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Mekhtaal to miss Epsom Derby
- Updated: May 19, 2016
Mekhtaal appears unlikely to be supplemented for the Investec Derby, with connections eyeing a crack at the French equivalent instead.
The Jean-Claude Rouget-trained three-year-old made quite a splash at Deauville last Sunday, winning the Group Two Prix Hocquart by six lengths on his third outing.
Mekhtaal impressed in making all the running and while the Al Shaqab-owned colt is held in high regard, connections may prefer to stay on home shores for now.
Harry Herbert, racing manager for Al Shaqab, said: “I think we will probably go for the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby) with him and keep him in France.
“He’s certainly bred …
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