Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks (Fillies' And Mares' Group 1)

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 2m 26.67s

(1)

Estrange⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 114| D

5/2

Looked smart prospect when winning 2 of 3 starts last year, her only defeat on firm ground, and scored impressively in Group 3 at Haydock on return. Landed the odds in 4-runner Lancashire Oaks (11.8f, good) back at Haydock last time and she's highly respected if getting suitable conditions.

Form: 171-11

(2)

Garden Of Eden⁶³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Wayne Lordan| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 107| D

16/1

Much improved since going up in distance, opening account for the year in listed race at Naas (10.4f) in May and following up in Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (12f, firm). Left poorly placed in Preis der Diana at Dusseldorf (10.9f, soft) 18 days ago, so she could still have more to offer.

Form: 20-7611

(4)

Minnie Hauk³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 117| D

8/15

Has quickly developed into a very smart performer upped in trip this year, edging out stablemate Whirl in the Oaks at Epsom before completing 4-timer in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) last month. Well on top at the line latest outing and is the one to beat.

Form: 21-111

(3)

Qilin Queen³⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: K Shoemark| T: E Walker| OR: 106| D

12/1

Progressive at 2 yrs and doubled her tally when making all in listed race at Newbury (10f, firm) in May. Down the field in the Oaks next time, but resumed progress when winning Group 2 at Longchamp (11.9f, good) last time. Has work to do back up in grade.

Form: 12-3181

Forecasts

Minnie Hauk (8/15), Estrange (5/2), Qilin Queen (12/1), Garden Of Eden (16/1)

MINNIE HAUK has found significant improvement upped in distance this season, landing the English/Irish Oaks double, and she can add the Yorkshire equivalent to her tally with her trainer having won 4 of the last 5 renewals of this Group 1. Estrange wouldn't be one to take lightly, though, if getting suitable ground, while Garden of Eden had excuses on her latest outing.