IRISH PREVIEWS: BORN TO Be King has the pedigree, and the name, to be involved in today's Derby but the Aidan O'Brien-trained colt can make his own mark this evening by landing the Listed feature at the Curragh.

The Mogeely Stud Silver Stakes features a clash of the generations with four three-year-olds taking on their elders.

They include Jim Bolger’s L’Impresario who made a winning debut here at the Guineas meeting while the older brigade look to be headed by the 109-rated Kargali, who would relish any easing in the ground.

Aidan O’Brien also runs Byzantine in the race but if a last-place finishing in the French Guineas at Longchamp last time out is forgiven, then Born To Be King could be the Ballydoyle number one.

David McCabe teams up with the son of Storm Cat and the Group One winner Quarter Moon, who was placed second to Kazzia in the Epsom Oaks on this weekend seven years ago.

Before that lacklustre effort in France, Born To Be Kinghad done well in a Group Three at Leopardstown when finishing third to Recharge and Intense Focus, a performance that suggested a step up in trip would eventually suit him.

He gets that now and the three-year-old could prove too smart for Kargali and She’s Our Mark.

Wayne Lordan rides Zafisio, one of the two British-trained runners in tomorrow’s Prix Du Jockey Club, and can warm up for his classic engagement with a double for his boss David Wachman.

Carlito Brigantewas edged out of a Dundalk victory by Curling Bird on his last start and although raised higher in the ratings for that he still looks to be a big player in the 10-furlong handicap.

Lagooncarries a 5lb penalty for winning at Naas on Monday but that defeat of Pride Celebre was an impressive performance.

Michael Kinane and John Oxx will hope to travel to Roscommon tomorrow with a Derby victory under their belts and they could enjoy a good afternoon in the west with Miss Pivotholding a leading chance in the opener.