Johanna Walsh writes her name into Irish Oaks folklore The Joseph O'Brien-trained Johanna Walsh (7/2) earned further Classic success for her trainer with a three-length victory in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh. Ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle, the daughter of Sea The Stars was in a wonderful position throughout and, when asked by Browne McMonagle to extend, she put the €500,000 contest to bed as she strode clear to put her name into a famous list of Irish Oaks winners. Speaking after the race, trainer Joseph O'Brien said: "It was a huge performance from the filly. I thought Dylan gave her a fantastic ride because he controlled the whole race. He felt like he'd be able to do that from a mid-pack position and he really did. She came on the bridle between the three and the two. We knew that she'd love the fast ground and we felt like she was in good shape coming here. "It's really special to win a Classic here in Ireland. This is what we are in the game for and this is why we do what we do. We'll enjoy today. She's had a busy first part of the season. We'll probably give her a little freshen up now and focus on an autumn campaign." Quotes from John O'Riordan
