Racing embracing change but what about Irish gambling laws?

Dating back to 1780, the Epsom Derby is the one of the oldest continuous events on the sporting calendar. The latest running is Saturday. The Aidan O’Brien-trained Saxon Warrior will start as favourite. If Saxon Warrior wins, it will give O’Brien a record-equalling seventh Derby.
Racing embracing change but what about Irish gambling laws?

Last year, O’Brien trained Wings Of Eagles to a shock win at 40-1. Punters were deflated; bookies delighted.

On May 31, 1838, the London Times contained a report on the previous day’s Derby.

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