Marengo to continue O’Brien domination

Jockey Joseph O’Brien is hoping the rain stays away from Leopardstown to allow Battle Of Marengo to show his full potential in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial tomorrow.

The Galileo colt moved to the top of Ballydoyle’s Derby pecking order with a most impressive performance in the Ballysax Stakes on his seasonal return.

He now follows a tried-and-tested route by aiming to follow up in the Derrinstown, a race Aidan O’Brien has won nine times, including with subsequent Epsom Derby heroes Galileo (2001) and High Chaparral (2002).