Three Moons ruled out of Investec Oaks

Three Moons has been ruled out of the Investec Oaks at Epsom on Friday after suffering a setback.

Trainer Harry Dunlop revealed the Montjeu filly had sustained a minor injury on Tuesday morning during her final workout ahead of the Classic.

"Unfortunately she picked up a minor injury while having her final piece of work before the Oaks so she will not be running at Epsom on Friday," the Newmarket-based handler told PA Sport.

"Obviously it's a bit gutting and we are disappointed but these things happen in racing and we just didn't feel it was worth taking a risk with her.

"There are still some nice races to run her in later in the year and she is in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot, but we just want to get the next few days out of the way before we make any plans."

Three Moons had been 20-1 to give Dunlop a first Classic success in a race his brother Ed won with Ouija Board in 2004 and his father John has secured twice through Circus Plume (1984) and Salsabil (1990).

In contrast, ante-post favourite Sariska came through her last piece of work with flying colours.

Her big-race jockey Jamie Spencer was in the saddle as the daughter of Pivotal did everything right in the spin on the Newmarket gallops with a stable companion.

The Michael Bell-trained filly leapt to the head of the betting following a convincing victory in the Musidora Stakes at York last month and is generally available at 5-2.

"She had a gentle pipe-opener just to show us that she's well and she did everything she was asked to do," said Hugo Lascelles, racing advisor to owner Lady Bamford.

"It was just a piece of work to tell us if she's fit and ticking over and everything was fine.

"We just hope the ground is going to be safe."

Investec Oaks, William Hill bet: 5-2 Sariska, 3-1 Rainbow View, 4-1 Midday, 8-1 Phillipina, 9-1 Perfect Truth, 16-1 Oh Goodness Me, 28-1 High Heeled, 33-1 Wadaat, 40-1 The Miniver Rose, 50-1 Nashmiah, 100-1 Tottie.