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Horse racing: Epsom Derby today

Trainer Aiden Obrien’s colt, Bolshoi Ballet, is a 14/10 firm favourite in the 12-horse field lined up

Star Racer Calcutta Published 05.06.21, 12:59 AM
The Ballydoyal colt, is a back-to-back winner of 2000m race, including the 2,000m Derby Trial (Leparstown). Jockey R.L. Moore partners the Galileo-Alta Anna son.

The Ballydoyal colt, is a back-to-back winner of 2000m race, including the 2,000m Derby Trial (Leparstown). Jockey R.L. Moore partners the Galileo-Alta Anna son. Shutterstock

Trainer Aiden Obrien’s colt, Bolshoi Ballet, is a 14/10 firm favourite in the 12-horse field lined up for Saturday’s Epsom Derby, christened the Cazoo Derby (Group 1) (British Champions Series) over a mile and half course.

The Ballydoyal colt, is a back-to-back winner of 2000m race, including the 2,000m Derby Trial (Leparstown). Jockey R.L. Moore partners the Galileo-Alta Anna son.

The 2,400m Cazoo Oaks, on Friday, also witnessed jockey Frankie Dettori guiding Obrien’s 5/1 shot, Snowfall, to a bloodless victory. The 50-year-old Dettori had also partnered Mother Earth to victory in the 1,000 Guineas.

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