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Magical Camelot Impressive in Investec Derby

Magical Camelot Impressive in Investec Derby

Camelot kept his perfect record intact with a superb five-length victory in the $2,054,000 Investec Derby (Eng-I) at Epsom June 2.

 Saturday, June 02, 2012

'Abbey' Romps in Coronation Cup Repeat

St Nicholas Abbey took the lead two furlongs from the wire and stormed home an easy winner in the $465,000 Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup (Eng-I) at Epsom June 2.

 Saturday, June 02, 2012
Outsider Was Upsets Investec Oaks at 20-1

Outsider Was Upsets Investec Oaks at 20-1

Outsider Was gamely held off the late charge of Shirocco Star to win the $542,500 Investec Oaks (Eng-I) by a neck at Epsom June 1.

 Friday, June 01, 2012
Pour Moi Takes English Derby in Thriller

Pour Moi Takes English Derby in Thriller

Pour Moi staged a thrilling rally to win the Investec English Derby (Eng-I) by a head over Treasure Beach at Epsom June 4.

 Saturday, June 04, 2011
Dancing Rain Upsets Field in Investec Oaks

Dancing Rain Upsets Field in Investec Oaks

Longshot Dancing Rain benefitted from a masterful ride by Johnny Murtagh as she posted a gate to wire victory in the $531,222 Investec Oaks (Eng-I) at Epsom June 3.

 Friday, June 03, 2011

'Abbey' Rallies Late to Take Coronation Cup

It took St Nicholas Abbey several strides to get into gear, but once he did he was unstoppable as he stormed down the center of the course to deny Midday in the $408,633 Investec Coronation Cup (Eng-I) at Epsom June 3.

 Friday, June 03, 2011

Snow Fairy Surprises in Investec Oaks

Snow Fairy justified the decision made by her connections to supplement her by weaving her way through the field to win the Investec Oaks (Eng-I) by a neck over Meeznah at Epsom June 4.

 Friday, June 04, 2010

Tenacious Fame And Glory takes Coronation Cup

Fame And Glory gave trainer Aidan O'Brien his fourth victory in the Coronation Cup (Eng-I), holding off a stubborn Sariska to record a 1 1/2-length victory at Epsom June 4.

 Friday, June 04, 2010

'11 Investec Derby Attracts 444

Yearling entry stage, at a cost of $660, draws 16.7% more entries than last year.

 Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Gutsy Sariska Captures Investec Oaks

Favored Sariska held off a stubborn Midday to capture the Investec Oaks by a head at Epsom June 5.

 Friday, June 05, 2009

Sea The Stars Favored in Investec Derby

A field of 13 is due to go to post in Saturday's £1.25 million Investec Derby (Eng-I) at Epsom Downs following the final declaration stage June 4.

 Thursday, June 04, 2009

Desert War Proves Best of Waterhouse Quartet

The pundits were right about the Epsom (Aust-I) winner coming from the barn of Gai Waterhouse, but Desert War, the longest-priced of the quartet at 13-1, provided something of an upset in successfully defending his title.

 Monday, October 03, 2005

O'Brien Scores First Coronation Cup Victory

Mrs. John Magnier and Mrs. David Nagle's Yeats led from start to finish under Kieren Fallon to post a 2 1/2 length victory in Friday's Vodafone Coronation Cup (Eng-I) at England's Epsom Racecourse.

 Friday, June 03, 2005

Ouija Board Records Historic Win in Vodafone Oaks

Suspected stamina limitations made it hard to predict a victory for Ouija Board in today's Vodafone Oaks (Eng-I) over 12 furlongs at Epsom, but that didn't stop the daughter of Cape Cross surging to an emphatic and historic seven-length win.

 Friday, June 04, 2004

American Post, Snow Ridge Among 14 Entered for Vodafone Derby

Khalid Abdullah's multiple group I winner American Post and Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-I) runner-up Snow Ridge top a field of 14 entered in Saturday's Vodafone Derby (Eng-I), the 1 1/2-mile classic at Epsom.

 Thursday, June 03, 2004

Brian Boru, Sulamani Among 22 Still Eligible for Coronation Cup

A total of 22 top-class middle-distance horses from Britain, France, and Ireland go forward for the 2004 Vodafone Coronation Cup (Eng-I) at Epsom Downs on June 4 at today's forfeit stage.

 Tuesday, May 18, 2004

Master William Among 140 Still Nominated to Epsom Derby

Master William, upset winner of the $250,000 Cup and Saucer Stakes at Canada's Woodbine Racecourse last fall, is among 140 horses still being considered for the £1.25 million Vodafone Derby (Eng-I) after the first forfeit stage. The classic will be renewed June 5 at England's Epsom Downs.

