City Of Troy Favourite for Epsom Derby Despite Disappointing Newmarket Performance

City Of Troy, trained by Aidan O'Brien, remains the favourite for the Epsom Derby despite a lacklustre showing at the 2,000 Guineas. O'Brien attributes the colt's previous performance to anxiety in the stalls and opts for no special measures to relax the horse. Meanwhile, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend the Betfred Oaks at Epsom where their horse, Treasure, finishes 11th.

On May 31, 2024, City Of Troy, trained by Aidan O'Brien, is favorite for the Derby at Epsom despite a disappointing performance in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. O'Brien confirmed that no special measures will be taken to relax the horse before the race, believing the colt got anxious in the stalls at Newmarket, affecting his performance. Ryan Moore, the jockey, and the racecourse staff aim to keep City Of Troy calm.

In other news from Epsom, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the Betfred Oaks to see their horse, Treasure, finish 11th. The race was won by Ezeliya, ridden by Chris Hayes. Charles and Camilla presented trophies for the Holland Cooper Coronation Cup, which Luxembourg won.