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Jye McNeil rode Twilight Payment to victory

Updated Joseph O'Brien's Twilight Payment wins Melbourne Cup

Joseph O'Brien sent out his second winner of the Lexus Melbourne Cup as Twilight Payment triumphed but the race was overshadowed by the death of Anthony Van Dyck.

Racing • 03 Nov 20

Anthony Van Dyck after his Epsom Derby victory

O'Brien not familiar with Van Dyck's Coronation trip

Aidan O'Brien may have preferred the traditional home of Epsom as the staging for this year's Coronation Cup, but is confident that last year's Derby hero on the Downs - Anthony Van Dyck - can still go well in this year's renewal at Newmarket on Friday.

Racing • 04 Jun 20

Anthony Van Dyck after his Epsom success

Epsom hero Van Dyck eyes Champions Stakes redemption

Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck will attempt to redeem his reputation among a field of eight in the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

Racing • 12 Sep 19

O'Brien: "We are happy with Anthony since the Curragh and everything has gone well with him since then"

Anthony Van Dyck leads O'Brien challenge on King George

Anthony Van Dyck will bid to follow in the hoofprints of his famous father Galileo when he lines up for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Racing • 22 Jul 19

A first Irish Derby in front of the new stand at the Curragh

Preview: Can anyone upset Anthony van Dyck in Derby?

Brendan Duke thinks favourite Anthony van Dyck might be beaten in the 154th running of the Irish Derby this evening at the Curragh - his full preview is here.

Racing • 29 Jun 19

Kevin Prendergast has high hopes for Madhmoon

Prendergast hoping to finally claim Irish Derby glory

The industry may have changed massively over the 70 years that Kevin Prendergast has been involved in racing, but winners never go out of fashion and the 87-year-old is targeting a big one at the Curragh this weekend.

Racing • 28 Jun 19