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Epsom Derby Also Run on June 7The Belmont Stakes (gr. I), when Funny Cide will bid to win the Triple Crown, is not the only major race being run on June 7. The 224th running of the Vodafone Derby at Epsom Downs in England will be run earlier the same day.

Unbeaten Refuse To Bend will attempt to become the first Sagitta Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-I) winner since 1989 to win the Derby.

Current second-choice Alamshar comes into the race with impeccable credentials. His trainer John Oxx has a 100% record in the Derby while the Aga Khan, in whose colors Alamshar runs, bids to become the joint most successful owner in the race's history.

The Aga Khan has already won the race with Shergar (1981), Shahrastani (1986), Kahyasi (1988), and Sinndar (2000), and he seeks to emulate his grandfather, the third Aga Khan, and the Earl Of Egremont who each won the race five times.

Monday is the supplementary stage for the Derby and three or four horses appear to be ready to supplement at a cost of