Minnie Hauk wins Oaks at Epsom in O’Brien one-two

Betfred Derby 2025

Venue: Epsom Racecourse Date: Saturday, 7 June Time: 15:30 BST

Minnie Hauk beat stablemate Whirl to win the Oaks at Epsom in a one-two for Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien.

Ryan Moore just edged victory on the 9-2 chance, with previously unbeaten favourite Desert Flower in third.

Earlier, Jan Brueghel (10-3) prevailed in a thrilling Coronation Cup battle for O’Brien and Moore after holding off the challenge of French favourite Calandagan.

Last year’s St Leger winner Jan Breughel was sent to the front early by Moore and looked set to be reeled in by Calandagan (8-13) under Mickael Barzalona.

But despite being joined by his rival in the closing stages, Moore’s mount dug in to win by half a length.

“He’s a very tough horse and Ryan gave him a class ride. He doesn’t surrender,” said O’Brien, who believes Jan Brueghel would have been “the biggest certainty ever” for the 2024 Melbourne Cup had he not been withdrawn on veterinary advice.