Cameo

Unless Thundering On can oblige for Joseph O'Brien, or perhaps Venetian Lace for Charlie Johnston, then there will be a familar name on the trophy for the 2026 Betfred Oaks, with three trainers who each have previous in the Epsom Classic being responsible for the remaining seven runners between them. Aidan O'Brien is triple-handed in his quest for a remarkable 12th Oaks victory, likewise Ralph Beckett, who struck first with Look Here in 2008 and then Talent in 2013. More recently, O'Brien and the Gosdens have dominated, with all but...

Aidan O'Brien holds a strong hand for Friday's G1 Betfred Oaks, as Precise (Starspangledbanner) and Amelia Earhart (Camelot) are two of a dozen fillies remaining at the latest entry stage. Besides the G1 Irish 1000 Guineas heroine and the Listed Chesire Oaks victress, O'Brien also fields Lingfield trial winner Cameo (Wootton Bassett), Beautify (Wootton Bassett), and Sugar Island (Dubawi). John and Thady Gosden will saddle G3 Musidora Stakes scorer Legacy Link (Dubawi). Gosden senior said on Saturday, "They're a good bunch of fillies and it looks like it's an exciting...