Oisin Murphy confident Running Lion can put Oaks nightmare behind her in big Prix de Diane clash
Oisin Murphy is gearing up for an exciting couple of weeks with another big Classic chance this Sunday before a host of Group 1 rides at Royal Ascot including Gold Cup favourite Coltrane.
The three-time champion jockey is hoping Running Lion can banish frustrating memories of the Betfred Oaks at the beginning of the month when she lines up in the Prix de Diane Longines at Chantilly.
The Pretty Polly winner was well supported in the moments before the Epsom Classic but was withdrawn at the start after becoming upset in the stalls, leaving her John and Thady Gosden-trained stablemate Soul Sister to clinch the prize.
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Published on 12 June 2023inInternational
Last updated 18:36, 12 June 2023
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