Tag: 'Epsom Derby'

Linda Meech after Looks Like Elvis win

Punt Drunk: Elvis salutes thanks to Meech peach

The Punt Drunk team discusses some of the highs and lows of the weekend just gone, including Linda Meech's gun ride on Looks Like Elvis...
Serpentine

Stunning Serpentine win in Derby at Epsom

Serpentine, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Emmet McNamara, has won the Derby at Epsom Downs.
Frankie Dettori

Final field of 16 declared for Epsom Derby

Sixteen three-year-olds will take their place in their place in the Epsom Derby with Frankie Dettori's mount English King the favourite.

Guineas takes centre stage in UK return

The 2000 Guineas and the 1000 Guineas are set to mark the return of UK racing on the first weekend in June.
Epsom racing

Proposal for one-day Derby-Oaks meeting

Epsom is exploring the feasibility and practicality of a one-day Derby meeting behind closed doors.
Anthony Van Dyck

Major UK meetings fall victim to virus

Two major UK racing meetings, including the Derby festival at Epsom in June, have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Anthony Van Dyck

Anthony Van Dyck is a Derby first at the Hong Kong International Races

It was the master Italian breeder Federico Tesio who once remarked that the existence of the thoroughbred depended on a single criterion, namely the winning...
Bounding

NZ connection to O’Brien’s seventh Derby winner

It was business as usual for perennial champion trainer Aidan O’Brien as Anthony Van Dyck gave him a record-equalling seventh victory in the Group 1...

Seventh Derby win for Aidan O’Brien

Champion trainer Aidan O'Brien has won a record-equalling seventh Derby at Epsom with Anthony Van Dyck ridden by Seamie Heffernan.

Anthony Van Dyck storms to Derby victory

Anthony Van Dyck has won the Epsom Derby, giving acclaimed trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-equalling seventh winner in the prestigious race.

Bangkok can claim emotional Derby win

Bangkok will bid to fulfil the vision of his late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in the Derby.

Queen to unveil Piggott bronze at Epsom

The Queen will unveil a bronze life-size statue of nine-time Derby-winning jockey Lester Piggott at Epsom.

Sir Dragonet heads O’Brien Derby assault

Chester Vase winner Sir Dragonet heads trainer Aidan O'Brien's seven runners in a field of 13 declared for the Derby at Epsom.

New Zealand interest in Epsom Derby

Anthonyt Van Dyck, a half brother to a New Zealand champion sprinter, is among the leading contenders for the Derby at Epsom.

Derby winner Masar out for the season

Derby winner Masar will not run again this season but has been given the green light to stay in training as a four-year-old.

Masar delivers Derby win for Godolphin

Godolphin's royal blue silks have been carried to victory for the first time in the Derby at Epsom with Masar causing a 16-1 upset.
Star jockey Frankie Dettori

Dettori to ride for Aga Khan in Derby

Frankie Dettori will ride Hazapour for the Aga Khan and trainer Dermot Weld in the Epsom Derby.