The pair were previewing the action, including the Irish Derby, at the Curragh as wind and rain began to cause them some problems
Unfortunately for Gary O'Brien and Donn McClean the weather changed as they went live on air on Sunday afternoon.
He partners odds-on favourite Auguste Rodin for the Ballydoyle trainer, with the Deep Impact colt attempting to become the first horse since Harzand in 2016 to win at Epsom and follow up in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh. “Obviously the world was always thought of him and we were delighted that he could go and put that Guineas run behind him.”
“But everyone saw the real Auguste Rodin in the Derby, stepped up to a trip more in keeping with his superb pedigree, and everyone has seen how strong the form is with King Of Steel and Waipiro coming out and winning at Ascot
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