Historic 150th Irish Derby

The 150th Irish Derby takes place tomorrow afternoon at the Curragh.

Historic 150th Irish Derby

By Keving Murphy

The 150th Irish Derby takes place tomorrow afternoon at the Curragh and the favourite Jack Hobbs has all the attributes of a Derby winner.

Aidan O’Brien has dominated the race in recent seasons, but there is every chance that the main prize will be for export tomorrow evening.

Aidan O'Brien's horses face stiff competition from favourite Jack Hobbs.

Jack Hobbs has been a model of consistency and has rock solid claims in the big race. He has finished runner-up to his stable mate Golden Horn in both the Dante and the English Derby.

John Gosden trained this brilliant duo and just a few lengths separated the pair in the English Derby at Epsom.

Surprisingly, this brilliant trainer is trying to win the race for the very first time. Interestingly Gosden revealed that a slightly softer surface will not hinder this brilliant colt.

“We would appreciate a shower of two and something close to good ground but we are pleased

with the horse.”

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