Breeder's Cup: Delight for Oisin Murphy on 'the biggest stage in the world'

With the local favourites all chasing a red-hot early tempo and fading even before the home turn, it was Dunbar Road and Marche Lorraine who fought out the finish.

Oisin Murphy celebrates after riding Marche Lorraine to victory during the Breeders' Cup Distaff race at Del Mar. Picture: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Oisin Murphy registered his first Breeders’ Cup winner as Japanese mare Marche Lorraine prevailed in a thrilling finish to the Distaff at Del Mar.

Having created history just a few hours earlier with Loves Only You in the Filly & Mare Turf, trainer Yoshito Yahagi doubled his and Japan’s tally at the meeting as Britain’s three-times champion jockey just got up by the tightest of margins.