James J Braddock gets back in the ring to take on a number of Ballydoyle heavyweights in Sunday's Irish Derby.
The Joseph O'Brien three-year-old took his chance at Epsom showpiece earlier this month, but was beaten into third, failing to get past runaway winner Christmas Day (7/2).
O'Brien will be hoping that it is third time lucky for his Classic hopeful; now beaten twice by the Derby winner after defeat in the Ballysax back in April.
Ballydoyle aren't leaving much to chance, however, accounting for four of the eight-strong field.
Benvenuto Cellini appears to be the first string, hoping to restore his reputation after an extremely disappointing showing at Epsom when sent off favourite.
In fairness, it did all go wrong for son of Frankel on the day, eventually being declared a non-runner after getting his foot stuck on the starting stalls. The softer ground probably inconvenienced him too and he is far more likely to show his true form on a sounder surface.
Both Pierre Bonnard and Action get another shot at Classic glory after failing to pose any meaningful threat at Epsom last month and will be partnered by Wayne Lordan and Declan McDonogh respectively.
Whilst this race looks extremely likely to go to a trainer with the surname 'O'Brien', there is a very intriguing UK challenger in the form of Raaheeb.
Owned by Shadwell and trained by Owen Burrows, he has been off the track since winning the bet365 Classic Trail at Sandown in very impressive style. Shadwell last won this race all the way back in 1990 with Salsabil but there is hope that this son of Sea The Stars could be very special indeed.
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