Irishman’s tally of 18 Breeders Cup victories only two behind renowned US trainer D Wayne Lukas
Ryan Moore riding City of Troy wins the Juddmonte International Stakes at York Racecourse on August 21, 2024 in York, England. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images’s Breeders’ Cup focus is on City of Troy’s attempt to finally secure him an elusive Classic success, although victory in Saturday night’s $7 million highlight could also propel the Irishman towards becoming the meeting’s most successful trainer.
O’Brien’s seven Turf victories, along with half a dozen in the Juvenile Turf, make up the bulk of that tally, while Lake Victoria is set to be a short-priced favourite to add to Meditate’s 2022 success in the Juvenile Fillies.
Forever Young leads a Japanese challenge on the Classic, while the main home hope is Fierceness – this year’s Travers hero – who it has been confirmed will retire to Coolmore’s US base at Ashford Stud in Kentucky once his racing career is over. “Everyone had kind of questioned Fierceness’s form, but I think now he has proven himself and has put together two very good races and we are past that. We’re counting on him to produce his best form.”
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