VICTORIOUS BECOMES FIRST ONE-EYED HORSE TO WIN AT ROYAL ASCOT IN 20 YEARS
Victorious, a one-eyed horse, won the Queen Mary Stakes on day two of Royal Ascot. The victory marks the first time in nearly 20 years that a one-eyed horse has won a race at the meeting. The win brought Aidan O'Brien's tally at Royal Ascot to 99 victories.
The Queen Mary Stakes is a competitive race held during the second day of Royal Ascot's annual fixtures. Victorious's performance demonstrated capability despite the visual impairment. O'Brien, who trains the horse, remains one of the most successful trainers at the prestigious Berkshire racecourse.
The achievement places O'Brien within reach of a milestone century of victories at Royal Ascot. The trainer requires one further success to reach 100 wins at the meeting. Victorious's success underscores the quality of O'Brien's string and their consistent performance at the elite racing venue.