Injured Irish Derby favourite New Approach forced to miss Curragh clash

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News first broke of the setback on Friday evening when the Coolcullen handler revealed that the son of Galileo had a foot bruise.

Tartan terror: Derby second Tartan Bearer (yellow cap) is the new favourite for the Irish version after the withdrawal of New Approach (right)

Bolger gave the colt as much time as possible to recover and on Saturday there was still a chance that the three-year-old could bid to emulate High Chaparral who was the last horse to complete the English-Irish Derby double in 2002.

However, Bolger, who is in the midst of an incredible season, had to take the tough decision to pull New Approach out.

'New Approach does not run,' said Bolger. 'Obviously it is disappointing but these things happen in racing.

'We have no idea where he will go next. It will have to be discussed with the owners.'