Irish Derby target for Madhmoon
Connections say the Irish Derby at the Curragh is a potential target for Madhmoon.
Madhmoon looked set to claim Epsom Derby glory but lost out by half-a-length to Anthony Van Dyck. There is a chance the three-year-old could drop back in trip, but Angus Gold, racing manager for owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, says a tilt at the Irish Derby remains an option. ‘The Irish Derby was our first discussion on Monday, depending on how the horse is,’ he said, as reported by Sky Sports. ‘We have the option of coming back to a mile and a quarter with him, but if we do that the obvious race is the Eclipse, which we’d have to supplement for anyway, and it would be a third trip over to England and Sheikh Hamdan may want to keep him in Ireland. ‘The obvious race for Madhmoon is the Irish Champion Stakes – I think he’s tailor-made for that – but nobody can say he didn’t stay because if the winner hadn’t run he’d have won a Derby.’Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
‘It’s over!’ Skelton fears title hopes have gone this term
‘The reality of beating Willie is, it’s not reality, I’m afraid.’
-
Next stop the Derby for Trial winner Bellum Justum
Balding: ‘He has ticked a lot of boxes, so we don’t see the point in running him again.’
-
United FA Cup collapse inspired Mullins to stay focused
‘You can’t count your chickens. You just have to go through and keep playing.’
-
Battling Bowen vows to keep pushing title rival Cobden
Welsh rider proud to declare: ‘Whether I win or lose, I haven’t given it up.’
-
Tributes pour in for Olivier Peslier following final rides
‘He is a gentleman and has been a great ambassador for France and for all jockeys.’
-
Peslier grateful for public support on farewell appearance
‘It’s very exciting to see all the people; for me, it is gratitude to everybody for coming.’
-
Nicholls understands reasoning behind Frost’s French move
‘It just strikes me she does ride well and she doesn’t get that many opportunities.’
-
Desert Hero drops back in trip for seasonal reappearance
William Haggas: ‘It’s a nice, stiff track and it’s a good starting place for him.’
-
Macduff team expect Classic Trial test to suit
Colt moves up to 10 furlongs with Derby aspirations on the line at Sandown.
-
‘Talented’ Nostrum makes Mile return at Sandown
Connections hoping to see ‘true’ colt after a difficult 2023 campaign.
