THE fillies take centre stage today and I’ve already looked at the Epsom Oaks in another post. It is a race high in quality and Crystal Zvezda is taken to swoop late to win. She’s been heavily supported this week. Star Of Seville also carries each-way appeal. There was almost 3mm of rain overnight at …[Read More]
Epsom Oaks 2015: Crystal Zvezda to sparkle
Picture: Racing Post THE Epsom Oaks 2015 is a conundrum. But you would think Ryan Moore has all the answers. He has ridden the first five in the ante-post market and whatever he chooses to get the leg-up on, well, that should be a big tip in itself. Some bookies have even got special “Who …[Read More]
Can anything topple Taghrooda?
MY WORD, this year’s Epsom Oaks runners have plenty to live up to. The race will be run in honour of the late, great Sir Henry Cecil, who passed away last June. He won it eight times and I doubt whether we will witness anything as brilliant as Oh So Sharp (1985) and Diminuendo (1988), …[Read More]