Minnie Hauk continued her dominance in the world of horse racing with a resounding victory at the Yorkshire Oaks, marking her third consecutive Oaks triumph this season. The three-year-old filly, expertly ridden by Ryan Moore and trained by the legendary Aidan O'Brien, outpaced her competitors with ease, finishing three and a half lengths ahead of the runner-up, Estrange.

This victory at York adds to her previous wins at the Epsom Oaks in June and the Irish Oaks at the Curragh in July, making her the first horse in recent history to achieve such a feat. Her stablemate, Garden of Eden, secured third place, while Qilin Queen finished fourth.

Estrange, trained by David O'Meara, made a late surge but was unable to match the pace and power of the 8-15 favorite. Minnie Hauk's win not only cements her place as a top contender but also brings O'Brien his record-equalling ninth Yorkshire Oaks victory. Moore, who has now won this race five times, praised the filly's consistency and class.

O'Brien, speaking to ITV Racing, highlighted Minnie Hauk's potential for future races, including the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Breeders' Cup Turf. Moore echoed these sentiments, describing her as a straightforward and reliable performer.

The victory ceremony was graced by Queen Camilla, who presented the trophies and congratulated the winning team. O'Brien expressed his honor at her presence, adding a royal touch to the event.

In other races on the same day, Royal Fixation, trained by Ed Walker and ridden by William Buick, claimed victory in the Group Two Lowther Stakes, further highlighting the depth of talent in this year's racing season.