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Royal Ascot winner Santiago features in O'Brien's ten-strong Irish Derby team

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Royal Ascot winner Santiago features in O'Brien's ten-strong Irish Derby team

Aidan O'Brien is preparing for a Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Saturday evening. O’Brien has left ten horses in the showpiece. Santiago is the favourite, while Arthur's Kingdom and Mythical are also in good form. Joseph has also left Crossfirehurricane and Galileo Chrome in his team. New York Girl is also hoping to become the first filly to win the race since Balanchine in 1994. The riding arrangements will be discussed on Thursday.

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