First Day of the Dante Festival 2011

11th May 2011
The John Gosden trained Joviality has won the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes, the Investec Oaks trial on the first day of the Dante Meeting at York.



She got the better of a thrilling battle with Barefoot Lady down the Knavesmire straight, finally landing the spoils by a head, with the others, including favourite Arizona Jewel and Irish hope Amazing Beauty well beaten.

Delegator will also head to Royal Ascot after romping to victory in the Duke of York Blue Square Stakes, the big sprint of the Dante Meeting at York.
Click here to see these pictures and all the race action from the opening day of the Season