14:05 Oddschecker British EBF Woodcote Stakes


Full result and report

1. HICKORY LAD 10/3

2. Alpe d'Huez 22/1
3. Rlasthope 18/1

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Winning reaction

Sam James: "He impressed me today, he really hit the gates and attacked the race. I had them beat from a long way out I felt. The step up in trip was no problem. This horse hasn't done anything wrong in all his starts; he was beat by a very good horse of Kevin Ryan's that went onto win at Sandown in a listed race, he won at Musselburgh, he was second behind a very fast horse of Becca Menzies' so he hasn't really done anything wrong.

"It's good to soft, they're getting into it a bit but when they're going forward it's alright.

"I'll leave that to Phil [Royal Ascot or not]. I suppose with them getting rid of the Windsor Castle and things like that, it's not as easy for these types of horses but that's why we decided to come here."

Hickory Lad comes nicely clear at Epsom

Verdict

Hickory Lad and The Bookkeeper best pair.

Social Spirit negative.

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Hickory Lad30
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-7| J: S H James| T: Phillip Makin| OR:  -
10/3

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The Bookkeeper14
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: R Hughes| OR:  -
12/1

Parade ring updates

10 Rlasthope - late to paddock; red hood. Strong and fit.

2 Dandyman Dan - very keen and strong, would be a concern.

13 Romidijo - little plain compared to some of these, okay at best.

14 Time And Effort - might still need a run.

4 Hickory Lad - physically forward, well developed, like.

1 Alpe d'Huez - has height and fit; little tense and tight.

12 Havana Flash - still quite weak and small, will improve.

7 Wild Terrain - makes appeal, very straight forward demeanour, good level of definition.

6 The Bookkeeper - physically forward compared to some, has chest and girth, likeable.

11 Social Spirit - very keen and spooky; concern.

5 Possessive - very small colt; even for a Burke, very fit.

8 Ardad Steve - straight forward demeanour, fair definition behind.

3 El Lambo - very lean, not a scrap of fat on him.


13:30 Win With Zyn 3yo 'Dash' Handicap


Full result and report

1. NAANA'S SHADOW 7/2 favourite

2. Call Margot 18/1
3. Shes Got A Brother 13/2
4. Temple Of Athena 16/1

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Winning reaction

Oisin Murphy: "She's bred to improve for these conditions, it's close to soft ground. She loved it, push button ride, really fast out of the gate and an improving filly; well done to Katie."

Katie Scott: "This is our biggest ever winner. We've only got 21 horses and it means so much to us; it's a big team effort.

"The winners on the big days are why we do this; we're only a small yard and to reward owners with winners like this is fantastic. It might not be tonight because we've got important runners tomorrow but there'll be a big party soon."

Naana's Shadow beats the fast-finishing Call Margot at Epsom

Verdict

Coyy and Rosie Frith best pair.

Temple Of Athena negative.

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Coyyt13
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-7| J: Saffie Osborne| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR:  73| D
12/1

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Rosie Frith33
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-12| J: Patrick McGettigan(5)| T: P Magee| OR:  92| D
25/1

Parade ring updates

8 U S S Charleston - left till late as very strong, no fitness questions.

7 One And Gone - fit and fine.

5 Shes Got A Brother - fit and well, strong filly.

9 Henrythenate - has definition behind, easy attitude.

14 Alfa Duplicate - lightly on toes but well muscled and defined.

2 Chairmanfourtimes - doesn’t appeal on fitness.

13 Call Margot - little plain through the coat, others preferred.

3 Temple Of Athena (below also) - getting increasingly warm and tense.

11 Hanney Girl - slender and babyish still, might fill out more.

12 Proof - good level of fitness, plenty to like.

16 Artista - fit and well, straightforward.

3 Temple Of Athena - red hood and marginally tense; deep girthed individual, okay but doesn’t stand out.

10 Riley Rocks - very fit, high level of definition, second handler added as on toes.

1 Rosie Frith - very lean, spot on in coat, relaxed.

4 Wedontelllies - sweating and tense through head and neck, no fitness questions.

15 Coyy - makes appeal, strong chest, good rib definition.

6 Naana's Shadow - edgy and toey in the paddock; not getting warm but would like to see her settle.


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