Legatissimo on course for Investec Oaks

Legatissimo stretches clear of her rivals to win the QIPCO 1000 Guineas. Picture courtesy of Racingfotos.com.

QIPCO 1000 Guineas heroine Legatissimo features highly among the 25 entries for the Investec Oaks at Epsom Downs on Friday 5 June.

The three-year-old, who impressively saw off the challenge of Jim Bolger’s Lucida in the British Classic on the Rowley Mile earlier this month, is entered alongside Aidan O’Brien’s septet of Found, Together Forever, Diamondsandrubies, Kissed By Angels, Wedding Vow, Cocoon and Qualify.

John Gosden’s Musidora Stakes winner Star of Seville, Fred Darling Stakes runner-up Jellicle Ball and Pretty Polly Stakes star Jazzi Top.

Comfortable Newbury victor Crystal Zvezda and Godolphin’s Local Time also feature. 

Full list of Investec Oaks entries (25): Al Naamah, Arethusa, Bellajeu, Bocca Baciata, Cocoon, Crystal Zvezda, Diamondsandrubies, Found, Jack Naylor, Jazzi Top, Jellicle Ball, Kissed By Angels, Lady of Dubai, Legatissimo, Local Time, Malabar, Pamona, Qualify, Raydara, Star Of Seville, Teosroyal, Together Forever, Very Special, Wedding Vow and What Say You.