Powerscourt pleases in Curragh spin

Powerscourt is a “possible” runner in the Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh on June 29 after pleasing connections in a racecourse gallop today.

The Sadler’s Wells colt, who was runner up to Brian Boru in the Racing Post Trophy last season, worked over 10 furlongs after racing at the Curragh.

Powerscourt worked along with Ice Dancer and Chevalier with the former taking them along at a good clip before Powerscourt moved through.

The colt had been kept on the sidelines after pulling a muscle when working earlier in the year, but O’Brien indicated the Irish Classic may now be on the agenda.

The Ballydoyle handler also confirmed that his Vodafone Oaks runner-up Yesterday will tackle the Irish equivalent at the Curragh on July 13.

Yesterday was an unlucky loser at Epsom, where jockey Michael Kinane could not find a gap at a crucial stage before the filly ran on to be beaten only a neck by Casual Look.

Stable companion L’Ancresse, who was virtually pulled up in the straight, is reported to be “still a bit stiff and tender” after a knock on her near-hind during the race.