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Irish Derby 2021 tips and today's racecard for Curragh Classic

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Irish Derby 2021 tips and today's racecard for Curragh Classic

High Definition is the favourite for today's Irish Derby. Trainer Aidan O'Brien is looking for a record-extending 15th victory in the race.

Mojo Star, Mac Swiney and Dante Stakes champ Hurricane Lane are prominent players in Paddy Power’s betting market. Timeform's pundits and tipsters back High definition for the third Classic of the Irish Flat season.

Brendan Duke's pin has fallen on Lone Eagle. Lone eagle took his form to a new level in Goodwood last time out.

Matt Chapman likes High definition for Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore. High Definitions ran third behind Hurricane Lane in the Dante at York.

Mojo Star won the Epsom Derby at 50/1. Jason Weaver gives his tips for the Irish Derby 2021 and today's racecard for Curragh Classic.

Today is Irish Derby Day at the Curragh. 11 runners are going to go to post. You can find details on all the runners and riders on the Racecards tab at top of the page.

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