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THE WEEK THAT WAS: Can Soumi steal the show?
Anne Marie Duff
The Derby is the focus of the weekend and offers a few fascinating possibilities
4 June 2026 Previews
RORY DELARGY PREVIEW: Will anyone down O'Brien's Derby dominance?
It's D-day at Epsom Downs and Rory has his selections ready to go
3 June 2026 News
BETFRED DERBY NEWS: Reaction from connections following draw ceremony
"This is a field of dreams, isn't it? This is the sport of dreams, and if you can't dream, you shouldn't be in the game."
Benvenuto Cellini leads four-strong Aidan O’Brien team for Derby
Impressive Cheshire Oaks winner Amelia Earhart will spearhead Aidan O’Brien’s search for a 12th Betfred Oaks win, as Benvenuto Cellini heads the 14 Betfred Derby declarations
3 June 2026 News
SUBSCRIBER ONLY: Unexpected Item in the Derby area
Let’s hope this year’s Epsom Derby winner puts up a performance to put his name in lights, and keeps the excitement for the season ahead
3 June 2026 News
Benvenuto Cellini heads 17 left in Derby
Calandagan and Jan Brueghel on course for Coronation Cup rematch on Saturday
1 June 2026 News
TALKING TRAINER: Aidan O'Brien - 'Epsom is the ultimate test in every way'
As the Ballydoyle maestro assesses his squad of three-year-olds ahead of the Betfred Derby Festival, he says “nothing is written in stone”
15 May 2026 Features
ANGUS McNAE: Ballydoyle conundrum - will River or Cellini have Derby date?
Angus compares the sectional data of two Ballydoyle three-year-olds, both facing a possible tilt at the Epsom Derby next month
15 May 2026 Columns
O'Briens dominate Chester meeting
Aidan O'Brien had a terrific Chester where son Joseph also took home the Chester Cup
8 May 2026 News
WATCH: Benvenuto Cellini power-packed at the finish in Chester Vase
Benvenuto Cellini strengthened his position as Derby favourite with a dominant victory in the Boodles Chester Vase
6 May 2026 News
Benvenuto Cellini and Water To Wine clash at Chester
Benvenuto Cellini puts his Derby aspirations to the test in the Boodles Chester Vase Stakes on the Roodee
5 May 2026 News
Minnie Hauk could return to action at Chester
Star older filly Minnie Hauk is one of the horses Aidan O’Brien is considering for the Boodles May Festival at Chester
20 April 2026 News