A dozen colts have stood their ground for Saturday’s Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh, with Newmarket 2000 Guineas runner-up Hi Royal set to make the trip over for trainer Thirsk-based Kevin Ryan.

The third and fourth placed horses from Newmarket’s edition, Royal Scotsman - who was supplemented by Paul and Oliver Cole - and the Charles Hill-trained Galeron are also engaged to run on Saturday as they bid for classic glory, as will the Roger Varian-trained Charyn who was eighth in the race. Simon and Ed Crisford may add further British interest with Group 3 winner Knight.