Mountain can scale Derby heights

EAGLE MOUNTAIN is a reasonably confident choice to land what looks a somewhat sub-standard Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh tomorrow.

Sat, 30 Jun, 2007 - 01:00
Pat Keane

The ground is now officially soft, with the possibility it may get even worse, and that will hold no fears for the son of Rock Of Gibraltar.

A more than useful juvenile, all the evidence thus far is that he is an even better three-year-old. Eagle Mountain emerged with credit from the English 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, finishing fifth behind Cockney Rebel.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.​

Continue reading within unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber benefits.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Irish Panther pounces to take out favourite Kopek Irish Panther pounces to take out favourite Kopek
Mourne Rambler battles for winning debut over hurdles Mourne Rambler battles for winning debut over hurdles
'Legend of the game' Derek O’Connor announces retirement from race-riding 'Legend of the game' Derek O’Connor announces retirement from race-riding
CourtsRacingPlace: CurraghPlace: Rock of GibraltarPlace: NewmarketPlace: South DakotaPlace: Royal AscotPlace: NaasPlace: HillPlace: CoventryPlace: Peppertree LanePlace: PontefractPerson: MountainPerson: Eagle MountainPerson: Johnny MurtaghPerson: Of FortunePerson: Al ShemaliPerson: BoscobelPerson: ShamdinanPerson: Jim BolgerPerson: Saoirse AbuPerson: Pencil HillPerson: ElletellePerson: Queen MaryPerson: John OxxPerson: TimaridaPerson: TimarwaPerson: Mark JohnstonEvent: Budweiser Irish DerbyEvent: 2000 GuineasEvent: Epsom DerbyEvent: Adventure Parks Railway StakesEvent: Coventry StakesEvent: Audi Pretty Polly StakesEvent: Irish Champion StakesEvent: Epsom OaksEvent: At The Races Curragh CupOrganisation: Cockney RebelOrganisation: Anheuser-Busch
<p> Trainer John Queally said Rattledelatch will 'step back up to two and a half, maybe three miles, next year'. Pic: Healy Racing Photo</p>

Rattledelatch backs up Tramore win at Punchestown

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited