Seventh Heaven to lead O'Brien Yorkshire Oaks team

Seventh Heaven, winner of the Irish Oaks, will bid for more Group 1 glory at YorkCredit: Caroline Norris

Aidan O’Brien could be two-handed in Thursday’s Group 1 Darley Yorkshire Oaks with Seventh Heaven and Even Song.

Seventh Heaven landed the Irish Oaks at the Curragh on her most recent start last month, and the trainer said: “The plan is to run her and possibly Even Song in the Yorkshire Oaks. Found is left in the race, but we haven’t made a definite plan for her yet.”

O’Brien is poised to have several runners on the Knavesmire over the four days, but it remains unlikely US Army Ranger, who is entered in Wednesday’s Juddmonte International Stakes, will be among them.

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Richard BirchReporter

Published on 12 August 2016inNews

Last updated 17:34, 12 August 2016

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