Derby Rematch Likely At Curragh

Aidan O'Brien has not ruled out the prospect of Wings Of Eagles and Cliffs Of Moher clashing again in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on July 1.

Wings Of Eagles caused a major surprise in the Investec Derby at Epsom under Padraig Beggy, nailing his better-fancied stable companion close home to give the Ballydoyle handler a one-two in the Classic - his sixth win in the race.

O'Brien said of the winner: "His lad at home was delighted with him. We thought he was a very nice horse last year, he ran a lovely race at the back-end in France and then ran a lovely race at Chester.

"I couldn't be happier, and obviously I'm delighted with Cliffs Of Moher but he's a bit of a baby and his next run will be something to look forward to.

"Ryan's (Moore) horse got there and just got tired, but Padraig gave the winner a great ride. He had him in a lovely rhythm, nice and balanced.

"Paddy is a world-class rider, he has a great mind and is always very aware - I'm delighted for him, I can't tell you how delighted we are to have him working with us.

"You never really know going into this race. They are all bred for it and until you test them on this course over a mile and a half you don't know how they will do - anything can happen.

"Seamus (Heffernan) rode him in the (Chester) Vase and he ran a really good race, he's been working well since then.It's possible the first two could go to the Irish Derby if the lads want to."

A trip to Ireland could also be on the agenda for third home Cracksman, according to his trainer John Gosden, who felt inexperience prevailed late on.

He said: "I think it was a good, solid run. I think Frankie (Dettori) found the horse slightly immature. I think he just ran a little babyish and he could have done with that other run (in the Dante), but I didn't want to run him on that soft ground.

"He is in the Irish Derby, I would not mind going there at all as it is a nice, galloping track."

Martyn Meade may also take up the option to renew rivalry with those who finished in front of fourth-placed Eminent.

He said: "He didn't travel too well to start with, but he certainly made up for it at the end.

"Jim Crowley immediately got off and said go for the Irish Derby. He certainly stays, there is no question about that. The bit of luck in running didn't work out."