Frankie and Frankly Darling reunited as Oaks countdown begins in earnest

Frankly Darling and Frankie Dettori before their exercise

The Investec Oaks second favourite usually wears a hood at home but was accessory-free when breezing over a mile on the Al Bahathri with Frankie Dettori on board. The Ribblesdale Stakes winner is guaranteed to get the Oaks trip and will bid to give Gosden and Dettori a third win in the fillies' Classic in just four years.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 27 June 2020inNews

Last updated 16:31, 30 June 2020

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