Rosallion led home a Richard Hannon one-two in the Irish 2000 Guineas, as the pair improved upon their second and third placings in the English equivalent.

Rosallion led home a Richard Hannon one-two in the Irish 2000 Guineas, as the pair improved upon their second and third placings in the English equivalent.

Four Derby prospects were on show during the Epsom Gallops morning on Tuesday, organized by the Jockey Club – Voyage, Dancing Gemini, Deira Mile and Macduff. It is an event that has proved popular in recent years, with Pour Moi undertaking a successful gallop before taking the Classic in 2011.

Whilst Richard Hannon would have been disappointed not to add a second 2000 Guineas to his CV, it could be an exciting season for the Marlborough-based trainer with both the second and third, Rosallion and Haatem, aiming for the Irish equivalent.

Hawaiian continued the good form of the Richard Hannon yard with an eye-catching victory in the Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup EBF Maiden Stakes at Newbury on Friday.