WEEKEND IN PICTURES: The highs, the lows, the joy, the drama

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Published at Jun 8, 2026, 10:03

Epsom 6-June-2026 Betfred Epsom Derby (Group 1)Bevenuto Cellini gets his hind leg caught in the starting stalls.Healy Racing

Epsom 6 June 2026 Betfred Epsom Derby Group 1 - Benvenuto Cellini caught his near hind leg on the running board at the off and was deemed a non-runner.

Epsom 6-June-2026 Betfred Epsom Derby (Group 1)Christmas Day and Ronan Whelan win for trainer Aidan O'Brien and owners Coolmore with Ronan pictured with girlfriend Emma.Healy Racing
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Betfred Epsom Derby Group 1 - Ronan Whelan celebrates with girlfriend Emma.

Epsom 6-June-2026 Betfred Epsom Derby (Group 1)Christmas Day and Ronan Whelan win for trainer Aidan O'Brien and owners Coolmore.Healy Racing
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Ronan Whelan and Christmas Day cross the line in front in the Epsom Derby.

Epsom 5-June-2026 Betfred Oaks (Group 1)AP McCoy and Ruby Walsh welcome back Dylan Browne McMonagle after his Oaks win aboard Thundering On.Healy Racing
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AP McCoy and Ruby Walsh welcome back Dylan Browne McMonagle after his Oaks win aboard Thundering On.

Epsom 5-June-2026 Betfred Oaks (Group 1)Thundering On and Dylan Browne McMonagle win for trainer Joseph O'Brien.Healy Racing
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Betfred Oaks Group 1 Thundering On and Dylan Browne McMonagle are welcomed into the winners' enclosure.

Epsom 5-June-2026 Betfred Oaks (Group 1)Thundering On and Dylan Browne McMonagle win for trainer Joseph O'Brien with grooms Lauren O'Malley and Tina O'Brien.Healy Racing
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Epsom 5 June 2026 Betfred Oaks Group 1 - winning grooms Lauren O'Malley and Tina O'Brien shout home Thundering On.

Epsom 5-June-2026Lydia Hislop and Nick LuckHealy Racing
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Lydia Hislop and Nick Luck - the press were kept busy by Derby drama when Benvenuto Cellini was deemed a non-runner.

Navan 7-6-26 Duckadilly and Ben Coen win for trainer Danny McLoughlin(Healy Racing)
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Navan 7 6 26 - Duckadilly and Ben Coen win for trainer Danny McLoughlin giving him a 1-2 in the Listed contest.

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