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Can Arsenal keep lead over Manchester City?

Can Arsenal keep lead over Manchester City? 

In an upcoming Premier League match, Arsenal will face off against Manchester City, and both teams’ managers, Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, have downplayed the match’s significance in the title race. However, looking at the data, there may be more at stake than they realize.

Top Two Teams Face Off

This is the ninth time in Premier League history that the top two teams will meet after 33 or more games. In all previous eight instances, the team in the lead with five or fewer points has won the title. The only exception was in 2008 when Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-1, but Sir Alex Ferguson’s team still finished first by two points.

Past Title Showdowns

The last time there was a title showdown like this was in 2014, where neither team won the league. Chelsea defeated leaders Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield, but City ended up being crowned champions on the final day.

Title Odds

Data analysts Nielsen Gracenote currently rate City as having a 79% chance of winning the title. However, if Arsenal wins the upcoming match, they become the favorites with a 55% chance of winning. On the other hand, if City wins, their chance of winning the title goes up to 89%, and Arsenal’s chance drops to 11%.

Remaining Games

It’s important to note that City has two games in hand on Arsenal, who have drawn their last three matches.

Managerial Opinions

While the match is crucial, both managers have emphasized that it’s not the end of the title race. Guardiola said that “It is really important, but not decisive because there are many games to play.” Arteta and Guardiola worked together at City before Arteta became the Arsenal manager in 2019. However, Guardiola says that “nothing changes” their relationship when their teams face each other.

Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns Seal Western Conference Semi-Finals Spot

Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns Seal Western Conference Semi-Finals Spot

The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns have both secured their places in the Western Conference semi-finals after winning their respective series. The Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-109, while the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 136-130, both clinching 4-1 series wins. These teams will now face each other for a spot in the conference finals, with the first game scheduled to take place in Denver on Saturday.

Nikola Jokic Leads Nuggets to Victory

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic was instrumental in the Nuggets’ victory against the Timberwolves, scoring 28 points, grabbing 17 rebounds, and providing 12 assists. Jamal Murray also added 35 points, helping the top seeds of the Western Conference secure a spot in the semi-finals for the fourth time in five seasons.

Devin Booker Shines as Suns Overcome Clippers

In Phoenix, Devin Booker put in a spectacular performance with 47 points to help the Suns recover from an opening game defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Suns won four straight games to take the series, despite the Clippers missing their star players Paul George and Kawhi Leonard due to injury. Although the Clippers led by 10 points at the start of the second half, Booker’s 25 points in the third quarter helped the Suns to overcome the deficit and advance to the next round.

Hawks Stay Alive in Eastern Conference Series

In the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks kept their series against the Boston Celtics alive with a thrilling 119-117 victory. Trae Young was the hero for the Hawks, scoring a three-pointer with just 1.8 seconds remaining in the game. Young finished with 38 points, 13 assists, and four rebounds, helping his team to force a game six in Atlanta on Thursday. The Celtics had looked set for victory after dominating the second half and leading by 13 points halfway through the fourth quarter, but the Hawks refused to give up and rallied late to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Hawks Coach Praised Team’s Resilience

After the game, Hawks coach Quin Snyder praised his team’s resilience, saying, “We were tough-minded. It’s tough to be down through the whole game. We were hanging in there and hanging in there. We just didn’t capitulate.” The Celtics still lead the series 3-2, and the Hawks will need to win the next game to force a decisive game seven.

Formula 1 introduces new ‘sprint’ race format for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Formula 1 introduces new ‘sprint’ race format for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

In an effort to inject more excitement and unpredictability into the race weekend, Formula 1 has introduced a new ‘sprint’ race format starting with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The ‘sprint’ race will be held on Saturday, separate from the main grand prix, and will have its own qualifying session called the ‘sprint shootout.’

New qualifying format

Qualifying for the main Grand Prix will still be held on Friday, while a shorter qualifying session will be held on Saturday to determine the grid for the sprint race. The sprint qualifying will have three sessions, with the slowest five cars eliminated after each of the first two sessions, which will last 12 and 10 minutes, respectively. The final top-10 contest will last eight minutes. This is a departure from the standard qualifying format, which has three sessions of 18, 15, and 12 minutes.

