Hans Holbein up for Derby challenge after Chester Vase success

Hans Holbein leapt into the picture for the Investec Derby when giving trainer Aidan O’Brien a welcome turn of fortunes with an all-the-way success in the MBNA Chester Vase on the Roodee yesterday.

Hans Holbein up for Derby challenge after Chester Vase success
Fri, 08 May, 2015 - 01:00
Chris Jones

The Ballydoyle handler, winning the Group Three test for a sixth time, had seen several of his potential contenders for the premier Classic, including John F Kennedy, Ol’ Man River and Sir Isaac Newton, fluff their lines so far this season.

Hans Holbein only got his chance as Giovanni Canaletto had to miss this race after a setback and the son of Montjeu grasped it in great style as he comprehensively dispensed with his five rivals.

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CourtsRacingHans HolbeinderbyAidan O?BrienChester VasePlace: RoodeePlace: UKPlace: EpsomPlace: LongchampPerson: Hans HolbeinPerson: Aidan OPerson: BrienPerson: John F KennedyPerson: Ol’ Man RiverPerson: SirPerson: Isaac NewtonPerson: Giovanni CanalettoPerson: MontjeuPerson: Ryan MoorePerson: Kevin BuckleyPerson: RyanPerson: MoorePerson: Paddy PowerPerson: CoralPerson: LadbrokesPerson: BetfredPerson: KararPerson: Francis-Henri GraffardPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: BallydoylePerson: Dick WhittingtonEvent: DerbyEvent: Chester VaseEvent: Investec DerbyEvent: 2000 GuineasOrganisation: STORM THE STARSOrganisation: CoolmoreOrganisation: RaceBetsOrganisation: BoylesportsOrganisation: Al Shaqab RacingOrganisation: Invincible SpiritOrganisation: Newmarket GuineasOrganisation: Highland ReelOrganisation: War Envoy
<p>Kizlyar and Dylan Browne McMonagle win for trainer Joseph O'Brien. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

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