GB - York - Race 4

Thoroughbred

4 Runners

11.9f

Group 1

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

825.5K

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Verdict

MINNIE HAUK has found significant improvement upped in distance this season, landing the English/Irish Oaks double, and she can add the Yorkshire equivalent to her tally with her trainer having won 4 of the last 5 renewals of this Group 1. Estrange wouldn't be one to take lightly, though, if getting suitable ground, while Garden of Eden had excuses on her latest outing.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Has quickly developed into a very smart performer upped in trip this year, edging out stablemate Whirl in the Oaks at Epsom before completing 4-timer in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) last month. Well on top at the line latest outing and is the one to beat. 1st Pick 3 Minnie Hauk (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	80%
Analysis Has quickly developed into a very smart performer upped in trip this year, edging out stablemate Whirl in the Oaks at Epsom before completing 4-timer in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) last month. Well on top at the line latest outing and is the one to beat.
1	Looked smart prospect when winning 2 of 3 starts last year, her only defeat on firm ground, and scored impressively in Group 3 at Haydock on return. Landed the odds in 4-runner Lancashire Oaks (11.8f, good) back at Haydock last time and she's highly respected if getting suitable conditions. 2nd Pick 1 Estrange (Ire) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: David O'meara J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O'meara	95	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Looked smart prospect when winning 2 of 3 starts last year, her only defeat on firm ground, and scored impressively in Group 3 at Haydock on return. Landed the odds in 4-runner Lancashire Oaks (11.8f, good) back at Haydock last time and she's highly respected if getting suitable conditions.
2	Much improved since going up in distance, opening account for the year in listed race at Naas (10.4f) in May and following up in Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (12f, firm). Left poorly placed in Preis der Diana at Dusseldorf (10.9f, soft) 18 days ago, so she could still have more to offer. 3rd Pick 2 Garden Of Eden (Ire) Jockey: W. M. Lordan Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: W. M. Lordan T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	91	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Much improved since going up in distance, opening account for the year in listed race at Naas (10.4f) in May and following up in Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (12f, firm). Left poorly placed in Preis der Diana at Dusseldorf (10.9f, soft) 18 days ago, so she could still have more to offer.

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