Andrew Nelis racing

Owner Anthony Oppenheimer believes the fact no spectators will be at Epsom on Saturday for the Investec Oaks could boost the chances of his filly Frankly Darling. The daughter of Frankel has come a long way in a short space of time, as she was still a maiden when racing resumed on June 1. She was the undoubted star in action when racing returned at Newcastle, with the John Gosden-trained filly bolting up and subsequently going on to land the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot. That race would normally come after the Oaks, but in this mixed up season it was seen as a trial for Epsom.                        Andrew Nelis racing 

Market leaders Love and Frankly Darling head a field of eight for the Investec Oaks at Epsom on Saturday. Love has been the ante-post favourite since her convincing victory in the Qipco 1000 Guineas and she now bids to become the first filly since Minding in 2016 to win both Classics. Her trainer Aidan O'Brien also saddles Ennistymon and Passion as he seeks a seventh Oaks success.                       Andrew Nelis Racing 

Love and Frankly Darling remain on course to clash in Saturday's Investec Oaks for which there were 11 five-day entries. The former underlined her Group One credentials by landing the QIPCO 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on her reappearance for Aidan O'Brien and could be joined in the line-up by stablemates Ennistymon, Passion and Peaceful. Frankly Darling was an impressive winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot and could have the assistance of a pacemaker in Tiempo Vuela. Newbury maiden winner Golden Wand and Pretty Polly runner-up Queen Daenerys are in line to represent Roger Varian, Godolphin rely on Saeed bin Suroor's Dubai Love and Bharani Star and Oriental Mystique complete the possible field.                            Andrew Nelis Racing 

Leading owner Anthony Oppenheimer is keeping his fingers crossed Frankly Darling can provide his breeding operation with the final piece of the British Classic puzzle with victory in the Investec Oaks at Epsom on Saturday week. The now familiar Oppenheimer colours were first carried to Classic glory by On The House in 1000 Guineas of 1982, owned and bred by Anthony's late father, Sir Philip. The family's Hascombe And Valiant Studs were also responsible for breeding Footstepsinthesand, who went on to win the 2000 Guineas for Aidan O'Brien and Coolmore in 2005, while Oppenheimer owned and bred the 2015 Derby hero Golden Horn...