Overview

• Minnie Hauk prevailed by a length and a quarter under Ryan Moore in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh, securing her English-Irish Oaks double at starting price of 2-11.
• The victory extended Aidan O’Brien’s tally to eight Irish Oaks wins and made Minnie Hauk his third filly to achieve the Oaks double after Alexandrova (2006) and Snowfall (2021).
• She entered as the overwhelming favorite, with her odds briefly shortening to 1-9—the lowest for a Classic since Australia at 1-8 in 2014—before settling at 2-11.
• Facing a late challenge from Wemightakedlongway, Minnie Hauk showed tenacity to pull clear in the final furlongs and fend off the Ballydoyle contender.
• Connections, led by John Magnier and guided by Moore’s recommendation, are weighing the Yorkshire Oaks or Prix Vermeille as her next assignment ahead of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.