Covert Love conquers all in Oaks

Covert Love gave Newmarket trainer Hugo Palmer an early wedding present with his first Classic triumph in the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Saturday.

Pat Smullen brought the daughter of Azamour to head long-time leader Together Forever a furlong from home and storm to victory by a length and three-quarters.

Together Forever roared off in front and was at least eight lengths clear at one stage. Smullen decided not to give Aidan O’Brien’s charge too much rope and settled his filly in second place.