O’Brien could yet ride Australia

Joseph O’Brien has revealed there is still a chance he could ride Australia in next week’s Juddmonte International at York.

Aidan O’Brien’s dual Derby hero looked likely to have a new jockey if taking up his engagement in Wednesday’s Group One feature, for which he would carry a weight of 8st 12lb – with O’Brien junior very rarely seen in the saddle at below 9st.

However, he is keen to keep the partnership intact and said at Leopardstown last night: “I might ride him yet. We’ll see what happens over the next couple of days. I’d love to ride him.