Northumberland Plate

A red-letter day for Ralph Beckett, who won the Irish Derby with Westover and helped Frankie Dettori prove a point as he prepares to take a sabbatical from his role as stable jockey to John & Thady Gosden. The rides that the punters’ darling lost from Clarehaven didn’t win anyway, so that should only add to the satisfaction of Lezoo landing the Empress Fillies’ Stakes. Might some loftier targets at Newmarket races be in her future? Westover Turns Irish Derby into Procession Jocking off riders is a hot topic right now. You must feel for Rob Hornby, regular pilot of Westover. Colin Keane, his replacement in the saddle, will have to go some to steer an easier Classic winner after Irish Derby glory at the Curragh provided Beckett with an across horse racing jurisdictions double. A depleted...