OUTSIDER Harlequeen, trained by Mick Channon at West Ilsley, ran on strongly to come third in the Investec Oaks at Epsom.

The 14-1 shot, ridden by Silvestre de Sousa, finished eight lengths away in third behind winner Minding and runner-up Architecture.

In being placed in the fillies’ Classic, the daughter of Canford Cliffs lived up to Channon’s prediction that she would be suited by the 1 mile 4 furlong distance.

Meanwhile, Minding overcame adversity to claim her second Classic success of the year, following last month’s success in the 1,000 Guineas.

With his mount stepping up half a mile in distance, Ryan Moore rode a patient race, but found himself in a spot of bother rounding the turn for home.

For a moment it looked as though Minding would have nowhere to go, but when the gap did come, she picked up quite brilliantly and was well on top at the line.

Architecture ran an excellent race to fill the runner-up spot, a length and three-quarters away.

“I just had nowhere to go, but the filly got me out of trouble,” said Moore.

“She was much the best horse. She’s a very good filly.

“I had a charmed run, initially, but then they boys all wanted to get moving and came in on top of me.

“Her class got her out of trouble.”