Irish Derby day at the Curragh

There are nine runners and riders going to post for this afternoon’s Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh where the conditions have being described as heavy.

The Aidan O’Brien trained High Chaparral is likely to start today’s race as favourite as it seeks to follow the example of stable mate Galileo who won in impressive fashion last year.

Mick Kinane was on board with the winner last year and is again set to partner High Chaparral when the race begins at 4pm.