St Mark's Basilica bolts up to give Aidan O'Brien a first French Derby success

The 11-4 favourite joins an elite band of horses to complete the French 2000 Guineas/Derby double
St Mark's Basilica bolts up to give Aidan O'Brien a first French Derby success

St Mark's Basilica ran away from the opposition in the closing stages. Picture: Healy Racing

St Mark's Basilica gave Aidan O'Brien a first victory in the Qatar Prix du Jockey Club with a brilliant effort at Chantilly.

The son of Siyouni was confidently ridden by Ioritz Mendizabal to run away from the opposition in the closing stages and join an elite band of horses to complete the French 2000 Guineas/Derby double.

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