Irish Derby: Colin Keane and Aidan O'Brien on Classic stars Westover and Tuesday

Saturday: 3.45 Curragh
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Colin Keane says he feels sorry for Rob Hornby missing out on riding major contender Westover, but cannot hide his excitement at partnering the luckless Epsom third as he chases a first Irish Derby triumph.

A three-time Irish champion jockey who plundered two Curragh Group 1s for owners Juddmonte aboard Siskin, Keane's vast experience at the Kildare track was credited as the reason behind Hornby being jocked off the Ralph Beckett-trained colt.

Westover met significant traffic problems when last seen in the Derby. With Epsom one-two Desert Crown and Hoo Ya Mal absent from the Curragh line-up, the son of Frankel is clearly the standout colt in Saturday's €1 million prize, sponsored by Dubai Duty Free.

However, with a mark of 116, he is officially rated 1lb inferior to Cazoo Oaks heroine Tuesday, who also benefits from a 3lb sex allowance.

Keane said: "It's obviously not nice for Rob and I really do feel sorry for him, but I'm so grateful to Juddmonte for putting their faith in me.

"Westover looks like a lovely colt and he was the one who caught your eye in the Derby at Epsom with the way he was finishing. He hit the line hard and it was a big run from him."

He added: "The Irish Derby is a huge race. When you're growing up the Derby at Epsom was always the race you wanted to win but your home Derby is definitely next on the list. It's brilliant to have such a nice ride in the race and I can't wait for it."

Tuesday bids to join elite group of Irish Derby heroines

Nobody has claimed the Irish Derby more times than Aidan O'Brien, but now he bids to do something he has never done before – win the race with a filly.

Just three fillies have managed to win the Irish Derby in the last 122 years and Oaks star Tuesday is poised to become the first since Balanchine in 1994, with only four fillies having attempted to follow suit since.

Qualify, trained by O'Brien, fared best of those challengers when finishing a well-held sixth in the 2015 running.

The Ballydoyle maestro is seeking win number 15 in the Classic, while Ryan Moore will be hoping to end his Irish Derby hoodoo at the tenth attempt. He has been beaten on six favourites in the race.

Ryan Moore's Irish Derby record

2021 High Definition, 10th (9-4 fav)
2019 Anthony Van Dyck, 2nd (5-4 fav)
2018 Saxon Warrior, 3rd (evens fav)
2017 Wings Of Eagles, 3rd (2-1 fav)
2016 Idaho, 2nd (11-4)
2015 Highland Reel, 5th (11-4)
2011 Carlton House, 4th (5-4 fav)
2008 Tartan Bearer, 3rd (evens fav)
2007 Al Shemali, 7th (12-1)

O'Brien said: "Tuesday seems to be in good form since Epsom. She hasn't done an awful lot since then but she seems to be well."

He added: "We were always looking forward to stepping her up in trip – we had felt that she was going to be a middle-distance filly – and we were delighted with what she did at Epsom."

What they say

Paddy Twomey, trainer of French Claim
The trip at this track will suit him well. He would appreciate any rain.

Andy Oliver, trainer of Glory Daze
He just seemed to run flat at Epsom for whatever reason. I wouldn't like to say it was the track, but this galloping track will likely suit him better. He's a big horse who has won at the Curragh before.

Joseph O'Brien on Hannibal Barca: 'This is obviously a big step up again but we're hoping he'll run well'Credit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Joseph O'Brien, trainer of Hannibal Barca
You'd imagine from what he showed last time in the Gallinule he should be suited by the trip. We've been happy with his preparation. This is obviously a big step up again but we're hoping he'll run well. He shows a bit of quality.

David Menuisier, trainer of Lionel
They've had some rain so we could expect the ground to be generally good or a bit softer than that. All the stars are aligned, the horse arrived safely at the Curragh on Friday morning and it's out of my hands now. All we want is a truly run race and let the best horse win.

Donnacha O'Brien, trainer of Piz Badile
He's come out of Epsom well and the Curragh will suit him better. We didn't really get a proper go at a mile and a half at Epsom because he didn't seem to run his race.

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Saturday's race previews:

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2.40 Newmarket: can last year's UAE Derby winner Rebel's Romance return to his best on turf?

3.05 Curragh: 'He's even better than before the Norfolk' – Crispy Cat seeks Ascot compensation

3.15 Newmarket: James Doyle replaces Frankie Dettori as Sunray Major chases Group 3 prize

3.30 Newcastle: can Trueshan overcome a tricky draw and big weight to become a Plate legend?

4.20 Curragh: Classic hero Mac Swiney out to fend off younger brigade in International Stakes

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