Desert Crown handed trainer Sir Michael Stoute a sixth Cazoo (Epsom) Derby success with an impressive score in the 243rd running of the world-famous flat race at Epsom Downs June 4, winning by two and a half lengths from Hoo Ya Mal (150-1). Westover (25-1) was a further head behind in third.
This year’s Cazoo Derby was run in memory of jockey Lester Piggott, who won the premier Classic a record nine times and passed away peacefully aged 86 on May 29th. The race was also held during Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebration, although for the first time, The Queen was not in attendance.