Epsom Derby: Lambourn wins for Aidan O'Brien and Wayne Lordan

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Lambourn storms away from his rivals to win the Derby at Epsom and give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 11th win in the Classic.

Lambourn stormed away from his rivals to win the Derby at Epsom and give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 11th win in the Classic.

The 13-2 chance, ridden by Wayne Lordan, set a relentless gallop and could not be caught.

  • Outsider Lazy Griff (50-1) was three and three quarter lengths back in second, with Tennessee Stud (28-1) third.

Lambourn had been seen as the outsider of O'Brien's three contenders in the build-up to the race.

But favourite Delacroix - the pick of stable jockey Ryan Moore - could only finish ninth, while The Lion In Winter was 14th.

Lambourn was another victor to break from 'lucky stall' 10 - the 12th winner since 1977 to start from that gate.

He was sent to the front early by Lordan and his stamina proved crucial as he ran out an impressive winner in the race's 246th running.

"Wayne gave him an incredible ride. He's been a great fella, he's done so much hard work through all the years." said O'Brien.

The trainer was winning the Derby for a third year running and completing a Classic double after landing the Oaks with Minnie Hauk on Friday. He also won the Coronation Cup at Epsom with Jan Breughel.

Source: BBC.

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