Magician set to sidestep Derby date

Irish 2000 Guineas winner Magician is set to sidestep Saturday’s Investec Derby at Epsom, according to owners Coolmore Stud.

Magician set to sidestep Derby date
Thu, 30 May, 2013 - 01:00
Nick Robson

Trainer Aidan O’Brien raised the possibility of the Galileo colt bidding for a quickfire Classic double when leaving his Curragh hero in the Derby field at Monday’s five-day stage.

However, with Coolmore having a further five runners in the mile-and-a-half contest, including long-time leading fancy Battle Of Marengo, Dee Stakes winner Magician is set to be saved for another day.

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CourtsRacingPlace: EpsomPlace: ChantillyPlace: GermanyPlace: German GuineasPlace: DusseldorfPlace: Tattenham CornerPerson: MagicianPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: GalileoPerson: CoolmorePerson: BallydoylePerson: Andrew OliverPerson: Barry IrwinPerson: Andreas WohlerPerson: ChopinPerson: WohlerPerson: Sheikh Fahad Al ThaniPerson: Jamie SpencerPerson: Sheikh FahadPerson: JamiePerson: Dawn ApproachEvent: DerbyEvent: Irish 2000 GuineasEvent: Investec DerbyEvent: battle of MarengoEvent: Dee StakesEvent: Epsom DerbyEvent: Festive CheerEvent: French DerbyEvent: English DerbyEvent: Guineas dayOrganisation: Coolmore StudOrganisation: Team ValorOrganisation: Qatar Racing
<p>Kizlyar and Dylan Browne McMonagle win for trainer Joseph O'Brien. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

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