TINA TOPS CHRISTMAS OAKS BETTING

Ian Fortune

It is no surprise to see Ballydoyle Tina topping the betting for the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks after two brilliant runs in the opening two rounds of the Shelbourne Park end of year showpiece.

BOYLE Sports have installed Graham Holland’s Puppy Oaks winner their 2-1 favourite ahead of Saturday’s semi-finals.

Behind Ballydoyle Tina in second last weekend was Laurels champion Magical On Fire. The Pat Guilfoyle trained star flew from the second turn after early traffic and has been rewarded with a favourable draw on the fence in the semis.

Silverhill Freya may have finished only third in her second-round assignment but the defending champ is clear third choice in the betting at 5-1. 2024 Oaks winner and reigning Bitch of the Year A Lucky Julie was back to winning ways last week and seems likely to attract support at 8-1. She is guaranteed a favourable draw should she make the final represents a little value. The full market can be found below:

Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks

BOYLE Sports bet:

2          Ballydoyle Tina

5-2    Magical On Fire

5          Silverhill Freya

8         A Lucky Julie

12      Lone Calling

14      Singalong Polly

20      Magical Hope

20     Rural Ana

25      Brockagh Justine

25      Aghadown Flight

40      Burgess Hazel

66     Templeville Meg