Episode
Christmas Day Claims Derby Thriller
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- Jun 6, 2026
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- 84
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Summary
Christmas Day stormed to victory in the Epsom Derby under muddy, near-steeplechase conditions, guided masterfully by jockey Ronan Whelan in a thrilling upset that saw odds shrink from 20-1 to 7-1. With rival Benvenuto Cellini scratched moments before the race due to injury, the stage was set for O’Brien’s 12th Derby win and 50th classic triumph — his fourth straight Derby title. Christmas Day surged past the pace-setter Wayne Lordan, capitalizing on the drier stands side to win by nearly three lengths, proving his soft-ground prowess and sealing a historic moment for both horse and rider. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/67503beab80f0086