Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck will attempt to redeem his Standing among a field of eight at the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.
Considering his famous day at Epsom, Anthony Van Dyck has been conquered by stablemate Sovereign from the Irish Derby and also been unplaced in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth at Ascot.
Aidan O’Brien areas an team of four with the Magical lining up, Saturday. Magic Wand and hunting Horn complete the Ballydoyle quartet.
There’s some serious strength in depth together with Kevin Prendergast’s Madhmoon still searching for a first Group One win after being narrowly denied at Epsom, but against the Coolmore battalion.
All runners are from abroad – including the Japanese contender Deirdre, who won the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.
Mark Johnston has supplemented Elarqam, at the Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum possession as Madhmoon, in York following an unfortunate run last time outside.
Last but not least is winner of 2 Group Twos at France this year , Roger Charlton’s advancing Headman.
Karl Burke’s Laurens faces six competitions because she bids for back-to-back wins at the Coolmore’Fastnet Rock’ Matron Stakes.
After viewing Alpha Centuari in the race off this time her main rival appears to be O’Brien’s double Guineas winner Hermosa – that wants to bounce back from a disappointing display at Goodwood.
Joseph O’Brien’s Iridessa along with John Oxx’s Skitter Scatter will also be in the lineup.
Nine runners have been attracted by the Group 2 Boomerang Stakes, together with all O’Brien’s unbeaten Lancaster House this week after winning Listowel set.
Suedois, the Royal Ascot winner Space Traveller of Richard Fahey, along with winner of this race a couple of years ago are declared.
Joseph O’Brien’s Buckhurst sets the standard in the Paddy Power Betting Shop Stakes.
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