Ted’s Treble: Friday's Epsom Oaks betting tips and predictions

Ted tipped 11/8 winner Roger Pol yesterday. Today Ted's turned his attention to Friday's Epsom Oaks and delivers his three picks.

Diego Ventura - 1.30 Epsom

Any rain that arrives can only enhance the claims of DIEGO VENTURA, who is a class act, and importantly will relish rain-softened conditions. The colt has been a model of consistency so far in his short career, winning three of his six starts - including at Listed level last time out.

Cheekpieces go on for the first time here and this unexposed sort looks open to further progress with underfoot conditions which are likely to suit. Regular pilot James Doyle is back in the saddle, and I think this combination will take some stopping on this occasion.

The joker in the pack at a bit of a price is The Waco Kid, who has been woeful in recent times, but did beat Diego Ventura last season on Soft ground, and if he showed any of his old spark who would have to be feared with Hollie Doyle on board.

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Ancient Wisdom e/w - 2.40 Epsom

Calandagan should take some beating if he puts his best foot forward, but at an each-way price ANCIENT WISDOM has unfinished business at the top-level, and is entitled to run well at a price. He was excellent as a 2-year-old, and though things didn't go his way last season when down the field in The Derby, he looked smart at Group 3 level last season and can get involved here, especially if the rain continues to arrive.

The Charlie Appleby trained representative is very effective on slow ground, and the more this turns into a stamina test the better. He ran a cracker when runner-up over an inadequate 10f at Sandown last time out, showing the old spark remains, and he will be much happier stepping back up in distance today. 

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Rhoscolyn - 5.10 Epsom

This can go the way of an individual who loves this venue, and specifically loves this race. RHOSCOLYN won this race in 2021 and 2024 and looks primed for another big run here. David O'Meara's representative comes alive at the track, and a recent tune-up effort at Chester will have him absolutely spot on for this.

Racing off an official mark of 97, the seven-year-old is on the same mark as when taking this race last year, so looks more than capable of getting involved at the business end of proceedings. Jason Watson takes the ride, and I wouldn't be shocked if this combination got backed into favouritism. 

Don't forget Ed will be back tomorrow as he gets stuck into the action on Derby Day at Epsom.

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Ted's Treble For Friday

Diego Ventura - 1.30 Epsom (5/2 Ladbrokes)

Ancient Wisdom e/w - 2.40 Epsom (16/1 Coral)

Rhoscolyn - 5.10 Epsom (9/2 Ladbrokes)