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Posted 2013-06-08 19:37:48  
Ruler confirmed for Irish Derby

 

Epsom hero Ruler Of The World will be Aidan O'Brien's big hope for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on June 29.

The Ballydoyle trainer has taken the Classic for the last seven years, and 10 times in all, and has a host of entries in the race this season.

However, he has decided to name his Investec Derby winner as on target for the Curragh, as well as announcing other significant running plans for Royal Ascot.

"We're making our plans known earlier than usual to allow others to plan positively for the Irish Derby," O'Brien told www.coolmore.com.

Battle of Marengo, who was fourth at Epsom, will go for the King Edward VII Stakes at the Royal meeting, while Derby sixth Mars will run in the Tercentenary Stakes.

Magician, impressive winner of the Irish 2000 Guineas, is in line for the St James's Palace Stakes, with Gale Force Ten heading for the Jersey Stakes and Leading Light the Queen's Vase.

Last year's Epsom and Irish Derby victor Camelot is set for the Prince Of Wales's Stakes.

Declaration Of War will take on Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom in the Queen Anne Stakes that kicks off the five-day bonanza on Tuesday week.
 
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