Ruling Court 16/1 to win the English Triple Crown

Following on from his 2000 Guineas success at Newmarket, Ruling Court is now 16/1 to win the English Triple Crown.

It was the weekend of a lifetime for Godolphin as they scooped four of the most prestigious races in the flat calendar.

Ruling Court and Desert Flower plundered both Classics at Newmarket whilst Sovereignty and Good Cheer landed an unprecedented Kentucky Oaks and Derby double at Churchill Downs.

2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court marked the sixth time that the 'Royal Blue' outfit had won the famous race and they may have more Classic success lined up for their star three-year-old.

Saturday's victory saw him parachuted in as second favourite to win the Epsom Derby and should he prevail there, all roads would surely lead to the St Leger.

The English Triple Crown is a feat that was last conquered by the great Nijinksy some 55 years ago and is rarely even attempted in the modern era.

A new £2,000,000 bonus on offer for anyone that completes the treble could persuade more to have a go, however.

Camelot was the last to really go close in the quest for British racing immortality.

After winning both the 2000 Guineas and Epsom Derby, the Aidan O'Brien-trained colt finished an unlucky runner-up at Doncaster in the final leg of the triple crown.

William Dobbie

• Newmarket Racecourse
• Epsom Downs
• Doncaster Racecourse
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