Fallon poised to ride Nelson in Derby

IT is virtually certain Kieren Fallon will partner Horatio Nelson in Saturday's Epsom Derby, after the son of Danehill sparkled in a crucial gallop at Ballydoyle yesterday morning.

Fallon poised to ride Nelson in Derby
Wed, 31 May, 2006 - 01:00
Pat Keane

Speaking afterwards, Aidan O'Brien said: “Kieren rode all our Derby possibles and was most impressed by Horatio Nelson.

“The horses, however, have to be scoped in the morning and he doesn't want to finally make up his mind until after that.”

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