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Group 1, Curragh 16:05
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Sunday 29th June 2025

Boylesports

Aidan O’Brien has indicated that Irish Derby honours are next on the radar for Lambourn, following his front-running triumph in the Betfred Derby at Epsom — a victory that brought up a remarkable 11th success in the race for the Ballydoyle master.

The son of Australia, himself a dual Derby winner, made every yard count under a positive ride from Wayne Lordan, who was celebrating a first success in the Epsom Classic. Speaking on Luck on Sunday, O’Brien reported that all three of his Derby runners were back home in good order.

“The horses have been out for a walk and a pick of grass this morning,” he said. “Everyone’s happy with them.”

The plan for Lambourn had always been to go forward, and Lordan executed it perfectly, controlling matters from the front. “Wayne had to be sharp from the gates — he gave him a superb ride. He’s a straightforward horse who stays particularly well.”

Stablemates Delacroix and The Lion In Winter, who finished ninth and 14th respectively, are expected to drop back in trip. O’Brien felt the pair both had legitimate excuses in a Derby that didn’t go smoothly for either.

“Ryan got chopped up going up the hill and Colin ended up further forward and wider than planned. When you run three in a race like that, it’s rarely going to work out for all of them.”

He was philosophical about what the race revealed. “The Derby and the Oaks always sort things out — they expose the strengths and weaknesses of the three-year-old crop. You come out of it knowing where you stand.”

As for Lambourn, it appears the Irish equivalent at the Curragh will be next — fitness and soundness permitting.

“He looks an Irish Derby horse — the track should suit, but the lads will decide once he’s back cantering in about ten days,” O’Brien added.

There were also warm words for Lordan, whose cool-headed ride was instrumental.

“Wayne’s an unbelievable horseman and an equally genuine person. He’s grateful for everything, expects nothing — the ultimate professional and a joy to work with.”

And it’s all systems go for Green Impact as the Jessica Harrington-trained colt bounds towards the Curragh.

After a gutsy all-the-way win in the Glencairn Stakes, the son of Wootton Bassett bounced back from a Guineas sixth and now has his sights firmly set on the Curragh. But with Lambourn likely to dictate affairs up front, connections are happy to let their charge take a lead this time. Racing manager Jamie McCalmont is confident the best is yet to come, revealing Green Impact was only around 85 per cent ready last week—a French Derby tilt would have come too soon.

And it's shaping up to be a classic showdown at the Curragh as Tennessee Stud gears up for a rematch with his Epsom conqueror, Lambourn.

Joseph O’Brien’s charge, a Group One winner as a juvenile, showed his mettle at Leopardstown before finishing third in the Betfred Derby, one of the few to make late headway as Lambourn led them a merry dance up front. O’Brien junior is more than happy to take another swing at the Derby hero on home turf, confident that a mile and a half at the Curragh will play to Tennessee Stud’s strengths.

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Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)
€1,250,000 guaranteed, 3yo only, 1m 4f, Class 1
64 entries
Going:

NO. FORM HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER JOCKEY (form as of Jun 10)
1 21-253 Acapulco Bay 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
2 231- Aftermath 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
3 41-1 Almeric 3 9-2 Andrew Balding
4 1-41 Aurel 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
5 111-2 Bay City Roller 3 9-2 George Scott
6 512-4 Calla Lagoon 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
7 351-59 Cap Saint Martin 3 9-2 Joseph O'Brien
8 5 Crown Imperial 3 9-2 William Haggas
9 12-119 Delacroix 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
10 74-2 Des Moines 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
11 315-22 Emit 3 9-2 Joseph O'Brien
12 12-99 Expanded 3 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
13    Ezenli 3 9-2 D K Weld
14 71-71 Galveston 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
15 215-8 Genealogy 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
16 211-61 Green Impact 3 9-2 Mrs John Harrington
17 122-47 Green Storm 3 9-2 Charlie Johnston
18 1-231 Gunship 3 9-2 James Ferguson
19 251-11 Henri Matisse 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
20 22 High Degree 3 9-2 William Haggas
21 1211-3 Hotazhell 3 9-2 Mrs John Harrington
22 1-5 I Am I Said 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
23 551-7 Isambard Brunel 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
24 1-655 Kibris 3 9-2 Joseph O'Brien
25 42-77 Kilcrea Rock 3 9-2 Joseph O'Brien
26 324 Kilmeaden 3 9-2 Donnacha O'Brien
27 15-211 Lambourn 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
28 131-22 Lazy Griff 3 9-2 Charlie Johnston
29 33-23 Light As Air 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
30 44 Lombardi Trophy 3 9-2 Donnacha O'Brien
31 126-85 Matauri Bay 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
32 312-31 Mount Kilimanjaro 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
33 3-138 Nightime Dancer 3 9-2 Richard Hannon
34 1-317 Officer 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
35 4-14 Opportunity 3 9-2 William Haggas
36    Preternatural 3 9-2 K J Condon
37 1-10 Pride Of Arras 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
38 21-55 Prince Of The Seas 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
39 7-21 Propose 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
40 214-41 Puppet Master 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
41 1-2 Purview 3 9-2 D K Weld
42 1-22 Push The Limit 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
43 526-55 Red King 3 9-2 A Oliver
44 65-648 Rock Of Cashel 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
45 010 Roosevelt 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
46 13-11 Ruling Court 3 9-2 Charlie Appleby
47 327-1 Scandinavia 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
48 51- Seacruiser 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
49 421-1 Serious Contender 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
50 2213-4 Shackleton 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
51 531-1 Sing Us A Song 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
52 021-42 Sir Dinadan 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
53    Slaney Drive 3 9-2 J S Bolger
54 312-15 Stanhope Gardens 3 9-2 Ralph Beckett
55 12 Stay True 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
56 1- Stem 3 9-2 Richard Hannon
57 312-1 Swagman 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
58 121-33 Tennessee Stud 3 9-2 Joseph O'Brien
59 11-60 The Lion In Winter 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
60 314-61 Thrice 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
61 42-124 Trinity College 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
62 11-70 Tuscan Hills 3 9-2 Raphael E Freire
63 11- Twain 3 9-2 A P O'Brien
64 13-253 Wimbledon Hawkeye 3 9-2 James Owen

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