Camelot sparks Triple Crown dream with Derby win

Camelot set up the mouthwatering prospect of a Triple Crown bid with a superb victory in the Investec Derby at Epsom.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2012 - 18:09

Camelot set up the mouthwatering prospect of a Triple Crown bid with a superb victory in the Investec Derby at Epsom.

Not since the mighty Nijinsky in 1970 has a colt won the 2000 Guineas, Derby and St Leger, but that could all change after Aidan O’Brien’s 8-13 favourite completed two thirds of the magical treble in style.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: EpsomPlace: DoncasterPlace: NewmarketPlace: BritainPerson: CamelotPerson: NijinskyPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: JosephPerson: David LaniganPerson: O’BrienPerson: BonfirePerson: Derrick SmithPerson: AidanPerson: John MagnierPerson: MontjeuPerson: DerrickPerson: SmithPerson: MichaelPerson: TaborPerson: Anne-Marie O’BrienPerson: Lester PiggottEvent: Triple CrownEvent: DerbyEvent: Investec DerbyEvent: 2000 GuineasEvent: St LegerEvent: Epsom ClassicEvent: Epsom Derby
<p>Scandanavia and Ryan Moore (blue &amp; orange) win the Saval Beg Stakes (Group 3) for trainer Aidan O'Brien at Leopardstown. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

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