Tyre use

Teams will be required to use new tyres in each session of the sprint qualifying, with the ‘medium’ compound in the first two sessions and the ‘soft’ compound in the final top-10 contest. In the standard qualifying, tyre use is unrestricted.

The purpose behind the changes is to create more excitement in the ‘sprint’ race and encourage drivers to take more risks. The previous format for sprint weekends, which was introduced in 2021, had the Friday qualifying session setting the grid for the sprint race, and the result of the sprint establishing the grid for the main grand prix. This meant drivers were hesitant to take risks in the sprint race, as any errors or accidents would significantly impact their chances in the grand prix.

Points system

As before, the top eight finishers in the sprint race will receive points, ranging from eight points for first place to one point for eighth place. Although the new format aims to introduce more jeopardy and excitement, the point rewards for the sprint race are still significantly lower than for the grand prix.

Benefits of the new format

The new format for the sprint race has the added benefit of eliminating a Saturday practice session that was previously held with race fuel loads and was unexciting for viewers. Instead, this session has been replaced by the new qualifying session for the sprint race. The new format will be used at all six of the sprint weekends this season.

Permitted engine components increased

Finally, the F1 Commission has agreed to increase the permitted number of specific engine components from three to four this season. These components include the internal combustion engine, turbocharger, and the MGU-K and MGU-H, the two parts of the hybrid system that recover energy. This decision is a boost for Ferrari and Mercedes, both of whom have drivers on their second examples of some of these components after just three races of the season, and are thus now further from suffering grid penalties for excessive parts usage than they were.

Kildare Wins 2023 Leinster U20 Football Title

Kildare Wins 2023 Leinster U20 Football Title

Kildare secured their second consecutive EirGrid Leinster U20 football title by defeating Dublin in a dramatic extra-time encounter. The Lilywhites needed 80 minutes this time around, having won the title in 60 minutes last year. Kildare’s victory marked their first successful title defence since the 1960s.

Sinkey Named Man of the Match

Ryan Sinkey was the star performer for Kildare, striking four points and earning the Man of the Match award. His strong display helped Brian Flanagan’s side through to the All-Ireland semi-final clash on May 6, where they will face either Derry or Down who meet in the Ulster final.

Kildare Aims for All-Ireland Title

After finishing as All-Ireland runners-up last year, Kildare will be looking to go one step further this time. The team demonstrated courage and character in their victory against Dublin and showed that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Dublin’s Heartbreak

Dublin suffered back to back heartbreak as they were defeated by Kildare in the final for the second year in a row. Despite changing almost a third of their team from the side that beat Meath a week earlier, Dublin could not secure their first title since 2020.

Tight and Tense Encounter

The match was tight and tense throughout, with Kildare trailing or level with Dublin for much of regular time. Colm Dalton’s brilliant score for Kildare in the 62nd minute tied the game up at 0-11 apiece and forced extra-time.

Kildare Dominates Extra Time

Kildare pulled decisively clear in extra-time, outscoring Dublin by 0-5 to 0-2 in the additional 20 minutes. Adam Fanning, Callum Bolton, Shane Farrell, goalkeeper Cormac Barker, and Oisin O’Sullivan all contributed crucial scores for Kildare.

Sinkey Provides Early Inspiration

Sinkey provided the early inspiration for Kildare, scoring three terrific points that tied the scores up at 0-4 apiece after 20 minutes. However, Dublin responded with three points of their own to take a narrow 0-7 to 0-5 lead at half-time.

Kildare’s Terrific Response

Kildare produced a terrific response in the third quarter, with four points between the 42nd and 48th minutes from Bolton, Sinkey, O’Sullivan, and Fanning nudging them ahead for the first time, 0-10 to 0-9. The game remained anyone’s for the closing minutes, with Dalton’s equaliser sending the match to extra-time.

Dublin’s Changed Line-Up

Dublin made several changes to their team from the side that beat Meath by four points a week earlier. Talisman forward Luke Breathnach and defender Eoghan O’Connor Flanagan were both carried off with injuries against Meath and missed out, while Joe Quigley, Finn Bruton, Michael McDonald, and Seamus Smith all lined out.

