Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)

High-class colt whose trainer's yard has a strong record in this race, Action was sent forward too prominently and failed to stay in testing conditions at Epsom in a Group 1 last time; better ground here and a more restrained ride could see him show his true quality at today's trip.

Won a Group 3 at Chester by four lengths last time with authority, Benvenuto Cellini was a non-runner at Epsom due to a stalls incident before that and that run should be set aside; proven at 12f with the faster surface strongly in his favour and a top stable behind him, he is the one to beat.

Back-to-back wins including a three-length success at Gowran Park last time, Bunyola Bay is bred to get further and should benefit from the step up to 12f; he steps up markedly in class here, however, and faces a considerably stronger test than he has encountered so far.

Winner of the Group 1 at Epsom by three lengths last time, Christmas Day showed real quality at this trip and acts on any going; the faster surface today may not play to his strengths and the bare form is hard to weigh up, but he is unquestionably a major contender.

Five and a quarter lengths third in a Group 1 at Epsom last time, James J Braddock proved he handles this trip and remains progressive; this course is expected to suit him and there looks to be further improvement to come.