A 'bird strike' on a Stansted plane has prevented Emily Upjohn from making it to the Curragh for the Irish Oaks.
The hot favourite for the Juddmonte-backed contest was ruled out after the unfortunate hold up with the aircraft. Just 2-5 in the betting, Emily Upjohn was being sent over to secure a Classic win on the back of an unlucky run in the English version.
Ridden by Frankie Dettori, the filly was pipped by Tuesday at the post having lost many lengths at the start. The jockey and trainer John Gosden subsequently had a 'sabbatical' following some high profile defeats at Royal Ascot.
