O’Brien said: “The lads can do whatever they want but we always dreamed he would be a Classic horse. That’s what we always dreamed.
Aidan O’Brien believes City Of Troy could be primed for a crack at the Breeders' Cup Classic after a red-hot showing in victory in the Juddmonte International at York.
READ MORE:Horse racing tips: Newsboy's 1-2-3 for York on ITV plus selections for Wednesday's other meetings There was to be no excuse on that score in Yorkshire and there was also no hiding place against Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly, top-class filly Bluestocking, Royal Ascot winner Calandagan and Japanese St Leger victor Durezza.
“What happened in the Guineas, we went away from that because he frightened us. As a two-year-old, he was very quick early and he would dominate and keep going, which is what he did today but Ryan gave him a brilliant ride, he controlled it brilliantly and finished off very strong. While there is still a remote possibility of City Of Troy running in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe – something Moore is keen on – America seems favourite at this stage.
“Today it came back out what we were trying to contain at two and do everything to make sure it didn’t happen again, today it just came naturally back out.
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