Saturday, June 28, 2008

Irish Derby deliberations...

On Friday evening an injury scare came to light which has threatened Epsom Derby winner New Approach's participation in the Irish Derby at the Curragh. On Saturday evening the Racing Post reports that connections will make a decision early Sunday morning; the horse has heat in a foot and is said to be 'not totally comfortable' in his box.

The question I'm asking myself is this - provided New Approach is allowed to take his chance, what price about Tartan Bearer will offer value, given the concerns surrounding the favourite? I'll be tempted by anything bigger than 5/2...

1 comment:

GeeDee said...

The withdrawal of New Approach was unfortunate. Tartan Bearer was sent off the even money favourite and came to win the race but was carried markedly wide by Alessandro Volta's challenge which allowed Frozen Fire to beat Casual Conquest two lengths. Alessandro Volta finished third but was placed fourth while Tartan Bearer was promoted to third spot in the ensuing inquiry. After the race Aidan O'Brien said "The race was a full solid mile and a half and there are no excuses." Connections of Tartan Bearer and the badly hampered Curtain Call will beg to differ.