City of Troy, ridden by Ryan Moore, won the 2024 Derby at Epsom on Saturday, June 1. This victory marked trainer Aidan O'Brien's 10th career win in the Derby. City of Troy bounced back from a disappointing performance in the 2,000 Guineas to secure the win by two and three-quarter lengths, outperforming runners-up Ambiente Friendly and fellow O'Brien-trained horse Los Angeles.
Ryan Moore had to navigate through mid-division but successfully maneuvered to take the lead in the closing stages. O'Brien admitted to having made mistakes in preparing City of Troy for the Guineas, but the colt demonstrated significant improvement to claim victory at Epsom. This win also marked Ryan Moore's fourth Derby victory.
The Epsom Derby, a major event in the British horse racing calendar, featured other notable horses such as Ancient Wisdom, Bellum Justum, Dancing Gemini, and Dallas Star. This 245th edition of the race continued to uphold its tradition as a premier event in the sport.