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Lake Victoria Claims Irish 1,000 Guineas with Dominant Performance

Aidan O'Brien secures his 11th victory in the Group One race as Ryan Moore guides Europe's champion two-year-old filly to redemption at the Curragh.

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Overview

  • Lake Victoria, the 10-11 favorite, triumphed by two and a quarter lengths in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh under jockey Ryan Moore.
  • This marks Aidan O'Brien's 11th win in the prestigious race, reaffirming his dominance after a three-year gap in victories.
  • Lake Victoria's win follows a sixth-place finish in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, showcasing a strong comeback after a rushed preparation earlier in the season.
  • O'Brien praised the filly's versatility, highlighting her victories over distances ranging from six furlongs to a mile as a two-year-old.
  • The Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot is being considered as her next target, with her odds for the race now shortened to 13-8.