Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips from Steve Jones for Friday on ITV - The Mirror

Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips from Steve Jones for Friday on ITVThe Betfred Derby Festival opens at Epsom with the running of the Betfred Oaks and our tipster has a view on the

likely outcome of the fillies' ClassicCommentsSportSteve Jones13:48, 05 Jun 2025Updated 17:10, 05 Jun 2025Steve Jones has three selections for Friday on ITV Say hello to REVOIR (4.00) in the

Betfred Oaks. Ralph Beckett’s filly needs to show a fair chunk of improvement to have any chance in the fillies’ version of the Epsom Classics.

The step up to 1m4f for the first time is certainly one valid reason why she might take a significant leap forward. Her staying on second behind Qilin Queen at Newbury three weeks ago came

in a Listed race that has been won by subsequent Group 1 winners Nashwa and Sea Of Class in recent years.

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Epsom The way she hit the line suggests this stiffer test of stamina is just what she wants and there has to be doubts about this distance for several of her rivals.

‌ She is also likely to have sharpened up for that first run since making a successful debut in heavy ground at Nottingham last October and the softer ground is another positive. Have 1pt

each-way at 10-1.

JULIA AUGUSTA (4.35) is worth chancing in the Trustatrader Handicap. She spent last summer running in Listed and Group races after joining David O’Meara from Roger Varian.

Revoir: Value Scope's pick for the Oaks(Image: PA)Article continues below Her fourth behind smart Breege in the Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago was a cracking

effort and it proves she handles this tricky track.

She was also far from disgraced in the Group 2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Group 3 Valiant Stakes.

This handicap will be an awful lot easier and, if she is anywhere near her best on her first start since November, she should have solid claims. Have 1pt each-way at 25-1. Sky Bet is paying

out on five places.

‌ WARDA JAMILA (3.15) ran really well when a close fourth in the City and Suburban Handicap on her first start of the season.

She returns to run over the same course and distance in the Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap, having failed to cope with Chester’s tight turns last month.

The pick of her form from last year would give her a decent chance. Have 1pt each-way at 20-1. Sky Bet is offering five places.

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