1
(1)
Adayar
J:
A Kirby
T:
C Appleby
Form
41-22
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
93
Forecast SP
33/1
2
(9)
Bolshoi Ballet
J:
R L Moore
T:
A P O'Brien
Templegate's Tip
Form
315-11
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
108
Forecast SP
11/10
3
(6)
Gear Up
J:
B A Curtis
T:
M Johnston
Form
1141-5
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
113
Forecast SP
50/1
4
(5)
Hurricane Lane
J:
W Buick
T:
C Appleby
Form
1-11
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
105
Forecast SP
8/1
5
(12)
John Leeper
J:
L Dettori
T:
E A L Dunlop
Form
4-11
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
106
Forecast SP
7/1
6
(8)
Mac Swiney
J:
K J Manning
T:
J S Bolger
Form
9181-41
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
116
Forecast SP
6/1
8
(10)
Mojo Star
J:
David Egan
T:
R Hannon
Form
2-2
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
-
Forecast SP
100/1
9
(11)
One Ruler
J:
James Doyle
T:
C Appleby
Form
21312-6
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
114
Forecast SP
25/1
10
(3)
Southern Lights
J:
D P McDonogh
T:
Joseph P O'Brien
Form
2-16
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
104
Forecast SP
20/1
11
(2)
Third Realm
J:
Andrea Atzeni
T:
R Varian
Form
5-11
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
108
Forecast SP
14/1
12
(7)
Youth Spirit
J:
Tom Marquand
T:
A M Balding
Form
413-41
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
103
Forecast SP
25/1
7
(4)
Mohaafeth
J:
Jim Crowley
T:
W J Haggas
Form
73-111
Age
4
Weight
9st 0lbs
OR
85
Forecast SP
6/1
PreviewsBolshoi Ballet is going to be very popular following recent victories in the Ballysax and Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial. That said, the strength of that form can be questioned and, while he merits plenty of respect, this is a very competitive Derby. With that in mind, preference is for MAC SWINEY, who was not right when beaten by Bolshoi Ballet in the Derrinstown. Either side of that defeat, the son of New Approach has won a pair of Group 1 contests, including the Irish 2,000 Guineas last time. Jim Bolger's colt has to prove himself on a quicker surface but he should relish this step up in trip. Mohaafeth has been hugely progressive this year and the son of Frankel created a big impression when wining the Newmarket Stakes over 1m2f last time. The way he finished on that occasion suggests that this step up in trip should not be a problem and he looks to have a very bright future. Those looking for an each-way alternative should consider Youth Spirit, who was a convincing winner of the Chester Vase last time, and the Group 1-winning juvenile Gear Up.
Templegate's TipBolshoi Ballet (NAP)
Bolshoi Ballet (NAP)Looks a cut above his Derby rivals after Derrinstown win.