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Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Horse racing-Lambourn wins Epsom Derby for O'Brien
Horse Racing - The Epsom Derby - Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, Britain - June 7, 2025 Wayne Lordan riding Lambourn on his way to winning the 15:30 Betfred Derby REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Horse Racing - The Epsom Derby - Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, Britain - June 7, 2025 Jason Hart riding Jer Batt on his way to winning the 14:45 Aston Martin \"Dash\" Handicap REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Horse Racing - The Epsom Derby - Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, Britain - June 7, 2025 Wayne Lordan and trainer Aidan O'Brien celebrate with the trophy after winning the 15:30 Betfred Derby with Lambourn Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs REUTERS Horse Racing - The Epsom Derby - Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, Britain - June 7, 2025 Wayne Lordan riding Lambourn on his way to winning the 15:30 Betfred Derby Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs REUTERS Horse Racing - The Epsom Derby - Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, Britain - June 7, 2025 Wayne Lordan riding Lambourn on his way to winning the 15:30 Betfred Derby Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs REUTERS EPSOM, England - 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. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Powys County Times
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Stressfree victory proves enjoyable for O'Meara
Stressfree set up a trip to Royal Ascot in finally getting his head in front in the Betfred 'Play Fred's £5 Million' Handicap at Haydock. David O'Meara's five-year-old only had three victories to his name on the Flat before this, which does not reflect the level of his ability, and looked to have a mountain to climb as Kildare Legend kicked clear off the front. But Danny Tudhope timed it to perfection on the 11-2 shot to win by a neck and the Duke of Edinburgh Handicap now beckons. O'Meara said: 'He wasn't winning out of turn, he's been very consistent. He's got a lot of ability, but he's often the bridesmaid. We sent him hurdling through the winter, more to toughen him up than anything. 'He was given an excellent ride. I'm never confident with him as he's often come out second best, but to be fair he did nothing wrong today. 'He could go for the mile-and-a-half handicap at Ascot and possibly the Ebor later, why not, he might stay that far, he keeps a little bit back.' The big summer showpiece could also be on the cards for Mick Appleby's Kodi Lion (5-1) following a clear-cut win in the Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Reverence Handicap. Bought out of Ed Walker's yard for 90,000 guineas, he will need to step up in trip should he go following a length win over six furlongs, but he does have form over seven. 'It's quite emotional, my dad died four years ago today so he's definitely looking down,' said Liz Cash, who owns the horse together with her mother. 'If he goes up enough in the weights we'll look at the seven-furlong race (Buckingham Palace) at Ascot.'
Irish Examiner
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Twomey and Lee enjoy treble success in Cork
Paddy Twomey and Billy Lee dominated proceedings on last night's card in Mallow, recording a near 6-1 treble, achieved with varying degrees of complexity. Rogue Legend set the ball rolling and did so with the least drama. In fact, the grey son of Havana Grey, was prominent throughout and won the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden with plenty to spare. It was a nice step up on his promising debut here two weeks ago. Said Lee: 'He travelled easily today, and everything was nice and comfortable and straightforward, which I thought it would be the last day, but he was very raw. When I let him go, he was inclined to go left again, but I let him go to the rail and he straightened up and won within himself. You'd like to think there's a bit more to come from him.' No Alibi doubled up for Twomey and Lee by winning the Signal Mutual Maiden, but the Blame filly first had to come out on top in a photo finish and then had to survive a stewards' enquiry. She got on top over a furlong out but hung left under pressure. She and early leader Stella Alpina came close together just before the line but the rider of the runner-up didn't have to stop riding and, despite the distance being a nose, the right decision was made to have no alteration to the result. The treble came in the most dramatic fashion as Royal Entry, as is her wont, dwelt in stalls and conceded considerable ground to all bar one of her rivals. She was some 20 lengths behind racing into the first turn but aided by the field going a furious gallop at that point. Lee made up ground at the right time of the race and given she has prodigious talent, the filly was able to pick up again to see off the well backed but disappointing Tswalu. A competitive five-furlong race was second up and Red Evolution, trained by Michael O'Callaghan and ridden by Jamie Powell, shaded the verdict from favourite Jorge Alvares. At the end of a furiously run race, only a short head separated them, but Red Evolution, who cost €300,000 at the breeze-up sale in 2024, did just enough to Hightimeyouwon has been a superb horse for all connections, and when he stepped back onto the turf for the Blackwater Apprentice Handicap, the Stephen Thorne-trained nine-year-old put an eleventh career victory on his card. Winner of three of his last four on the all-weather, he made the most of his lower turf mark to win this one with quite a bit in hand. 