 Wednesday, March 10, 2004

Guineas Winner Refuse to Bend to Face 19 in Epsom Derby

A full field of 20 remained eligible for the Epsom Derby -- including Two Thousand Guineas winner Refuse to Bend -- following Thursday's final declaration stage for Saturday's English classic at Epsom.

 Thursday, June 05, 2003

Epsom Derby Also Run on June 7

The Belmont Stakes (gr. I), when Funny Cide will bid to win the Triple Crown, is not the only major race being run on June 7. The 224th running of the Vodafone Derby at Epsom Downs in England will be run earlier the same day.

 Friday, May 30, 2003

Refuse to Bend and Seven O'Brien Trainees Still Eligible for Vodafone Derby

All the main contenders remain on course for the 2003 Vodafone Derby (Eng-I) after the final forfeit stage today (May 21), with 31 horses still engaged in the £1.2 million classic, compared to 25 at the same stage last year.

 Wednesday, May 21, 2003

Godolphin Accounts for 11 Nominees to Vodafone Oaks

A total of 84 fillies are nominated for the June 6 Vodafone Oaks.

 Wednesday, March 19, 2003

The Complete List of Nominees for the Vodafone Oaks

84 fillies are still eligible for the June 6 Vodafone Oaks (Eng-I).

 Wednesday, March 19, 2003

The complete list of 143 Horses Eligible for the Vodafone Derby

The complete list of 143 Horses Eligible for the Vodafone Derby

 Wednesday, March 19, 2003

Aidan O'Brien Tops Epsom Derby Nominees with 30

Aidan O'Brien, who has 25 horses nominated for the May 3 Two Thousand Guineas, could also have a busy day on June 7, the date of the Vodafone Derby at Epsom. Godolphin's nominees include the filly Hi Dubai.

 Wednesday, March 19, 2003

Going Soft for Epsom Derby; More Rain Possible

The course for Saturday's Vodafone (Epsom) Derby is listed as soft Friday night but with more rain possible, the course may become softer by post time, according to a track official.

 Friday, June 07, 2002

German-Breds Kazzia, Boreal in Group I Sweep at Epsom

German-bred Kazzia beat Quarter Moon by a half-length Friday to win the Vodafone (English) Oaks (Eng-I) at Epsom. Also on the card, German-bred Boreal, a 4-year-old son of Java Gold, took the Vodafone Coronation Cup (Eng-I) as favored Kutub was eased.

 Friday, June 07, 2002

26 Still Eligible for Epsom Derby

Based on pure chances, Aidan O'Brien has the best shot at winning the Vodafone Derby, with eight horses still eligible

 Wednesday, May 22, 2002

Galileo Gives O'Brien Another Classic Double

Trainer Aidan O'Brien, who recently swept both the Irish One Thousand (Ire-I) and Two Thousand Guineas (Ire-I), completed another classic double at Epsom Saturday when Galileo gave him his first Vodafone Epsom Derby (Eng-I) victory. Galileo's win also completed a classic sweep for sire Sadler's Wells, who also sired Friday's Epsom Oaks (Eng-I) winner, the O'Brien-trained Imagine.

 Saturday, June 09, 2001

Imagine Wins Epsom Oaks; Mutafaweq Takes Coronation Cup

Imagine completed a classic double when she won the Epsom Oaks Friday in England. On May 27, the Sadler's Wells filly won the Irish One Thousand Guineas at the Curragh.

 Friday, June 08, 2001

14 Entered for Saturday's Epsom Derby

About five hours before Saturday's Belmont Stakes (gr. I), England will know the results of its Vodafone Epsom Derby (Eng-I). Fourteen horses are entered for the 12-furlong race, and four trainers have multiple entries, including a foursome scheduled to run for Barry Hills.

 Monday, June 04, 2001

Petrushka, Mutafaweq to Vie for Coronation Cup

Petrushka and Mutafaweq, each a three-time group I winner, will face seven other horses in Friday's Vodafone Coronation Cup (Eng-I) at Epsom Downs.

 Saturday, June 02, 2001

27 Still Aiming for Epsom Derby

Twenty-seven horses passed the second forfeit stage today for the June 9 Epsom Derby (Eng-I), the same day as the Belmont Stakes (gr. I). A supplementary entry stage has a deadline of June 2.

 Wednesday, May 23, 2001

Vodafone Cup Receives 34 Enteries

A field of 34, including 10 runners from the Godolphin Stable, has entered the Vodafone Coronation Cup, which will be contested at Epsom on Friday, June 8.

 Thursday, April 12, 2001

American Runners Among Second Group of Vodafone Derby Entries

Two American runners are among eight extra entries for the 2001 Vodafone Derby, which will be contested at Epsom on Saturday, June 9. Tiger Trap, from Neil Drysdale's California stable, and River God, representing Richard Mandella highlight the additions list.

 Thursday, April 12, 2001