Jack Hobbs takes Dubai Duty Free at the Curragh

Epsom runner-up Jack Hobbs turned in a brilliant performance to take the glory in the 150th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Jack Hobbs takes Dubai Duty Free at the Curragh
Sat, 27 Jun, 2015 - 19:48

Epsom runner-up Jack Hobbs turned in a brilliant performance to take the glory in the 150th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

The John Gosden-trained colt found stable companion Golden Horn too hot to handle in the both the Dante at York and in the Investec Derby, but with his old rival back in Newmarket being prepared for next week's Coral-Eclipse, Jack Hobbs was the 10-11 favourite to enjoy his big day.

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