Adayar springs a surprise in the Epsom Derby

The Godolphin-owned son of Frankel shot clear in the final furlong
Adayar springs a surprise in the Epsom Derby

EPSOM, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Adam Kirby riding Adayar (red cap) win The Cazoo Derby at Epsom Racecourse on June 05, 2021 in Epsom, England.  (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Sat, 05 Jun, 2021 - 16:37

Adayar sprang a 16-1 surprise as he came home a wide-margin winner of the Cazoo Derby at Epsom.

Trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by Adam Kirby, the Godolphin-owned son of Frankel shot clear in the final furlong to give his handler a second win after Masar in 2018.

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