2012 Epsom Oaks Racecard
BLUE BUNTING (nap) has the best form courtesy of her 1,000 Guineas win but just as importantly, both the style of that win and her pedigree strongly suggest that middle distances will suit her better. If that is indeed the case she will take a lot of beating for Godolphin, who won this with a filly with a very similar profile in Kazzia in 2002. Misty For Me has three Group 1 wins to her name and has a decent chance of lasting 1m4f all things considered, so she can claim second, ahead of stablemate Wonder Of Wonders and likely improver Havant. Dancing Rain is best of those at bigger odds
| No. | Runner | Details | Rating | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Beatrice Aurore (IRE) T E Durcan J Dunlop | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 81-511 | ||
CommentBeatrice Aurore
Going right way but much more needed; should stay
| 2 |  | Blaise Chorus (IRE) M Hills B Hills | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 232 |
CommentBlaise Chorus
Easily held by Wonder Of Wonders on Cheshire Oaks form
| 3 |  | Blue Bunting (USA) L Dettori M Al Zarooni | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 211-1 |
CommentBlue Bunting
1,000 Guineas win; bred to be even better at 1m4f; major claims
| 4 |  | Dancing Rain (IRE) J Murtagh W Haggas | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 2-12 |
CommentDancing Rain
More needed but improving and likely better again today; e-w hope
| 5 |  | Eirnin (IRE) J O'Brien A O'Brien | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 091-79 |
CommentEirnin
Easily the lowest rated of these
| 6 |  | Fork Handles J P Spencer M Channon | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 4734-3 |
CommentFork Handles
Well held by couple of these on Chester form
| 7 |  | Havant R L Moore Sir M Stoute | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 11-6 |
CommentHavant
6l behind Blue Bunting in 1,000; longer trip/good going plusses
| 8 |  | Izzi Top W Buick J Gosden | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 2-131 |
CommentIzzi Top
More needed on improved 1m2f Listed win; not a certain stayer
| 9 |  | Misty For Me (IRE) S Heffernan A O'Brien | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 211-01 |
CommentMisty For Me
3 Gr 1 wins; major player if staying (mixed pedigree messages)
| 10 |  | Siren's Song (IRE) F M Berry Mrs J Harrington | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 21 |
CommentSiren's Song
Much more needed but likely improver who should stay
| 11 |  | Why (IRE) M Barzalona A O'Brien | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 417-67 |
CommentWhy
Marked improvement needed.
| 12 |  | Wonder Of Wonders (USA) K Fallon A O'Brien | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 2-711 |
CommentWonder Of Wonders
Very well bred; easily won Cheshire Oaks; respected
| 13 |  | Zain Al Boldan S Hitchcott M Channon | 3 yrs / 126 lbs 1-11 |
CommentZain Al Boldan
3 from 3; proven stayer; more needed here, though