Closing Thoughts

Kildare’s victory against Dublin was a testament to their resilience and determination. The team will now be looking ahead to the All-Ireland semi-final clash with confidence, knowing that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Scorers for Kildare: Ryan Sinkey 0-4, Colm Dalton 0-3, Shane Farrell 0-2 (0-2f), Callum Bolton 0-2, Adam Fanning 0-2, Oisin O’Sullivan 0-2, Cormac Barker 0-1 (0-1f).

Scorers for Dublin: Joe Quigley 0-5 (0-3f), Ross Keogh 0-4 (0-3f), Luke Ward 0-1, Greg McEneaney 0-1, Seamus Smith 0-1, Bill Costello 0-1.

Kildare: C Barker; R Burke, H O’Neill, T Von Engelbrechten; J Harris, J McGrath, J McKevitt; F Cooke, S Farrell; R Sinkey, C Bolton, C Dalton; E Cully, O O’Sullivan, A Fanning.

Subs: Sean Hanafin for Cully 41, Darragh Swords for Cooke 54. Ethan Mountaine for Von Engelbrechten e/t, Niall Dolan for Sinkey 64, Fionn O Giollain for Burke 70+1, Daire Guerin for McGrath 75.

Dublin: A Smyth; F Bruton, T Clancy, E Nugent; A Gavin, G McEneaney, D O’Leary; E Dunne, M McDonald; C Dolan, R Keogh, S Smith; L Ward, J Quigley, D Dempsey.

Subs: Bill Costello for Dempsey h/t, James Cotter for Smith 45, Tom Brennan for McDonald 50, Dara McGrath for O’Leary 62. Charlie McMorrow for Cotter e/t, McDonald for Costello 66, Caelum Moriarty for Quigley 70+1, Clyde Burke for Dolan 77.

Video – O’Callaghan buys record-breaking lot at Goffs Breeze-Up

O’Callaghan buys record-breaking top lot at Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale

The Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale in Doncaster saw a record-breaking top lot as Michael O’Callaghan sealed the deal for a Harry Angel colt at £500,000, the highest amount ever paid for a Flat horse in Doncaster.

The auction was marked by fierce competition and strong bidding, with onlookers including trainer Michael O’Callaghan and Kia Joorabchian, head of the Amo Racing team.

Family success and potential

The Harry Angel colt, out of Go Angellica, is a member of a successful family in the Doncaster ring, with Go Angellica being a Listed-winning sibling to the US stakes winner Bredenbury and My Lucky Liz, dam of O’Callaghan’s Twilight Jet, who jointly topped the 2021 renewal of this sale at £210,000 before going on to win Group 3s at two and three.

According to O’Callaghan, the Harry Angel colt is “the best horse here, and by a long way”. He said: “We’ve been extremely lucky with the vendor and he’s from the same family as Twilight Jet, who’s been a very good horse for us. If there’s one from the sale I didn’t want to leave without, it was him.”

O’Callaghan also said that the colt needs to win a Group 1, adding that “this is a horse who may potentially be traded down the line but he has to go and do it now. If he reaches a high level by the middle of the summer, then who knows? He’s ready to go anyway. Hopefully we’ll be getting the top hat out.”

Long-awaited success

The Harry Angel colt was sourced by the Tally-Ho team at the 2021 Goffs November Foal Sale, where he cost €38,000. Roger O’Callaghan, no relation to the buyer, commented on the sale, saying: “A class horse, always was. When we bought him, the plan was to breeze him. It’s worked out beyond our expectations. He was always natural; he’s got an unbelievable temperament, he was a very simple horse to breeze. When you asked him he delivered, and when you didn’t he didn’t.”

The consignor also praised the sale, saying: “I had no expectations but it’s been a very good sale. Fair dues to Donny, they got it right. It’s been a good day at the office.”

Willie Mullins dominates day 1 of Punchestown Festival

Energumene and Paul Townend win the Grade 1 William Hill Champion Chase at Punchestown. Credit: David Betts.

