O'Brien says Lambourn likely to head to Irish Derby

AIDAN O'BRIEN said Derby hero Lambourn is likely to head to the Irish Derby in an attempt to emulate his sire Australia after capping a phenomenal 48 hours for the trainer with a clean sweep of the Group 1s at Epsom.

- 

Auguste Rodin

Auguste Rodin was the fifth O'Brien-trained colt to become a dual Derby winner when following up at the Curragh in 2023, joining an illustrious band including Australia (2014), Camelot (2012), High Chaparral (2002) and Galileo (2001) who are among 19 horses who have landed the historic double.

Lambourn has been installed as 4-5 favourite to become the 20th Epsom winner to follow up at the Curragh on June 29 and is also well fancied by bookmakers to add another British Classic, having also been cut into a general 5-2 favourite for the Betfred St Leger in September.

O'Brien said of Ballydoyle's 11th Derby winner: "Lambourn is a brave horse who stays well and Wayne [Lordan] gave him a great ride, he kept going really well. We'll see how he is but at the moment, you'd be thinking of going to the Irish Derby next. Wayne is a great fella, we're absolutely delighted for him.

When asked whether he could be a St Leger contender, O'Brien said: "He definitely could stay further. The way his mind is and how relaxed he is, there's a good chance he could."