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| Galileo storms to victoryGalileo, with Mick Kinane in the saddle, streaks home to win the 222nd running of the Epsom Derby. O'Brien: The master craftsmanBBC Sport's Lee McKenzie charts the rise of trainer Aidan O'Brien in the wake of his double Classics success at Epsom. Derby day delightFans and organisers at Epsom applaud the 'marvellous atmosphere' after Galileo's triumph in the 222nd Derby. BBC sees Derby figures rise The BBC's coverage of the Vodafone Derby attracted three million viewers - up 20% on last year's figures. O'Brien sings Galileo's praises Winning Epsom Derby trainer Aidan O'Brien hails his "superstar" Galileo after an awesome victory. Pub prediction pays off BBC Sport Online's Frank Keogh heads back to the Epsom pub that correctly predicted the Derby winner - again. Bromley bows out in style BBC Sport Online's Frank Keogh rounds up the news and gossip from Derby day at Epsom Downs. Irish joy at Epsom BBC Sport Online's Frank Keogh on the Irish team behind Galileo's impressive win in the Vodafone Epsom Derby. Derby winner cheers bookies The joint favourite's Epsom triumph leaves the bookmakers in surprisingly good heart. The Derby - finishing positions and SPs BBC Sport Online confirms the final places in the Vodafone Epsom Derby, won impressively by Galileo and Mick Kinane. Sadler's Wells breeds success The double Epsom Classic wins of horses fathered by stallion Sadler's Wells makes breeding history. Aquarelliste wins French Oaks Favourite Aquarelliste times her run to perfection to take the Prix de Diane-Hermes at Chantilly. Derby day dawns at Epsom As excitement builds before Saturday's big race, Epsom boss Stephen Wallis tells BBC Sport Online about his hopes for Derby day. Glory beckons Irish raider BBC Sport's Cornelius Lysaght correctly predicts Galileo will win the Derby in his preview for the big race. O'Brien eyes Epsom double Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien heads into Derby day hoping to follow up his Oaks triumph on Imagine. Imagine on song in Oaks Favourite Imagine wins the Vodafone Oaks at 3/1 on Friday, pipping the Queen's horse Flight of Fancy. Mutafaweq clinches Coronation Cup Frankie Dettori storms to his fourth win in the Coronation Cup, on-board the 11/2 chance Mutafaweq. Epsom set for cockney knees-up BBC Sport Online's Frank Keogh rounds up the news and gossip from Epsom as excitement mounts for Derby Day Dettori bids for Derby first Frankie Dettori will ride Tobougg in the Derby at Epsom - while Godolphin stable-mate Wareed is saved for Royal Ascot. Epsom's weighing game BBC Sport Online's Frank Keogh reports from Epsom on preparations for the two-day Vodafone Derby meeting. Fallon loses Derby ban appeal Kieren Fallon will not ride in Saturday's Epsom Derby after failing to overturn the Jockey Club's decision to ban him. Quinn hoping for lucky 13 Scottish jockey Richard Quinn is looking to go one better than his previous 12 attempts in the Epsom Derby. Eddery gets Golan chance Pat Eddery replaces suspended Kieren Fallon on Epsom Derby favourite Golan. Asian Heights out of Derby Asian Heights will miss next week's Vodafone Derby at Epsom after picking up an injury at the Newmarket gallops. All's well that ends well BBC Sport Online's Frank Keogh discovers that an old tradition is alive and well - and that Galileo will triumph in the Derby on Saturday. O'Brien reaches for stars with Galileo Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien hopes there is improvement to come from his leading Vodafone Derby hope Galileo. Shergar: A racing uncertainty Shergar's brilliant racing career has been overshadowed by his mysterious disappearance. Eddery turns back the clock Pat Eddery speaks to BBC Sport Online as he attempts to win his fourth Epsom Derby. Age shall not weary them BBC Sport Online looks at how Flat jockeys manage to stay at the top until they reach their forties and fifties. Frankie's unfinished business Frankie Dettori is hoping to round off a mixed year by winning the only Classic to have so far eluded him - the Epsom Derby. Stoute plays waiting game Trainer Sir Michael Stoute is hoping his Derby injury hoodoo does not strike leading contenders Golan and Dilshaan. Carson: The key to success Former champion jockey turned BBC pundit Willie Carson gives the inside track on riding in the Derby. Life in the fast lane BBC Sport Online speaks to last year's Epsom Derby-winning jockey Johnny Murtagh and he reveals how his life has changed. Better bet on the net? Bookmakers are hoping that the Epsom Derby will be a showcase for increasingly popular internet betting websites. Epsom form checker BBC Sport Online has followed the 2001 Flat campaign every step of the way. Check out our reports on the big Derby and Oaks trials. The Epsom Derby uncovered BBC Sport Online brings you a guide to how the Epsom Derby got its name, distance, entrants and why it is held at Epsom. Always a day to remember The Derby is more than just a horse race - BBC Sport Online explores the carnival atmosphere of a great British sporting and social occasion. Bronze is best at Epsom BBC Sport Online speaks to the sculptor of a bronze trophy of Shergar which will go to the connections of the Derby winner. Six of the best at Epsom BBC Sport's Lee McKenzie recalls six of the finest horses to have won the Epsom Derby. |
Pub prediction pays off See how they ran Carson's Derby guide Price is rightSPs and finishing positions in the Derby at Epsom Top jockeysProfiles on the leading Derby riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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