In terms of excitement, punters cannot feel short-changed about a weekend in which there was something for everyone: drama in France, to heroics over the jumps...
Tag Archives: Aidan O’Brien
Sunday’s Group 3 Royal Whip Stakes (4.05) has again attracted a quality field where history suggests siding with the classiest runners was the wisest policy.
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The Curragh took centre stage at the weekend courtesy of two cracking sprints which took place on Sunday, the most informative of which was the Group 1 Phoenix sprint for juveniles – a race that has in the past thrown up plenty of future Classic winners.
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Sunday’s action at the Curragh provides a tasty follow-up to Saturday’s action courtesy of two Pattern races and a valuable handicap, including the Group 3 Meld Stakes over 1m2f (3.15).
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The highlight of Saturday’s eight-race bonanza at the Curragh is the Group 1 Irish Oaks over 1m4f (5.45) – a race that has very much favoured fancied runners down the years with 17 of the last 18 winners having returned at 12/1 or shorter.
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Saturday’s magnificent eight-race card at the Curragh includes the Group 3 Minstrel Stakes over 7f (4.40) – a race that regularly attracts a wealth of talent over this specialist trip.
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All eyes will be on the Curragh this Saturday for the Group 1 Irish Derby (5.30) where that man, Aidan O’Brien, will seek to land his 11th triumph in the race courtesy of the red-hot 1/3 favourite, Australia.
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Just seven runners will go to post for Saturday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby with the Epsom first and second placed horses set to clash again.
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Boylesports have installed Epsom Derby winner, Australia, as the 1/3 favourite for Saturday’s Irish Derby at the Curragh.
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Robbie PowerRetired National Hunt jockey with wins including the Grand National, BoyleSports Irish Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Diarmuid ConnollyFormer Dublin star Diarmuid Connolly is a 6 time All-Ireland Senior Football champion who currently plays with club side St. Vincent's.
