Aidan O'Brien is one of the greatest modern day trainers and he now holds the record for most British Classics of all time. Tuesday gave him his 41st British Classic after clinching an exciting renewal in the Cazoo Oaks this Friday at Epsom Downs.
O'Brien surpassed John Scott's record of 41 wins, registered between 1827 and 1863.
“It's an honor for me to be in this position,” O'Brien told racingpost.com. “Everybody puts in so much work, literally day and night, so it's unbelievable for the whole team to be able to enjoy a win like this.”
Clear favorite, Emily Uphjohn, appeared to slip out the starting stalls and was consequently left at the back of the field. Despite an extraordinary recovery throughout the race, the favorite was held off by the Ballydoyle filly on the line.
Frankie Dettori nurtured Emily Upjohn into the race and opted for the stands side, and appeared to head Tuesday inside the final furlong. However, Ryan Moore's mount bounced back to fight off her rival and win by a short head.
Coolmore homebred Tuesday, a daughter of Galileo out of the multiple Group 1-winning mare Lillie Langtry (Danehill Dancer), also celebrated her third birthday on the day of her Epsom Oaks triumph. Prior to the classic win, she had finished third in the QIPCO 1,000 Guineas and second in the Irish 1,000 Guineas.
“She's still a baby and was running in Classics before she was three,” O'Brien said. “It goes to show what kind of a filly she is and she's maturing all the time. She's very special and has an unbelievable pedigree. What she did today was classy and it's possible there's still more to come from her.”
It's TUESDAY's day
She beats favourite EMILY UPJOHN to win the @Cazoouk Oaks
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— Epsom Downs Racecourse (@EpsomRacecourse) June 3, 2022
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