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14:40 Goodwood

Oak Tree Stakes (fillies) (Class A)

  • 13 Runners
  • Distance: 7f
  • Going: Good
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 26.82s
  • 13 Ran
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1
Silk -

Tantina (USA)

9/4

    2
    Silk -

    Gonfilia (GER)

    5/1

      3
      Silk -

      Tora Bora

      25/1

        1(4)
        Silk - Purple, Light Blue chevron, Light Blue cap

        Lochridge

        13
        20/1
        • Form 31-4001
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-12

        in touch, effort to chase leader over 2f out, one pace and beaten over 1f out

        2(9)
        Silk - Grey, Yellow hoops, striped sleeves, Yellow cap, Grey star

        Sheppard's Watch

        194
        16/1
        • Form 2430/5-5
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-12

        held up towards rear, 7th and staying on same pace when snatched up inside final furlong

        3(3)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

        Nasij (USA)

        23
        25/1
        • Form 30-1464
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-9

        held up towards rear, effort on outer 3f out, soon struggling

        4(11)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Grey sleeves, Royal Blue armlets, Royal Blue cap, Grey star

        Presto Vento

        44
        20/1
        • Form 0-00150
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-9

        pulled hard in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten

        5(1)
        Silk - SCARLET, BLUE collar, WHITE cap

        Tora Bora

        41
        25/1
        • Form 34-4411
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-9

        led 1f, chased winner until over 1f out, outpaced final furlong

        6(7)
        Silk - DARK BLUE, YELLOW cap

        Crystal Star

        82
        11/4
        • Form 11-20
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-6

        raced keenly, soon tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out and soon weakened

        7(10)
        Silk - Pink, Emerald Green diamond, Emerald Green cap

        Devant (NZ)

        24
        8/1
        • Form 51-1601
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-6

        close up, not much room on rails 5f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out

        8(12)
        Silk - Royal blue

        Gonfilia (GER)

        89
        5/1
        • Form 11-20
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-6

        tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong

        9(6)
        Silk - Red, Emerald Green triple diamond, Emerald Green and Red diabolo on sleeves, White cap, Emerald Green diamond

        Londonnetdotcom (IRE)

        7
        25/1
        • Form 052030
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-6

        in touch, ridden and ran on same pace from over 1f out

        10(5)
        Silk - Red, Black sash and cap

        Play That Tune

        60
        25/1
        • Form 24-12
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-6

        held up towards rear and never a factor

        11(2)
        Silk - Maroon and White stripes

        Rag Top (IRE)

        76
        40/1
        • Form 351-300
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-6

        raced on outer, pulled hard and always towards rear

        12(8)
        Silk - Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

        Tantina (USA)

        8
        9/4
        • Form 11
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-6

        led after 1f, set steady pace, quickened over 2f out, soon clear

        13(13)
        Silk - White, Black spots, White sleeves, Red cap

        Tyranny

        34
        33/1
        • Form 22-4141
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-6

        slowly into stride, held up in rear, not much room on rails from 3f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, kept on

        In depth

        Verdict

        A chance is taken that Crystal Star can bounce back to form and lift this prestigious prize while Tantina, Gonfilia and Nasij appear as the main dangers. Sir Michael Stoute's filly showed smart form when winning both starts as a juvenile and confirmed the impression when chasing home Tante Rose in the Fred Darling Stakes on her seasonal return when both Rag Top and Presto Vento finished behind. The daughter of Mark Of Esteem was never able to land a blow after missing the break on her only subsequent start in the French 1,000 Guineas and the run is probably best forgotten. This represents a significant ease in grade and, with proven form on soft ground, she looks set for a big run under Kieren Fallon. Tantina is the least exposed and looks a most progressive type having won both starts in good style but this is much tougher and she looks worth opposing at likely short odds. Gonfilia would have claims on her juvenile form but hasn't been seen since flopping in the 1,000 Guineas while recent Newmarket handicap winner Devant has plenty to find at this level. Nasij has shown smart form in Pattern company since landing a Kempton Listed race on her comeback in April but may prove vulnerable in conceding 3lb to Crystal Star, who looks capable of further improvement.