Benvenuto Cellini wins Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at Curragh

Benvenuto Cellini secured victory in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh, leading a one-two-three finish for Aidan O'Brien. After a challenging outing at Epsom where he was controversially declared a non-runner, he overcame a slow start to finish ahead of stablemate Christmas Day by a length and three-quarters. Pierre Bonnard completed the top three. Ryan Moore rode Benvenuto Cellini, indicating the horse's potential for future races, possibly including the King George or the Breeders' Cup Turf. O'Brien has now won the Irish Derby for the 18th time.