Epsom Oaks start time, runners, odds and tip for the fillies showdown

Can anyone stop the Aidan O’Brien and John Gosden dominance in next week’s Epsom Oaks?

Staggeringly, O’Brien has won six of the last ten runnings, while Gosden has scooped up three.

Frankie Dettori on his most recent Oaks winner Snowfall

To the surprise of no one, O’Brien and Gosden runners dominate the ante-post market for the 2023 running.

Ryan Moore and Frankie Dettori have traded runnings for the last four years, with Dettori winning on Anapurna and Snowfall, while Moore has been successful on Love and last year’s winner Tuesday.

Favourites have a fairly poor record in the race, with just two of the last ten runnings having a successful market leader.

Dettori is the most successful of the current crop of jockeys in the race – can he have his perfect Oaks swansong?

When is the 2023 Epsom Oaks?

This year’s Epsom Oaks is on Friday, June 2, with the scheduled off time of 4.30pm.

The Oaks usually goes off at the same time as the Derby, but that race will go off at 1.30pm the next day.

That is because of a row regarding the FA Cup final, which is taking place on the same day.

What channel is the 2023 Epsom Oaks on and can it be live streamed FREE?

The Epsom Oaks will be shown on Racing TV and the ITV main channel.

You can stream the race for FREE by downloading the ITVX to your phone, tablet or similar device.

What is the schedule on the day of the 2023 Epsom Oaks?

2.00pm UK time: British EBF Woodcote Stakes
2.35pm UK time: Racehorse Lotto Handicap
3.10pm UK time: Dahlbury Coronation Cup (Group 1)
3.45pm UK time: Betfred Handicap
4.30pm UK time: Betfred Oaks (Group 1)
5.15pm UK time: Poundland Surrey Stakes (Listed)
5.45pm UK time: Derby Festival Handicap

Who is fancied in the ante-post market for this year’s Epsom Oaks?

Savethelastdance
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
11-8

Soul Sister
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden
10-3

Running Lion
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden
8-1

Infinite Cosmos
Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute
12-1

Warm Heart
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
14-1

Bluestocking
Trainer: Ralph Beckett
16-1

Never Ending Story
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
16-1

Who will be Frankie Dettori’s final Oaks ride?

It’s not been confirmed, but it would be a surprise if Dettori didn’t partner Soul Sister.

He’s ridden her for both her runs this season, most recently when she romped to success in the Musidora at York.

Exceptionally bred and clearly a very smart type, she has excellent claims of giving Dettori his perfect farewell from the race.

Epsom Oaks 2023 ante-post tip

On paper this is a match between Savethelastdance and Soul Sister, who won their trials in impressive fashion.

Ryan Moore was extremely complimentary of Savethelastdance after her Chester win, however, and it usually pays to head his advice.

A beautifully bred daughter of Galileo, she is clearly progressing at a rapid rate and despite winning all her runs on soft ground, better conditions shouldn’t be a problem given her US dam.

FREE BETS GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE

Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. Begambleaware.org

Remember to gamble responsibly

A responsible gambler is someone who:

Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
Never chases their losses
Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk

Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org