Precise won the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas in decisive fashion, completing the third leg of an Aidan O’Brien treble. Sent off as the opening fillies Classic favourite despite less than ideal preparation, she benefited from improved fitness and a strong late burst. Wayne Lordan guided Precise, who accelerated inside the final furlong to defeat True Love by two and a half lengths. True Love, ridden by Ryan Moore, led early and travelled well, but lacked an answer when Precise quickened. O’Brien credited Precise’s step forward and Lordan’s ride, while also explaining that earlier Newmarket conditions and fitness needs affected the outcome. The win extended O’Brien’s record to 12 Irish 1,000 Guineas victories.
"Sent off favourite for the opening fillies Classic of the season despite a less than ideal preparation, a lack of fitness ultimately told on the Rowley Mile as Wayne Lordan and True Love stormed to 1,000 Guineas glory."
"With True Love following the pace set by Charlie Appleby's raider Abashiri among the cluster on the far rail, it looked like Moore's decision to ride the favourite would prove justified as she hit the front travelling well heading down to the furlong marker. However, she had no answer to Precise's blistering acceleration inside the final furlong as Aidan O'Brien's charge claimed Classic redemption by two and a half lengths."
"O'Brien, winning the race for a record-extending 12th time, said: "She really stepped forward today and Wayne gave her a beautiful ride. In Newmarket, Ryan was on the 'wrong' side and when he made his move, she got tired, needed the run and Ryan looked after her in the last half-furlong.""
""It is very difficult on Ryan and we discussed riding arrangements before declaration time. It was very hard for him not to ride True Love and he didn't ride her in Newmarket because we weren't sure she would get a mile, but she did. Precise was only beaten five lengths at Newmarket, which isn't that much for this type of filly but she is a serious one a""
Read at Irish Independent
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