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Portnoy's Longshot Aims for Oaks Glory
2 May
Summary
- Dave Portnoy's filly Lovely Grey enters Kentucky Oaks race.
- Lovely Grey is an extreme longshot, estimated at 30-1 odds.
- A win would make Lovely Grey the first Oaks winner with a female trainer.
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, has a contender in the upcoming Kentucky Oaks race with his filly, Lovely Grey. The horse gained entry to the prestigious event after another competitor was withdrawn due to illness.
Lovely Grey is considered a significant underdog, with initial odds estimated at 30-1. Portnoy has shared his enthusiasm on social media, expressing pride in his horse's participation regardless of the final results.
The Kentucky Oaks race is scheduled for Friday and will be broadcast on NBC. If Lovely Grey emerges victorious, it would be a historic win, marking the first time a female trainer guides a horse to victory in the Kentucky Oaks.