Horse racing Lambourn wins Epsom Derby for O Brien

EPSOM, England - Front-running Lambourn roared to victory in the 246th running of the Epsom Derby on Saturday, a record-extending 11th win in the race for trainer Aidan OBrien.

Lambourn, who went into the race at 13-2, set a blistering gallop under jockey Wayne Lordan, breaking away from the pack to remain unchallenged to the line.

Run over a unique horseshoe-shaped track, the Epsom Derby is the most important test of stamina and speed for a generation of thoroughbreds.

Chester Vase winner Lambourn was not the most fancied of OBriens runners but favourite Delacroix, under jockey Ryan Moore, and The Lion In Winter were unable to make an impression in the running.

Setting a strong gallop was always the plan, OBrien said, shrugging off claims the colt was overlooked in the build-up to the race.

Wayne was aggressive out of the gates, he got a great position, he said. I knew watching Wayne, every inch he got, he wasnt going to give it back, so it was going to be very difficult for anyone [to beat him].

The win marked an Oaks-Derby double for OBrien - the Derbys most successful trainer - after Minnie Hauk battled to victory in the fillies Classic on Friday, relegating previously unbeaten favourite Desert Flower into third.

Lambourns success was also a first win in the British Classic for jockey Wayne Lordan who has worked at Ballydoyle for around eight years.

I knew he had gone a good gallop, his ears were pricked and he had plenty left anyone, so I thought anyone who would get to me would have to stay well, it would be tough for them, he said.

It is one of the greatest races for any jockey that wants to start out, all you ever want to do is win a