Irish Derby LIVE racing results and best bets from as Northumberland Plate day thrills Newcastle punters
dailyrecord.co.ukWe enjoyed the delights of Royal Ascot last weekend but the top class action continues on a pace and we’ll be covering the Irish Derby from the Curragh along with the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle.The Irish Derby (3:45) will see a battle of the sexes as Tuesday, who was supplemented for the race earlier in the week takes on seven colts including Westover.
That colt was third in the Epsom Derby behind Desert Crown and many believed was an unlucky loser on the day. Aidan O’Brien’s filly won the Oaks some 24 hours earlier having finished second in the Irish 1,000 Guineas a couple of weeks earlier.Over at Newcastle, the “Pitman’s Derby” takes place at 3:30 and among the market leaders is the Hugo Palmer-trained Rajinsky.
He was third in the Chester Cup last month and was third in the 2021 renewal of this prize. The race has been given addest zest with Trueshan taking his chance off 10st 8lbs.
Alan King’s gelding was due to run at Royal Ascot but the rain never arrived ahead of two scheduled engagements and with nowhere else to head, this is a fascinating assignment.
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