It’s an unusually early start in Surrey and punters are barely in the gates before they have to think about the great race, with O’Brien reliant on the likely favourite, Auguste Rodin, and two long shots (Adelaide River and San Antonio).

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/derby-2023-tips-auguste-rodin-epsom-b1085257.html

Rodin, who later became famous for his ‘Thinker’ sculpture, was allowed by French law to manufacture different versions of ‘Le Bourgeois’ in plaster and bronze.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12635939/Where-did-Museum-chiefs-admit-lost-3million-Rodin-sculpture.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Rodin won the 800 meters in a time of 1:49.83, ranking him No. 22 in the nation so far this season.

Source: http://ndsuspectrum.com/big-start-for-bison-indoor-track-field-season/

'Ryan just said he never flared up at all, you know?' said O'Brien, his puzzlement exacerbated by the fact King Of Steel, the horse Auguste Rodin had run down so brilliantly at Epsom, finished third.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-12353369/Aidan-OBrien-struggles-explain-Auguste-Rodin-drop-Ascot-horse-won-Epsom-Curragh-finishing-King-George.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490