'First runner, first winner here,' said Thorne. 'We deliberately gave him a nice break as he was on the go all winter. He ran particularly well, and he has now won four of his last five starts. He won a very good handicap for the winter, and a couple of claiming races as well. He's a good, solid, fun horse, and we knew he was nicely handicapped coming back onto the turf – he has a 10lb lower rating – so we were keen to use that to our advantage.' Nezeeh came through strongly to win the Buy Tickets Online At Handicap with real authority. On paper, it wasn't a strong race, and the ex-Godolphin horse, whose only previous win came on debut in August 2023, had his fair share of supporters from 16-1 down to 8-1. Always to the fore, the Denis Hogan-trained and Joey Sheridan-ridden gelding took over inside the final furlong and raced away to win in the style of one who can follow up. With 36 runs and just one previous win, Together Aclaim was a difficult one to pinpoint as a likely winner of the finale, the Racing Again June 13 Handicap, but the six-year-old produced a stylish performance under Keithen Kennedy. The 25-1 chance missed the kick, though not in the same style as earlier winner Royal Entry. The John McConnell-trained horse made steady progress through the race and, despite a huge field in front of him, he flew up the far side to get on top deep inside the final furlong. The gamble of the race was Warrior Lord, and he was a shade unlucky and will make amends before long.
The Age
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Baker hoping fast start can get him on a roll at Mudgee
Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker will be hoping to strike early at Mudgee on Sunday when he sends around three runners in the opening two races. Baker will start the day when Viktor contests the Mudgee Ladies Day Maiden Plate (1400m) with Ashley Morgan to ride, while he will send around his pair of Tigletta and A Bar In Paris in the XXXX Gold Silver Goblet Preview – 2YO Handicap (1100m) with Robbie Downey and Olivia Chambers taking the respective rides. 'It would be nice if we could win the first two races,' said Baker. 'Viktor looks to be in a race that will suit him. He's only had the seven starts and he's been placed in three of them so he's certainly ready to win. 'He wasn't beaten too far in a handy race at Canterbury at his latest start, so I'd expect him to be very hard to hold out at Mudgee with Ash [Morgan] taking the ride.' Tigletta is a two-year-old filly by Capitalist while A Bar In Paris is a daughter of Rubick. Both fillies are coming into the Mudgee event on the back of last start seconds. Loading 'Tigletta was on debut at Nowra, and she ran well when racing on the speed and finishing second,' Baker said. 'She's come on well since that run and I'd like to think she will take plenty of beating on Sunday. 'A Bar In Paris was resuming at Mudgee at her latest start, and she also ran well when finishing second. If she can run up to that effort, then she should be hard to hold out as well.' Morgan, meanwhile, has a number of other mounts awaiting at Mudgee in addition to Viktor.
Sydney Morning Herald
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Baker hoping fast start can get him on a roll at Mudgee
Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker will be hoping to strike early at Mudgee on Sunday when he sends around three runners in the opening two races. Baker will start the day when Viktor contests the Mudgee Ladies Day Maiden Plate (1400m) with Ashley Morgan to ride, while he will send around his pair of Tigletta and A Bar In Paris in the XXXX Gold Silver Goblet Preview – 2YO Handicap (1100m) with Robbie Downey and Olivia Chambers taking the respective rides. 'It would be nice if we could win the first two races,' said Baker. 'Viktor looks to be in a race that will suit him. He's only had the seven starts and he's been placed in three of them so he's certainly ready to win. 'He wasn't beaten too far in a handy race at Canterbury at his latest start, so I'd expect him to be very hard to hold out at Mudgee with Ash [Morgan] taking the ride.' Tigletta is a two-year-old filly by Capitalist while A Bar In Paris is a daughter of Rubick. Both fillies are coming into the Mudgee event on the back of last start seconds. Loading 'Tigletta was on debut at Nowra, and she ran well when racing on the speed and finishing second,' Baker said. 'She's come on well since that run and I'd like to think she will take plenty of beating on Sunday. 'A Bar In Paris was resuming at Mudgee at her latest start, and she also ran well when finishing second. If she can run up to that effort, then she should be hard to hold out as well.' Morgan, meanwhile, has a number of other mounts awaiting at Mudgee in addition to Viktor.
