Event: Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial

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Santiago among 10 Ballydoyle hopefuls in Irish Derby

Royal Ascot hero Santiago is one of 19 horses confirmed for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

columnists

Not even Alastair Campbell could spin this one

In television interviews Aidan O’Brien strove manfully to explain how it could happen, but not even PR guru Alastair Campbell could spin this one!

columnists

Could Madhmoon spoil Ballydoyle’s Derby party?

It was 100-30 the field yesterday for next Saturday’s Epsom Derby and that tells you all you need to know about the open nature of this Classic.

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Frankie Dettori gunning for more Irish Derby glory

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Frankie Dettori gunning for more Irish Derby glory

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Hazapour bursts onto Derby scene

Nelson heads O’Brien triple assault on Derrinstown

Aidan O’Brien is triple-handed as he bids to extend his tremendous record in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown tomorrow.

Sat, 12 May, 2018

Cliffs Of Moher and Cracksman among 19 in Derby field

Cliffs Of Moher and Cracksman star in a final field of 19 runners for Saturday's Investec Derby at Epsom.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

All aboard the Aidan O’Brien bandwagon

O’Brien has an uncanny ability for getting it right on the big day, writes Pat Keane.

Sun, 14 May, 2017

Aidan O'Brien conquers Newmarket with Classic clean sweep

Aidan O'Brien's incredible training talents were advertised in their full glory as Churchill and Winter claimed the first two Classics of the season at Newmarket.

Sun, 07 May, 2017

Aidan O'Brien saddles three in attempt to improve Derrinstown record

Aidan O'Brien sends three colts into battle in a bid to extend his excellent record in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Sat, 06 May, 2017

Stars on collision course in Sussex Stakes

Galileo Gold, The Gurkha and Awtaad remain on course for a potential repeat of their thrilling Royal Ascot clash after featuring among 14 confirmations for the Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood next Wednesday.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2016

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Any Currency set to be stripped of Cheltenham Festival win

Any Currency is likely to lose his popular triumph in the Glenfarclas Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March after traces of a prohibited substance were found in his system.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

Ulysses the percentage bet in a very tricky Derby

The old adage has it that if you have five horses for the Derby then the reality is you actually have none!

Sat, 04 Jun, 2016

Jim Bolger sweet on Moonlight Magic for Epsom Derby

Jim Bolger is convinced Derby aspirant Moonlight Magic is the real deal.

Wed, 25 May, 2016

John Ferguson hopeful of Derby delight for Godolphin

John Ferguson is hoping Godolphin can be in the mix “at the sharp end” in this year’s Investec Derby.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Idaho bids to bolster Derby claims

Aidan O’Brien is likely to develop a clearer understanding of his Investec Derby pecking order at Leopardstown tomorrow.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Ventura Storm set for Derby Trial

Richard Hannon’s Ventura Storm will take on the might of Ballydoyle in Leopardstown’s Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial on Sunday.

Fri, 06 May, 2016

Robbie Colgan and David Broad win Ballinrobe ban appeals

Jockey Robbie Colgan has been successful in his appeal against a 21-day ban imposed by the Ballinrobe stewards after finishing second on Definite Earl last month.

Wed, 04 May, 2016

Kieren Fallon off the mark at students' race day

Fifty-one year-old Kieren Fallon rode his first winner since his return to Ireland when guiding Oiche Mhaith Boy to victory in the Coral.ie handicap at a packed students’ day at Limerick.

Fri, 08 Apr, 2016

Concorde claims the silver

Silver Concorde earned a last-gasp victory in the €100,000 Tote November Handicap, the first leg of a double for trainer Dermot Weld on the final day of the 2015 Flat season at Leopardstown.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

$Success Days sidelined with a stress fracture$

Success Days sidelined with a stress fracture

Ken Condon’s stable star Success Days faces a spell on the sidelines after X-rays revealed he suffered a stress fracture in the Ivestec Derby.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2015

Success comes easy for Days at Leopardstown

Success Days is set to challenge for Classic honours as he once again relished the testing conditions with an emphatic victory in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown yesterday.

Mon, 11 May, 2015

Days out to confirm his Derby credentials

Ken Condon could not be happier with Success Days ahead of the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Sat, 09 May, 2015

Drop in class can do the trick for Highly Toxic

Highly Toxic must be strongly-fancied to give trainer Pat Flynn his first success of 2015 in the Fethard Maiden in Clonmel.

