Irish Derby a tantalising puzzle as Epsom form is put to the test
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (5.20) has come a long way in its 153-year existence. Created in 1866, it took until 1907 for Orby to do the Epsom and Curragh Derby double, and another 57 years before Santa Claus became the second.
These days things are different and Anthony Van Dyck would become the 19th horse to etch his name on both trophies…
