Aidan O'Brien's Minnie Hauk Wins Epsom, Curragh Classic Doubles

Minnie Hauk, trained by Aidan O'Brien, secured a commanding victory in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh, completing a prestigious double after her earlier Oaks win at Epsom. Starting as a strong 2-11 favorite, the Frankel filly was settled in third for much of the race before rallying strongly in the final furlongs to defeat stablemate Wemightakedlongway by a length and a quarter. Jockey Ryan Moore guided Minnie Hauk through a challenging finish as Wemightakedlongway mounted a significant challenge late in the race. This victory marked O'Brien's eighth Irish Oaks win and Minnie Hauk became his third filly to complete the Oaks double, joining Alexandrova and Snowfall. The success underlines Minnie Hauk's potential for further achievements, with her now the favorite for upcoming races like the Yorkshire Oaks. The race strategy involved a pacemaker, Island Hopping, helping set the pace, with Minnie Hauk showing resilience and strength to secure the win.