Leopardstown's G3 Japan Racing Association Tyros S. has been a launchpad for some of Ireland's premier performers of recent times, with Deauville (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Gleneagles (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) the latest in a line of top-level scorers to prepare for the big leagues here alongside Zoffany (Ire), Cape Blanco (Ire), Rip Van Winkle (Ire), New Approach (Ire) and Teofilo (Ire). The first five hailed from Ballydoyle, which is where Churchill (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) comes in, and this is probably his last run before some serious Group 1 examinations. Already successful in the Listed Chesham S. over this trip at Royal Ascot June 18, the highly-regarded imposing bay is as exciting a juvenile prospect to emerge from that stable so far this year and already holds elevated status in the ante-post list for the 2000 Guineas and Derby.
As usual, Dermot Weld has something substantial to offer in opposition in Currency Converter (Exchange Rate), who races for Samuel Mencoff, Dr Michael Smurfit and Anthony Smurfit, and who looked smart when winning over this course and distance June 9. Another unexposed type who looks to have a bright future is Alexios Komnenos (Ire) (Choisir {Aus}), who was 50-1 on debut when taking a habitually strong Curragh maiden over this trip June 26.
“It looks a tough renewal and a deep race, but our horse is in good form and is entitled to take his chance,” Fozzy Stack commented. “Aidan's horse is the Derby favourite and the one to beat, but hopefully our lad will give a good account of himself.”
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