Love conquers all for O’Brien and Moore in Oaks
Epsom cruise for 1000 Guineas winner.
Love added another Classic to her CV as she galloped all over her rivals in the Investec Oaks at Epsom. Winner of the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket last month, the Aidan O’Brien-trained filly made a seamless step up to 12 furlongs as she cruised home by nine lengths in the hands of Ryan Moore. Stablemate Passion and Tiempo Vuela tried to set the early pace, but they were ignored by the main players, with Moore settling the 11-10 favourite in fifth and Frankie Dettori tracking him on main market rival Frankly Darling. Turning for home the front pair began to come back to the field, with Moore waiting until the final couple of furlongs to really stoke up his mount, who responded to make effortless progress and take the lead. Frankly Darling tried to go with her, but Love easily pulled clear, with another stablemate in Ennistymon briefly putting up a challenge for a few strides before Moore let out another notch in the reins and the daughter of Galileo kicked on again. She galloped home well clear, with Ennistymon just clinging on to second from Frankly Darling by three-quarters of a length.Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
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