The 201st Epsom Derby attracted a big field and was won by Etti Plesch’s American bred Henbit at odds of 7/1. Ridden by Willie Carson and trained at West Ilsley by Dick Hern, Henbit would be the second Derby winner in two years for the trainer/jockey duo. Meanwhile, the Ladies version of the race took place on a competitive Ripon card on Wednesday June 4th 1980.
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The Derby 1980. Jockey Willie Carson On The Winner Henbit.
The Derby 1980. Jockey Willie Carson On The Winner Henbit.
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