Horse racing: Love wins Oaks in build-up to Derby

Horse Racing - Derby Festival - Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, Britain - July 4, 2020 Love ridden by Ryan Moore wins the Investec Oaks, as racing resumed behind closed doors after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Bill Selwyn/Pool via REUTERS

Aidan O'Brien-trained Love lived up to her favourites-tag to win the Epsom Oaks on Saturday on a bumper day for British racing.

Just as in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, the three-year-old fillie ridden again by Ryan Moore, proved unstoppable to claim a notable double.

Frankly Darling, ridden by Frankie Dettori, was third behind Ennistymon.

Horse Racing - Derby Festival - Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, Britain - July 4, 2020 A general view of jockeys and trainers social distancing in the parade ring ahead of the Investec Derby, as racing resumed behind closed doors after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) David Davies/Pool via REUTERS

Later on Saturday the Derby, the most illustrious prize in British horse racing, takes place behind closed doors.

The Derby, which usually draws huge crowds to the Surrey course on the first Saturday in June, was moved from its usual slot because of the COVID-19 pandemic which has meant no spectators are allowed at the course.

Horse Racing - Derby Festival - Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, Britain - July 4, 2020 Love And Thunder ridden by Frankie Dettori ahead of the Princess Elizabeth Stakes, as racing resumed behind closed doors after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) David Davies/Pool via REUTERS

(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Christian Radnedge)