15:35 York

Thursday 23 August 2018

All13:5514:2515:0015:3516:1516:50

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

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 1  |   1m 3f 188y  |   Good to Firm (Good in places)  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:35  |   Winning time: 2m 30.44s
1st
Horse silk
8
(5)
7/4f
T: W J HaggasJ: James Doyle
Held up in rear, smooth headway 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed out, impressive tchd 15/8
2nd
Horse silk
2 ¼
1
(4)
4/1
T: J & T GosdenJ: L Dettori
Close up, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, driven and stayed on to 2nd towards finish tchd 7/2
3rd
Horse silk
1
2
(7)
49-7
8/1
T: D K WeldJ: W Buick
In rear, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong op 9/1 tchd 10/1
4th
Horse silk
½
3
(1)
16/1
T: A M BaldingJ: Oisin Murphy
In touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on close home op 20/1
5th
Horse silk
hd
7
(6)
7/1
T: A P O'BrienJ: R L Moore
Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish op 13/2
6th
Horse silk
4
6
(8)
38-12
3/1
T: K R BurkeJ: P J McDonald
Keen close up, tracked leader after 3f, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, weakened final furlong op 10/3
7th
Horse silk
3
4
(3)
33/1
T: A P O'BrienJ: W M Lordan
Dwelt tracked leader 3f, remained handy, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
8th
Horse silk
2
5
(2)
80/1
T: A P O'BrienJ: M C Hussey
Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out op 66/1

Watch Race Replay

Unlimited race replays of all UK & Irish racing

Access to exclusive features all for FREE - No monthly subscription fee

Log in with your existing Sporting Life, Sky Bet, or Sky Games account. If you don't have any of those, it's completely FREE to register!

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£2.30Pl:£1.20, £1.40, £2.20EX:£8.10Trifecta:£35.00Tricast:£43.16SF:£9.12Swingers:£2.10, £3.10, £4.80

Forecasts

Sea of Class (7/4), Laurens (3/1), Coronet (4/1), Magic Wand (7/1), Eziyra (8/1), Horseplay (16/1), Bye Bye Baby (33/1), Flattering (80/1)

Verdict

A race to enthuse over and simply absorb. The brilliant and equally tough triple Group 1 winner Laurens turns her hand to a longer trip for the first time on ground which is probably quicker than ideal, but with a pedigree that suggests the extra yardage is within range, she's fully respected against Irish Oaks foes Magic Wand and SEA OF CLASS. The former disappointed at The Curragh; albeit with a potential excuse (question marks over the O'Brien string), but that's not to say that the rapidly improving William Haggas-trained filly isn't a worthy Group 1 winner. Her progress from race to race has impressed, so she's likely to take some stopping in this prestigious race.
  1. Sea of Class
  2. Laurens
  3. Magic Wand

Previous Winners

2017
Enable
Weight: 8-12  |Age: 3
1/4

Prize Money

1st: £198,485.002nd: £75,250.003rd: £37,660.004th: £18,760.005th: £9,415.006th: £4,725.00

MOST READ RACING

Sporting Life
Race Replays
Unlimited race replays of all UK & Irish racing.
Access to exclusive features all for FREE - No monthly subscription fee
Click HERE for more information

RACING TIPS

Next Off

We are committed to Safer Gambling and have a number of self-help tools to help you manage your gambling. We also work with a number of independent charitable organisations who can offer help and answers any questions you may have.
Gamble Aware LogoGamble Helpline LogoGamstop LogoGordon Moody LogoSafer Gambling Standard LogoGamban Logo18+ LogoTake Time To Think Logo