SNOWFALL STORMED TO a breathtaking victory for Aidan O’Brien and Frankie Dettori in the Cazoo Oaks at a wet Epsom.
Last month’s Musidora Stakes winner simply blew the opposition away in the final furlong to give Dettori a fifth Oaks triumph and O’Brien his ninth.
Sent off at 11-2, Snowfall had the race won before the furlong marker and crossed the line a record 16 lengths clear of the George Boughey-trained 50-1 chance Mystery Angel in second place.
Divinely (20-1), also trained by O’Brien, was a further length and three-quarters way in third, with Save A Forest (40-1) fourth and the O’Brien-trained 5-2 favourite Santa Barbara only fifth.
👀 Snowfall's official winning distance is 16 lengths - the biggest in the history of the G1 @CazooUK Oaks. Another superstar for @Ballydoyle pic.twitter.com/qhGDwlnsTr
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) June 4, 2021
Mystery Angel was well away and stayed in the front rank throughout the race. Sherbet Lemon was alongside her in the early stages with La Joconde, Willow, Dubai Fountain and Saffron Beach on their heels.
The field moved over the stands side after turning Tattenham Corner, with Dettori able to steer a clear passage for Snowfall.
Hitting the front two furlongs out, the daughter of Deep Impact continued to put daylight between herself and her rivals to become one of the easiest Oaks winners ever seen.
Interesting bringing David power back into the fold after his all Ireland minor success a few years back
Sooner tipperary one in a row than waiting decades
@43 major trophies: Where would Galway be if Barry Kelly didnt award them 18 frees in the semi final? 10 alone in the second half to get them over the line, Tipp are looking forward to getting back to the top in 2018
If Tipp win the all Ireland next year they may just win it again in 2020.
No job for Councillor Maurice Hickey?
”Tis a slight on Kildicken.
Surprised Richard O’Brien didn’t get a call up.