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Lambourn Completes Rare Epsom–Irish Derby Double for O’Brien

He now heads into the Betfred St Leger as the 5-2 favourite after his Curragh triumph

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Overview

  • Lambourn became the 20th horse to complete the Epsom–Irish Derby double when Ryan Moore guided him to victory at the Curragh on June 29
  • The win marked Aidan O’Brien’s record-extending 17th success in the Irish Derby
  • Lambourn shook off an early challenge from Sir Dinadan and held off stablemate Serious Contender by three-quarters of a length
  • As a grandson of Galileo and son of Australia, Lambourn’s pedigree underlines his proven stamina and middle-distance aptitude
  • He is now 5-2 favourite for the Betfred St Leger and quoted at 8-1 for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes