Rip ready for Dewhurst challenge

Aidan O’Brien’s unbeaten colt Rip Van Winkle is among 13 horses declared for the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2008 - 12:41

Aidan O’Brien’s unbeaten colt Rip Van Winkle is among 13 horses declared for the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.

The Irish trainer also saddles Egypt as he tries to follow up Rock Of Gibraltar’s win in this prestigious two-year-old race seven years ago.

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