Irish Oaks first and second will meet at York on Thursday.
Exciting Rematch Set for York as You Got To Me and Content Face Off in Yorkshire Oaks
As the summer racing season reaches its zenith, York is poised to host a thrilling rematch in the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks this Thursday. The spotlight will be on You Got To Me and Content, who will renew their rivalry after their dramatic Irish Oaks clash.
A Classic Showdown
Ralph Beckett’s You Got To Me captured her maiden top-level victory with a thrilling win in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh, narrowly fending off the challenge of Aidan O'Brien's Content. The filly's tenacity was on full display as she held off Content's late surge, with less than a length separating the two at the finish line. This high-stakes rematch promises to be another scintillating encounter, as both horses look set to dominate the 12-furlong contest.
Another Irish Classic EXPORT 🤍🩷💙
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐌𝐞 gives @RalphBeckett a first @JuddmonteFarms Irish Oaks success.
And what a result for @HectorCrouch 🌟
Was runner-up Content unlucky?@curraghrace pic.twitter.com/ZrNC2elsHi
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 20, 2024
The Classic Contenders
In addition to the leading pair, the Yorkshire Oaks will feature several other strong contenders from the Classic generation. Port Fairy and Lava Stream—who finished first and second in the Ribblesdale Stakes—are also set to compete, adding further depth to the three-year-old division.
From the older brigade, the Gosden stable will field Emily Upjohn, a consistent performer in Group One races, alongside the promising Queen Of The Pride, who is stepping up to the highest level for the first time. This duo represents a formidable challenge to the younger horses.
New Faces in the Line-Up
Sea Theme, last year’s Galtres Stakes winner, will make her Group One debut, aiming to continue her strong form. Meanwhile, Mistral Star, who recently triumphed in the Aphrodite Fillies' Stakes, completes the eight-horse lineup, bringing additional competition to an already stacked field.
Lowther Stakes to Kick Off the Action
The day's racing excitement doesn’t end with the Yorkshire Oaks. The opening race, the Sky Bet Lowther Stakes, will feature Leovanni, the Queen Mary winner and a standout performer for trainer Karl Burke. Leovanni will be joined by stablemates Unspoken Love and Miss Lamai, the latter having recently won a Listed race at Naas.
Betty Clover, who finished second in the Princess Margaret Stakes, and Tales Of The Heart—a third-place finisher in the same race—will also be in action, with their form receiving a timely boost from Simmering’s recent win in France. Completing the field is Heavens Gate, the sole Irish raider trained by O'Brien, who brings added international flair to the contest.
