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Aidan O'Brien's Derby favourite strengthens position after impressive Doncaster win

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Aidan O'Brien's Derby favourite strengthens position after impressive Doncaster win

Auguste Rodin won the Vertem Futurity Trophy Stakes at Doncaster on Saturday. The colt was a Group Two winner last time when landing the Juvenile Stake at Leopardstown. He was the 9-4 favourite in the week but drifted significantly on the day. Epictetus was three and a half lengths back in second, while Holloway Boy drifted to the stands' side but stayed on to finish third. AugusteRodin is being trained for the Epsom Classic.

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