Jim Bolger, trainer of long-time Derby favourite Dawn Approach, was impressed by the Aidan-O’Brien-trained Magician’s win in the Irish 2,000 Guineas.

Johnny Murtagh believes the Andre Fabre-trained Royal And Regal will be suited to conditions in the Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Kieren Fallon is odds-on with most bookmakers to ride his first Classic winner since his return from suspension in the Budweiser Irish Derby on Sunday.