HOLLAND TRIO TOP CHRISTMAS OAKS MARKET

Ian Fortune

After sending out each of the five opening round heat winners in the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks at Shelbourne Park last weekend, it’s no surprise to see Graham Holland with a strong hand in the ante-post market.

Indeed, the top three in the betting are trained at his all-conquering Riverside Kennels operation. Ballydoyle Tina was imperious in the opening round, showing huge pace and strength to emerge a facile winner.

She seems destined to be a star and is now just 3-1 with BOYLE Sports for Christmas Oaks success. Her kennel companions Bushpark Mel and defending champion Silverhill Freya are next in with the dup on 9-2.

The Pat Guilfoyle trained Laurels champion Magical On Fire is next in at 5-1. She overcame bad opening bend traffic to finish an eye-catching second in the opening round. There is then a gap to the remainder with Singalong Polly, Lone Calling and 2024 Oaks champion and Derby finalist A Lucky Julie each available at 12-1. It’s 14-1 bar. The full market can be found below:

Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks

BOYLE Sports bet: 

3         BALLYDOYLE TINA

9-2     SILVERHILL FREYA

9-2     BUSHPARK MEL

5       MAGICAL ON FIRE

12      SINGALONG POLLY

12      LONE CALLING

12       A LUCKY JULIE

14      RIVERSIDE POPSIE

16       DROOPYS BUNDLE

20       RURAL ANA

20      IMOKILLY ROXANNE

25       BADLY BEHAVING

25       MAGICAL HOPE

25      AGHADOWN FLIGHT

33      BROCKAGH JUSTINE

40      KILCOLGAN WITNEY

66       BURGESS HAZEL

100     TEMPLEVILLE MEG