2.17 1m. 9 Declared. Dusseldorf's Henkel 167th German Oaks Handicap (Class 3 ) of £20,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €10,308.00 2nd - €4,834.00 3rd - €2,418.00 4th - €1,208.00 5th - €604.00 6th - €302.00
Formscan - The progressive Tribal Chief is shortlisted because he has won his last three starts in a cosy manner and might well brush aside a further 9lb hike imposed after showing a good turn of foot to win a class 4 handicap at Yarmouth. However, this is a stiffer test and, with that in mind, it could be worth chancing the reliable PLANTADREAM, who went down by just a short head against mainly higher-rated opposition at Goodwood most recently. Encourageable and Spirit Catcher also warrant serious consideration.