Talking Horses: Van Gogh can prevail in war of attrition
Van Gogh and Ryan Moore (left) at work gallops. Picture: Healy Racing
Stamina will be the order of the day if today’s Curragh card survives a 7.30am inspection and testing conditions could ensure the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas turns into a war of attrition between Derby entries Van Gogh and Mac Swiney.
Both colts were kept busy as two-year-olds and both enjoyed Group 1 success on heavy ground on their final start of 2020, Van Gogh winning the Criterium International in Saint Cloud in fine style, Mac Swiney digging deep to land the Vertem Futurity Trophy Stakes at Doncaster.
