Epsom Derby: Serpentine stuns rivals to give Aidan O'Brien record eighth victory
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Serpentine stunned Epsom with a runaway success to give trainer Aidan O'Brien a record eighth Derby win.
The 25-1 shot was sent into a clear lead by jockey Emmet McNamara and could not be caught to triumph by five-and-a-half lengths.
Khalifa Sat (50-1) was second with 66-1 chance Amhran Na Bhfiann third.
It completed a Classic double for Serpentine's Irish trainer after Love set a new record time to win the Oaks by nine lengths under Ryan Moore.
The 1,000 Guineas winner Love won ahead of stablemate Ennistymon, with Frankly Darling third.
"I think this filly is very special. She was very impressive," said Moore of the 11-10 favourite, who is also O'Brien's eighth winner of the Oaks.
The Oaks and the Derby were taking place behind closed doors and on the same day for the first time.
Love's winning time of two minutes, 34.06 seconds broke the Oaks record set by Enable (2:34.13) in 2017.
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