Power Struggle looks set to gain compensation at Down Royal

Gary Halpin: is looking forward to riding Maarek for the first time at BeverleyCredit: Patrick McCann

It it not often you get to see the Irish Derby third running at Down Royal on a Friday but, then again, you would not expect to see an Ascot Gold Cup winner there either.

It was on this card last year Order Of St George stretched right away from Chapter Seven and confirmed our suspicions that he was a stayer with a big future.

Stellar Mass is the headline act tonight and the Magners Ulster Derby winner should have little difficulty in maintaining his 100 per cent course record in the Listed Her Majesty's Plate (6.35).

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 21 July 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:42, 21 July 2016

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