Aidan O’Brien’s Ylang Ylang is vying for classic glory as she takes her place at the head of the market for the Betfred Oaks at Epsom on Friday.

The Frankel filly, one of four Irish-trained runners in the 12-horse field, was last seen finishing fifth in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, beaten only a length under Ryan Moore on what was her first run as a three-year-old.