On a beautiful day on the Epsom Downs Auguste Rodin flew home to win the 2023 Derby in one of the most open runnings of the Classic for many years.
The winner was the overnight favourite under Ryan Moore but Arrest and Frankie Dettori, riding in his final Derby, just snuck into SP fav.
King Of Steel burst out to hit the front with 2f to go but Auguste Rodin, who was so disappointing in the 2000 Guineas, just had the engine to get in front for Aiden O’Brien after making up impressive ground and completing a remarkable turnaround.
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King of Steel was 2nd and ran an absolute belter with an SP of 66/1 while White Birch, who came from the back of the pack, finished 3rd.
Sprewell for Jessie Harrington was 4th but there was no fairytale 3rd Derby win for Dettori who could only finish in 10th.
Epsom Derby 2023 Result and Final Standings
1: 4. Auguste Rodin 9/2
2: 7. King Of Steel 66/1
3: 14. White Birch 12/1
4: 11. Sprewell 14/1
5: 12. The Foxes 7/1
6: 13. Waipiro 25/1
7: 3. Artistic Star 22/1
8: 1. Adelaide River 33/1
9: 6. Dubai Mile 25/1
10: 2. Arrest 4/1F
11: 10. San Antonio 18/1
12: 9. Passenger 8/1
13: 5. Dear My Friend 100/1
14: 8. Military Order 9/2
Saturday’s Racing Tips
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