Precise storms to 1,000 Guineas victory
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Precise bounced back from disappointment at Newmarket and held off favourite True Love to win the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh.
Aidan O'Brien's filly, 4-1, finished the race in impressive style to finish two and a half lengths clear to seal the win and help make up for a disappointing seventh place finish at Newmarket.
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The win completed a Guineas double for jockey Wayne Lordan, who rode True Love to victory in the Newmarket 1,000 Guineas.
The 4-6 favourite raced alongside others behind the strong early pace set by Charlie Appleby's Abashiri.
However, she had no answer to Precise's quick final burst, which secured the win.
"Delighted and she really stepped forward and Wayne gave her a beautiful ride," trainer Aidan O'Brien told RTE Sport after the win.
"In Newmarket Ryan [Moore] rode her, and she was on the wrong side, and he had to move early as his side was behind, but he did move. She got a little bit tired and Ryan looked after the last half a furlong.
"There was a chance that was going to happen but Rodger, who is riding her every day at home, said this morning that this is a different filly than going to Newmarket.
"Obviously she showed that there, but Wayne gave her a beautiful ride so we are over the moon."