Gold leads field for 2,000 Guineas

RICHARD Hannon’s Dubawi Gold will face seven rivals in the Abu Dhabi Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh tomorrow.

The three-year-old came from the rear to fill the runner-up spot behind the brilliant Frankel in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket and is favourite to go one place better this weekend.

The Kevin Prendergast trained Dunboyne Express heads the home team having impressed in a Guineas trial at Leopardstown in March, while Aidan O’Brien saddles High Ruler, Oracle and Roderic O’Connor.