Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Fillies' And Mares' Group 1)

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 2m 31.31s

(1)

Manuela De Vega⁴⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett| OR: 110| D

10/1

Smart filly who made all in Group 3 at Haydock on return and had little trouble landing the odds in Lancashire Oaks there next time. However, taking on some exciting 3-y-os here so looks vulnerable.

Form: 2322-11

(5)

Alpinista⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Ryan Tate| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 105

33/1

Useful filly who was well served by a change of tactics when making all in listed race at Salisbury (10f) last week. Sure to improve again for this extra distance though has plenty to find on form.

Form: 164-41

(6)

Franconia²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: James Doyle| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 108| C

7/1

Looked another exciting prospect for connections when smooth winner of listed race at Newbury. Landed the odds readily enough under a penalty in similar event here since and more to come up in trip.

Form: 2-11

(2)

Frankly Darling⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 110| D

10/1

Quickly developed into a smart sort, impressing with the way in which she quickened away to land Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot. Almost 10 lengths behind Love in Oaks but looked unsuited by the track.

Form: 2-113

(4)

Love⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 122| D

4/9

Group 1 winner over 7f at 2 yrs and impressive winner of both 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and Oaks at Epsom this term, producing one of the best performances in latter event this century. Hard to beat.

Form: 1513-11

(3)

One Voice²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 114

12/1

Won Group 3 at Leopardstown before denied a clear run in Group 2 at the Curragh. Firmly back on track when close second in Nassau at Goodwood. Open to further progress and likely to stay this far.

Form: 21-2152

Forecasts

Love (4/9), Franconia (7/1), Manuela De Vega (10/1), Frankly Darling (10/1), One Voice (12/1), Alpinista (33/1)

LOVE rocketed to the head of the betting for the Arc after such an emphatic success in the Oaks at Epsom and it would be a big surprise if she does not arrive at Longchamp with a Yorkshire Oaks success on her glowing CV. Franconia arguably has the most potential of the others stepping up in distance and is taken to follow the selection home.