'I'd work another 15 years as hard as I could to have one more day like that'

Cazoo Derby hero Adam Kirby said on Sunday that his Classic-winning exploits had yet to fully sink in, and quipped that he would work as hard as he could for another 15 years for one more day like the one he experienced at Epsom on Saturday.

Kirby, 32, was having only his second ride in the Derby but belied his inexperience in the race to guide the Charlie Appleby-trained Adayar expertly around the twists and turns before darting daringly up the rail and streaking clear for a stunning four-and-a-half-length success.

'It's mad, it's crazy' – Adam Kirby revels in breakthrough Classic on Adayar