In the second jewel of Britain's Triple Crown it was favourite Australia "born to win the Derby" over Kingston Hill and Romsdal finishing third. It was the third Epsom Derby in a row for trainer Aidan O'Brien and that's the first time that has happened since 1780 (a bit of history with this Classic Race). All three were descendants of Northern Dancer.
Australia - great grandson x2 through Sadlers Wells/Galileo
Kingston Hill - great great great grandson x3 through Danzig/Danehill
Romsdal - great great great grandson through Nijinski/Sadlers Wells/Danzig
images from BBC
video of race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDVcFys0F2k
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