Alexandrova, Aidan O'Brien's last Oaks winner in 2006, he seems keen to win ano as he saddles nearly half of the field in today's race.
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Disraeli, Benjamin - Prime Minister twice between 1868 & 1880.
Allegedly coined the phrase, 'Blue Riband of the Turf' with respect to the Derby.
Allegedly coined the phrase, 'Blue Riband of the Turf' with respect to the Derby.
Falmouth, Lord - Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth and an immensely successful owner in the latter part of the 19th century.
Enjoyed 16 classic winners, 13 of which were ridden by Fred Archer.
Enjoyed 16 classic winners, 13 of which were ridden by Fred Archer.
Originally Posted by Big Dipper:
“Falmouth, Lord - Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth and an immensely successful owner in the latter part of the 19th century.
Enjoyed 16 classic winners, 13 of which were ridden by Fred Archer.”
“Falmouth, Lord - Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth and an immensely successful owner in the latter part of the 19th century.
Enjoyed 16 classic winners, 13 of which were ridden by Fred Archer.”
Also has a Newmarket group race named after him.
Jentzsch, Heinz - most successful trainer in German racing history.
Trained over 4,000 winners and headed the list 31 times. Best horse probably Acatenango, winner of the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud in 1986.
Trained over 4,000 winners and headed the list 31 times. Best horse probably Acatenango, winner of the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud in 1986.
La Touche Cup - run over the Banks course at the Punchestown Festival, the longest race in the Irish calendar at 4m 1f.
Won 12 times in the past 15 years by trainer Enda Bolger.
Won 12 times in the past 15 years by trainer Enda Bolger.
Orby - 1907 Derby winner and the first to be trained in Ireland.
(This renewal saw a field of only 9 and was the last time the race was contested by fewer than 10 runners until yesterday when Camelot also came home from 8 rivals.)
(This renewal saw a field of only 9 and was the last time the race was contested by fewer than 10 runners until yesterday when Camelot also came home from 8 rivals.)
Prix Du Jockey Club which with a healthy field of 20 runners and French Fifteen's run should provide a good guide to Camelot's form.
Quirinus - Czech horse, winner of the 1992 Velká Pardubická.
Ran in the 1994 Grand National under automatic top weight and was tailed off when unseating rider at the Chair.
Ran in the 1994 Grand National under automatic top weight and was tailed off when unseating rider at the Chair.
Sleepers - unclaimed punter returns that languish in betting shop tills before ultimately being taken into company revenue.
Vayraan, Aga Khan French trained colt by Brigadier Gerard who followed in his father's foosteps when winning the 1981 Champion Stakes.
Waxy - 1793 Derby winner.
Also one of only five horses to sire four winners of the race, this select quintet now including Montjeu following Camelot's win at Epsom the other day.
Also one of only five horses to sire four winners of the race, this select quintet now including Montjeu following Camelot's win at Epsom the other day.
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