OBEROI, ridden by Rasheed Hughes, gave an awesome rebound performance to capture the 42nd running of the Pinnacle Feeds Midsummer Creole Classic over 1 800 metres on a firm track at the Garrison Savannah yesterday.
Oberoi’s victory in the Triple Crown’s second Jewel made an emphatic statement ahead of the upcoming Barbados Derby.
The Peter Odle-owned colt added to her family success in this event following in the footsteps of her mother Leave It To Me, who took top honours in 2010.
Oberoi held a healthy position early behind warm favourite Fleurette and Legion. (LY)
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