Birthday girl Tuesday snatches dramatic Epsom Oaks
Tuesday was announced the winner of the Cazoo Oaks after a photo finish was required to divide the filly and the second-placed Emily Upjohn.
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Connections of Oaks contenders have their say
Emily Upjohn and Nashwa give John Gosden a formidable hand in his bid for a fourth victory in the Cazoo Oaks at Epsom on Friday.
Epsom Oaks 2022: Newsboy's runner guide and tip as Hollie Doyle chases historic victory
History beckons for NASHWA and Hollie Doyle in the Cazoo Oaks (4.30) at Epsom on Friday.
Emily Upjohn well placed to claim Oaks for Gosden
Red-hot favourite Emily Upjohn is the star name among 11 fillies declared for the Cazoo Oaks at Epsom.
Epsom Oaks News: Emily Upjohn heads tip-top twelve confirmed for fillies' Classic
There's no downward momentum for John and Thady Gosden's Emily Upjohn as the filly tops the list of twelve confirmed for the Epsom Cazoo Oaks on Friday, June 3.
Gosden: Hollie Doyle Epsom Oaks win would help rid racing of "crusty and clubby" image
Victory for Hollie Doyle and Nashwa in the Cazoo Oaks would be a "wonderful" result for horse racing – and help rid the sport of its "crusty and clubby" image.
Emily Upjohn made clear favourite for Oaks after winning Musidora
Many horses were struggling to quicken on the ground here on Wednesday but Emily Upjohn was emphatically not among them. John and Thady Gosden’s filly shot away from her field with a sustained burst of speed two out in the Musidora Stakes, eventually crossing the line five-and-a-half lengths clear of Life Of Dreams, and is now clear favourite at around 6-4 for the Oaks on 3 June.
Talking Horses: Emily Upjohn can prevail in strong Musidora renewal
Just five runners go to post for the Musidora Stakes at York on Wednesday but the field includes two of the first four fillies in the Oaks betting – Emily Upjohn and Life Of Dreams – as well as The Algarve, a potential improver from the Aidan O’Brien stable, which supplied last year’s 14-1 winner, Snowfall.