It was a Grade 1 double for champion trainer Willie Mullins on the opening day of the 2023 Punchestown Festival as Facile Vega and Energumene took wins at the Co Kildare track.

In a five-runner Champion Chase, where Mullins provided four of the runners, the other coming from the Henry de Bromhead yard, it was Rachael Blackmore on de Bomhead’s Magic Daze that cut out the running.

With the odds-on favourite Energumene making an error three from home, Chacun Pour Soi and Danny Mullins came on their outside, and it was four Closutton horses battling it out heading to the second last.

With Paul Townend and Energumene on the inside of the track, Danny Mullins and Chacun Pour Soi lay down their challenge, and the race was between them heading to the last. As they went head-to-head up the home straight the Tony Bloom-owned nine-year-old won the battle of the French-breds as he had enough to hold off the 11-year-old Chacun Pour Soi by three-quarters-of-a-length and he took his six Grade 1 victory.

Blue Lord came home third with Gentleman Du Mee fourth and Magic Daze the last of the five to finish.

Facile Vega gave Paul Townend and Willie Mullins the first Grade 1 of the 2023 Punchestown Festival. The Hammer & Trowel-owned six-year-old bay gelding, who has finished second to Marine Nationale in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, upheld that form today as he beat two of his stable companions who had finished behind him at Prestbury Park in March, Diverge and Il Etait Temps. The latter was runner-up today with Oliver McKernan’s No Looking Back coming home in third, ahead of Found A Fifty and Diverge.

Winning rider Paul Townend admitted he got a “bit of a fright at the third-last, but he lengthened well down straight for me again. We got it right today and he showed the true horse. I think when he does get a bigger obstacle in front of him, his jumping will come into its own then.”

Mullins had the treble up by race 5 with his son Patrick won aboard Predators Gold in the Goffs Defender Bumper. The Gigginstown Stud-owned four-year-old gelded son of Masked Marvel was purchased by Harold Kirk had two lengths in hand on his stable mate Milo Lises, the mount of Jodi Townend, with Gordon Elliott’s Western Fold filling the third spot under Barry O’Neill.

Shecouldbeanything, fifth in the Grade 1 Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month, gained some compensation with a four and a half length success in the opening Listed Howden Insurance Brokers Mares Novice Hurdle. Trained by Gordon Elliott, the six-year-old daughter of Malinas was a first winner for Jordan Gainford on his return from injury.

Half an jour later, Willie Mullins doubled-up when taking the Grade B Killashee Handicap Hurdle with Bialystok in the Rich Ricci colours. Ridden by Danny Mullins, the winner led home a 1-2-3 for the champion handler as Tax For Max with Daryl Jacob were runners-up with Tekao and Simon Torrens claiming third spot.

The other Grade 1 on the card went to Mullins, Emmet Mullins this time, as Donagh Meyler steered Feronily to victory in the Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Steeplechase over 3 miles.

Feronily, the only horse proven at the trip prior to today’s race came home at 7/1 and have a length and three-quarters to spare over the Paul Townend-ridden Appreciate It with James Du Berlais third to cross the finishing line.

Three By Two won The Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Steeplechase for the Ladies Perpetual Cup for jockey Tiernan Power Roche and trainer Denis Paul Murphy.

Video replay – Energumene Secures William Hill Champion Chase Victory at Punchestown

Energumene Secures William Hill Champion Chase Victory at Punchestown

Brighton owner Tony Bloom had something to celebrate following the heartbreak of his team’s FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester United as Energumene secured a hard-fought victory in the William Hill Champion Chase at Punchestown. The nine-year-old horse, who previously won the Cheltenham Champion Chase, claimed the spoils at Punchestown, becoming a two-time winner of the race.

Gritty Display from Energumene

Energumene, trained by Willie Mullins, was the favourite to win, but it was not an easy victory. He fell behind stablemate Chacun Pour Soi at the last fence, but the horse dug deep and fought back to eventually prevail by three-quarters of a length. Despite making a number of errors and facing stiff competition from Magic Daze and Rachael Blackmore, Energumene demonstrated his heart and ability to secure the win.

