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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Aidan O'Brien's massive Royal Ascot favourite and ‘truly exceptional' unbeaten horse OUT with injury in latest blow
Nothing could live with him in his first two runs EIN PROBLEM Aidan O'Brien's massive Royal Ascot favourite and 'truly exceptional' unbeaten horse OUT with injury in latest blow Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 'TRULY exceptional' unbeaten Aidan O'Brien superstar and red-hot Royal Ascot favourite is OUT - in the latest blow for the top trainer. O'Brien has already seen staying king Kyprios denied a tilt at a third Gold Cup after he was retired with immediate effect. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Albert Einstein will miss Royal Ascot having been huge 6-4 favourite for the Coventry Stakes on day one Credit: PA And now awesome two-year-old speedster Albert Einstein is the latest big name to be pulled. The Coolmore-owned monster, who is two from two and won from a nightmare position in the Marble Hill Stakes last time, had been as short as 11-10 for the Coventry Stakes on day one. For many he was one of the big bets of the meeting, with second-fav Treanmor being as big as 6-1. But a tweet from Ballydoyle read: "Gr.3 Marble Hill Stakes winner Albert Einstein unfortunately will not run at Royal Ascot due to a sprained joint. He will have an easy three weeks." More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Aidan O'Brien star a huge drifter in betting markets ahead of Epsom Derby
Aidan O'Brien's The Lion In Winter has been a big drifter in the betting markets ahead of next week's Betfred Derby at Epsom. The Lion in Winter was the ante-post favourite for the classic throughout the winter, having enjoyed an unbeaten two-year-old campaign. Sent off the 8/11 favourite for the Dante Stakes at York earlier this month, the son of Sea The Stars flattered to deceive in finishing sixth of 11 runners. O'Brien reassured the racing public after his charge's season debut that he would be a different proposition come the Derby. But the trainer's faith in the horse has not been reciprocated in the betting markets over the last twenty-four hours. Having been 7/2 for the Epsom showpiece on Thursday night, The Lion In Winter's price has drifted to as big as 12/1 in places as of Friday evening. Consequently, the three-year-old's stablemate Delacroix, an impressive winner of a derby trial at Leopardstown last time out, has hardened into the clear favourite and looks set to have Ryan Moore on board. Betfred spokesperson Matt Hulmes said: 'There has been a lot of movement in both Betfred classic markets for next weekend at Epsom. 'The vibes surrounding The Lion In Winter in the market are far from positive which feels a lot more than jockey talk which preceded the earlier moves this week. The long time Ante Post favourite is out to 6/1, bigger than he was immediately following his Dante effort at York. 'Significant support has come for the other Ballydoyle pair. Delacroix is now a solid 15/8 favourite with Chester Vase winner Lambourn cut to 11/1 from 16/1. 'Betfred 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court has also seen his first movement since Newmarket and is now joint-second favourite at 4/1 alongside Dante winner Pride Of Arras." Likewise, Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "It's a tale of two market movers for Aidan O'Brien, and while Delacroix continues to pull away from the chasing pack, The Lion In Winter's Epsom Derby chances have taken a battering over the last few days, if the latest odds are anything to go by."
Powys County Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Star stayer Kyprios retired after recurrence of old injury
Aidan O'Brien's dual Ascot Gold Cup winner Kyprios has been retired due to aggravating an old injury. The seven-year-old son of Galileo leaves the track with an incredible record of 17 wins from 21 outings. What makes his achievements all the more meritorious are that after a brilliant season in 2022 when he won all six of his races, including a first Gold Cup, he then missed almost the whole of 2023. He did return for an autumn campaign and met with two defeats, but last year he was better than ever when winning all seven starts, including a second Gold Cup. Announcing the news on X, his owners Coolmore said: 'Due to an aggravation of an old ringbone lesion we have decided to take no chances with Kyprios and although he is currently sound and doing well the decision has been made to retire him from racing.'
North Wales Chronicle
27-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Stanhope Gardens on course for Derby assignment
Ralph Beckett's Ghaiyyath colt had little trouble winning a three-runner race over a mile and promises to be even better over further. He has just a neck to find with Aidan O'Brien's Delacroix from their run in the Autumn Stakes last term, and that one finds only stablemate The Lion In Winter ahead of him in the betting for the Classic. Stanhope Gardens is trained by Ralph Beckett, who also hopes to run Dante winner Pride Of Arras. 'There's every chance he'll run in the Derby,' said Jamie McCalmont, racing manager to part-owner Marc Chan of Marcstown Ltd. 'We need to see how he comes out of the race, but everyone seems keen to be heading to Epsom. 'He needs to be thriving, but hopefully that will be the case and hopefully we'll be at Epsom. 'I felt very much afterwards that Hector Crouch's body language spoke volumes. Sometimes jockeys can start talking about how good a horse is, but Hector just had a sparkle in his eye, he was like the cat who had just got the cream!'
South Wales Argus
26-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Stanhope Gardens on course for Derby assignment
Ralph Beckett's Ghaiyyath colt had little trouble winning a three-runner race over a mile and promises to be even better over further. He has just a neck to find with Aidan O'Brien's Delacroix from their run in the Autumn Stakes last term, and that one finds only stablemate The Lion In Winter ahead of him in the betting for the Classic. Stanhope Gardens is trained by Ralph Beckett, who also hopes to run Dante winner Pride Of Arras. 'There's every chance he'll run in the Derby,' said Jamie McCalmont, racing manager to part-owner Marc Chan of Marcstown Ltd. 'We need to see how he comes out of the race, but everyone seems keen to be heading to Epsom. 'He needs to be thriving, but hopefully that will be the case and hopefully we'll be at Epsom. 'I felt very much afterwards that Hector Crouch's body language spoke volumes. Sometimes jockeys can start talking about how good a horse is, but Hector just had a sparkle in his eye, he was like the cat who had just got the cream!'
