Lake Victoria adds to Ballydoyle juvenile riches at the Curragh
Another daughter of Frankel shines for Aidan O’Brien.
Lake Victoria just held off the late charge of Red Letter in what could prove a very informative renewal of the Kildare House Hotel Irish EBF Fillies Maiden at the Curragh. Ryan Moore kicked clear just under two furlongs out and at that stage looked set for an emphatic victory on board Aidan O’Brien’s Lake Victoria. However, fellow 5-2 joint-favourite Red Letter, also sired by Frankel, came out of the pack to finish very strongly and went down by just a neck for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane in the Juddmonte colours. The pair pulled well clear of the rest in the seven-furlong contest and the winner earned a quote of 20-1 for next year’s 1000 Guineas from Paddy Power, as well as being priced up at 25-1 for the Oaks.Frankel x Quiet Reflection
Named after the largest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria makes a winning debut for team @Ballydoyle @curraghrace 🏞️ pic.twitter.com/XW4rcKNjQN— Racing TV (@RacingTV) June 28, 2024
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