'Love looks a worthy favourite' - John Gosden fears Ballydoyle ace in Oaks

Frankly Darling cruises home in the Ribblesdale Stakes in front of an empty Ascot grandstandCredit: Edward Whitaker

John Gosden has conceded that Love is the worthy market leader for Saturday's Investec Oaks ahead of his main contender Frankly Darling.

The champion trainer, who could yet be two-handed in the Epsom Classic, is bidding to win the fillies' showpiece for the third time in just four years.

Frankly Darling proved she stays the mile and a half Oaks trip when landing the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot ahead of possible reopposers Ennistymon, Passion and Bharani Star.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 30 June 2020inNews

Last updated 19:13, 30 June 2020

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