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KILDARE, IRELAND - JUNE 29: Ryan Moore riding Lambourn (L, navy blue) win The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at Curragh Racecourse on June 29, 2025 in Kildare, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Lambourn completes Derby double at the Curragh

Lambourn extended Aidan O'Brien's stellar record in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, as he became the 21st horse to follow up Epsom success at the Curragh with a battling victory over stablemate Serious Contender.

Racing • 29 Jun

Lazy Griff (pale blue and orange silks) finished three and three-quarter lengths behind Lambourn at Epsom

Johnston lets Lazy Griff take his chance in Irish Derby

Charlie Johnston is "more than happy" to let Lazy Griff take on Lambourn for a third time in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on Sunday.

Racing • 27 Jun

Pride Of Arras ran too bad to be true in the Derby, although the form of his Dante hasn't worked out well

Pride Of Arras bids to bounce back in Irish Derby

Pride Of Arras could continue David and Vimy Aykroyd's brilliant summer when he bids for Classic redemption in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on Sunday.

Racing • 26 Jun

Lambourn was a well-backed 13-2 winner of the Epsom Classic last time out

Lambourn heads O'Brien's Irish Derby challenge

Betfred Derby hero Lambourn will face a maximum of nine rivals when he bids to follow up in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on Sunday.

Racing • 24 Jun

Tennessee Stud (maroon and blue silks) made up plenty of ground in the home straight at Epsom to finish third behind Lambourn

Tennessee Stud set to reoppose Lambourn in Irish Derby

Betfred Derby third Tennessee Stud looks set for a rematch with his Epsom conqueror Lambourn in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Racing • 10 Jun

Matsuri set for 'step back' after Irish Derby display

Matsuri is poised to briefly return to calmer waters following his fine performance in defeat in the Irish Derby.

Racing • 14 Jul 24

Ambiente Friendly is edging favouritism for the Irish Derby from Epsom third Los Angeles

Ambiente Friendly to line up in Irish Derby

Ambiente Friendly will aim to go one better than at Epsom when he contests the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on 30 June.

Racing • 10 Jun 24

Auguste Rodin leads his rivals home at the Curragh

Auguste Rodin completes Derby double

Auguste Rodin gave Aidan O'Brien his 100th European Classic win as he fended off stablemate Adelaide River in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Racing • 03 Jul 23

Auguste Rodin returned to form with a vengeance at Epsom earlier this month after his poor run in the 2000 Guineas on his seasonal debut

Auguste Rodin heads field of nine in Irish Derby

Ryan Moore is not taking anything for granted ahead of his bid for a first Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby success aboard red-hot favourite Auguste Rodin.

Racing • 30 Jun 23

Auguste Rodin is going for a Derby double

Auguste Rodin heads the field for Irish Derby

Auguste Rodin will face a maximum of ten rivals if he is to complete a Derby double in the Dubai Duty Free-sponsored Irish version at the Curragh on Sunday.

Racing • 27 Jun 23

French Claim will step up in grade after scoring on his seasonal reappearance

French Claim outclasses Navan rivals

Irish Derby third French Claim is to be campaigned over staying trips in future having landed short odds on his comeback at Navan.

Racing • 29 Mar 23

Westover (pink cap) suffered plenty of traffic problems in the closing stages of the Derby

Epsom form set to be tested in Irish Derby

Derby and Oaks form will be put to the test at the Curragh on Saturday as Tuesday and Westover engage in a mouthwatering clash for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

Racing • 24 Jun 22

Westover (pink cap) found himself hampered at a crucial stage in the Derby

Irish Derby next for Westover

Ralph Beckett is eyeing Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby compensation for Westover following his luckless run at Epsom on Saturday.

Racing • 05 Jun 22

A daily limit of 1,000 spectators was put in place for the Galway Racing Festival in July

Racecourses chief frustrated over current crowd limits

The chief executive officer of the Association of Irish Racecourses Paddy Walsh has spoken of his members' frustration as tracks continue to operate with only a limited crowd due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Racing • 13 Aug 21

Love ridden by Ryan Moore (far side) won the Prince Of Wales's at Royal Ascot on her seasonal reappearance in June

Love faces five in compelling King George renewal

Hot favourite Love is set to face five rivals in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Racing • 22 Jul 21

Earlswood has won two of his three starts under Ben Coen this season

Murtagh lauds Coen ahead of Irish Derby

Johnny Murtagh has full faith in Ben Coen as the teenager prepares for the biggest ride of his short career to date on Earlswood in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

Racing • 24 Jun 21

There's a big weekend in store at Leopardstown

Leopardstown preview: Tips for Saturday's racing

Brendan Duke runs casts his eye over the runners and the riders ahead of one of the biggest weekends in Irish racing.

Racing • 12 Sep 20

Santiago and Seamie Heffernan after winning the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

O'Brien: Santiago could make rapid Derby double tilt

Aidan O'Brien has not ruled out the possibility of Royal Ascot and Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby winner Santiago turning out again quickly in the Investec Derby on Saturday.

Racing • 28 Jun 20

Rachael Blackmore on Cheltenham Festival winner Honeysuckle

Blackmore jumping for joy ahead of Irish Derby

Grade One-winning National jockey Rachael Blackmore thinks it is "pretty cool" that she has picked up the ride on King Of The Throne in Saturday's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Racing • 25 Jun 20

Irish Derby field of 15 will feature 10 O'Brien runners

Aidan O'Brien will run six horses in Saturday's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, headed by last week's Queen's Vase winner Santiago.

Racing • 25 Jun 20

After scoring at Royal Ascot, Santiago will be dropping down two furlongs in trip for Saturday's race, should he take up his entry

Irish Derby shaping up as a family affair

Royal Ascot hero Santiago is one of 19 horses confirmed for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, with Aidan, Joseph and Donnacha O'Brien responsible for 14 of the runners after the final forfeit stage.

Racing • 23 Jun 20

Naas did stage a meeting before racing was suspended at the end of March

Naas to host racing resumption ahead of Guineas meeting

Racing in Ireland will return with a flat meeting behind closed doors at Naas on Monday, 8 June, while the Irish 2000 and 1000 Guineas will take place on the first weekend back at the Curragh.

Racing • 17 May 20

Kevin Prendergast was left scratching his head after Madhmoon's derby display

Madhmoon to drop in trip after Derby disappointment

Kevin Prendergast's Madhmoon is set to drop in trip after a mid-season break.

Racing • 03 Jul 19

Seamie Heffernan celebrates winning the Investec Derby Stakes with Anthony Van Dyck

Seven rivals to take on Anthony Van Dyck in Derby

Investec Derby hero Anthony Van Dyck will face seven rivals when he bids to follow up in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Saturday.

Racing • 28 Jun 19

Hydrangea will go in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot

O'Brien hoping Hydrangea can bloom at Ascot

Aidan O'Brien believes a step back up in distance can help Hydrangea raise her game for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

Racing • 27 Jul 18