Horse racing: Dardanos scores surprise victory in German Derby

The 157th German Derby concluded with a stunning upset as the colt Dardanos, ridden by jockey Wladimir Panov, triumphed at Hamburg-Horn. The victory came at astonishing odds of 848:10, setting a new record for the highest winning odds in the history of the prestigious German Derby, also known as the "Blue Riband."

Dardanos, trained by Andreas Wöhler, who celebrated his sixth Derby victory, edged out Chiefland under Cieren Fallon for second place. Salitos, with Bauyrzhan Muzabayev in the saddle, finished third, followed by Kairos with Leon Wolff. The race, covering 2,400 meters, carried a prize purse of 650,000 euros.

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It's incredible, I'm speechless. He had improved, but that he would win the Derby, that's truly exceptional.

Trainer Wöhler, based near Gütersloh, expressed disbelief at the win, stating, "It's incredible, I'm speechless. He had improved, but that he would win the Derby, that's truly exceptional." Jockey Panov described the moment as "The greatest day in my jockey life. Unforgettable. I am simply happy."

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The greatest day in my jockey life. Unforgettable. I am simply happy.