Lush Lashes, Chinese White, Katiyra among 16 Epsom Oaks hopefuls The Irish trio of Lush Lashes, Chinese White and Katiyra are among 16 acceptors for Friday´s Juddmonte Oaks at Epsom. Jim Bolger´s Lush Lashes, hugely impressive winner of the Musidora Stakes is an intended runner while Ireland will also be represented by Aidan O´Brien´s Adored, one of six Ballydoyle raiders, with Ice Queen, Moonstone, Sail, Savethisdanceforme and Tiffany Diamond also set to line up. Connections of the John Oxx trained Katiyra report the filly to be in tip-top shape as she takes the step up to Classic company on Friday. Having caught the eye when making a winning debut at Leopardstown, Katiyra lost little in defeat when going down by just half a length in the Derrinstown Stud 1000 Guineas Trial on her reappearance. Pat Downes, racing manger to owner the Aga Khan, said: "Everything has gone well since her last run at Leopardstown and John could not be happier with her. "She didn´t break well that day so she was never in the right position but we were pleased to see her finish her race off so well." Despite stepping up another half mile on Friday, Downes is confident the trip should not pose any problems. "She is a very straightforward filly and her dam won over a mile and six furlongs so she should stay this trip," Downes added. "That said, her half-sister could only stay seven furlongs so that has to be at the back of our minds but we will know for sure after Friday. "Her inexperience is the main worry but she is certainly a very nice filly and we are looking forward to it."
