Alasha set to bypass Epsom

Leading Vodafone Oaks fancy Alasha is a doubtful runner for the Epsom Classic, it has been revealed.

Michael Stoute’s filly finished a good third in the Sagitta 1000 Guineas to earn a general 8-1 quote for the Oaks.

But after the Newmarket Classic, jockey Johnny Murtagh reported the Aga Khan’s charge had not been suited by the undulations on the Rowley Mile.

And speaking at Lingfield Park today Stoute said: ‘‘The track at Epsom won’t suit her.

‘‘I don’t know where she’ll go next - possibly the Irish 1000 Guineas or the Prix de Diane (French Oaks).’’