Nathaniel’s You Got To Me Can’t be Caught in the Irish Oaks

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Fourth in the Oaks and the G2 Ribblesdale Stakes, Valmont and Newsells Park Stud Bloodstock's You Got To Me (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}–Brushing {GB}, by Medicean {GB}) made the necessary improvement on Saturday to clinch the G1 Juddmonte Irish Oaks at The Curragh. Reserved by Hector Crouch in mid-division throughout the early stages in contrast to the forceful ride she was given at Royal Ascot, the well-supported 15-2 shot moved to the front a furlong out with the the 3-1 favourite Content (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) in hot pursuit.
Where Content had met with trouble in running in the straight which delayed her assault, the Ralph Beckett trainee enjoyed a smooth passage and at the line that was possibly crucial as she registered a 3/4-of-a-length success from that Ballydoyle representative. There was another 1 1/2 lengths back to Purple Lily (Ire) (Calyx {GB}) in third. The quest for Galileo's 100th group 1 winner continues, with his daughter ironically denied by a progeny of his son Nathaniel.

 

You Got To Me lands the feature Group 1 @JuddmonteFarms Irish Oaks as she powers ahead to score under the guidance of @HectorCrouch for trainer @RalphBeckett pic.twitter.com/AAgQuad6Wu

— The Curragh Racecourse (@curraghrace) July 20, 2024

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