O’Brien relishing ‘ultimate test’ for Australia

Australia was on the drift for the Investec Derby with Paddy Power yesterday but the favourite’s jockey, Joseph O’Brien, remains excited about his prospects.

O’Brien and his father, Aidan, became the first father-son combination to win the Classic in 2012 with Camelot, and Guineas third Australia heads a four-strong team from Ballydoyle on Saturday.

Paddy Power had eased Australia to a best-priced 5-4 but O’Brien jnr said: “I’m really looking forward to it. Ever since he came into the yard and started working he’s always been a good horse.