Westover wins Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at The Curragh Racecourse

The Ralph Beckett-trained Westover on Saturday claimed the 15th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at County Kildare’s The Curragh Racecourse in the confident hands of jockey Colin Keane.

The derby is the showpiece event of the festival that featured some of the best horses, jockeys and trainers in the world.

Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free Colm McLoughlin said: “I would like to offer my huge congratulations to the winning connections and also to compliment The Curragh Racecourse on the wonderful facility.

“The new Aga Khan Stand is very impressive. This is the 15th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, however we have been involved with The Curragh for 21 years now. We are delighted to be the title sponsor of this prestigious race and thoroughly enjoyed the action and excitement of the festival.”