Thu, 07 May, 2015

Steeplechasing in a very healthy place right now

The number of potentially high-calibre staying chasers in training at the moment is quite astonishing.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Fascinating Rock looks another for Dermot Weld

Fascinating Rock might be capable of conceding weight to his six rivals in the listed Heritage Stakes on Student Race Day in Leopardstown tonight.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2015

Gleneagles set for Curragh spin

Qipco 2000 Guineas favourite Gleneagles will strut his stuff at the Curragh on Sunday after Aidan O’Brien confirmed the exciting colt will be part of the Ballydoyle contingent working after racing.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2015

‘If we can leave Epsom behind us, he’ll run a big race’

If you listen to bookmakers today’s Irish Derby is a one horse race.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2014

Rock ready to roll at Curragh

Dermot Weld is hoping Fascinating Rock will be better suited by the Curragh track in Saturday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby than he was by the contours of Epsom.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2014

Prognosis good for Cirrus Des Aigles recovery

Corine Barande-Barbe is hopeful Cirrus Des Aigles has not suffered any lasting damage after pulling up lame following his tremendous victory in Saturday’s Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2014

Australia Day?

Aidan O’Brien believes he has "never had a horse" like Australia ahead of his date with destiny at Epsom today.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2014

O'Brien: I never had a horse like Australia

Aidan O'Brien believes he has "never had a horse" like Australia ahead of his date with destiny at Epsom on Saturday.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2014

Australia leads Derby big guns

Australia is one of 17 horses in contention for Saturday’s Investec Derby following the confirmation stage.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2014

Oxx expects Ebanoran progress

John Oxx is keeping his fingers crossed Ebanoran can find the necessary improvement to make his presence felt in the Investec Derby at Epsom.

Mon, 26 May, 2014

Australia: ‘There’s no point beating around the bush — we’ve never had a horse like this’

Aidan O’Brien yesterday described Australia as a "step up" from anything he’s ever trained before and revealed the Derby favourite had to contend with a cough that subsequently affected the rest of the stable six to eight weeks before the 2000 Guineas.

Tue, 13 May, 2014

Fascinating rocks on - thanks to stewards

Leopardstown report

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Ground concern for Obliterator

Trainer Ger Lyons plans to walk the track at Leopardstown before committing Obliterator to a run in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial tomorrow.

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Rock on course for Derrinstown

Dermot Weld’s Fascinating Rock aims to build on the good impression he has made already this season in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Wed, 07 May, 2014

Five Group 1 races included in new Champions’ Weekend

Horse Racing Ireland has announced a number of changes to the Irish flat pattern programme for the coming season.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2014

Bolger expects even more from Approach in Derby

Jim Bolger is convinced Dawn Approach will go to the Investec Derby an even better horse than he was when winning the Qipco 2000 Guineas.

Fri, 24 May, 2013

Marengo battles to Trial success

Odds-on favourite Battle Of Marengo gave Aidan O’Brien his seventh Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial win in ten years when beating three rivals readily at Leopardstown yesterday.

Mon, 13 May, 2013

Battle won for O'Brien

Battle Of Marengo made it five wins in a row but was only workmanlike in claiming victory in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown.

Sun, 12 May, 2013

Marengo to continue O’Brien domination

Jockey Joseph O’Brien is hoping the rain stays away from Leopardstown to allow Battle Of Marengo to show his full potential in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial tomorrow.

Sat, 11 May, 2013

Bolger ponders Derby options

Jim Bolger could run both Loch Garman and Trading Leather in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown on May 12.

Tue, 23 Apr, 2013

Baffled by Battle’s place in pecking order for Epsom

Here’s one who is a big fan of Battle Of Marengo and, right now, would not want to be on any other horse for the Epsom Derby.

Sat, 20 Apr, 2013

Marengo battles to Ballysax victory

Battle Of Marengo proved a convincing winner of the Group 3 PW McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes, the highlight of a treble for Aidan and Joseph O’Brien in testing ground at Leopardstown yesterday.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2013

Marengo wins Ballysax battle

Battle Of Marengo laid down an early marker for the Investec Derby with a determined triumph in the P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown.

Sun, 14 Apr, 2013

Tenacious Light Heavy gets the job done

Light Heavy gave Jim Bolger a third Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial success when again displaying commendable tenacity to beat pacemaking Ballydoyle second string Tower Rock by a neck in Leopardstown yesterday.

Mon, 14 May, 2012

Good chance for Stonemasterto get his act together over fences

There are solid reasons for believing Dessie Hughes’ Stonemaster capable of landing the nap in the Belvedere House, Garden And Park Handicap Chase at Kilbeggan tonight.

Sat, 12 May, 2012