Deira Mile to bypass Irish Derby challenge

The St Leger at Doncaster in September is the Derby fourth's primary target for the rest of the season

DECENT EFFORT: Deira Mile finished fourth in the Epsom Derby earlier this month.  Picture: John Walton/PA 

Deira Mile will swerve the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, with the St Leger at Doncaster in September his primary target.

The Owen Burrows-trained colt finished fourth in the Futurity Trophy on his final start last season before launching the current campaign with a comfortable four-length victory over 10 furlongs at Windsor to break his maiden.