Epsom six set for possible Curragh re-match

THE first six home in the Epsom Derby could all lock horns once again in the Dubai Duty Free-sponsored Irish version at the Curragh on Sunday.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2008 - 01:00

Winner New Approach and runner-up Tartan Bearer pulled nearly five lengths clear of Casual Conquest, Doctor Fremantle, Washington Irving and Alessandro Volta – all of whom could reoppose.

In what many are calling a vintage renewal of the Epsom Classic, Sunday will be the first chance to see if the form stands up to close scrutiny.

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CourtsRacingPlace: CurraghPlace: SandownPlace: IrelandPlace: JordanPlace: EpsomPlace: ZagrebPerson: Tartan BearerPerson: Doctor FremantlePerson: Washington IrvingPerson: Alessandro VoltaPerson: BashkirovPerson: John GosdenPerson: DantePerson: Michael O’FlynnPerson: O’FlynnPerson: GosdenPerson: Princess HayaPerson: Dermot WeldPerson: WeldPerson: Grey SwallowPerson: William HillPerson: Tony KennyPerson: ApproachPerson: HillsEvent: Epsom DerbyEvent: Epsom ClassicEvent: Irish DerbyOrganisation: EpsomOrganisation: CurraghOrganisation: New ApproachOrganisation: CasualOrganisation: Centennial
<p>Item ridden by Colin Keane on their way to winning the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York Racecourse. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. </p>

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