Songbird tested but soars to American Oaks win

Songbird: hot favourite to make it a perfect 12 from 12

Songbird: ninth Grade 1 success in Delaware HandicapCredit: Getty Images/Rob Carr

Saratoga

Coaching Club American Oaks Stakes (Grade 1) 1m1f, dirt, 3yo fillies

She faced her first serious test, but Songbird (Jerry Hollendorfer/Mike Smith) still had all the answers as she extended her unbeaten run to nine.

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David BaxterReporter

Published on 25 July 2016inInternational

Last updated 11:35, 25 July 2016

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