bet365 Lancashire Oaks (Fillies' And Mares' Group 2)

Smart mare who signed off for 2022 with victory in 1m2f Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville in August. Disappointed in Middleton Stakes at York on return but big player if she can put that run behind her.

Useful mare who posted a career best when winning 9-runner listed race at Goodwood (12f, good to soft) 64 days ago by length from Time Lock, despite missing the break. Respected despite the step up in grade.

Improved massively fitted with a hood when landing 6-runner Park Hill Stakes in September and back on the up when second in Bronte Cup at York on return. Probably hasn't reached her limit and should take the beating.

Progressive sort who picked up where she left off last year when landing a 4-runner listed event at Goodwood 27 days ago. Deserves her place in this company.

Big improver in first half of 2022, completing her hat-trick in 10f Newcastle Group 3 last June. Creditable efforts both starts this term but liable to find at least one too good.

Very useful Sea The Stars filly who didn't need to improve to land the Pinnacle Stakes over C&D last month. This is tougher but she's still relatively unexposed.

Progressed very well last year. Produced a perfectly satisfactory return after 9 months off when runner-up at Goodwood and seemed to find the conditions too firm when fourth to Sea Silk Road in Pinnacle Stakes here last time. Likely to get back on the up.

Five-time winner at Hamilton but only sixth in Bronte Cup at York last time and faces another stiff task.