Charlie Appleby had few complaints after big-race favourite Desert Flower failed to bloom in the Betfred Oaks. Many felt the 1000 Guineas heroine was unopposable in her quest for a Classic double ...

Appleby added: “I’ll let the dust settle as always but I would like to see her, just because of the size of her, on a more conventional track.

William Buick is dreaming that Desert Flower will bloom in the most spectacular fashion and retain her unbeaten record in the Betfred Oaks. She heads to Epsom on Friday as the hot favourite.

NOT FOR PASSING: Desert Flower en route to an impressive victory in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket last month. Picture: Healy Racing. Thu, 05 Jun, 2025 - 16:27.

Desert Flower is 5/4 favourite with Paddy Power ahead of the Betfred Oaks after all nine fillies stood their ground for Friday's Classic.

Charlie Appleby is confident his Guineas winners Ruling Court and Desert Flower have the class to see out an extra half-mile when the pair chase more Classic glory at Epsom at the start of next month.

London, United Kingdom (AFP) — Trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick celebrated a Guineas double as Desert Flower won the English 1000 Guineas in impressive style at Newmarket on Sunday.

There is no question Appleby will aim Desert Flower at Epsom. She had been the subject of sustained support and was sent-off the evens favourite; those who took cramped odds never had a moment's ...

Desert Flower might even have her own Triple Crown ambitions, 40 years after Oh So Sharp completed the fillies’ version in the 1,000, Oaks and St Leger. “I see no reason why she can’t ...

Trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick celebrated a Guineas double as Desert Flower won the English 1000 Guineas in impressive style at Newmarket on Sunday.