Celebrations for Paul Townend and Willie Mullins

It was jockey Paul Townend, riding in Bloom’s Brighton blue livery, who rode Energumene to victory, claiming the top spot on the podium. Mullins, who also saddled the first four horses, was ecstatic following the victory, especially after Chacun Pour Soi’s strong performance.

Brave Performance from Energumene

Mullins praised Energumene’s brave performance, saying, “Normally he wins with class but today he had to get down and fight it out. Paul had to get tough with him, and he answered every call.” Mullins suggested that the end of the season may have been getting to Energumene, as he was not as sharp as he was at Cheltenham.

Successful Day at Punchestown for Mullins

Mullins had a successful day at Punchestown, bringing his tally to four wins for the day. In addition to Energumene’s victory, he also won the Grade 1 KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle with Facile Vega, the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle with Bialystok, and the €100,000 Goffs Defender Bumper with Predators Gold, piloted by Patrick Mullins.

Attendance at Punchestown Increases

The first day of the Punchestown Festival drew a crowd of 14,937, an increase of 500 from the previous year. The event was well-received by attendees, who enjoyed an exciting day of horse racing.

FRS Recruitment Becomes Title Sponsor for 2023 GAA World Games

FRS Recruitment Becomes Title Sponsor for 2023 GAA World Games

The 2023 GAA World Games has found a title sponsor in FRS Recruitment. The event was launched at Croke Park, where it was announced that the tournament would bring in over 1,300 players from ten regions around the world. The event, which will take place in Derry this summer, will feature 105 teams representing more than 500 GAA Clubs from across the globe. It will be the fourth staging of the event since its inception in 2015.

The Competition Format and Venue

The FRS Recruitment GAA World Games will have eight finals at Celtic Park, with four finals for Irish-born players in football, ladies football, hurling, and camogie, and another four for native-born players competing in the same four codes. The event’s initial stages will take place at Derry’s Owenbeg, Centre of Excellence from July 24 to July 27, with the finals taking place on July 28 at Celtic Park, Derry City. The visiting teams will be twinned with local clubs throughout Derry, in line with the tradition of other GAA festivals, to enhance the social and cultural elements of the Games.

Participants and Expected Number of Attendees

The competition will involve approximately 5,000 individuals, including players, team officials, administrators, families, and supporters. It will showcase the growing interest and participation in Gaelic games among people in many countries who are embracing the chance to play Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie. The World Games in Derry are expected to be a fantastic celebration of Gaelic games and a demonstration of how strong the sport is outside of Ireland.

Statements From the GAA and Sponsors

Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy expressed his excitement for the upcoming event, calling it one of the most significant events in the GAA calendar in 2023. Colin Donnery, the Group Chief Executive of FRS, expressed his company’s delight in being the title sponsor and its eagerness to work with the Association on the event. The President of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, Michéal Naughton, and the Uachtarán Cumann Camogíochta, Hilda Breslin, both expressed their anticipation for the forthcoming festival of Gaelic games in Derry in July. O’Neills will continue its support of the event as the official kit supplier.

The FRS Recruitment GAA World Games 2023 will showcase the extent to which the passion and participation for Gaelic Games has now spread far beyond our shores and will acknowledge the keepers of this flame. The event will provide a

Video Replay – Willie Mullins’ Facile Vega triumphs in KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle

Willie Mullins’ Facile Vega triumphs in KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle

On the first day of the 2023 Punchestown Festival, renowned Irish trainer Willie Mullins marked his return to the races following a hip operation. His 4/6 favourite, Facile Vega, cruised to victory in the first Grade 1 race of the festival, the KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle. The six-year-old is the son of the legendary mare Quevega, who won four Ladbrokes Champion Stayers’ Hurdles at Punchestown. Facile Vega runs in the same ownership as his dam, and the Hammer & Trowel Syndicate members and extended connections were out in force to cheer him on.

Facile Vega overcomes a mistake to seal victory

Facile Vega survived a bad mistake at the third-last hurdle but was quickly back on track, moving alongside pace-setting stablemate Diverge. Dublin Racing Festival Grade 1 winner Il Etait Temps, also from Mullins’ stable, briefly threatened under jockey Danny Mullins. However, Facile Vega’s relentless gallop quickly put him out of contention, and he crossed the finish line with a seven-and-a-half-length lead. No Looking Back, a 66/1 longshot trained by local trainer Oliver McKernan, came in third, a further ten lengths back.

