Minnie Hauk aims to follow in the footsteps of Ballydoyle legends by claiming the Oaks hat-trick; David O'Meara provides insights on Estrange's potential involvement
In the upcoming Yorkshire Oaks, Aidan O'Brien's trained horses, Minnie Hauk and Garden Of Eden, are set to make a splash.
Minnie Hauk, a standout performer this season, has won the Listed Cheshire Oaks and the Oaks at Epsom. The horse is expected to be long odds-on in the Yorkshire Oaks, with jockey Ryan Moore set to ride. However, the horse does not yet hold an entry for the Arc.
On the other hand, Garden Of Eden, who excelled in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot, will be looking to bounce back after running below par on unsuitably soft ground in the German Oaks.
O'Brien has also expressed confidence in both horses, stating that both Minnie Hauk and Garden Of Eden are in good form.
Meanwhile, Qilin Queen, trained by Ed Walker, is another contender in the Yorkshire Oaks. The horse has decent form on good to firm ground and recently won the Group 2 Prix de Malleret at Longchamp. Qilin Queen finished eighth behind Minnie Hauk at Epsom in June, but Walker remains confident that the horse can get Group 1 form in the Yorkshire Oaks.
The trainer of Qilin Queen believes that a placement at this level would be immensely valuable for the horse as a broodmare. However, the rider for Qilin Queen in the Yorkshire Oaks has not been specified in the available information.
Estrange is considered the biggest danger to the favourite in the race, and David O'Meara has expressed a positive update about her potential participation after walking the track.
The Yorkshire Oaks has not been well-supported, with only four runners expected to participate, the last time this happened being in 2019. Aidan O'Brien has won the Yorkshire Oaks four out of the last five years, and the results may provide clarity for Ballydoyle's Arc challenge.
Key quotes and insights for the Lowther Stakes and Clipper Handicap can be found in York Raceday Intel.
In the Lowther Stakes, Minnie Hauk has three rivals, making it an interesting race to watch. With the Yorkshire Oaks and the Lowther Stakes set to take place on the same day, racing fans are in for an exciting day at York Races.
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