Derby Drenched, O’Brien Delighted: Christmas Day Strikes at Epsom

Ireland Or France On The Cards For Haggas's Derby Runner-Up Maltese Cross

William Haggas is weighing up an Irish Derby tilt with Maltese Cross but admitted a trip to France might be more likely for his Betfred Derby runner-up. The son of Sea The Stars was attempting to give the Somerville Lodge handler a second Derby victory on the 30th anniversary of his first ever runner in the race, Shaamit. There was to be no fitting fairytale on a wet and gloomy afternoon on the Surrey Downs, but Maltese Cross fought valiantly fo…

Derby Drenched, O’Brien Delighted: Christmas Day Strikes at Epsom

Hi all, Today I’m looking back at what should have been the best weekend of racing of the season. After several years of declining attendances, the two days of the Derby Festival clearly needed a lift. A lot of work has gone into revamping the meeting, and the increased crowd for Friday’s Oaks Day suggested… Read More »Derby Drenched, O’Brien Delighted: Christmas Day Strikes at Epsom The post Derby Drenched, O’Brien Delighted: Christmas Day Stri…