Epsom Downs Race 5 - Betfred Oaks (Fillies' Group 1)
AMELIA EARHART (2) doesn't look entirely straightforward however she clearly holds plenty of ability based on her seasonal reappearance success in the Listed Cheshire Oaks last month. Aidan O'Brien has won four of the last six renewals of the Epsom Classic and she may take some stopping from stall four with her unusual headgear combination that was fitted at Chester retained. This stiffer stamina test should bring out further improvement from the unexposed LEGACY LINK (5) who may prove a bigger threat on the back of her win in the G3 Musidora Stakes. THUNDERING ON (8) picked up well to land the G3 Salsabil Stakes at Navan (2000m) forty one days ago and could play a major role. Listed Lingfield Oaks Trial Stakes winner CAMEO (3) cannot be dismissed.
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Won on debut won by 1.5 len at Newbury October 25 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Gone By carrying 58kg at $5. Went for a break before returning 3rd in a small field at Chester in the LR The Cheshire Oaks on May 6 over 2300m, 3.5 len behind Amelia Earhart with 58kg at $13. Holds claims.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 06/05/2026 | 193 | LR OPEN F 3 | $214,800.00 | Chester | 2313m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:26.31 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $24,090.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Soft | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:49.31 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months won by 2 len at Chester LR The Cheshire Oaks May 6 over 2300m defeating I'm The One with 58kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Galway on July 29 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Pivotal Attack carrying 56kg at $2.30. No reason she cannot salute once again. Going well and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/05/2026 | 200 | LR OPEN F 3 | $214,800.00 | Chester | 2313m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:26.31 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Y | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:43.84 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $1.67 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | 16 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $116,530.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:29.38 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/09/2025 | 45 | MDN F 2 | $73,800.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:26.75 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:32.84 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:30.11 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at Curragh in the G3 Park Express Stakes on April 3 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Celestial Orbit carrying 55.5kg at $13. Last start won by 5 len at Lingfield LR Oaks Trial Stakes May 9 over 2300m defeating Prizeland carrying 58kg at $4.30. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/05/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN F 3 | $107,400.00 | Lingfield | 2313m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:28.80 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 03/04/2026 | 164 | G3 F 3U | $179,620.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SH | W M Lordan | 55.5kg | 1:47.74 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/10/2025 | 17 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:43.68 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 04/10/2025 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:30.53 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/9 | 16/09/2025 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | GY | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:45.72 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 10/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:24.38 | - | 4 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 14 at Newbury in the G3 Fred Darling Stakes on April 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sukanya carrying 58kg at $11. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at York in the G3 Musidora Stakes on May 13 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind Legacy Link with 58kg at $21. Needs more in this top level.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/05/2026 | 25 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $232,700.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 2:11.15 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 18/04/2026 | 143 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $172,420.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:24.82 | - | 13 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/14 | 26/11/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:41.30 | 8-4-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 0.8 len at York G3 Musidora Stakes May 13 over 2100m defeating Felicitas carrying 58kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at Haydock Park September 5 over 1600m defeating Lyrics Of Life with 58kg at $1.80. Top chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | 215 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $232,700.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 2:11.15 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/10/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $959,650.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:35.46 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/09/2025 | 28 | NOV F 2 | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:41.94 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:41.68 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.33 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 2 len at this track April 28 over 1700m defeating Mayaada with 61kg at $3. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 at Goodwood in the LR Height Of Fashion Stakes on May 23 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Inis Mor with 58kg at $7.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | 25 | LR OPEN F 3 | $127,050.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:09.26 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/04/2026 | 204 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:46.98 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | 24 | APP NOV F 2 | $12,550.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 1:29.38 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $18,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Soft | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 1:52.00 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 1:25.73 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months in a small field at Chester in the LR The Cheshire Oaks on May 6 over 2300m, 5.5 len behind Amelia Earhart with 60.5kg at $8. Previously second-up in a small field at Curragh in the G3 Flame Of Tara Stakes on August 30 over 1609m, 6 len behind Queen Of Hawaii with 58kg at $2.30. Looks tested in this field.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 06/05/2026 | 197 | LR OPEN F 3 | $214,800.00 | Chester | 2313m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 2:26.31 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/10/2025 | 11 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:43.68 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/10/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $959,650.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:35.46 | 3-7-9 | 10 |
| 16.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | 12 | G2 OPEN 2 | $221,400.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:39.79 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 30/08/2025 | 41 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $125,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:41.93 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:30.21 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 41 day letup. First-up 2nd of 15 at Leopardstown on April 12 over 1609m, nose behind Skydance carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Second-up favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Navan G3 SALSABIL STAKES April 25 over 2011m defeating Emmeleia carrying 58kg at $3.80. Looks progressive and could feature.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | G3 F 3 | $125,730.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 2:06.86 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/15 | 12/04/2026 | 173 | MDN F 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 58.5kg | 1:45.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 21/10/2025 | 17 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:43.68 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/13 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | Wayne Hassett | 56.5kg | 1:30.53 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 19 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G1 1000 Guineas on May 3 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind True Love carrying 58kg at $34. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Ascot in the LR Chesham Stakes on June 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Humidity with 57kg at $8. Shortlist upped in trip
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19 | 03/05/2026 | 205 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $952,850.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:35.14 | - | 13 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/10/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $959,650.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:35.46 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN 2 | $221,400.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | William Buick | 58kg | 1:39.79 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $110,700.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 1:25.75 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 1:26.30 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/06/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 2 | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 1:27.09 | 2-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $51,560.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 57kg | 1:12.88 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |