'There's more to come' - Harrington hopes Lagoon can make a splash in Irish Oaks

Magical Lagoon: seen here winning the Ribblesdale Stakes under Shane Foley

Magical Lagoon winning the Ribblesdale Stakes under Shane FoleyCredit: Edward Whitaker

Jessica Harrington is convinced there is more to come from Magical Lagoon and is hoping the Ribblesdale winner can take another step forward to hand her a second Classic in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks.

A rematch of the epic Epsom battle between Tuesday and Emily Upjohn could be on the cards at the Curragh on Saturday if Aidan O'Brien gives the Oaks heroine the go-ahead to contest her fifth Classic of the campaign, but Harrington thinks she might have the fly in the ointment.

Magical Lagoon was a tenacious winner of the Ribblesdale on only her fifth start and is 5-1 with Paddy Power for Classic success at the Curragh. Emily Upjohn is 4-7 favourite to gain compensation for what some thought was an unfortunate defeat at Epsom after an early stumble.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 11 July 2022inNews

Last updated 21:47, 11 July 2022

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