Architecture can rebuild reputation in Irish Oaks

Architecture has nothing to fear from Harlequeen on that running, or the re-opposing Somehow, Seventh Heaven and Turret Rocks who finished a distant fourth, sixth and seventh respectively.

Ribblesdale run easily excused

Connections decided to let Architecture take her chance in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot just 13 days after that gruelling effort but it was to be a plan which backfired.

She raced far too freely before weakening to finish a five length eighth of 14 to Even Song and the race clearly came too quick following her Epsom exertions.

There can be little doubt that Architecture is far better than that running, so punters should be prepared to put a line through it.

Epsom form the strongest on offer

Connections have since wisely given her a break to freshen-up, so it would be no surprise to see Architecture bounce back and show what she is really made of.

Her run behind Minding looks the strongest form on offer, and Architecture’s rating of 113 is the highest in the line-up.

It gives her 3lb in hand on the red-hot favourite Even Song and, although that rival remains unexposed after just four starts, the selection also has untapped potential after just five outings.

Architecture also has the services in the saddle of Frankie Dettori, who has won the 1m 4f contest on three occasions and is a master tactician when it comes to the major races.

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Coral’s top tip: With deadly Dettori on board and that slight weight advantage over Even Song, Architecture looks a constructive bet for the Irish Oaks.