Ylang Ylang Gamble
Ylang Ylang has been the subject of a significant gamble for the Oaks according to bookie BoyleSports who have slashed her odds into 6/4 from 9/4 for Friday’s feature.
A fast finishing fifth in the 1,000 Guineas earlier this month, the Frankel filly shaped as if a step up to a mile-and-a-half could see her at her best and punters have given her a confident vote to score a first Classic for Coolmore this year.
Treasure Fancied
The Royal runner, Treasure, who runs in the silks of The King & The Queen, had been heavily backed in recent days, from a high of 33/1 into 12/1, but punters have gone cold on her chances as she’s drifted out to 18/1.
She is one four runners for Ralph Beckett, who also fields Lingfield Trial winner, You Got Me (14/1), outsider Seaward (40/1) and the well-fancied Forest Fairy who is the shortest priced runner for the home team at 7/1.
Other Contenders
Dermot Weld relies on recent Leopardstown scorer Ezeliya (5/1) for a first win in the race since 1981, while County Meath trainer Noel Meade will be represented by Caught U Looking, who has been backed each-way from 40/1 into 20/1.
Brian O’Keeffe, spokesperson for BoyleSports, said:
“British trained horses have won the first four Classics in Ireland and the UK this year, but punters are confident that run is about to end. Ylang Ylang will be a significant liability for us if she comes home in front and Caught U Looking could also prove costly if she nabs a place.”
Epsom Oaks 2024
6/4 Ylang Ylang
5/1 Ezeliya
7/1 Forest Fairy
9/1 Rubies Are Red
12/1 Dance Sequence
12/1 Secret Satire
14/1 You Got To Me
18/1 Treasure
20/1 Caught U Looking
40/1 Bar
*Prices are subject to fluctuation.
Remember, Always Gamble Responsibly.
Brian O'Keeffe has spent his career at the heart of racing and sport, and brings that passion and knowledge to the BOYLE Sports Blog with a particular focus on everything that the horse racing world has to offer.
