- Troy City won the Epsom Derby with a great race, led by Ryan Moore
- Trainer Aidan O’Brien has won a record-extending 10th Epsom Derby
- City of Troy reached the middle of the pack with a remarkable finish
Troy City won the Epsom Derby as trainer Aidan O’Brien claimed a record-extending tenth victory in the iconic race.
Led by Ryan Moore, who beat Auguste Rodin last year and now has his fourth win, it marks a stunning turnaround for the three-year-old.
In May, City of Troy failed in the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, placing ninth, but O’Brien was always optimistic about his horse’s chances.
Loose horse Voyage crossed the line first after unseating Pat Dobbs, but it was City of Troy, emerging from the middle of the field, who claimed victory.
“It was hard to know what would happen today, but I was very confident we had the best horse,” Moore said.
Troy City won the Epsom Derby ridden by Ryan Moore and trained by Aidan O’Brien
O’Brien has now won a record 10 Epsom Derbies and will be delighted with the move from Troy City.
‘We did some things wrong at Newmarket, but today we rectified them.
‘With the horse loose in front of him, he was a little unsure, but he held on strong. “We have to be happy with today.”
Ambiente Friendly managed to finish second, while City of Troy teammate Los Angeles came home in a commendable third place.
More to follow.