Oaks glory for super Sariska

Sariska just denied Midday in a desperate finish to the Investec Oaks at

Epsom to give trainer Michael Bell and jockey Jamie Spencer their first

success in the fillies' Classic.

Leading early in the straight, the 9-4 favourite had to withstand a strong

challenge by Henry Cecil's Midday and held on by a head.

High Heeled (33-1) was two and a half lengths away third, with Rainbow

View fourth. The placings remained unaltered after a stewards' inquiry.

Bell said: "She's always shown us huge potential at home and ever since

the day she started working I thought she was a star. She fulfilled all my expectations and we're so thrilled to have her.

"To bag the Oaks is an amazing feeling. It's a lonely place out in front, especially for a filly so inexperienced, but the post came in time."

Spencer added: "She's done it well, travelled well and they went a good gallop. I ended up in front a bit too early as she idled a bit, but these days are very special."

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