This Saturday the Curragh Racecourse in Ireland will showcase a top quality field of runners as they take to the track in the world famous Group One Irish St. Leger (2800m).
Trainer Dermot Weld has pulled Rite Of Passage from the prestigious jump – a shock to many horseracing fans and enthusiasts.
The 2010 Irish St. Leger will be a strong insight into the international runners travelling for the 2010 Melbourne Cup on November 2, as they compete over the staying distance.
Trainer Dermot Weld has pulled Rite Of Passage from the prestigious jump – a shock to many horseracing fans and enthusiasts.
Speculation is rife as to whether or not the Giant’s Causeway gelding will make the impending trip to Melbourne, although Weld was quick to point out nothing’s confirmed.
Stablemate Profound Beauty looks to be the new favourite for the 2010 Irish St. Leger, and is another Melbourne Cup contender.
Sans Frontieres has proved himself as a solid stayer, and is another strong contender for the 2010 Irish St. Leger win.
The Jeremy Noseda-trained five-year-old is another potential international runner in the 2010 Melbourne Cup, and will look to hit his third consecutive win in Ireland this Saturday.
It’s the first time Sans Frontieres will step up to compete against Group One quality runners, so will certainly provide a thought-provoking effort.
Champion jockey Olivier Peslier will take to the saddle and his mount could not ask for a better hoop than one who is highly familiar with the Carragh track, such as Peslier.
Tactic is another Melbourne Cup candidate looking to fight for the 2010 Irish St. Leger, and the British-bred runner is a slightly more lucrative favourite than his competitors.
Other notable runners are Kite Wood and Flying Cross, both of which could claim an upset win.
