Aidan O'Brien
Aidan O'Brien had already trained a winner of this race: Snowfall (2021). The stable had come close here before: Toy was second in 2022. With this win, the stable drew level with Chris Waller on 7 Group 1 wins this season.
Ireland
Curragh · 22.07.23
Watch the racePurse€500,000
Distance2414 metres
Winning time2m 43.11s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions3-year-old fillies
Stories of this Result
Ryan Moore
Ryan Moore had come close here before: Toy was second in 2022. With this win, the jockey and trainer Aidan O'Brien combined for 7 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey leads the jockeys' table on 10 Group 1 wins.
Coolmore Group
Coolmore Group had come close here before: Divinely was second in 2021 and Nicest was third in 2021. With this win, the owner moved to 7 Group 1 wins this season, 6 wins behind leader Godolphin in the owners' table.
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Racing TV · English commentaryResult
8 runners · prize money to 7th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thLumiere Rock3yo filly by Saxon Warrior × Last GoldDylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien2 ¾€25,000
8thComhra3yo filly by Vocalised × Gold MirageRory ClearyJim Bolger37
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 22.07.23Savethelastdance
GalileoSire
Daddys Lil DarlingDamby Scat Daddy
DamDaddys Lil Darling
Savethelastdance is the first foal and so far the only runner out of Daddys Lil Darling (Scat Daddy), winner of the Grade 1 American Oaks, the Grade 2 Pocahontas Stakes and, at four, the Grade 3 Modesty Handicap. She was also second in the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks, the Grade 1 Ashland Stakes, the Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup and the Grade 1 Alcibiades Stakes.
Second damMiss Hot Salsa
Second dam Miss Hot Salsa (Houston), a stakes winner, won four times in the US and was second in the Grade 2 San Clemente Handicap. She has three other winners, headed by Mongolian Saturday (Any Given Saturday), winner of the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint and the Grade 3 Woodford Stakes, and including Victoryasecret (Victory Gallop), winner of the Luther Burbank Handicap. She is also the second dam of Momos (Distorted Humor), placed in the Grade 2 Saratoga Special Stakes.
Third damMiss High Blade
Third dam Miss High Blade (Highland Blade) was a Grade 3 winner. She has three other winners, including the Grade 3 winner Mr Broad Blade (Broad Brush).
Next generation
Daddys Lil Darling has a 2-year-old full-brother to Savethelastdance named Mr Hampstead, still unraced, and a filly foal by Into Mischief, and she has been covered by Gun Runner.
Connections
Savethelastdance in 2023
2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Yorkshire Oaks2385 metres · £500,0003rdAidan O'BrienRyan Moore24.08.2023YorkPrize money €62,523Race detailsWatch
Epsom Oaks2420 metres · £548,4502ndAidan O'BrienRyan Moore02.06.2023EpsomPrize money €137,036Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Magical LagoonGalileo × Night Lagoon | Jessica HarringtonShane Foley | Zhang YueshengCoolmore | ||
