Andrew Nelis racing

  Harry Allwood reveals five things we learnt during the latest episode of The Verdict where Angus McNae analysed the key performances over the past week, including   Snowfall ’s sensational victory in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks. Angus McNae said in the  The Verdict  when analysing Snowfall’s Cazoo Oaks victory in June that Aidan O’Brien’s star filly would be  “virtually impossible to beat” in Group Ones this season , and it is fair to say the Racing TV presenter was just as impressed with her Juddmonte Irish Oaks victory on Saturday. Her stunning success in the Curragh showpiece was one of a number of key performances over the past few days that Angus analysed on Monday, and our man was also rather complimentary about a Royal Ascot winner who scored at Listed level on Saturday. As ever, a number of eyecatchers that are worth adding to your racingtv.com tracker were revealed during the show           Andrew Nelis racing news and reviews...

Cayenne Pepper bids to provide Jessica Harrington with her second Classic success in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh. While better known for her her exploits over jumps thanks to the likes of dual Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Moscow Flyer and Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Sizing John, the Moone-based trainer has become an increasingly powerful force on the Flat in recent seasons. Two years ago Harrington made a Classic breakthrough, landing the Irish 1,000 Guineas with the brilliant filly Alpha Centauri – and she now has high hopes of adding the Irish Oaks to her glittering CV on Saturday...                         Andrew Nelis racing