Epsom Oaks runners in 2023: who will you pick to win?

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Epsom Oaks runners in 2023: who will you pick to win?

On Friday 2 June, we will be treated to more Group One Flat racing action when the Betfred Oaks gets underway at Epsom Racecourse. Here’s the full list of runners and riders who will be lining up in this historic race for some of the world’s best three-year-old fillies to help you select your Epsom Oaks bets. Who is your pick to win?

Pick your Epsom Oaks bets

Horse: Savethelastdance | Jockey: Ryan Moore
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
Form: Run three times. Won twice and was fifth first time out. Prize money won to-date: £64,151.

Soul Sister | Jockey: Frankie Dettori
John & Thady Gosden
Form: Run three times. Won twice and was 12th second time out. Prize money won to-date: £77,395.

Running Lion | Jockey: Oisin Murphy
John & Thady Gosden
Form: Run five times. Won four times and was fourth first time out. Prize money won to-date: £49,588.

Eternal Hope | Jockey: William Buick
Charlie Appleby
Form: Run three times. Won twice and was third first time out. Prize money won to-date: £33,074.

Heartache Tonight | Jockey: Cristian Demuro
David Menuisier
Form: Run three times. Won once and was third once. Fourth last time out. Prize money won to-date: £31,656.

Be Happy | Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Aidan O’Brien
Form: Run four times. Won once, second once and third once. Prize money won to-date: £29,291.

Caernarfon | Jockey: Connor Beasley
Jack Channon
Form: Run eight times. Won twice, second twice and third twice. Prize money won to-date: £67,380.

Red Riding Hood | Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Aidan O’Brien
Form: Run four times. Won once, was second twice and third once. Prize money won to-date: £18,457.

Sea Of Roses | Jockey: Rob Hornby
Andrew Balding
Form: Run four times. Won once and was second twice. Fifth last time out. Prize money won to-date: £24,877.

Maman Joon | Jockey: Kevin Stott
Richard Hannon
Form: Run once where she was second. Prize money won to-date: £3,042.

Bright Diamond | Jockey: Clifford Lee
K R Burke
Form: Run four times. Won once and was third twice. Fifth last time out. Prize money won to-date: £68,894.

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How can I watch the Epsom Oaks?

ITV is the place for UK audiences to watch the Epsom Oaks, with most of the races from the meeting being streamed for free on ITVX. There is also an ITVX app that works on almost all smart devices. Just search for the app on any device, phone or console you have. You will also be able to watch on both the ITV and ITV4 channels on TV.

What is the prize money for winning?

The winner of the 2023 Epsom Oaks will take home £311,026.

Recent Epsom Oaks winners

2022: Tuesday, ridden by Ryan Moore, trained by Aidan O’Brien and owned by Derrick Smith, Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Westerberg
2021: Snowfall, ridden by Frankie Dettori, trained by Aidan O’Brien and owned by Magnier/Tabor/Smith
2020: Love, ridden by Ryan Moore, trained by Aidan O’Brien and owned by Magnier/Tabor/Smith
2019: Anapurna, ridden by Frankie Dettori, trained by John Gosden and owned by Helena Springfield Ltd
2018: Forever Together, ridden by Donnacha O’Brien, trained by Aidan O’Brien and owned by Magnier/Tabor/Smith
2017: Enable, ridden by Frankie Dettori, trained by John Gosden and owned by Khalid Abdullah
2016: Minding, ridden by Ryan Moore, trained by Aidan O’Brien and owned by Magnier/Tabor/Smith

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