Murtagh to ride Volta in Derby

JOHNNY MURTAGH will partner Alessandro Volta in Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Murtagh to ride Volta in Derby
Fri, 27 Jun, 2008 - 01:00

The son of Montjeu is one of five horses who are expected to be declared this morning to represent Ballydoyle by trainer, Aidan O’Brien. Murtagh rode all five on Wednesday morning, before arriving at a decision.

Alessandro Volta finished sixth at Epsom behind New Approach and Tartan Bearer, when ridden by Seamus Heffernan.

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