Alberto can establish Derby credentials

LEOPARDSTOWN tomorrow promises some terrific fare with four of the leading contenders for the Epsom Derby set to strut their stuff.

Alberto can establish Derby credentials
Sat, 12 Apr, 2003 - 01:00
Pat Keane

Alberto Giacometti and Alamshar promise a fascinating clash in the Ballysax Stakes, Refuse To Bend runs in the 2000 Guineas Trial, while current Derby favourite, Brian Boru, will be put through an extensive work-out after racing.

Alberto Giacometti, the medium of some inspired ante-post support for the Epsom classic this week, is fancied to beat Alamshar in the Ballysax.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: BallysaxPlace: CurraghPlace: Saint-CloudPlace: ListowelPlace: L’AncressePlace: Gowran ParkPlace: Palmer McCormack MaidenPlace: PunchestownPlace: LeopardstownPerson: AlbertoPerson: Alberto GiacomettiPerson: Brian BoruPerson: AlamsharPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: Roger CharltonPerson: Dermot WeldPerson: Van NistelrooyPerson: WeldPerson: Red RansomPerson: John OxxPerson: Michael GrassickPerson: BallydoylePerson: RooseveltEvent: Epsom DerbyEvent: Ballysax StakesEvent: 2000 Guineas TrialEvent: DerbyEvent: Epsom ClassicEvent: Group Three Beresford StakesEvent: 1000 Guineas TrialEvent: National StakesOrganisation: EBF Fillies MaidenOrganisation: Weld
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