Alruna, Nisky’s Boy for Barbados Derby

The duo will take on the Bajan three-yearolds in the 2000 metres blue riband race at Garrison Savannah, Bridgetown, on August 1, a bank holiday in the island.

Both runners were out galloping on Sunday morning under the watchful eye of their trainers In a television interview, champion jockey Ronald “Tiger” Ali who will ride the son of Settle Upl/Blushing Sky at the Garrison said he feels good and should be suited by the Bajan track since he is quick out of the gates.

And O’Brien said his charge, a daughter of Gold Market/Katakova, she has improved over the last three to four months and seems to like turf.

He noted the filly was a bit nervy but hsas been settling down lately.

O’Brien said he has just started to train Alruna for the right hand, clockwise Bajan track .

Both horses are expected to leave here July 24, one week ahead of the big race.