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Horse racing-Lambourn wins Epsom Derby for O'Brien

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Posted on June 7, 2025

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By Virginia Furness EPSOM, England (Reuters) -Front-running Lambourn roared to victory in the 246th running of the Epsom Derby on Saturday, a record-extending 11th win in the race for trainer Aidan

Lambourn Triumphs at Epsom Derby, Securing O'Brien's 11th Win

By Virginia Furness

EPSOM, England (Reuters) -Front-running Lambourn roared to victory in the 246th running of the Epsom Derby on Saturday, a record-extending 11th win in the race for trainer Aidan O'Brien.

Lambourn, who went into the race at 13-2, set a blistering gallop under jockey Wayne Lordan to beat the Charlie Johnston-trained Lazy Griff into second place.

The win marked an Oaks-Derby double for O'Brien after Minnie Hauk battled to victory in the fillies' Classic on Friday, relegating previously unbeaten favourite Desert Flower into third.

Chester Vase winner Lambourn was not the most fancied of O'Brien's runners in the race but favourite Delacroix, under jockey Ryan Moore, and The Lion In Winter were unable to make an impression in the running.

Tennessee Stud, a 28-1 shot, finished in third.

(Reporting by Virginia Furness; editing by Clare Fallon)

Key Takeaways

  • Lambourn wins the Epsom Derby 2023.
  • Aidan O'Brien secures his 11th Derby victory.
  • Wayne Lordan rode Lambourn to victory.
  • Charlie Johnston's Lazy Griff finished second.
  • O'Brien achieved an Oaks-Derby double.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Epsom Derby?
Lambourn won the Epsom Derby, marking Aidan O'Brien's 11th victory in the race.
What was the odds for Lambourn going into the race?
Lambourn entered the race with odds of 13-2.
Which horse finished in second place?
Lazy Griff, trained by Charlie Johnston, finished in second place.
What notable achievement did O'Brien accomplish with this win?
The win marked an Oaks-Derby double for Aidan O'Brien, following Minnie Hauk's victory in the fillies' Classic.
Who were the other notable competitors in the race?
The favourite Delacroix and The Lion In Winter were unable to make an impression, while Tennessee Stud finished in third.

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