Hard to get away from top-class filly for Epsom Classic victory

Rhododendron (third right) will have a major chance based on her 1,000 Guineas secondCredit: Edward Whitaker

Rhododendron (131) looks a standout on RPRs for the Oaks.

Last year’s Fillies’ Mile winner endured seriously poor luck in running in the 1,000 Guineas on Sunday, having to wait for a run and then losing significant ground on stablemate Winter when finding her path blocked.

In the circumstances it was a highly credible run to overcome that and finish second, especially considering a mile is probably a minimum trip for the daughter of Galileo.

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Simon TurnerRacing Post Reporter

Published on 8 May 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:33, 23 May 2017

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