Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 13, 2018 Journalists Share Posted April 13, 2018 With only two Irish-trained colts set to take on Ballydoyle’s trio in Saturday’s G3 P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax S., Leopardstown’s initial Derby trial is akin to a strong home gallop for Ballydoyle. ‘TDN Rising Stars’ The Pentagon (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Delano Roosevelt (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) both look primed to be better 3-year-olds than 2-year-olds, but the former already boasts a high level of form having been successful in the G3 Tyros S. here in July and third in the G1 Racing Post Trophy after a setback at Doncaster in October. The stable’s other runner Nelson (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) had Delano Roosevelt back in third when the comprehensive winner of the G3 Golden Fleece S. here in September and it will be a case of who handles this ground and who is the most forward of the trio at this fledgling stage of the season. Last year, Aidan O’Brien sent out three in this and the best of them was Capri (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) who managed only fourth and he was keen to stress that this is just the jumping-off point for his new trio. “The Pentagon is in good shape and is ready to start. Obviously he doesn’t want that kind of ground, but we just want to get him started,” he said. “Nelson might handle the ground. He handles an ease and will stay well. He’s in good form as well. Delano Roosevelt will handle an ease in the ground, is in good form and is ready to start off as well.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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