| 2021 | SnowfallDeep Impact × Best In The World | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael TaborRoncon, Chelston Ire & Wynatt | ||
| 2020 | Even SoCamelot × Breeze Hill | Ger LyonsColin Keane | Mrs John Magnier, Mrs Paul ShanahanLynch Bages |
History since 1926
Irish Oaks98Editions since 1926
0Multiple winners
Record holders
Most wins since 19261GalileoSire · 2012, 2016, 2022, 20234 wins
All 99 winners since 1926
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Savethelastdance Galileo | Aidan O'Brien Ryan Moore | Coolmore Group Daddys Lil Darling Syndicate | 1.91 |
| 2022 | Magical Lagoon Galileo | Jessica Harrington Shane Foley | Zhang Yuesheng Coolmore | 2.25 |
| 2021 | Snowfall Deep Impact | Aidan O'Brien Ryan Moore | Coolmore Group Roncon, Chelston Ire & Wynatt | 1.29 |
| 2020 | Even So Camelot | Ger Lyons Colin Keane | Coolmore Group Lynch Bages Ltd | 11.00 |
| 2019 | Star Catcher Sea the Stars | John Gosden Frankie Dettori | Anthony Oppenheimer Hascombe and Valiant Studs | 4.50 |
| 2018 | Sea of Class Sea the Stars | William Haggas James Doyle | Sunderland Holding Inc Razza Del Velino Srl | 3.75 |
| 2017 | Enable Nathaniel | John Gosden Frankie Dettori | Juddmonte Juddmonte | 1.40 |
| 2016 | Seventh Heaven Galileo | Aidan O'Brien Seamie Heffernan | Coolmore Group La Traviata Syndicate | 15.00 |
| 2015 | Covert Love Azamour | Hugo Palmer Pat Smullen | Fomo Syndicate Sommerville Bloodstock | 8.00 |
| 2014 | Bracelet Montjeu | Aidan O'Brien Colm O'Donoghue | Coolmore Group Roncon & Chelston | 11.00 |
| 2013 | Chicquita Montjeu | Alain de Royer-Dupré Johnny Murtagh | Paul Makin Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc | 5.50 |
| 2012 | Great Heavens Galileo | John Gosden William Buick | Lady Rothschild Kincorth Investments Inc | 2.25 |
| 2011 | Blue Bunting Dynaformer | Mahmood Al Zarooni Frankie Dettori | Godolphin B. M. Kelley | 3.50 |
| 2010 | Snow Fairy Intikhab | Ed Dunlop Ryan Moore | Anamoine Ltd Windflower Overseas Holdings | 4.50 |
| 2009 | Sariska Pivotal | Michael Bell Jamie Spencer | Lady Bamford Carole, Lady Bamford | 2.00 |
| 2008 | Moonstone Dalakhani | Aidan O'Brien Johnny Murtagh | Coolmore Group Britton House Stud Ltd | 3.00 |
| 2007 | Peeping Fawn Danehill | Aidan O'Brien Johnny Murtagh | Coolmore Group Barnett Enterprises | 4.00 |
| 2006 | Alexandrova Sadler's Wells | Aidan O'Brien Kieren Fallon | Coolmore Group Quay Bloodstock | 1.53 |
| 2005 | Shawanda Sinndar | Alain de Royer-Dupré Christophe Soumillon | Aga Khan Studs Aga Khan Studs | 5.50 |
| 2004 | Ouija Board Cape Cross | Ed Dunlop Kieren Fallon | 19th Earl of Derby Stanley Estate & Stud Co. | 1.57 |
| 2003 | Vintage Tipple Entrepreneur | Paddy Mullins Frankie Dettori | Pat O'Donovan Edmund Loder | 13.00 |
| 2002 | Margarula Doyoun | Jim Bolger Kevin Manning | Jackie Bolger Airlie Stud | 34.00 |
| 2001 | Lailani Unfuwain | Ed Dunlop Frankie Dettori | Maktoum Al Maktoum Gainsborough Stud | 6.00 |
