Emperor Russian swoops late at Royal Ascot
Emperor Russian swoops late at Royal Ascot

Russian Emperor leads five-strong Aidan O'Brien team for Investec Derby at Epsom


Aidan O'Brien plans to have five runners in the Investec Derby at Epsom on Saturday week - and it could be six.

Hampton Court Stakes winner Russian Emperor is an intended runner along with Mogul, who disappointed in the King Edward VII at the same meeting, Irish 2,000 Guineas runner-up Vatican City, Mythical and maiden Amhran Na Bhfiann.

They could be joined by Armory, although he's also under consideration for the French Derby.

Fort Myers heads to the Chantilly Classic while the Ballydoyle runners in the Irish Derby will be Arthur’s Kingdom, Santiago, Order Of Australia, Iberia, Dawn Patrol and Tiger Moth.


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