Aidan O'Brien has trained yet another Epsom Derby winner in Tipperary
Auguste Rodin wins the English Classic for record-equalling ninth triumph for O'Brien
Tipperary-based trainer Aidan O'Brien won his record-equalling ninth Epsom Derby this afternoon when Auguste Rodin stormed down the home stretch to get the verdict ahead of the 66/1 shot King of Steel, with White Birch (12/1) in third.
The winner of the 244th Derby, ridden by Ryan Moore, was returned at 9/2.
It was yet another Derby winner for Coolmore and Ballydoyle and Aidan O'Brien, who has now trained 42 English classic winners, told ITV Racing that Auguste Rodin was "a total home-bed horse" and great credit was due to everyone involved with the horse.
"He would have preferred a lot stronger pace and he had to quicken twice, but he's so exciting for us. His movement is just incredible.
"Ryan gave him an incredible ride, a peach of a ride".
Reflecting on the 2,000 Guineas, when the horse started as favourite but was almost tailed off, O'Brien said "everything just fell against him that day.
"It's a funny game, it was just one of those days".
He said that all options were open to him regarding his next race.