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Love Divine's victory in the Vodafone Oaks at Epsom on June 9, 2000 was a significant affair in all sorts of ways.

For owner-breeder Trevor Harris's Lordship Stud it was a much-coveted Classic victory, while for jockey Richard Quinn it marked a high-profile success for his newly forged partnership with trainer Henry Cecil.

However, what came to be the most important event linked to the race was taking place miles away from the Surrey downs.

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Published on 14 July 2020inFeatures

Last updated 18:13, 14 July 2020

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