Templegate tips ‘Very impressive’ Aidan O’Brien Runner in 116-1 Epsom Double

By Shereen Bhan On May 13, 2025

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I have two decent ante-post betting for Oaks Day on Epsom on Friday 6 June.

They can be supported in singles or the double of each directions can give us a bumper benefit with a nice 116-1.

Illinois (8-1 for the Coronation Cup)

He was extremely impressive when winning the Ormonde at Chester’s Mei Meeting that returned from seven months off.

He fueled on the tasteless soil and showed a lot of pace and remained strength.

That was more than 1m5f and he would be a tool in cup races, but Aidan O’Brien already has the powerful Kyprios that works at that level.

There is every chance that he will drop a Furlong for the Coronation Cup on Oaks Day, where the great Calandagan is 11-8 favorite.

Illinois was a good second in the Grand Prix de Paris and Great Volieur more than 1m4f last season, so the travel suits.

Dealing with Chester is good for Epsom, where they usually pour a lot of water for Friday’s map, so that the soil is not too fast for the derby.

On 8-1 with Ladbrokes-Anen, he is as low as 5-1 he looks a good gamble and it is worth taking the chance that he will be in line.

Giselle (12-1 for the oak)

She may not have much to beat when taking the Lingfield Oaks test, but Giselle looks the ideal type for Epsom.

She took some time to settle, but came by the Lingfield Bend nicely to run from her rivals.

Aidan O’Brien’s fillyfeulen answered all the questions about her lasting power and she will certainly improve for this experience.

I was not afraid that she was enthusiastic early, because they go quickly in the Oaks early, which should help with that score.

The 12-1 of Ladbrokes is more than fair for the classic of the Fillies.

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