Kildare's passion play lays foundation for future

Latrobe, the outsider, nosed himself in front with two furlongs remaining in Saturday’s Irish Derby classic at The Curragh. He beat the unrelenting Rostropovich by half a length in the premier Flat race.

Kildare's passion play lays foundation for future

Two miles up the road, the Kildare footballers, also outsiders, nosed their way in front of the unrelenting Mayo in another classic.

The Curragh blew a favourable wind over St Conleth’s Park for the Lilywhites and they grasped it with both arms, determined to finally make their home advantage count. What does this victory mean for Kildare?

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