Desert Flower and William Buick parade before the Betfred OaksCredit: Edward Whitaker Charlie Appleby and William Buick felt rain-softened ground was to blame for blunting the speed of red-hot Betfred ...

William Buick is dreaming that Desert Flower will bloom in the most spectacular fashion and retain her unbeaten record in the Betfred Oaks. Desert Flower heads to Epsom on Friday as the hot ...

Desert Flower: bids to claim a second Classic in Friday's OaksCredit: John Grossick It’s 23 years since Kazzia carried Godolphin's blue silks to victory in the Oaks, following up her win in the 1,000 ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Charlie Appleby had few complaints after big-race favourite Desert Flower failed to bloom in the Betfred Oaks. Many felt the 1000 Guineas ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Kieren Fallon has given his unequivocal support to Desert Flower’s Epsom ambitions, believing Betfred Oaks glory is a “foregone ...

Kieren Fallon has given his unequivocal support to Desert Flower’s Epsom ambitions, believing Betfred Oaks glory is a “foregone conclusion” – and would even back the 1000 Guineas heroine ...

Among the early bloomers are red and yellow cholla cactus flowers — adding their hues to landscapes also graced by the scarlet blooms of ocotillos. Chollas often bloom in late April and May ...

Charlie Appleby had few complaints after big-race favourite Desert Flower failed to bloom in the Betfred Oaks. Many felt the 1000 Guineas heroine was unopposable in her quest for a Classic double ...

The Betfred Oaks may be missing from both William Buick and Charlie Appleby's CV, but the leading rider is backing 1000 Guineas heroine Desert Flower to fill that void at Epsom on Friday.