O'Brien holds Curragh Ace

Aidan O’Brien’s Ace heads a 19-strong entry for the Ladbrokes.com International Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday, where he may be joined by stablemates Hurricane Cat, Major Commitment and Marcus Andronicus.

If participating, Ace will be making his first start over a mile since finishing fifth behind Rakti in the 2004 renewal of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.