Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck will Try to redeem his reputation among a field of eight at the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.
Since his day in Epsom, Anthony Van Dyck also been unplaced in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth in Ascot and has been beaten by stablemate Sovereign from the Irish Derby.
Aidan O’Brien areas an group of four on Saturday, using all the Magical lining up. Hunting Horn and Magic Wand complete the Ballydoyle quartet.
There is some strength in depth with Kevin Prendergast’s Madhmoon seeking a first Group One win after being narrowly denied at Epsom, however, against the Coolmore battalion.
The rest of the runners are from abroad – including the Newmarket-based Japanese contender Deirdre, who obtained the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.
Mark Johnston has supplemented Elarqam, in the Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum ownership as Madhmoon, after an unfortunate run at York last time out.
Last but not least is Roger Charlton’s advancing Headman, winner of two Group Twos at France this year.
Karl Burke’s Laurens faces six competitors as she bids for back-to-back wins at the Coolmore’Fastnet Rock’ Matron Stakes.
After viewing Alpha Centuari from the race off this time her principal rival seems to be Guineas winner Hermosa – .
Joseph O’Brien’s Iridessa and John Oxx’s Skitter Scatter are also in the lineup.
The Group Two Boomerang Stakes has attracted nine runners, together with O’Brien’s unbeaten Lancaster House set for a reappearance.
Suedois, the Royal Ascot winner Space Traveller of Richard Fahey, and also winner of this race a couple of years ago have been declared.
Joseph O’Brien’s Buckhurst sets the standard at the Paddy Power Betting Shop Stakes.
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