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Keith Melrose explains why inexperience should not put punters off Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: aiming to follow in the recent footprints of Oaks winners Was and Taghrooda by winning the Oaks on just her third start
Santa Barbara: aiming to follow in the recent footprints of Oaks winners Was and Taghrooda by winning the Oaks on just her third startCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

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Given the faith Santa Barbara's supporters had to show at Newmarket, backing a once-raced maiden winner for the 1,000 Guineas, it is somewhat understandable that those same fans may take a look at the Oaks betting and think: not you again.

Resist that particular urge. On the second run of her career, in a Classic, Santa Barbara finished fourth beaten just over a length. Has she even fooled you once yet?

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Published on 3 June 2021inPreviews

Last updated 19:14, 3 June 2021

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