Lambourn maintained Aidan O'Brien's stranglehold on the Betfred Derby by coming out on top at Epsom.

He gave his trainer a third consecutive victory in the race and a record-extending 11th success overall.

The colt had been beaten at Leopardstown in March by stablemate and favourite Delacroix, who was the chosen mount of Ryan Moore here.

But he won the Chester Vase next time out and followed up four weeks later under Wayne Lordan, making all to win his first Derby.

His victory was achieved in spectacular style as Lambourn set a strong pace and the jockey said: "I knew I'd gone a good gallop but his ears were pricked and I knew he had plenty left.

Lambourn (right): never saw another rival Credit: AFP via Getty Images

"He's a horse we always felt would stay. I just thought that anybody who would get to me would have to stay well and it would be tough for them.

"My horse was going forward underneath me so I thought it would take a fair one to come and get him."

It was Lordan's ninth ride in the Derby and the jockey, who had given Whirl a similarly enterprising ride when finishing second in the Oaks 24 hours earlier, said: "This is one of the greatest races, for any jockey that starts out all they ever want to do is win a Derby. I'm in a lucky position that I get to ride a horse like this."

"Wayne gave him an incredible ride," said O'Brien, who also won the Oaks with Minnie Hauk yesterday. "He's been a great fella, he's done so much hard work through all the years.

"Everybody knew what he was going to do. Lambourn is very straightforward, Wayne knew he'd stay. He was obviously expecting something to come and challenge him but he's a very genuine horse. I'm delighted for Wayne, I couldn't be happier."

Lambourn was chased home again by Chester Vase runner-up Lazy Griff Credit: AFP via Getty Images

The 13-2 shot Lambourn passed the post three and three-quarter lengths clear of Lazy Griff, who was a 50-1 shot but was the only one who ever looked like getting to the winner.

He was a length clear of third-placed Tennessee Stud (28-1), with New Ground (50-1) fourth and Stanhope Gardens (12-1) fifth.

Delacroix started 2-1 favourite for O'Brien and Ryan Moore but finished ninth.

The winner is 4-5 favourite (from 8-1) for the Irish Derby with Paddy Power, who make him 3-1 favourite (from 8-1) for the St Leger.

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Source: Racing Post.