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2008 Epsom Oaks Betting Preview - 06-05-08
June 5 - Top Irish jockey, Pat Smullen, is in good spirits for tomorrow's
Juddmonte Oaks (Group 1) at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, England, which
is not surprising given that he'll be riding the impressive filly, Chinese
White, the second favorite at 9/2 odds.
The Juddmonte Oaks will see 16 3-year-old runners at the Epsom Oaks starting
gate, with all eyes on betting favorite, Lush Lashes at 11/4, third favorite
Katiyra, at 6, and of course, Chinese White, who many punters, this writer
included, feel has an excellent shot of winning the 12 furlong race.
When Chinese White debuted at Leopardstown in Dublin, Ireland last September,
she stunned the crowd and her connections with a six-length victory, showing
that she is a true sprinter and has plenty of heart. She also won a Listed even
recently at Gowran Park in Kilkenny.
Smullen was recently quoted as saying that he 'wouldn't swop his Chinese White
ride for anything', and while he admits that the 2008 Epsom Oaks is a big
step up for the filly, he has complete confidence in her abilities and expects
that she'll take the hardy field in her pride.
'Up until now, Chinese White has done everything we have asked of her and run
extremely well. I am very excited about riding her tomorrow, and while you never
know how a horse will handle a track until they are thundering down it, I think
her agility will stand her in good stead,' said Smullen.
When asked how he felt about being drawn 14 out of 16, Smullen said that he
doesn't believe that it will play too big a role in tomorrow's race, because he
is prepared to navigate Chinese White into position come race day, which is
expected to attract a large live crowd and TV audience.
Also be sure to keep a lookout for Peter Chapple-Hyam's Cape Amber, who finished
in second place after Lush Lashes in the recent Musidora Stakes, Katiyra, a
filly believed to be in good shape for the Group 1 race, and Adored, one of six
runners trained by Aidan O'Brien, and ridden by the talented Johnny Murtagh.
Here is a complete list of the 2008 Epsom Oaks runners:
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| Stall No |
Horse |
Trainer |
Jockey |
| 8 |
Adored |
A P O'Brien |
J Murtagh |
| 14 |
Cape Amber |
P W Chapple-Hyam |
J P Spencer |
| 11 |
Chinese White |
D K Weld |
P J Smullen |
| 3 |
Clowance 21 |
R Charlton |
L Dettori |
| 16 |
Ice Queen |
A P O'Brien |
D R McCabe |
| 9 |
Katiyra |
John M Oxx |
M J Kinane |
| 6 |
Look Here |
R M Beckett |
S Sanders |
| 4 |
Lush Lashes |
J S Bolger |
K J Manning |
| 10 |
Michita |
J H M Gosden |
J Fortune |
| 12 |
Miracle Seeker |
C G Cox |
A Kirby |
| 13 |
Moonstone |
A P O'Brien |
R Hughes |
| 7 |
Sail |
A P O'Brien |
R L Moore |
| 2 |
Saphira's Fire |
W R Muir |
Martin Dwyer |
| 1 |
Savethisdanceforme |
A P O'Brien |
C O'Donoghue |
| 15 |
Sugar Mint |
B W Hills |
M Hills |
| 5 |
Tiffany Diamond |
A P O'Brien |
J A Heffernan |
Our selection to win the Oaks is CHINESE WHITE
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