Mempari to join Second Empire

Mempari is likely to join her stable companion Second Empire in Sunday's Group One Emirates Prix du Moulin at Longchamp.

Mempari is likely to join her stable companion Second Empire in Sunday's Group One Emirates Prix du Moulin at Longchamp.

Aidan O'Brien declared the filly a likely runner yesterday after confirming John Reid as the rider for Second Empire.

There will also be only two British-trained runners in the race as Exclusive was withdrawn yesterday. Desert Prince and Almushtarak were confirmed runners along with the Japanese-trained Seeking The Gold.

At home, Jim Bolger will be represented by the Tralee winner, Grandiose Idea, in Sunday's Moyglare Stud Stakes. Polaire, third in the Heinz 57 to Lavery, is also set to run for Kevin Prendergast.

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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column