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Galileo has unearthed yet another exciting classic contender after his colt Astrology burst into English Derby contention with an 11 lengths win in the G3 Dee Stakes at Chester on May 11.

Astrology was twice Group-placed last season after a maiden success on debut for Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle stable.

“He's a typical Galileo, really genuine and a sweet mover,” said O'Brien. “He was a nice horse last year and progressed well over the winter.

“It's nice to start his season off like that. You'd think he'd get further than a mile and a quarter and all those races including Epsom are obviously open to him, as is the Curragh.

“He's a very big horse and we ran him to educate him last year. He's still a bit babyish but he's got a nice rhythm and is very well-bred, he's out of a very good mare and one to look forward to.”

Astrology is from Dr Fong's the G1 Prix Saint-Alary winner Ask For The Moon and was bred by A-Mark Racing and partners and sold for 400,000gns as a foal at Tattersalls.

Another Galileo colt Father Of Science (Galileo x Kasora, by Darshaan) added to his huge value as a three-parts brother to High Chaparral with an impressive win at Chester on May 9.

The three-year-old, having only his second start, battled through testing ground to win an extended 10-furlong maiden for O'Brien and is also in the Derby picture.