York Dante meeting: So Mi Dar to call the tune in Musidora

The form of the race has also worked out extremely well, with Humphrey Bogart having since won the Derby Trial Stakes at Lingfield and the third home Viren’s Army having landed the Dee Stakes at Chester.

This Group 3 contest demands more, but So Mi Dar looks potentially top drawer and can take the step up in class in her stride to confirm herself a leading Oaks contender.

Fireglow feared most

Best In The World is the sole representative for leading Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien and commands plenty of respect given powerful connections.

However she needs to step up significantly on the form shown in three runs so far, and Fireglow looks the one most likely to give So Mi Dar something to think about.

Trained by Mark Johnston, the filly was a tough and consistent sort as a juvenile when winning three times and twice finishing runner-up in Group 3 contests.

Fireglow never knows when she is beaten, and comes into the race on the back of a cracking fourth of 16 to Minding in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.

Although beaten 4 1/4 lengths by the current Oaks favourite (even-money with Coral), the daughter of Teofilo stuck to the task well and the extra two furlongs in this looks sure to suit.

The form of that Group 1 classic contest also sets the standard in this line-up, but Fireglow may prove vulnerable to something with a turn of foot and doesn’t have the same scope for improvement as So Mi Dar.

Coral’s top tip: So Mi Dar rates a solid bet to provide trainer John Gosden with another winner in the Musidora. Fireglow brings strong form to the table and looks the main danger.

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