I'm The One, a filly described as 'the next Enable', has become the new favourite for the Epsom Oaks after a stunning debut victory at Newbury. Trained by John and Thady Gosden, the daughter of Sea The Stars won by six lengths in a 1m2f maiden, prompting William Hill to cut her odds to 7-1.
Jockey William Buick, who rode Enable to a rare defeat on the same card in 2017, praised the performance. “That was very good. You couldn’t ask for more first start. She floated the whole way round there and I like the way she extended,” Buick said. “For a first run on a big track she was in front soon enough. She was learning but she concentrated and has a very good mind.”
William Hill spokesperson Lee Phelps noted the significant market reaction. “There’s been an almighty shake-up in our Oaks betting, following the impressive debut of I'm The One. She was compared to Enable prior to her Newbury run and whilst she’s still got a way to go to reach those heights, we could hardly be more impressed with her start.”
Thady Gosden confirmed the next step for the filly. “She was drawn wide so William had to make a bit of use of her early which is not easy for an inexperienced filly but she travelled great through the race and picked up very well. The next step will be a trial.”
