Sariska (centre) winning The Oaks today
The Oaks a classic race for three year old fillies is one year older than the more famous Derby for three year old colts It was named after the Earl of Derby's estate at Carshalton.
The race a mile & half is fast downhill from the start to the famous tricky left hand bend - tattenham corner then there is the four furlong uphill slog to the finishing line.
There was a smaller field of 10 runners this year so would it be between Henry Cecil's Midday and Aiden O'Brien's Perfect Truth or would the favourite Sariska or in form Rainbow view spoil the party.
The Oaks Field was Rainbow View, Sariska, Midday, High Heeled, Oh Goodness Me, Perfect Truth, The Miniva Rose, Tottie, Waadat, Phillipina
Oh Goodness Me led from the start and coming round Tattenham Corner Sariska was on the wide outside Sariska and Midday fought it out neck and neck up the last half mile to the winning post either could have won. But in a fantastic photo finish Sariska prevailed by a neck from Midday.
Lets hope the colts can provide an equally high quality sprint tomorrow. The race goes off at 4pm follow my tweets on Derby Day.
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