| 2000 | Petrushka Unfuwain | Sir Michael Stoute Johnny Murtagh | Highclere Racing Ltd Airlie Stud | 6.50 |
| 1999 | Ramruma Diesis | Sir Henry Cecil Kieren Fallon | Prince Fahd bin Salman Newgate Stud Company | 1.44 |
| 1998 | Winona Alzao | John Oxx Johnny Murtagh | Lady Clague Newberry Stud Company | 13.00 |
| 1997 | Ebadiyla Sadler's Wells | John Oxx Johnny Murtagh | Aga Khan Studs Aga Khan Studs | 5.50 |
| 1996 | Dance Design Sadler's Wells | Dermot Weld Michael Kinane | Moyglare Stud Moyglare Stud | 5.50 |
| 1995 | Pure Grain Polish Precedent | Sir Michael Stoute John Reid | Robert Barnett W & R Barnett | 5.50 |
| 1994 | Bolas Unfuwain | Barry Hills Pat Eddery | Juddmonte Juddmonte | 3.50 |
| 1993 | Wemyss Bight Dancing Brave | André Fabre Pat Eddery | Juddmonte Juddmonte | 5.50 |
| 1992 | User Friendly Slip Anchor | Clive Brittain George Duffield | Bill Gredley Stetchworth Park Stud Ltd. | 1.73 |
| 1991 | Possessive Dancer Shareef Dancer | Alex Scott Steve Cauthen | Ahmed Al Maktoum Walter Swinburn Ltd | 9.00 |
| 1990 | Knight's Baroness Rainbow Quest | Paul Cole Richard Quinn | Prince Fahd bin Salman Newgate Stud Ltd | 2.62 |
| 1989 | Alydaress Alydar | Sir Henry Cecil Michael Kinane | Sheikh Mohammed Kinderhill Corporation & Darley Stud | 2.75 |
| 1988 | Melodist The Minstrel | Sir Michael Stoute Walter Swinburn | Sheikh Mohammed | 12.00 |
| 1988 | Diminuendo Diesis | Sir Henry Cecil Steve Cauthen | Sheikh Mohammed | 1.22 |
| 1987 | Unite Kris | Sir Michael Stoute Walter Swinburn | Sheikh Mohammed E. J. Loder | 2.00 |
| 1986 | Colorspin High Top | Sir Michael Stoute Pat Eddery | Helena Springfield Ltd Meon Valley Stud | 7.00 |
| 1985 | Helen Street Troy | Dick Hern Willie Carson | Sobell / Weinstock Ballymacoll Stud | 4.00 |
| 1984 | Princess Pati Top Ville | Con Collins Pat Shanahan | Meg Mullion Ardenode Stud | 5.00 |
| 1983 | Give Thanks Relko | Jim Bolger Declan Gillespie | Mrs Ogden White Mrs M P Pitt | 3.00 |
| 1982 | Swiftfoot Run the Gantlet | Dick Hern Willie Carson | 2nd Baron Rotherwick Herbert Robin Cayzer, 2nd Baron Rotherwick | 5.00 |
| 1981 | Blue Wind Lord Gayle | Dermot Weld Wally Swinburn | Diana Firestone Betty Laidlaw | 2.00 |
| 1980 | Shoot A Line High Line | Dick Hern Willie Carson | R. A. Budgett Arthur Budgett | 2.50 |
| 1979 | Godetia Sir Ivor | Vincent O'Brien Lester Piggott | Robert Sangster Whitney Stone | 3.00 |
| 1978 | Fair Salinia Petingo | Sir Michael Stoute Greville Starkey | Sven Hanson Oldtown Stud | 4.00 |
| 1977 | Olwyn Relko | Ron Boss Kipper Lynch | Souren Vanian Dollanstown Stud | 12.00 |
| 1976 | Lagunette Val de Loir | François Boutin Philippe Paquet | Marius Berghgracht Henry Berlin | 4.00 |
| 1975 | Juliette Marny Blakeney | Jeremy Tree Lester Piggott | James Morrison Fonthill Stud | 3.50 |
| 1974 | Dibidale Aggressor | Barry Hills Willie Carson | Nick Robinson Swettenham Stud | 2.75 |
| 1973 | Dahlia Vaguely Noble | Maurice Zilber Bill Pyers | Nelson Bunker Hunt Nelson Bunker Hunt | 9.00 |
| 1972 | Regal Exception Ribot | John Fellows Maurice Philipperon | Robin Scully | 5.00 |
