Horseracing: Galileo sparkles in post-Epsom work-out

Galileo delighted Aidan O'Brien in his first work-out since he ran away with the Vodafone Derby 10 days ago.

And his trainer warned that he believes the Irish Derby-bound colt has grown up since Epsom.

"Galileo worked this morning and he went very, very well," O'Brien said. "He went half speed and was very fresh, he has come out of the Derby very well. He was a baby going to Epsom but he's a teenager now."

A step down in trip is on the cards for the colt after his attempt to emulate Sinndar by adding a Curragh triumph to success at Epsom.

"We will see what happens in the Irish Derby but I would imagine he will shorten in trip," said O'Brien, who has the Breeders' Cup Classic in mind long-term for the colt.

Whether he will face a rematch at the Curragh with Golan remains undecided.

"Lord Weinstock and I have to discuss it and there is no decision yet," said trainer Michael Stoute.

"Galileo was extremely impressive at Epsom and he is a very good horse.

"I was delighted to see Golan trot up so well on the Sunday morning as the ground had quickened and he didn't really stretch coming down the hill."