Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 7, 2018 Journalists Share Posted July 7, 2018 ATHENA (IRE) (f, 3, Camelot {GB}–Cherry Hinton {GB}, by Green Desert) proved Aidan O’Brien can never be counted out, even at 10-1, with a decisive score in the GI Belmont Oaks. Biding her time in third last, the bay, who received Lasix for the first time here, ran off the hedge as La Signare (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) registered opening splits of :23.88 and :48.26. Closing in a bit approaching the far turn, Athena was way out in the center of the track as most of the field lined up across the lane and charged clear to win as she pleased by 2 3/4 lengths. MGSW Thewayiam (Fr) (Thewayyouare) completed the exacta and Chipolata (Fr) (Muhtathir {GB}), who was making her U.S. debut for Christophe Clement, got up for third. The final time was 1:58.71. Athena took six tries to break her maiden, finally doing so at Fairyhouse May 31 and has been on a running spree since, finishing fourth in the G2 Ribblesdale S. at Royal Ascot June 21 and third in the G1 Pretty Polly S. at the Curragh just six days ago. Lifetime Record: 10-2-2-1. O-Tabor, Magnier & Smith; B-Roncon & Chelston (Ire); T-Aidan O’Brien. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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