The prospect of today's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby being run on good ground appears a reality following another dry night and a very favourable forecast for this afternoon.

The going is currently described as good, good to yielding in places, and a strong breeze combined with temperatures set to reach 22C is quickly drying out the ground.

Persistent rain and drizzle for seven hours on Friday left the track soft but conditions had dried out to good to yielding by the end of racing yesterday.

The Queen's Carlton House heads a line-up of eight runners for today's feature race, and is a top-priced 6/4 with William Hill.

Aidan O'Brien is bidding to win the race for a record sixth year in succession, and is four-handed with Epsom runner-up Treasure Beach his main hope.

Alan Magee