Notebooks out: four horses to follow from Irish Derby weekend

Latrobe and Donnacha O'Brien winning the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby from Saxon Warrior and Rostropovich.The Curragh.Photo: Patrick McCann 30.06.2018.

Latrobe was the shining star of the weekend's action at the Curragh but there were others who caught the eye on a stellar few days of racingCredit: Patrick McCann

The Curragh's three-day Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby weekend saw a host of thrilling finishes, quality performances and emotional outcomes. Mark Boylan has pinpointed four runners from the action to keep on side . . .

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
4th, 7f fillies' maiden, Friday June 29

Friday's opening maiden is a race in which Aidan O'Brien has trialled talented fillies such as Qualify, Words, Alice Springs, Rhododendron and Happily since 2014 and he once again took the spoils with Peach Tree.

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Published on 3 July 2018inNews

Last updated 10:44, 3 July 2018

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