Murtagh faced with tough Derby decision

Aidan O’Brien admits stable jockey Johnny Murtagh faces a tough choice ahead of Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Murtagh faced with tough Derby decision
Thu, 24 Jun, 2010 - 16:55

Aidan O’Brien admits stable jockey Johnny Murtagh faces a tough choice ahead of Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

The Ballydoyle handler has trained seven previous winners of the Curragh Classic and has five entries in this year’s renewal.

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