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Harzand on his holidays

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Dermot Weld's dual Derby hero Harzand is currently enjoying a mid-term break before being prepared for an autumn campaign.

The Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly in October, for which he is second-favourite at around 6-1, is the long-term objective for the Aga Khan-owned colt, winner of the Epsom and Irish Derbys.

"Harzand has enjoyed an easy week and was ridden out yesterday for the first time," said Weld.

"He's on his holidays and it's onwards and upwards."

Conqueror of US Army Ranger at Epsom, the son of Sea The Stars became the 18th horse to win both races when seeing off Idaho (third at Epsom) at the Curragh.

He is the fifth horse to win the two Classics for the Aga Khan after Shergar (1981), Shahrastani (1986), Kahyasi (1988) and Sinndar (2000).