Pat Smullen rides Harzand to victory CREDIT: REUTERS
A great day for Dermot Weld and his winner, Harzand
Two-time Melbourne Cup winning trainer Dermot Weld won the Epsom Derby for the first time on Saturday with Harzand, who had been a doubtful runner earlier in the day.
Harzand, a fifth winner for owner The Aga Khan equalling his grandfather’s tally, held off a late challenge by favourite US Army Ranger.
Idaho who led into the final furlong came third to complete a 1-2-3 for Ireland in flat racing’s blue riband event run before an estimated 100,000 spectators including Queen Elizabeth II. courtesy of & with thanks Alastair Tweedale copyright Telegraph Sport.Racing. With thanks.
His Highness the Prince Aga Khan greets his Derby winning horse Harzand and jockey, Pat Smullen at Epsom this afternoon. The champion horse was bred by the Aga Khan Studs. Copyright Image courtesy Greg Wood with thanks. June 4th 2016.
