Talking Horses: Forever Together victorious in Oaks for O'Brien clan


Trainer’s son Donnacha rides his second Classic winner of the season after his victory in the Guineas

Chris Cook: Aidan O’Brien and his son Donnacha combined for Classic glory in Britain for the second time this year when Forever Together powered clear in the Oaks on Friday. The filly seemed to be the second-string from her stable behind Magic Wand, who beat her at Chester three weeks ago, but got comprehensive revenge for what now looks an unlucky defeat that day.

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Market Rasen 1.40 Settie Hill 2.15 Windspiel 2.50 Atalanta's Gold 
3.25 Pixiepot 4.00 Notnow Seamus 4.45 As You Like 5.20 Pretty Reckless 

Catterick Bridge 1.50 Li Kui 2.25 St Malo 3.00 Eeh Bah Gum 
3.35 Elgin 4.10 Brockholes 4.55 Foxtrot Knight 5.30 Mitchum 
6.05 Glyder 

Epsom 2.00 True Belief 2.35 Donncha 3.10 Cracksman 3.45 Ajman King (nb) 4.30 Perfect Clarity (nap) 5.15 Kings Shield 5.50 Taurean Star 

Bath 5.45 Toolatetodelegate 6.20 High Horse 6.50 Purple Jazz 
7.25 Accomplice 7.55 Waseem Faris 8.30 Hit The Beat 9.00 King Crimson 

Doncaster 6.00 God Willing 6.30 Cheer The Title 7.00 Chess Move 7.35 Spanish City 8.05 Come On Come On 8.40 Maid Up 9.10 Silver Character 

Goodwood 6.10 Fintech 6.40 Main Edition 7.10 Impulsion 7.45 Magical Dreamer 8.15 Albizzia 8.50 Ganayem 

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