O'Brien has Touch of class

Midas Touch staked his claim for Classic honours when giving Aidan O’Brien his eighth success in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown.

O'Brien has Touch of class
Sun, 09 May, 2010 - 18:43

Midas Touch staked his claim for Classic honours when giving Aidan O’Brien his eighth success in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown.

The son of 2001 winner Galileo came from last to first under a confident ride from Johnny Murtagh to beat fellow 2-1 joint-favourite Address Unknown by two lengths.

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