Home comforts likely for Pierre Bonnard before Epsom

Gary Carson, Press Association Mon, 16 March 2026 at 2:01 pm UTC·4 min read Pierre Bonnard is viewed by Aidan O’Brien as his prime contender for the Betfred Derby at Epsom. Fourth on his debut at Leopardstown, the Camelot colt went on to win his maiden at Dundalk before the Zetland Stakes at Newmarket and the Group One Criterium de Saint-Cloud.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Despite winning big races all over the world, O’Brien still views the Epsom Classic as the pinnacle of the sport. He said: “The Derby is still the race, it’s what the whole breed is based on. You can kid yourself about other races and some of them are great for the older horses but anyone that breeds a horse,...