12:03PM, MAY 1 2021
Less than a year removed from a Longines Kentucky Oaks run under Covid-19 protocols in early September, the 2021 running returned to its rightful spot the day before the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs and Malathaat delivered a performance worthy of its lofty status to secure a poignant success for the Shadwell team.
After a thrilling stretch duel, the daughter of Curlin prevailed over Search Results by a neck to win the $1.25 million race.
Malathaat, sent off as the 5-2 favourite, secured her fifth win in as many starts.
The win came a little more than a month after the death of Shadwell founder Hamdan Al Maktoum.
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