Three-time Derby-winning former jockey Johnny Murtagh expects Saxon Warrior to overcome a seemingly unfavourable draw and claim victory in the Epsom showpiece tomorrow.

Johnny Murtagh hailed Aidan O'Brien as a "genius" after Ireland's champion trainer monopolised a Group One race for the third time in a week.

Five-time champion-jockey and four-time Irish Derby winner, Johnny Murtagh savoured his first Derby success as a trainer when 20/1 shot Jocular proved best in a blanket-finish to the Done Deal Apprentice Derby at the Curragh last night.

Jockey Johnny Murtagh hailed St Nicholas Abbey as “potentially one of the best I’ve ever ridden” after the multiple Group One winner died on Tuesday.