Robert Havlin described commanding Epsom Derby winner City Of Troy as his “worst nightmare” in the aftermath of steering Ambiente Friendly to fill the runner-up spot in Britain’s prestigious Classic on Saturday afternoon.
The Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club remained in French hands with Carlos and Yann Lerner’s Look De Vega maintaining his unbeaten run, earning quotes of 8/1 for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
Aidan O’Brien claimed a record-extending tenth Epsom Derby when City Of Troy bounced back from his 2000 Guineas flop to land the biggest prize of them all.