Tag: Epsom
Epsom Oaks: Ezeliya crowed queen at Epsom 43 years after Dermot Weld first win | Racing News
Aidan O’Brien’s red-hot favourite Ylang Ylang disappointed in the fillies’ Classic as the course did not suit her, but Ezeliya became an impressive winner of the Oaks. The Aga Khan-owned 13-2 chance was kept handy throughout the mile-and-a-half fillies’ showpiece and was in the middle of the field of 12 as they turned for home.…
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Derby at Epsom: Aidan O’Brien’s City Of Troy tops 20 still in contention as Tabletalk is supplemented | Racing News
Aidan O’Brien’s City Of Troy is one of 20 left in Saturday’s Betfred Derby after Tabletalk was supplemented for the Classic at Monday’s confirmation stage. The open nature of this year’s race seems likely to lead to a big field at Epsom, with last season’s champion juvenile City Of Troy set to start as the…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Epsom Faithful, Lardo and McLean House bid to add to their winning tally | Racing News
Three recent winners clash in the feature on the all-weather at Lingfield while Super Hit looks to build on his recent win at Newcastle; live on Sky Sports Racing. 1.47 Lingfield – Three recent winners clash The in-form trio of Epsom Faithfull, Larado and McLean House clash in the feature the BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap…
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Derby protester Ben Newman handed suspended sentence for breaching High Court injunction at Epsom | Racing News
An animal rights activist who ran on to the track at the Epsom Derby has been handed a suspended prison sentence for breaching a High Court injunction. Ben Newman was filmed running on to the course as the 12-furlong Classic began on June 3. The Jockey Club, which owns Epsom, had previously been granted an…
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Princess Elizabeth Stakes: Frankie Dettori signs off with final Epsom victory on Prosperous Voyage
Frankie Dettori secured a victory on his last Derby day as he steered Prosperous Voyage to success in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes. The 52-year-old will retire at the end of the current campaign and after suffering disappointment in his final ride in the Derby, he looked unlikely he would get on the board when Ralph…
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Betfred Oaks: Savethelastdance and Frankie Dettori’s Soul Sister set for Epsom clash
Savethelastdance heads a field of 11 declared for the Betfred Oaks on Friday when she will bid to give Aidan O’Brien his fourth straight victory in the Epsom Classic. The daughter of Galileo has been favorite for the fillies’ showpiece ever since decimating the opposition in the Cheshire Oaks earlier this month and heads to…
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Betfred Derby: Epsom officials on alert for possible Animal Rising protests following Grand National disruption
The Jockey Club is taking every possible precaution to prevent the Betfred Derby at Epsom on June 3 being disrupted by protesters, saying it has “robust security measures” in place. The Grand National at Aintree was delayed a little over 10 minutes by animal rights group Animal Rising, with attempts to disrupt the Scottish National…
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Chester May Festival: Arrest joint-favorite for Derby at Epsom as Frankie Dettori wins Chester Vase on final track ride
Arrest moved up to be joint-favorite for the Derby after Frankie Dettori steered the Classic contender to a comfortable victory in the Chester Vase on the jockey’s final ride at the track. Sent off as 10/11 favorite on the Roodee, the John and Thady Gosden-trained colt keenly traveled in the early stages, with Dettori eager…
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