Bucanero set to renew rivalry with River Tiber

Stablemate Valiant Force could head to France in search of a Group One win of his own

Bucanero Fuerte and Rossa Ryan (purple) win the Gain Railway Stakes (Group 2) from Unquestionable and Ryan Moore (grey) at the Curragh last month. Picture: Healy Racing

Bucanero Fuerte is set to renew rivalry with his Royal Ascot conqueror River Tiber in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.

Aidan O’Brien claimed the Group One contest for a remarkable 17th time with Little Big Bear 12 months ago and is responsible for six of the 12 juveniles still in contention for this year’s renewal.