Upgraded to Group 2 status this year, Sunday's Curragh Cup saw the Ballydoyle pair Bondi Beach (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Order of St George (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) do battle 12 months ago prior to making a significant impact on the English and Irish St Leger, and Aidan O'Brien again saddles two of a disappointing quartet to show up. Just what Sword Fighter (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Landofhopeandglory (Ire) (High Chaparral {Ire}) achieved when first and fourth, respectively, in Royal Ascot's Listed Queen's Vase nine days ago is open to question, and it is significant that Ryan Moore keeps the faith with the latter.
Dermot Weld might have one eye on the Irish Leger for His Highness The Aga Khan's Alveena (Ire) (Medicean {GB}), who earned this rise in class after winning the 12-furlong Cork Derby H. last time June 12.
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