Dancing delivers in Oaks thriller

AFTER a week-long saga over their intended Derby rides, it was finally down to the action at Epsom as Johnny Murtagh's supreme effort on Dancing Rain forced Kieren Fallon and Wonder Of Wonders to settle for second in yesterday's Investec Oaks.

Dancing Rain improved an already enviable record for trainer William Haggas, who won the Derby 15 years ago with his only ever runner in the race, Shaamit, and this was the first time one of his fillies had contested the Oaks.

Always one to err on the side of caution, Haggas believed she could make her presence felt despite boasting just a single maiden success to her name from three starts.