Legatissimo heads Oaks declarations

David Wachman’s Legatissimo heads an 11-strong field declared for Friday‘s Investec Oaks at Epsom.

Legatissimo is looking to become the first filly to follow up a 1,000 Guineas win with success in the Oaks since Kazzia in 2002.

Ryan Moore will be on board again having partnered her to glory at Newmarket last month and he is looking for his third Classic win of the season having also led Gleneagles to victory in the 2,000 Guineas.

John Gosden is double-handed in his bid to follow up Taghrooda’s success of last year as he has declared both Jazzi Top and Star Of Seville.

Four-time winner Aidan O’Brien has declared Cheshire Oaks winner Diamondsandrubies, alongside Together Forever and Qualify, while Crystal Zvezda is the sole entry of Sir Michael Stoute as he looks to land his first Oaks winner since Unite in 1987.

Luca Cumani sends Lady Of Dubai as he looks to improve on last year’s third, while Andre Fabre has declared his record breaking yearling purchase Al Naamah.

Ralph Beckett is looking for his third win in the race and is represented by Bellajeu with the field completed by Jessica Harrington‘s Jack Naylor.