O'Brien pair land in US

Ireland’s Kentucky Derby challengers Johannesburg and Castle Gandolfo arrived safely in America last night.

Wed, 01 May, 2002 - 09:09

Ireland’s Kentucky Derby challengers Johannesburg and Castle Gandolfo arrived safely in America last night.

The pair touched down safely at Keeneland racecourse and were taken into quarantine, where they will remain until Thursday.

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