2022 Irish Derby at the Curragh: the runners, the odds, the verdict

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (3.45 Curragh) is Saturday's feature race in Britain and Ireland and this year's running looks a cracker.

Oaks heroine Tuesday, a late addition to the field, takes on the boys including Derby third Westover, but can she come out on top? Here's our runner-by-runner guide to the Curragh Classic.

1 Boundless Ocean

Likely to get his turn at Listed or Group level in due course but up against it here

Trainer: Jim Bolger
Jockey: Kevin Manning
Odds: 50-1

2 French Claim

Has a small chance if the forecast rain arrives early but others look far more likely

Trainer: Paddy Twomey
Jockey: Billy Lee
Odds: 33-1

3 Glory Daze

1m4f should suit him and likely to be better suited by this track; could outrun his odds

Trainer: Andrew Oliver
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Odds: 50-1

4 Hannibal Barca

Should come on plenty for the Gallinule and a viable alternative to the two market leaders

Trainer: Joseph O'Brien
Jockey: Shane Crosse
Odds: 8-1

5 Lionel

Has to step up again and considerably so but very progressive and an interesting runner

Trainer: David Menuisier
Jockey: Jamie Spencer
Odds: 10-1

6 Piz Badile

Another likely to be better suited by this track and cannot be left out of calculations

Trainer: Donnacha O'Brien
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Odds: 9-1

7 Westover

Most unlucky-in-running third in the Cazoo Derby; deserving of his place in the betting

Trainer: Ralph Beckett
Jockey: Colin Keane
Odds: 7-4

8 Tuesday

Oaks winner is the top-rated in the race and adds much intrigue; significant claims here

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Odds: 11-8 favourite

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The verdict

One that could well step up here though is , who looked as though the 1m4f would suit when he won the Gallinule Stakes.

If you want more on the 2022 Irish Derby:

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