Horse racing-Christmas Day wins Epsom Derby for O’Brien’s 12th triumph
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EPSOM, England, June 6 : Christmas Day stormed to victory in the 247th running of the Epsom Derby on Saturday as Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien continued his dominance with a record-extending 12th triumph in the race, and his fourth consecutive success.
The winner, who went off at 7-1 and was ridden by Ronan Whelan, took the lead from another O’Brien horse, Action, after they rounded Tattenham Corner and pulled away down the home straight to hold off the chasers.
Maltese Cross, trained by William Higgins and ridden by Tom Marquand, came in second with James J Braddock, trained by the winning trainer’s son Joseph O’Brien, was third.
Run over a mile and a half, the Derby is regarded as the supreme test of stamina and speed for three-year-old thoroughbreds, made even more demanding by Epsom’s unique horseshoe‑shaped track.
Source: Reuters
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