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Epsom Rewind: Qualify produces a major upset in the 2015 Oaks
The granddaughter of Galileo produced the performance of her life in the Oaks on the Downs
The granddaughter of Galileo produced the performance of her life in the Oaks on the Downs
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Together Forever was considered to be the Ballydoyle trainer’s best chance of success, with Diamondandrubies next and Qualify as the outsider.
However, it was the latter that caused shockwaves in the flat racing world, denying a dream double for 1000 Guineas winner and contest favourite Legatissimo in the closest of margins.
The 50/1 shot entered the home straight in eighth, with O’Brien’s filly beginning to make headway in the final two furlongs.
Colm O’Donoghue continued to ask the three-year-old for more and she answered the call, producing a burst of stamina to put pressure on Legatissimo.
Ryan Moore kicked his mount on in response, who looked to have pulled clear in the final furlong but Qualify had other ideas.
She continued to stay on strongly and the granddaughter of Galileo snatched victory in the final strides, beating David Wachman’s filly by a short head.
Qualify would only be seen on a racetrack once more before being retired, finishing sixth in the Irish Derby three weeks later.
Reece Charlton is a Content Writer at Low6 that specializes in horse racing. He is an avid hunter of value in the racing world, picking out longshots six days a week across the National Hunt and Flat cards on offer across the UK and Ireland. He keeps punters and race fans in the know with his racing expertise with previews and value picks for all the big cards and meetings.
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