Benvenuto Cellini can claim Classic redemption in Irish Derby
EYES ON THE PRIZE: Benvenuto Cellini can give Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 18th Irish Derby success at the Curragh on Sunday. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA
Controversially deemed a non-runner at Epsom, Benvenuto Cellini can claim Derby redemption by landing the Irish Classic at the Curragh on Sunday.
On the back of an impressive Chester Vase win in May, the Aidan O’Brien-trained Frankel colt was sent off the 3-1 favourite in the Derby. However, it all went wrong at the start as the horse had a hind leg on the shelf in the stalls when the gates opened and missed the break as a consequence.
