No reason to oppose North Light

THERE doesn’t appear any logical reason to oppose North Light in tomorrow’s Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh.
No reason to oppose North Light
Sat, 26 Jun, 2004 - 01:00
Pat Keane

Michael Stoute’s imposing son of Danehill is improving rapidly and confidently expected to confirm Epsom Derby running with both Rule Of Law and Let The Lion Roar.

North Light travels well through his races and likes to take a position near the front. He is capable of maintaining a relentless gallop from start to finish and all the evidence is he will relish this stiff 12 furlongs.

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