Mullins plans to start Facile Vega’s fences career

Mullins expressed his excitement for Facile Vega’s potential, stating that he has always thought highly of the horse and believes he has huge ability. He added that he plans to start him over fences next year, as he thinks that the horse will have more respect for the bigger obstacles. Facile Vega’s pedigree suggests that he can stay three miles, and Mullins plans to let the horse tell them how far he wants to go as he gains experience in the sport.

Bialystok takes the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle

Mullins made it a double victory on the first day of the festival, with 14/1 shot Bialystok leading a Closutton 1-2-3 in the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle. Danny Mullins rode the five-year-old to a one and three-quarter-length win over Tax For Max, with Tekao finishing third.

Jordan Gainford wins on Shecouldbeanything in the Howden Insurance Brokers Mares’ Novice Hurdle

The 2023 Punchestown Festival started with the Listed Howden Insurance Brokers Mares’ Novice Hurdle, and jockey Jordan Gainford made a dream return to action after suffering a fall at Cheltenham. He rode the Gordon Elliott-trained Shecouldbeanything to victory at 7/2 odds, overtaking Still Ciel approaching the last hurdle and finishing four-and-a-quarter lengths ahead of The Model Kingdom

 

Auguste Rodin Looking to Prove His Class In 2,000 Guineas

 

Talented colt August Rodin ended 2022 as one of the leading two-year-olds in Europe. He is set to begin his new campaign in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket, the opening British Classic of the season.

The son of Deep Impact, who is trained in Ireland by Aidan O’Brien, won three of his four races last year. His third success came in the Group One Vertem Futurity Trophy Stakes at Doncaster, one of the leading two-year-old races of the season. Under the hands of Ryan Moore, he finished that race very strongly to score by just over three lengths.

O’Brien has won 2,000 Guineas more than any other trainer in history. The Irishman prevailed for the 10th time with Magna Grecia in 2019. He will be hoping to end his four-year wait for another victory when Auguste Rodin features on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket in the prestigious British Classic.

Ballydoyle Colt Expected to Step Up in Distance for Derby

The Derby at Epsom is another race O’Brien will be targeting with his colt. He believes the Group One winner has the stamina for the 1m4f distance in Surrey in June. That’s a race the Ballydoyle trainer has also dominated over the last couple of decades, with eight wins going his way.

Auguste Rodin tops the betting at 2/1 for the most prestigious British Classic on the calendar. He has held the position at the top of the ante-post market since his victory at Doncaster last October.

The Derby is a race that horse racing tipsters will be previewing ahead of the two-day meeting at Epsom. Those at Sports Betting Portfolio, for example, will be considering whether Auguste Rodin is a worthy favourite for the race or if he is worth taking in the betting. As of the 31st of January, they had an accumulated profit of £1541.09, and their expert tipsters will be hoping to improve on that number during the British Flat season. If you decide to follow their expert tips, they will direct you to one of the leading sportsbooks in order for you to get the best price possible on the Ballydoyle horse or one of the other runners in the British Classic. 

The Strongest Challengers May Come from His Own Yard

The main challengers to Auguste Rodin in the British Classics this season could be from his own stable. In the 2,000 Guineas, Little Big Bear is also considered a strong challenger for the top prize. After defeat on his debut at the Curragh, he has gone on to win four consecutive races.

The No Nay Never colt prevailed in the Grade One Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on his final start in 2022. He scored by an emphatic seven lengths, with Persian Force and Shartash coming home second and third respectively. That performance showcased his Classic credentials.

In the Derby, August Rodin could be joined by Alexandroupolis. The son of Camelot prevailed on his sole start as a two-year-old at Galway. He has already appeared in the 2023 campaign, and he finished third in a Group Three contest at Leopardstown. Much more will be expected from the Ballydoyle runner on his next outing.

The 2,000 Guineas takes place on the 6th of May. The 1m contest is set to feature the best 1m colts from across Europe.

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