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‘Best in the world' – Aidan O'Brien horse smashed for the Derby after ‘ridiculous' Ryan Moore ride

AIDAN O'BRIEN saw one of his squad of superstars smashed for the Derby after Ryan Moore pulled off a 'ridiculous' winning ride. The softly-spoken jockey was branded 'best in the world' by punters after steering Mount Kilimanjaro to a breathtaking victory at Chester. Advertisement Sent off the evens money favourite from stall five, Moore looked content to sit at the back and bide his time on the Coolmore-owned colt. Oisin Murphy on 11-4 High Stock and Tom Marquand on 25-1 Great David blazed a trail in front. And they looked to have stolen a march on Mount Kilimanjaro as Moore got lower and lower in the saddle. Those who took the short price about the fav will have had a few nervy moments as it looked like he wasn't picking up. Advertisement He hit 5-1 in-running as it appeared he wasn't finding much at all despite Moore's urgings. But in truth it turned out to be an expertly-judged ride by O'Brien's right-hand man. He swept round the outside late and the writing was on the wall a furlong out. Breezing home, Mount Kilimanjaro went onto win by a neck officially but it was a cosy success. Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing So, will the Derby be next? Well, bookies Betfair and Paddy Power cut him to 20-1 from 33s for the Epsom showpiece. Moore didn't sound too keen on going to Epsom afterwards and the French Derby - the Prix Du Jockey Club - has previously been mentioned as a target. Wherever he ends up, though, this was really all about another Moore masterclass. Advertisement Punters absolutely lapped up his brilliance, with one commenting: "Ryan Moore is the best jockey in the world, no one comes close. "That's ridiculous on Mount Kilimanjaro." Another said: "Just watched a masterful and beautifully executed ride by Ryan Moore in the Dee Stakes at Chester. A sublime professional." While a third posted on X: "Ryan Moore a cheat code for Chester, ridiculous." Advertisement FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Read more on the Irish Sun Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.