Much has been made of the O'Brien team not setting a strong enough gallop but these sour grapes shouldn't distract from the fact that the winner was much the best horse in the race and had plenty more left in the tank. It will take a good horse to lower Sea The Stars colours this season and as he's a relaxed type that will never win by far, we may not have seen the best from him yet.
On friday Sariska was a gutsy winner of the Oaks, just holding off the improving Midday, and Michael Bell's filly is probably better than the bare form as she appeared to idle and change her lead once she hit the front. Ridden with more restraint next time she can prove a more comfortable winner and given the pace she showed to round the field she probably wouldn't be too inconvinenced by a return to 1¼ miles.
Luckily The Winning Line UK managed to tip both the winner of the Oaks and Derby, building on the success from earlier in the week.
Long may this successful run continue but this weeks fare consists mainly of trappy handicaps. However there is light at the end of the tunnel, as Royal Ascot is fast approaching and there will be plenty of opportunities on offer with some of the best flat horses in the world taking centre stage. With any luck The Winning Line UK will be able to supplement the excellent action on the turf with some excellent race previews and some successful tips.
One thing is of sure though, make sure you don't miss any of the action at The Winning Line UK.
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