Iridessa has plenty in her favour for the Oaks and 16-1 looks fair value

Iridessa: could be a player at Epsom next yearCredit: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)

Bookmakers made Iridessa favourite for the Investec Oaks off the back of her bet365 Fillies' Mile win, although that decision feels like it is based on the fact she's the first to show her hand for next season as much as the result.

She travelled noticeably well for Wayne Lordan, and once the pair had a gap, they stretched clear out of the Dip and she was not stopping at the line.

Fillies' Mile result and analysis

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David BaxterReporter

Published on 12 October 2018inReports

Last updated 18:18, 12 October 2018

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