Sunday, 19 June 2011
Irish Derby News
Carlton House delighted connections in a workout at Newmarket on Saturday morning ahead of a likely run in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.
Ridden by Ryan Moore on Racecourse Side, the Queen's colt quickened five lengths clear of his lead horse, The Fonz, to confirm his well-being ahead of a possible assault on the Curragh Classic next weekend.
The Sir Michael Stoute-trained three-year-old has been the subject of huge media interest this season, with an excellent performance in York's Dante Stakes promoting him to favourite for the Investec Derby at Epsom. Although unsuccessful, he was far from disgraced in finishing third.