Really looking forward to watching the French Oaks at Chantilly later!
Proper star studded field:
- Diamond Necklace is an unbeaten 4/4 after romping home in the French 1000G last month. She really is elite and rightful odds on favourite. Ryan’s only ride on the card
- Lilt was unbelievable LTO going away from So Regal and Botoagoz who were both on hattrick. Mightily impressive and this step up in trip could bring out even more from her and there is a chance of an upset with this one here
- Evolutionist won a G3 here before coming 2nd in the 1000G. The step up in trip could bring even more out of her. Very good horse but beaten 4/6 and I’m not sure she can complete with the two market leaders. Wouldn’t surprise me at all if she came 3rd as the rest of the field looks very beatable
So who wins it?
Very hard to take on Diamond Necklace but honestly, Lilt could genuinely be nowhere near her ceiling and this distance could bring out so much of her. Should be a fascinating watch.
Deciding if I play the straight forecast at 7/2… or both to come top 2 at 5/2. Hmm. Potential for both… and maybe a really small straight tricast at 25/2 for a bit of fun.
Anyone taking on Diamond Necklace?
Anyone fancy one of the outsiders not mentioned?