Bolger undecided on Curragh Approach

Racing : Jim Bolger has yet to make a decision on the participation of New Approach in Sunday's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

Racing: Jim Bolger has yet to make a decision on the participation of New Approach in Sunday's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

Having produced an excellent performance to win the English equivalent at Epsom earlier in the month, the son of Galileo was installed as favourite to strike again at the Curragh.

However, Bolger revealed yesterday that New Approach was not 100 per cent comfortable in his box, casting some doubt over whether he would make the starting line-up in this weekend's Classic.

Speaking today, Bolger explained: "There's no update and nothing really to add to what I said yesterday evening.

"There is less heat in the foot and we are treating it."

New Approach currently trades at a best-priced 6-5 with Blue Square for the Irish Derby, with Epsom runner-up Tartan Bearer next in the market at 5-2.

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