US Army Ranger has ‘come forward’ since Epsom Derby

On the approach road from Clonmel to the picturesque village of Rosegreen, in the heart of horse and greyhound country, the first sign of equine enterprise comes from a distant view of the white running rails lining just one of the gallops in the world-famous thoroughbred base in Ballydoyle.

At just a few minutes before seven o’clock all seems quiet but, through the guarded gates and following a short walk to a barn with 61 horses ready to participate in one lot, it quickly becomes apparent this is a hive of activity.

At this time of year, it simply couldn’t be any other way for Aidan O’Brien.