Epsom Derby LIVE RESULTS: Adayar WINS feature race at 16/1, Mojo Star follows in second – odds and racecard

KIRBY SPEAKS

"There are ups and downs in racing, but when it comes to Charlie Appleby he is a top man and I can't thank him enough.

"He is a true gentleman and a great trainer, I want to thank him very much for putting me on this lad.

"He got up the rail very quick thankfully, I can't believe it.

"It's the Derby lads, you know what I mean? Get up there!"

GAMBLE OF A LIFETIME

From rock bottom to on top of the world - Adam Kirby took the brave man's route and pulled off a huge gamble in the Derby on Adayar, writes Jack Keene.

Just 72 hours after he lost the ride on leading fancy John Leeper, Kirby squeezed Adayar through a tiny gap on the rail to land a monster plunge, with the horse backed into 16-1 from 50s.

It capped a whirlwind few days for Kirby and gave trainer Charlie Appleby his second win in the Epsom Classic.

Kirby admitted he was down in the dumps at receiving the news that he had been 'jocked off' for Frankie Dettori earlier this week.

But given a second chance, he made it count in spectacular fashion in the world's most famous race.

HAPPENS FOR A REASON

Couldn't put it better myself, Meg

DOYLE APPROVAL

Hollie Doyle one of many in racing delighted at that outcome.

If we are being honest, it's difficult not to be delighted for Kirby!

ADAYAR WINS THE CAZOO DERBY

Really well-backed in the final hour before the race.

Anyone who got on the bigger prices earlier - cheering them home like the Godolphin team!

4.30 CAZOO EPSOM DERBY

FULL RESULT

1st - Adayar 16/1

2nd - Mojo Star 50/1

3rd - Hurricane Lane 6/1

ADAYAR WINS THE CAZOO DERBY

An emotional Adam Kirby after landing the fourth Classic of the season

ADAYAR WINS THE CAZOO DERBY

A huge cheer greets Adam Kirby, Adayar and those connected with the best three-year-old Colt.

And what a grin from the rider as they enter the winner's enclosure!

ADAYAR WINS THE CAZOO DERBY

A triumph for Godolphin blue and Charlie Appleby!

What a ride up the rail, there didn't look much room!

4.30 EPSOM DERBY

Adayar takes it up two furlongs out and KIRBY KICKS FOR HOME!

Mojo Star and Hurricane Lane chasing hard.

HE'S GONE THREE CLEAR!

4.30 EPSOM DERBY

Beginning the descent and it's still Gear Up.

Mac Swiney and John Leeper travelling well.

Adayar going well up the rail.

4.30 EPSOM DERBY

Gear Up takes up the running early with Youth Spirit on his heels.

Bolshoi Ballet is three wide round the turn.

John Leeper at the back.

STARTING TO LOAD....

The fourth Classic of the season is about to begin.

Another win for Aidan O'Brien? Frankie dismount? An outsider?

Either way, history is about to be made.

HEADING DOWN

The 11 runners head to post.

Charlie Appleby's runners continue to attract support.

John Leeper drifting - almost double digits!

12 furlongs the trip.

BALLET DANCING

Not if O'Brien has something to say about it.

This year is the first since 2004 that Aidan O'Brien saddles just one runner in the Derby.

While he says his other runners had other options, is it a tip in itself that Bolshoi Ballet goes today?

All the other horses had different options and they've decided to split up the two top horses.
We're happy with him. Everything has gone very smooth.
He's a very uncomplicated horse, you can ride him anywhere in the race. He's always been very straight-forward and well-balanced.

Aidan O'Brien

LEEPING OFF

Will we get the Frankie flying dismount?

LEEP OF FAITH

The backstory of John Leeper in the Derby is a special one.

A win would bring tears for Ed Dunlop and his team.

Frankie takes the ride off Adam Kirby.

He's come for support...

TIP TIME

Our tipsters have their say.

Here's what they think ahead of the big one.

Templegate - Bolshoi Ballet

The fact Aidan O’Brien pulled out his other five hopefuls shows just how confident ‘The Lads’ are of success.
And it’s easy to see why. This son of superstar sire Galileo kicked off this season by winning the Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown before returning to take the Derrinstown Stud Trial by six lengths in a scorching time.
Stepping up to the Classic trip should bring more improvement.

Templegate

Matt Chapman - John Leeper

For me the Derby bet each-way is John Leeper, trained by Ed Dunlop and named after the handler’s father who banged in Derby winners Shirley Heights and Erhaab.
John Leeper is ridden by worldy Frankie Dettori, and as well as having Frankel as his dad has a mum of class in Snow Fairy, an Oaks winner for the same connections.
I suspect my selection will massively step up for a longer trip. He was a real eye catcher on debut at Doncaster and then hacked up at Newcastle before his last win at Newmarket. All those runs suggested he wanted a mile and a half, and form lines through Tasman Bay would make you think that while his last run was hard to equate he’s not beaten just trees.
Get that flying dismount ready Frankie – you might need to leap from the Leeper.

Matt Chapman

DERBY BETTING

How they line up for the 2021 Epsom Derby.

Bolshoi Ballet smashes off the boards.

Mohaafeth the notable non-runner on the day.

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THE DERBY

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3.45 EPSOM DASH

Full Result

1st - Mokaatil 25/1

2nd - Only Spoofing 13/2

3rd - Stone Of Destiny 5/1

4th - Mondammej 16/1