Timeform UK SmartPlays: Friday June 5

Odeliz can go one better than last year in the opener

The form of Al Bandar's third at Doncaster received a significant boost at the weekend and, racing from the same mark, Simon Crisford's three-year-old is expected to take the finale...

It's Oaks Day at Epsom on Friday and Timeform have identified the three best bets...

Epsom 14:00 - Odeliz

Odeliz sets a clear standard having been placed several times in similar events last season, including when finishing runner-up to Thistle Bird in this race, and she can put an end to her losing run. The lightly-raced Bold Lass continues on an upward curve and is worth a go at this level, while there shouldn't be much between Don't Be and Crowley's Law again, but Odeliz boasts the best form and arrives on the back of a promising effort, so should prove tough to beat.

Epsom 16:30 - Crystal Zvezda

Crystal Zvezda could be something a bit special such was the impression she created when streaking clear to win at Newbury on return, and she just gets the nod ahead of 1000 Guineas winner Legatissimo who promises to stay this far. Jack Naylor is another to consider following her promising reappearance in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, but Crystal Zvezda has an abundance of potential and is expected to prove too good.

Epsom 17:50 - Al Bandar

The form of Al Bandar's third at Doncaster received a significant boost at the weekend and, racing from the same mark, Simon Crisford's three-year-old is expected to take the finale. Al Bandar was well backed at Doncaster, suggesting that connections were expecting a good performance, but he was simply unlucky to bump into a pair of rivals well clear of their marks. He can make amends here.

Timeform UK SmartPlays:
All at Epsom

Back Odeliz in the 14:00
Back Crystal Zvezda in the 16:30
Back Al Bandar in the 17:50

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