Find out who takes on Field Of Gold in the Irish 2,000 Guineas on a blockbuster Saturday in Britain and Ireland

Field Of Gold will face eight rivals as he bids for Classic redemption in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (3.40) at the Curragh on Saturday.

The John and Thady Gosden-trained three-year-old finished second in the 2,000 Guineas on his last start, which resulted in the Clarehaven yard installing the "best available rider" policy instead of using Kieran Shoemark.

The son of Kingman will be ridden by Colin Keane for the first time and bids to emulate his sire, who put his own 2,000 Guineas heartbreak behind him when landing the Irish equivalent 11 years ago.

Field Of Gold is one of three runners for Juddmonte and they also rely on the unbeaten Cosmic Year, with the impressive King Charles II Stakes winner partnered by Oisin Murphy. The powerhouse operation's team is completed by Windlord.

Last year's shock Coventry Stakes winner Rashabar is the fourth British-trained runner in the contest. The Brian Meehan-trained three-year-old missed an intended outing in last weekend's French 2,000 Guineas.

Aidan O'Brien is doubly represented by Officer and Expanded, while the star-studded line-up also includes Group 1-winning juveniles Hotazhell and Scorthy Champ.

In Britain, Betfred Temple Stakes (3.30) ante-post favourite Night Raider was a notable absentee from the field of 11 declared for the Haydock sprint.

The field is headed by Starlust, with the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint hero giving weight away all round on his comeback. He is set to face off against the likes of Palace House Stakes hero Rumstar, rapid improver American Affair and French Group 3 winner Mgheera.

A field of ten will contest the Betfred Sandy Lane Stakes (3.00), as multiple Group 3 winner Big Mojo puts his Commonwealth Cup hopes on the line in the 6f Group 2.

He is set to be ridden by Jason Hart, while William Buick rides Godolphin's Symbol Of Honour. Unbeaten Mill Reef Stakes winner Powerful Glory and Arizona Blaze are also among those who will go to post.

Irish 2,000 Guineas runners and riders

Comanche Brave Gavin Ryan
Cosmic Year Oisin Murphy
Expanded tbc
Field Of Gold Colin Keane
Hotazhell Shane Foley
Officer tbc
Rashabar Sean Levey
Scorthy Champ tbc
Windlord Chris Hayes

Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (3.40 Curragh, Saturday)

Paddy Power: 4-5 Field Of Gold, 11-2 Cosmic Year, Officer, 9 Hotazhell, 14 Expanded, 20 Rashabar, Scorthy Champ, 33 Windlord, 50 Comanche Brave

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