O'Brien hopeful Macarthur can be lucky number seven

Douglas Macarthur: could be one of the beaten colts to take from the DerbyCredit: Caroline Norris (racingpost.com/photos)

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Douglas Macarthur, who put himself at the top of the Derby market when landing a maiden over today's course and distance by five lengths in July, will be out to further advertise his Classic potential by giving Aidan O'Brien a seventh consecutive win in this event which subsequent dual Derby winner Australia won in 2013.

A brother of Oaks winner Was, Douglas Macarthur erased the memory of a disappointing debut effort at Leopardstown when trouncing his rivals last time. The son of Galileo had started odds on for his debut when finishing last of six.

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Tony O'HehirRacing Post Reporter

Published on 9 September 2016inIrish Champions Festival

Last updated 15:19, 9 September 2016

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