Aidan O’Brien

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Breeders’ Cup Does Not Disappoint

The year-long build-up to the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships did not disappoint, as we watched year-end honors decided on the track, living up to the very reason why this weekend was created 37 years…

Race Recaps

Battleground hands O’Brien third Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes

CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, UK – Trainer Aidan O’Brien saddled his third winner of the seven-furlong G2 Qatar Vintage Stakes as Battleground (Ryan Moore) justified 13/8 favouritism. By War Front, Battleground is the first foal of Found, who won three G1 races including the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Turf and 2016 Qatar… Read More

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Santiago Proves Strongest in Queen’s Vase

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – Coolmore’s Santiago navigated the marathon distance and proved strongest in Friday’s Queen’s Vase (G2) on Day 4 of the 2020 Royal Ascot Meet. The 7/2 third choice stateside broke well under Ryan Moore and settled into fifth while finding a comfortable rhythm. The 2/1 stateside favorite Born With… Read More

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Russian Emperor Denies First Receiver in Hampton Court

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – Lauri Macri & Partners and Coolmore homebred Russian Emperor surged in the final stages to deny First Receiver in Wednesday’s Hampton Court Stakes (G3) on Day 2 of the 2020 Royal Ascot Meet. Sent away as the 5/2 second choice stateside under Ryan Moore, Russian Emperor took… Read More

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Circus Maximus Nips Terebellum in Queen Anne

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – Flaxman Stables homebred and Coolmore’s Circus Maximus surged late to nip Terebellum in the Queen Anne Stakes (G1) on Day 1 of the 2020 Royal Ascot Meet. The Queen Anne is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, with Circus Maximus receiving an automatic berth in… Read More

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Sistercharlie Goes for Back to Back Filly and Mare Turf Wins

The Chad Brown-trained Sistercharlie will go for back-to-back victories in the Maker’s Mark Filly and Mare Turf after enjoying a perfect 2019 thus far. In total, 12 females have entered, including six adding an international flavor to the event that will go off as race seven on Saturday, November 2,… Read More

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Europeans Invade for Juvenile Turf

Several quality Europeans have come in for this year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Presented by Coolmore America. They will look to extend the run of luck that past shippers have enjoyed: in the race’s 12-year history, Europeans have won this 10 times. Scheduled for race six on Friday, November 1,… Read More

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Sweet Melania Looks to Fend off Europeans in Juvenile Fillies Turf

A field of 14 fillies will contend this year’s running of the always-competitive Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. A solid mix of American and European runners have entered this event, which will go off as race eight on Friday, November 1, at Santa Anita Park. They will all be going… Read More

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Full Field Ready to Fly in Juvenile Turf Sprint

Not much is known much about the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, as this will be only its second running. A full field of 12 drew into the race for the second straight year, including four also eligibles, giving bettors plenty of options. The 5-furlong event will kick off the… Read More

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Magical Sets Aim at Sistercharlie in Breeders’ Cup After Champion Stakes Win

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – Aidan O’Brien described Magical as “the ultimate racehorse” following a smooth performance to justify Even-money favoritism in the £1,358,750 G1 QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot. Just 13 days on from a fifth-placed effort in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Magical, a four-year-old daughter of Galileo, travelled… Read More