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Gesture could join Talent at the Curragh

Talent and Secret Gesture seen here at EpsomTalent and Secret Gesture seen here at Epsom
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Ralph Beckett has yet to decide whether to let Secret Gesture join stable companion and Epsom conqueror Talent in the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh next month.

Secret Gesture was considered a leading contender for the Investec Oaks at Epsom following a brilliant display at Lingfield, but had no answer when her lesser fancied stable companion breezed by for an emphatic victory.

Talent has been confirmed on target to bid for the Oaks double on July 20, but Beckett is considering other options for Secret Gesture.

Beckett said: "Both of them came out of Epsom well. Talent will go for the Irish Oaks and whether Secret Gesture will go there as well is still up for discussion.

"The alternatives for her are German Oaks (August 4) and the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood (August 3), so we'll just wait and see.

"We won't make a decision until we have to. It could be the first week in July before we decide."