True Love, a filly who apparently didn't get the memo about being the second-string, won the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, giving trainer Aidan O'Brien his eighth victory in the race and jockey Wayne Lordan his third. She tracked the pace set by Venetian Lace before powering into the lead a furlong out, then drifted right through the final furlong, suggesting she won by more than the margin suggests - or possibly that she was just showing off.

Precise, the 13-8 favourite who had been the talk of the paddock with her "gorgeous" appearance (according to ITV Racing's paddock expert Francesca Cumani, who clearly has a type), finished nowhere, treading water as True Love sailed past. The result was a reminder that in horse racing, as in life, the favourite often lets you down, and the second-string often surprises everyone except the bookmakers.

Jancis, named after the famous wine critic Jancis Robinson, won the Dahlia Stakes at 18-1, proving that a good pedigree and a name associated with fine wine can carry you far. Trainer Willie McCreery said she'll head to the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, presumably to see if she pairs well with a nice Bordeaux.

Goblet of Fire won the 1m 6f handicap at 4-1, landing a gamble for trainer Nicky Henderson and jockey Saffie Osborne. The six-year-old was well backed all day, down from an opening 8-1 to around 9-2 this morning, suggesting that someone knew something, or at least felt optimistic.

Jennifer Jane won the Pretty Polly Stakes impressively, leading from start to finish and staying on like a filly who will get the extra two furlongs in the Oaks. The only problem? She doesn't have an entry in the Epsom Classic, so her owner will need to decide if it's worth the supplementary fee. The answer, as always, depends on how much they like spending money.

Abashiri, the Frankel daughter who had just one start winning a maiden at Kempton, finished fifth but has an entry in the Oaks. Her pedigree suggests the mile-and-a-half at Epsom will suit, which is trainer-speak for "we have no idea but her parents were good."

Other notable performances: The Prettiest Star finished fourth, landing each-way bets for those whose bookies were paying four places (a rare victory for the common punter). Evolutionist finished second, and Venetian Lace came third at 33-1, proving that sometimes the long shots do pay off - just not as much as the winners.