Frankie Dettori gunning for more Irish Derby glory

After another successful Royal Ascot, jockey Frankie Dettori took time off this week to enjoy the sunshine in Sardinia with his family, but it will be back to business this weekend as the big-race jockey is to be tasked with helping Knight To Behold bounce back from his Epsom disappointment when he contests the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby this Saturday at The Curragh.

Speaking at yesterday morning’s Derby launch at headquarters, the colt’s trainer, Harry Dunlop, said he was pleased with the horse’s well-being, and confident his charge can leave that form behind.

“Things at Epsom didn’t really go his way, but he is in very good form and we are much looking forward to Saturday,” said Dunlop, whose father, John, won the race twice, with Shirley Heights in 1978, and with brilliant filly Salsabil in 1990.