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Road to the Epsom Derby: Bolshoi Ballet is Aidan O'Brien's only Derby challenger

Aidan O'Brien will saddle only one challenger for The Derby, red-hot favourite Bolshoi Ballet, as the final field of 12 has been confirmed. Planet Sport reviews the progress of the runners and riders.

Scott Allen · 3 Jun 2021

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Uncertain weather could impact Epsom ground ahead of Derby Festival

The threat of possible showers at Epsom racecourse ahead of Derby day have cast doubts over the state of the ground for Friday and Saturday's big races.

Scott Allen · 31 May 2021

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Mac Swiney ready and raring to go for the Derby while Poetic Flare looks towards Ascot success

Mac Swiney and Poetic Flare finished one and two at Saturday's Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas. The stablemates' finish has Jim Bolger excited for what the remainder of the season holds.

Johnnie Victoria · 23 May 2021

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Leading Epsom Derby contenders stand firm after latest scratchings deadline

Leading Derby favourites Bolshoi Ballet, High Definition, Mohaafeth, John Leeper and Hurricane Lane remain in place for the Epsom Classic following the latest forfeit deadline.

Scott Allen · 19 May 2021

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Hurricane Lane blows into Epsom Derby contention after victory in Dante Stakes

A three-quarters of a length victory in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York has put Hurricane Lane firmly in the frame for the Cazoo Derby in June.

Scott Allen · 13 May 2021

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Racing punters allowed back on English racecourses from Monday

Punters will be allowed back on English racecourses from next Monday after the UK Government confirmed its three step roadmap is on track.

Scott Allen · 11 May 2021

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High Definition could focus on Dante ahead of Epsom Derby assault

Aidan O'Brien admits he faces a race against time to give Derby favourite High Definition a run in the Dante Stakes if he is to head for Epsom on June 5.

Scott Allen · 6 May 2021

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Chester Vase win has Youth Spirit eyeing Epsom Derby challenge

Youth Spirit's surprise victory in the Chester Vase has placed him firmly in the reckoning for a crack at The Epsom Derby in early June.

Scott Allen · 5 May 2021

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High Definition could tackle Epsom Derby trial at Lingfield

The ante-post favourite for the Epsom Derby, High Definition, could be put through his paces in the Novibet Derby Trial Stakes at Lingfield on Saturday.

Scott Allen · 3 May 2021

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Hurricane Lane and Gear Up target Dante at York

Charlie Appleby's unbeaten colt Hurricane Lane and Mark Johnston's Group One winner Gear Up are both in line for a crack at the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York.

Scott Allen · 27 Apr 2021

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Wirko earns place in Epsom Derby after Blue Riband win

Wirko booked himself a spot in the Cazoo Derby after a stunning win in the Blue Riband Trial at Epsom.

Scott Allen · 20 Apr 2021

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Second entry phase for Epsom Derby confirmed

Charlie Appleby has four colts on the list of possibles at the second entry stage for the Cazoo Derby at Epsom on June 5.

Scott Allen · 7 Apr 2021