The team of horses that will attempt to give Aidan O’Brien a record-extending 10th win in the Derby at Epsom next month signed up another new recruit here on Sunday as Los Angeles, an imposing son of the yard’s 2012 winner, Camelot, ground out a one-length success from stable-companion Euphoric in Leopardstown’s Derby Trial to remain unbeaten after three career starts.
Los Angeles went to post for his three-year-old debut having started as the stable’s second-string, both on jockey bookings and in the betting, before his two outings last year. He was a warm order at 4-5 on Sunday, however, and while his winning margin was relatively modest, he found more in the straight when required and was apparently still working through the gears when he hit the line.
