Landmark Derby success again illustrates no Aidan O’Brien runner can ever be dismissed

In a remarkable year, primarily for the wrong reasons, one of the least remarkable results of 2020 came on Saturday at Epsom when Aidan O’Brien saddled the winner of the Derby.
Landmark Derby success again illustrates no Aidan O’Brien runner can ever be dismissed
Mon, 06 Jul, 2020 - 07:00
Tommy Lyons

Serpentine surges clear to give Aidan O'Brien a record eighth Derby success. Picture: Healy Racing
Serpentine surges clear to give Aidan O'Brien a record eighth Derby success. Picture: Healy Racing

In a remarkable year, primarily for the wrong reasons, one of the least remarkable results of 2020 came on Saturday at Epsom when Aidan O’Brien saddled the winner of the Derby.

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Racinghorse racingPlace: EpsomPlace: RosegreenPlace: Co TipperaryPlace: GalwayPlace: CurraghPlace: BallydoylePlace: TraleePlace: IrelandPlace: BritainPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: Vincent O’BrienPerson: O’BrienPerson: Padraig BeggyPerson: Emmet McNamaraPerson: EricPerson: Desert KingPerson: GalileoPerson: Fancy BluePerson: Donnacha O’BrienEvent: Irish Derby dayEvent: Irish 1000 GuineasEvent: 2000 GuineasEvent: Irish DerbyEvent: Epsom DerbyEvent: OaksOrganisation: BallydoyleOrganisation: CoolmoreOrganisation: Wings Of EaglesOrganisation: Classic Park
<p>Kizlyar and Dylan Browne McMonagle win for trainer Joseph O'Brien. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

O'Brien and Browne McMonagle combo provides the goods in Killarney

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