Ralph Beckett could target Lambourn clash in Irish Derby after being 'surprised' at reason for Pride Of Arras's Epsom disappointment

Ralph Beckett has not ruled out a rematch with Saturday's impressive Derby winner Lambourn for his Pride Of Arras, who surprised his trainer when failing to handle the track in Saturday's Classic at Epsom. 

Sent off the 4-1 second favourite, Dante winner Pride Of Arras was caught on the outside of the field from his draw in stall 16 and looked all at sea on the downhill turn for home. Eased in the straight by jockey Rossa Ryan when his chance had gone, he eventually finished 17th of 18 runners.

Beckett is hoping the son of New Bay can return to form when he tackles a more conventional track, with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on June 29 – expected to be the next port of call for Lambourn – still in the melting pot for Pride Of Arras.