Epsom Classic Fields Confirmed, 14 in the Derby and Precise Out of Oaks

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Declarations for Epsom's G1 Betfred Derby and G1 Betfred Oaks were confirmed Wednesday morning with 14 standing their ground for Saturday's Blue Riband and G1 Irish 1000 Guineas heroine Precise (Starspangledbanner) the only notable absentee from Friday's Oaks.

Last month's G3 Chester Vase winner Benvenuto Cellini (Frankel) is joined by Aidan O'Brien stablemates Action (Frankel), Christmas Day (Camelot) and Pierre Bonnard (Camelot) as the trainer seeks to enhance his record haul of 11 in the Derby.

Other leading contenders Ancient Egypt (Frankel), Bay Of Brilliance (New Bay), Maltese Cross (Sea The Stars), Item (Frankel) and James J Braddock (Zarak) remain on target for the main event.

O'Brien has three remaining in the Oaks, with Listed Cheshire Oaks victrix Amelia Earhart (Camelot) the likely favourite and accompanied by Cameo (Wootton Bassett) and Sugar Island (Dubawi). The trainer had given prior notice of Precise's doubtful participation when more than the expected rainfall befell Epsom on Monday and Tuesday.

 

Declarations, G1 Betfred Derby: Action, Alderman, Ancient Egypt, A Taste Of Glory, Balzac, Bay Of Brilliance, Benvenuto Cellini, Christmas Day, Item, James J Braddock, Maltese Cross, Pierre Bonnard, Poker, Rebel Rocker.

Declarations, G1 Betfred Oaks: A La Prochaine, Amelia Earhart, Cameo, K Sarra, Legacy Link, On Message, Sugar Island, Thundering On, Venetian Lace.

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