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.

Andrew Balding’s Bonfire emerged as the most serious threat to Investec Derby favourite Camelot with an impressive comeback performance in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York yesterday.

Johnny Murtagh has released a statement revealing he will no longer ride as stable jockey to Coolmore and Ballydoyle.

Democratic Deficit heads 13 possibles for the Group Three Ladbrokes.ie International Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.