Tally produces brilliant performance to take Oaks

Milldean Tally produced another brilliant performance when winning the 2012 Sporting Press Irish Oaks at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.

After winning a tri-distance event at Harold’s Cross at the back end of 2011, Milldean Tally was purchased by Clive Francis and Tony O’Connell with a view to challenging in the top staying events.

That remained the plan until a decision was made to skip the Barry’s Tea 750. Instead she was aimed at the Oaks and history will prove that it was an inspiring decision.