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Javotte American Hope In Epsom Oaks Today v LONDON, England, May 31 Reuters.-— The American sporfenaafl, Robert Sterling Clark, will have two representatives in the field of 18 contesting tomorrows filly classic, the Epsom Oaks. Javotte, a daughter of Whlrlaway — Galatea, is understood to be better fancied than his French-bred Bastogne, by Djebel — La Brabanconne. Belle of All, unbeaten Nasrullah filly, is expected to start as favorite for the race which will be worth 2,798 to the winner, the highest on record. Other favored contenders include Sea Parrot, the Irish One Thousand Guineas winner, Queen of Sheba; and Baron de Rothschilds French challenger, Ombrette. Probable starters and riders follow: Just Wyn B. Rickaby Cambrian . . . E. Smith Chinese Cracker A. Breasley Bangui R. Johnstone Bastogne, J. Sime Javotte . H. Carr China Sarah L. Pigott Bob Run K. Gethin Neasham Belle S. Clayton Sea Parrot "... G.Richards Queen of Sheba N. Sellwood Ladoutelle T. Gosling Northern Empire C. Smirke Ombrette F. Palmer Code Militaire D. Smith Corrievin M. Molony Judith Paris J. Thompson Belle of All C. Elliott