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Unheralded Filly Claims Kentucky Oaks
2 May
Summary
- Always a Runner secured victory in her third career start.
- The Kentucky Oaks ran in primetime for the first time ever.
- Chad Brown celebrated his inaugural Kentucky Oaks win.
In a stunning upset at the 152nd Kentucky Oaks, the filly Always a Runner claimed victory. This marked only the third race for the promising contender, who made a decisive move in the final stretch to overtake the field.
Jockey Jose Ortiz expertly guided Always a Runner to a win by over a length at the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This triumph represents a career milestone for trainer Chad Brown, who celebrated his very first Kentucky Oaks championship.
The event also saw a scheduling shift, with the Kentucky Oaks broadcast in primetime for the first time. Previously held earlier in the day, the race's 8:41 p.m. ET start was the final contest of the day on Friday.
