EPSOM, England (AP) — Jockey Adam Kirby rode Adayar, a 16-1 shot, to victory by four-and-a-half lengths in the English Derby on Saturday. Kirby had initially been due to ride John Leeper in the Epsom horse-racing classic before Frankie Dettori was called up to replace him on the 8-1 chance. Dettori’s mount John Leeper, an 8-1 shot, wound up in ninth position. I hope my mother was watching.”Winning trainer Charlie Appleby admitted he had doubts about Adayar tackling the Derby but Godolphin founder Sheikh Mohammed was keen to let the colt have his chance. Appleby said: “I’m delighted for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and Team Godolphin.

Source: thestar June 05, 2021 17:40 UTC