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'I hope she has more in the locker' - Oli Bell and Olly Murphy join the panel

The Winter Oaks is Lingfield's feature (2.47). Who wins?

Oli Bell I think the Oppenheimer filly Purple Ribbon is a talented horse and, in the very capable hands of Charlie Fellowes, I expect her to go very close. Charlie is not only very capable of getting horses ready for the big day, but he also targets the right races for his horses and I think Purple Ribbon will prove her class in this race.

James Hill I'm not going to oppose Al Agaila after her hugely impressive victory over course and distance last month. The four who followed her home that day had all won on their previous start yet she absolutely beat them hollow. She's up 11lb for that success, but she's not actually taking a step up in class for this, while her stable has made a great start to the new year.

Olly Murphy I really like the look of Morgan Fairy, who has a nice draw and seems to still be on an upward curve. William Haggas and Tom Marquand are a good, strong combination and she ran a really lovely prep race for this three weeks ago. I hope she has more in the locker and can progress to win this.

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