Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted June 24 Journalists Posted June 24 Following Tuesday's confirmation stage, Derby winner Lambourn (Australia) headlines 10 colts who have stood their ground for Sunday's Irish equivalent at the Curragh, which could bring together the first three from Epsom for the first time since Ruler Of The World, Libertarian and Galileo Rock renewed their rivalry in 2013. Lambourn is a red-hot favourite to succeed where Ruler Of The World failed by completing the double for Aidan O'Brien, who could saddle up to five runners in his quest for a remarkable 17th victory in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, with the Listed Lingfield Derby Trial hero Puppet Master (Camelot) appealing as the chief supporting act to Lambourn. King George V Stakes runner-up Serious Contender (Wootton Bassett), G3 Queen's Vase fourth Shackleton (Camelot) and G3 Gallinule Stakes winner Thrice (Wootton Bassett) complete the list of possible contenders from Ballydoyle. At Epsom Lambourn produced a dominant front-running display to beat Lazy Griff (Protectionist) by three and three-quarter lengths, with another length back to Tennessee Stud (Wootton Bassett) in third. Whilst Lazy Griff's participation in this Classic is yet to be confirmed, Joseph O'Brien has reported that a rematch with the winner is very much on the cards for Tennessee Stud. “We were very proud of Tennessee Stud's run in Epsom,” said the trainer. “He got back a little bit early, but he came home very strong. The plan is to come back to the Curragh and so far his preparation has gone smoothly. We are excited about a rematch with Lambourn and probably a couple of others.” O'Brien added, “Tennessee Stud is open to a lot of improvement. His first run of the year was off an extended lay off. He came forward a lot from that run in Epsom, where he ran a career best, and we'd love if he could run another career best in the Curragh.” Ralph Beckett could run both Pride Of Arras (New Bay) and Sir Dinadan (Camelot) as he seeks a second success in the Irish Derby after that of Westover in 2022. G2 Dante Stakes winner Pride Of Arras will be on a recovery mission after finishing down the field at Epsom, while Sir Dinadan was last seen finishing second in the Listed Cocked Hat Stakes at Goodwood, a race won by the stable's subsequent G2 King Edward VII Stakes scorer Amiloc. Marc Chan, the owner of Sir Dinadan, could also have a second string to his bow in Jessica Harrington's Green Impact (Wootton Bassett), who regained the winning thread after his sixth in the 2,000 Guineas when landing the Listed Glencairn Stakes at Leopardstown earlier this month. The post Epsom Hero Lambourn Headlines 10 Irish Derby Contenders appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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