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Christmas Day surges to Epsom Derby win for O'Brien
Key takeaways
- Jockey Ronan Whelan celebrates winning the Derby on Christmas Day
- Christmas Day surged to victory in the Derby at Epsom to give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 12th win in the Classic.
- With Ronan Whelan in the saddle, the 7-1 son of 2012 Derby winner Camelot was just behind Action before pulling away in the final stages and storming home.
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Jockey Ronan Whelan celebrates winning the Derby on Christmas Day
Christmas Day surged to victory in the Derby at Epsom to give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 12th win in the Classic.
With Ronan Whelan in the saddle, the 7-1 son of 2012 Derby winner Camelot was just behind Action before pulling away in the final stages and storming home.
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