Irish 1,000 Guineas: Lake Victoria gives Aidan O’Brien another winner at the Curragh

Lake Victoria withstood a strong challenge from 50-1 outsider California Dreamer to take victory in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh.

Like Field of Gold in the Irish 2,000 Guineas on Saturday, the 10-11 shot was out to rebound from a disappointing display at Newmarket.

Aidan O’Brien’s filly had been unbeaten, including a win at the Breeders’ Cup, prior to the 1,000 Guineas this month, but came in sixth out of 10 runners.

In an impressive response under Ryan Moore, the three-year-old had to be patient before showing her class, riding along the rail before gliding ahead of California Dreamer to win by two-and-a-quarter lengths, with Cercene (20-1) in third.

“She ran beautifully today,” Moore told RTE Sport after winning this race for the fourth time.

“She’s come on massively from Newmarket. It’s really exciting.”

It was an 11th win in this race for O’Brien but his first since 2021.