Sat 30 Mar 2024 Racecards

VERDICT: Liberty Island won the Japanese Oaks in fine style last May and followed that up with another Grade 1 success against her own sex in October. When last seen, she only found Equinox too good in the Japan Cup and the daughter of Duramente has to be high on the shortlist. That said, on the latter occasion she didn't have too much in hand over Stars On Earth, who was a further length back in third from a much wider draw. The five-year-old was then only narrowly denied by Do Deuce, once again from a wide draw, in the Arima Kinen and the consistent filly may be underestimated because she hasn't won since 2022. Auguste Rodin is an obvious threat having won four times at the highest level last year. He can be unpredictable, though, and may be at his most vulnerable on his first start of the season. Justin Palace is another with decent form in Japan behind Equinox and was not far behind the selection in the Arima Kinen, so he warrants each-way consideration. Emily Upjohn is a player on her best form, while Rebel's Romance is best of the rest.