Good Cheer Wins 151st Kentucky Oaks, Remains Undefeated

Good Cheer maintained her undefeated record by winning the 151st Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, marking her first Grade 1 victory and bringing her career record to 7-for-7. Ridden by jockey Luis Saez and trained by Brad Cox, Good Cheer overcame a sloppy track following thunderstorms, rallying from midpack to secure a 2 1/4-length win. This victory gave Cox his third Kentucky Oaks triumph and was Saez's second win in the prestigious race. Good Cheer, owned by Godolphin and sired by Medaglia d’Oro, was the race favorite and added to a growing list of stakes victories. Longshots Drexel Hill and Bless the Broken finished second and third, respectively. Cox praised Good Cheer's consistency and heart, calling her 'so classy to deal with' and crediting Saez for keeping her in the clear during the race.