| 1971 | Altesse Royale Saint Crespin | Noel Murless Geoff Lewis | Roger Hue-Williams Vera Hue-Williams | 1.50 |
| 1970 | Santa Tina Santa Claus | Charlie Milbank Lester Piggott | S. O'Flaherty | 3.50 |
| 1969 | Gaia Charlottesville | Vincent O'Brien Liam Ward | Mrs J. Hanes | 10.00 |
| 1968 | Celina Crepello | Noel Murless Sandy Barclay | Mrs J. Hindley | 5.00 |
| 1967 | Pampalina Bairam | John Oxx senior Johnny Roe | Mrs B. Aitken | 13.50 |
| 1966 | Merry Mate Ballymoss | John Oxx senior Bill Williamson | John McShain | 12.11 |
| 1965 | Aurabella Aureole | Vincent O'Brien Liam Ward | Lt-Col J. Silcock | 23.00 |
| 1964 | Ancasta Ballymoss | Vincent O'Brien Jack Purtell | F. Burmann | 4.00 |
| 1963 | Hibernia III Masetto | John Oxx senior Bill Williamson | Dr M. Andree | 2.50 |
| 1962 | French Cream Faubourg II | Geoffrey Brooke Bill Rickaby | R. Dennis | 12.11 |
| 1961 | Ambergris Sicambre | Harry Wragg Jimmy Lindley | Roderic More O'Ferrall | 2.50 |
| 1960 | Lynchris Sayajirao | John Oxx senior Bill Williamson | Mrs E. Fawcett | 3.75 |
| 1959 | Discorea Dante | H. Wragg E. Mercer | Mrs A. Plesch | 15.29 |
| 1958 | Amante Tehran | A Head Liam Ward | Prince Aly Khan | 3.75 |
| 1957 | Silken Glider Airborne | S. McGrath J. Eddery | Mr J. McGrath | 3.75 |
| 1956 | Garden State Krakatao | H. Wragg E. Mercer | — | 7.50 |
| 1955 | Agar's Plough Combat | R N Fetherstonhaugh H Holmes | — | 11.00 |
| 1954 | Pantomime Queen Stardust | H M Hartigan G Cooney | — | 15.29 |
| 1953 | Noory Nearco | R. Carver sr. Ch. Smirke | — | 3.00 |
| 1952 | Five Spots Blue Train | Paddy Prendergast J. Mullane | A. L. (Henry) Hawkins | 3.50 |
| 1951 | Djebellica Djebel | Ch. Clout S. Smirke | — | 5.00 |
| 1950 | Corejada Pharis | Ch. H. Semblat W. R. Johnstone | Marcel Boussac Marcel Boussac | 1.57 |
| 1949 | Circus Lady Fun Fair | Fetherstonhaugh Herbert Holmes | Major D McCalmont | |
| 1948 | Masaka Nearco | Fk. Butters — | Aga Khan III | |
| 1947 | Desert Drive Admiral's Walk | — — | — | |
| 1946 | Linaria Turkhan | — — | — | |
| 1945 | Admirable Nearco | — — | — | |
| 1944 | Avoca Mr Jinks | — — | — | |
| 1943 | Suntop Dastur | — — | — | |
| 1942 | Majideh Mahmoud | — — | Aga Khan III | |
| 1941 | Uvira Umidwar | — — | — | |
| 1940 | Queen of Shiraz Bahram | — Ch. Smirke | Aga Khan III | |
| 1939 | Superbe Bosworth | — — | — | |
| 1938 | Conversation Piece Orpen | — — | — | |
| 1937 | Sol Speranza Ballyferis | — — | — | |
| 1936 | Silversol Solario | — — | — | |
| 1935 | Smokeless Prince Galahad | — — | — | |
| 1934 | Foxcroft Foxlaw | — — | — | |
| 1933 | Salar Salmon Trout | — — | — | |
| 1932 | Santaria Santorb | — — | — | |
| 1931 | Nitsichin Achtoi | — — | — | |
| 1930 | Theresina Diophon | R. C. Dawson — | Aga Khan III | |
| 1929 | Soloptic Soldennis | — — | — | |
| 1928 | Haintonette Hainault | — — | — | |
| 1927 | Cinq a Sept Roi Hèrode | — — | — | |
| 1926 | Resplendent By George! | — — | — |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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