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Irish stewards would have declared Benvenuto Cellini a runner
Mark Costello
IHRB confirms that the rules here differ from those employed at Epsom last Saturday
12 June 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Forget Benvenuto's law - this rule is a disaster waiting to happen
There has been plenty of talk around fairness at the start for punters, but Mark Boylan argues another rule is set up particularly poorly for the betting public
12 June 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Fall out from Benny ruling lingers on
The aftermath of the Derby put a lot of heat on the BHA stewards after the declaration of the favourite as a non-runner
THE WEEK THAT WAS: X marks the Spot
The Derby was the topic of converstation for many days over social media, but not the winner"
12 June 2026 Columns
EPSOM DOWNS SATURDAY: Christmas Day triumphs amid Cellini controversy
Rory Delargy brings us the action from Saturday's biggest races at Epsom Downs
12 June 2026 News
BHA: Benvenuto Cellini call ‘probably the most extreme test of this rule imaginable’
Aidan O’Brien’s Derby favourite was declared a non-runner by the stewards around 20 minutes after the race
8 June 2026 News
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Can Soumi steal the show?
The Derby is the focus of the weekend and offers a few fascinating possibilities
4 June 2026 Columns
RORY DELARGY PREVIEW: Will anyone down O'Brien's Derby dominance?
It's D-day at Epsom Downs and Rory has his selections ready to go
4 June 2026 Previews
BETFRED DERBY NEWS: Reaction from connections following draw ceremony
"This is a field of dreams, isn't it? This is the sport of dreams, and if you can't dream, you shouldn't be in the game."
3 June 2026 News
Benvenuto Cellini leads four-strong Aidan O’Brien team for Derby
Impressive Cheshire Oaks winner Amelia Earhart will spearhead Aidan O’Brien’s search for a 12th Betfred Oaks win, as Benvenuto Cellini heads the 14 Betfred Derby declarations
3 June 2026 News
SUBSCRIBER ONLY: Unexpected Item in the Derby area
Let’s hope this year’s Epsom Derby winner puts up a performance to put his name in lights, and keeps the excitement for the season ahead
3 June 2026 News
Benvenuto Cellini heads 17 left in Derby
Calandagan and Jan Brueghel on course for Coronation Cup rematch on Saturday
1 June 2026 News