Silvestre de Sousa, who rode the Mark Johnston-trained Dee Ex Bee (GB) (Farhh {GB}) to second in the G1 Investec Derby on June 2, will stay united with the colt for this Saturday's G1 Irish Derby. William Buick was originally slated to take the ride, but he is now required for Charlie Appleby's Old Persian (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), who was supplemented after winning last week's G2 King Edward VII S. at Royal Ascot.
“We have switched back to Silvestre, the same jockey as in the Derby, so it couldn't be better,” Johnston told At The Races. “Everything has been great since Epsom, perfect. Any rain would have suited us but, at the same time, we don't think he needs it, so we're happy to go.”
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