Irish Derby winner Latrobe looks banker material in Irish St Leger

Latrobe goes up to 115 his Irish Derby win, but is still rated 7lb inferior to the top Irish three-year-olds

Latrobe: won the Irish Derby for Joseph and Donnacha O'BrienCredit: Caroline Norris (racingpost.com/photos)

Joseph O'Brien's decision to sidestep the St Leger at Doncaster for a crack at the Comer Group-sponsored Irish equivalent (4.50) at the Curragh with Latrobe can pay rich dividends as this year's Irish Derby winner looks banker material in the Tote Pick 6 which is guaranteed for €100,000.

Flag Of Honour has enjoyed a terrific season but might lack the class to fend them off this time and the step up in trip looks right up Latrobe's street.

Eziyra also looks bombproof in the Blandford Stakes (2.35) with Dermot Weld's filly arriving on the back of a cracking effort behind Sea Of Class in the Yorkshire Oaks.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 15 September 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:07, 15 September 2018

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