Battle seventh in Kentucky Derby

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Lines Of Battle (Ryan Moore) was seventh but was never able to threaten the leaders in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday night.

The race went to Orb who gave jockey Joel Rosario and trainer Shug McCaughey their first victory in the Kentucky Derby with an emphatic performance at Churchill Downs.

The Malibu Moon colt took his 100% record this year to four when coming from way off a strong pace set by Palace Malice.

The field were well strung out in the wet conditions and Rosario, who won the Dubai World Cup on Animal Kingdom at Meydan five weeks ago, kept his cool to bring Orb with a telling run on the turn for home.

Despite being brought wide for his challenge, Orb headed leader Normandy Invasion inside the final furlong and pulled away to score by two and a half lengths from Golden Soul.

Revolutionary was a length back in third with Normandy Invasion just behind in fourth.

“It means everything to me. I’ve always dreamed of this day,” McGaughey said.

“I dreamed of winning this race with this horse, but didn’t think it would happen until he won the Florida Derby.”