Laurens wins the French Oaks for trainer Karl Burke
Laurens wins the French Oaks for trainer Karl Burke. The talk was of the Irish Oaks and a challenge for the Prix De L'Arc de Triomphe for Laurens after a typically tenacious neck success for Laurens in the French Oaks at Chantilly.
The success was a first Classic win for both trainer Karl Burke and jockey PJ McDonald, who had his mount perfectly positioned to challenge after overcoming a wide draw.
Laurens, the 1,000 Guineas runner-up who held on from fast-finishing Musis Amica, has now