Breeders' Cup breakthrough for Ger Lyons as Magnum Force flies home for glory under Colin Keane

Ger Lyons notched his landmark first Breeders' Cup winner when Magnum Force stormed to a thrilling success in the Juvenile Turf Sprint.

The son of Mehmas was third in Flying Childers Stakes last time behind Aesterius and Big Mojo, but he reversed that form in brilliant style with a flying finish under Colin Keane.

Magnum Force got Irish-trained runners off to a brilliant start at Del Mar, with Arizona Blaze finishing second for Adrian Murray. Six of the first seven finishers were trained in Ireland or Britain.

It was a first Breeders' Cup success at the third attempt for Lyons, who was on the verge of tears following the race. He previously saddled Siskin to finish ninth in the 2020 Breeders' Cup Mile and Acanella filled the same position in the Filly & Mare Turf a year later.

"I'm speechless," Lyons said. "I knew he was the right horse for the job, whether he was good enough we didn't know.

"But when you've Colin Keane riding for you, probably the most underrated champion jockey in the world, you've got a great chance. Believe me, the world needs to open up to him."

This race report is being updated and more news will follow shortly.

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