AIDAN O’BRIEN’S No2 Lambourn stunned his big hope Delacroix to land the Derby – as a load of the big guns flopped in the £1.5million Epsom blockbuster.
Lambourn, who was sent off 13-2, hit the front early and was never for catching under loyal jockey Wayne Lordan.
PALambourn surges past the post under Wayne Lordan to land a third straight Derby for Aidan O’Brien[/caption]
PAWayne Lordan, Aidan O’Brien and connections with the trophy for the Betfred Derby[/caption]
Ryan Moore never really got into it on red-hot favourite Delacroix and finished ninth, beaten 16 lengths.
And, for once, the world’s best jockey had to play second best to Lordan – who he beat into second in the Oaks on Friday.
There was a huge result for syndicate Middleham Park as their 50-1 Lazy Griff, trained by Charlie Johnston, came second.
While Aidan’s son Joseph was third with 28-1 Tennessee Stud.
Juddmonte had the fourth home with 50-1 New Ground.
O’Brien said: “Wayne gave him an incredible ride – he is a great fella and has done so much hard work throughout the years.
“The horse is very straightforward and Wayne knew he would stay.
“I’m delighted for Wayne and couldn’t be happier.
“The lads put in everything and I am just delighted to be on their coat tails!”
The race was a big result for the bookies, even though Lambourn was well backed before the off as rain got into the Surrey turf.
Although ITV Racing presenter Kevin Blake somehow did manage to pick the first three home in a truly unbelievable tricast.
There were no shows from big hopes including Dante winner Pride Of Arras and Damysus – while 2,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court was withdrawn just hours before the race on account of the ground.
Lordan said on ITV: “I felt I was going a good gallop, past the six furlong pole with two ears pricked and knew I was in a good spot.
“I just had to keep the momentum going. He’s not a flashy horse, they show pace and quicken.
“This fella rolls his sleeves up and just rolls along – but he is always there at the end.”
See where your horse finished in our results article here.
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