The big race of the day is unsurprisingly the Irish 2000 Guineas, where Field Of Gold will look to go one better than his second in the English equivalent with a change of jockey making all the headlines.
Kieran Shoemark has been jocked off in favour of Colin Keane, which I have no real opinion on to be honest, other than to say he obviously has considerably more experience of the track. He finished with a flourish to be beaten half a length by Ruling Court at Newmarket, and will be a short price to take this classic and do so with ease.
Hotazhell came under serious consideration for Jessica Harrington with his neck won over Delacroix last season franked with the runner-up winning the Leopardstown Derby trial with ease last time out, and as he is now as short as 9/2 for the Epsom Derby, that is clearly way above average form. He can go well on his first start of the season but I will take a chance on Cosmic Year, apparently the Juddmonte second string.
Oisin Murphy rides the Kingman colt who has done nothing wrong so far, winning all three starts for Harry Charlton, albeit at a lower level with the Listed King Charles II Stakes at Newmarket his most recent victory. He does try the mile for the first time here but as he travels so well in his races and will get plenty of cover in this line-up if needed, I am hoping he can pounce late on to being home the spoils and mark himself down as one of the best horses in training.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1pt Win Cosmic Year 3.40pm The Curragh 7/2 Bet365, Paddy Power, William Hill, and Boylesports