Overview

• Minnie Hauk, ridden by Ryan Moore, secured a hard-fought neck victory in the Epsom Oaks for trainer Aidan O’Brien.
• Desert Flower, Charlie Appleby’s previously unbeaten filly and 1000 Guineas favourite, finished second after being outpaced in the closing stages.
• Saturday’s Betfred Derby will feature 19 runners, led by market favourite Delacroix under Ryan Moore alongside key contenders Ruling Court and Pride Of Arras.
• Weather forecasts predict heavy rain on Derby day, raising the likelihood of soft or yielding ground that may test the stamina and balance of the contenders.
• O’Brien is bidding for a third consecutive Derby win and an 11th overall title, underscoring his Ballydoyle stable’s dominance at Epsom this weekend.