This year’s Oaks wouldn’t be the strongest edition in terms of depth but the two fillies at the top of the market could be very, very good. Aidan O’Brien’s LOVE currently heads the market at 13/8 after a dominant 1000 Guineas success at Newmarket. That was an impressive victory because her breeding suggests she should really be hitting her peak over further and although you can pick holes in the form you have to admit it was an exceptionally good performance.
In the Lockdown, I dedicated a fair bit of time to the ante-post markets and struck a few bets to satisfy the urge. One of these was Love to win the Guineas and Oaks at 40/1. Now, I can’t admit to being overly confident on this bet but I thought it was an outrageous price considering that it looked likely from a long way out that this would be O’Brien’s main dart at the board at Newmarket.
A man who usually throws four or five into a race of this nature was looking likely to rely on one filly? I couldn’t have her out of the places considering that and I thought she might just strike lucky and fall into a Guineas win before really dominating the Oaks field.
Bu hikaye Racing Ahead dergisinin July 2020 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Racing Ahead dergisinin July 2020 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
SHARK'S GOT A BIT BETWEEN HIS TEETH
Alex Gifford reckons Hewick will be ready and refreshed for the National after his Gold Cup absence
THEY'RE BACKING LOSERS AND WE'LL PAY THE PRICE
Rolf Johnson blasts unelected officials meddling with gambling regulations while the 'impotent' BHA stand aside
THERE'S BOUNTI IN IT FOR BOUGHEY
Dave Youngman does the rounds on the gallops at headquarters and spotlights a promising new crop
SUMMER DAYS FOR ALL WEATHER TRIO
It's cash bonuses all round for the stars of rubber and sand, writes Ian Heitman
FOLLOW THE VAN
Paul Jacobs is keeping faith with Gavin Cromwell and last year's Grand National runner-up
IT'S SAFETY FIRST BUT NOBLE'S MY WINNER
Sky Racing frontman Robert Cooper casts a wistful eye back on old-school Nationals - but he's fixed on Yeats
GET SET FOR AN EASTER CRACKER!
Karl Hedley picks out runners and riders who can shine in the aftermath of Cheltenham
COR BLIMEY! WHAT A CRACKING CLIMAX
Ben Morgan looks to Cheltenham stars Slade Steel and Corach Rambler to star on Aintree's biggest day
BANBOU TAKES A BOW
Frero can top 'em in the Topham for Venetia Williams
DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN
Ben Morgan sees the Skelton brothers getting off to a winning start on Day 1