Magical Lagoon lives up to the billing as Foley steers filly to victory in Irish Oaks

Shane Foley, carrying the familiar colours of Zhang Yuesheng, got his filly into a handy position behind leader Show Of Stars from the outset and was happy to let that rival dictate a good pace

Sat, 16 Jul, 2022 - 16:28

Tommy Lyons

Magical Lagoon assumed the mantle of favourite for the Juddmonte Irish Oaks following the late withdrawal of Emily Upjohn and the lightly raced and progressive filly answered every call to justify that position with a game performance on Saturday afternoon at The Curragh.

Shane Foley, carrying the familiar colours of Zhang Yuesheng, got his filly into a handy position behind leader Show Of Stars from the outset and was happy to let that rival dictate a good pace. With stamina assured and an attitude to match her ability, the filly moved up to take control of the race with a quarter of a mile to go.