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.

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