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Daily Telegraph
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Coolmore backs trainer Aidan O'Brien to have Storm Boy at his best for Royal Ascot
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Coolmore is relying on the training genius of Aidan O'Brien to orchestrate the ultimate form reversal from crack colt Storm Boy at England's prestigious Royal Ascot carnival. Storm Boy, formerly trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, made his debut for the O'Brien stable earlier this month with an inglorious last of nine in the Greenlands Stakes at The Curragh. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The Storm Boy that ran in Ireland was nothing like the brilliant, at times dominating sprinter who won five of his nine starts in Australia including the Magic Millions, Skyline Stakes and San Domenico Stakes, earning more than $3.5m. But Coolmore Australia's Tom Magnier said O'Brien is confident Storm Boy can bounce back at Royal Ascot. 'It didn't go to plan last start,'' Magnier said. 'But City Of Troy had a bad day in the Guineas first-up last year and Aidan was able to turn him around. 'I have every confidence Aidan will be able to get Storm Boy back on track for Royal Ascot.'' • 'The boy has become a man': Bigger, stronger Harry thrills Doyle Magnier's mention of City Of Troy was a reference to how O'Brien prepared the colt for a stunning English Derby win last year after he had flopped in the 2000 Guineas at his previous start. O'Brien achieved a similar result with Auguste Rodin in the Derby two years ago after that colt also came off a poor 2000 Guineas effort. Storm Boy is not Derby-bound but he is being aimed at the prestigious Royal Ascot carnival later this month where he is likely to line up in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1200m) on June 21. In early TAB betting on the Jubilee Stakes, the Jerome Reynier-trained Lazzat, runner-up in the Golden Eagle at Rosehill last spring, is the $4.50 favourite with Storm Boy out to $11. • Waller, McDonald aiming to end surprising run of outs O'Brien hasn't been discouraged by Storm Boy's shock showing at The Curragh and has been surprisingly upbeat when interviewed by Irish media. 'He had never been galloped or worked, but we had to run him to find out what else we had to work on between now and Ascot,' O'Brien said. 'We learned that we have a good bit to work on, but I was very happy to do that. 'He was beaten less than six lengths and he got a bad enough check at the two (furlong) marker. You could take another two off that, so he probably would have been beaten less than four lengths. 'That was a very respectable run. I know everyone was disappointed, but we think we'll take him home now and we're going to train him. 'We haven't really trained him yet and hopefully what we think will come, will come.' Originally published as Coolmore backs trainer Aidan O'Brien to have Storm Boy at his best for Royal Ascot
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Coolmore backs trainer Aidan O'Brien to have Storm Boy at his best for Royal Ascot
Coolmore is relying on the training genius of Aidan O'Brien to orchestrate the ultimate form reversal from crack colt Storm Boy at England's prestigious Royal Ascot carnival. Storm Boy, formerly trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, made his debut for the O'Brien stable earlier this month with an inglorious last of nine in the Greenlands Stakes at The Curragh. The Storm Boy that ran in Ireland was nothing like the brilliant, at times dominating sprinter who won five of his nine starts in Australia including the Magic Millions, Skyline Stakes and San Domenico Stakes, earning more than $3.5m. But Coolmore Australia's Tom Magnier said O'Brien is confident Storm Boy can bounce back at Royal Ascot. 'It didn't go to plan last start,'' Magnier said. 'But City Of Troy had a bad day in the Guineas first-up last year and Aidan was able to turn him around. 'I have every confidence Aidan will be able to get Storm Boy back on track for Royal Ascot.'' Magnier's mention of City Of Troy was a reference to how O'Brien prepared the colt for a stunning English Derby win last year after he had flopped in the 2000 Guineas at his previous start. O'Brien achieved a similar result with Auguste Rodin in the Derby two years ago after that colt also came off a poor 2000 Guineas effort. 🇮🇰 Ireland Greenlands Stakes @curraghrace Curragh - Groupe 2 - 4 ans et plus - 1207m - 9 Pts - 120 000 € ðŸ�† 🥇James's Delight (h) (Ire) ðŸ�‡O Murphy @oismurphy 🥈Lethal Levi 🥉Big Gossey ðŸ'–(Invincible Army (Ire) - Heavens Peak (Ire) par Pivotal (Gb)) 🕶ï¸�C… â€' French and International Horse Racing (@Vincenzo0612) May 24, 2025 Storm Boy is not Derby-bound but he is being aimed at the prestigious Royal Ascot carnival later this month where he is likely to line up in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1200m) on June 21. In early TAB betting on the Jubilee Stakes, the Jerome Reynier -trained Lazzat, runner-up in the Golden Eagle at Rosehill last spring, is the $4.50 favourite with Storm Boy out to $11. O'Brien hasn't been discouraged by Storm Boy's shock showing at The Curragh and has been surprisingly upbeat when interviewed by Irish media. 'He had never been galloped or worked, but we had to run him to find out what else we had to work on between now and Ascot,' O'Brien said. 'We learned that we have a good bit to work on, but I was very happy to do that. 'He was beaten less than six lengths and he got a bad enough check at the two (furlong) marker. You could take another two off that, so he probably would have been beaten less than four lengths. 'That was a very respectable run. I know everyone was disappointed, but we think we'll take him home now and we're going to train him. 'We haven't really trained him yet and hopefully what we think will come, will come.'
Powys County Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
O'Brien keeping the faith with Storm Boy
Aidan O'Brien was not discouraged by Storm Boy's beaten effort on his Irish debut in the Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday. The Justify three-year-old was formerly campaigned in Australia by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott and was a multiple Group-race winner under that jurisdiction. Having been shipped to the other side of the world he made his debut for O'Brien at Group Two level, but did not live up to his billing as the 6-4 favourite when coming home last of nine runners. His trainer was not overly deflated, however, and is glad to have completed a valuable fact-finding mission before Royal Ascot. 'He had never been galloped or worked, but we had to run him to find out what else we had to work on between now and Ascot,' he said. 'We learned that we have a good bit to work on, but I was very happy to do that. 'He was beaten less than six lengths and he got a bad enough check at the two (furlong) marker. You could take another two off that, so he probably would have been beaten less than four lengths. 'That was a very respectable run. I know everyone was disappointed, but we think we'll take him home now and we're going to train him. 'We haven't really trained him yet and hopefully what we think will come, will come.'
Rhyl Journal
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Storm Boy headlines ‘very competitive' Greenlands field
The three-year-old son of Justify hit the jackpot during his time with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott in the southern hemisphere, collecting more than £930,000 for an emphatic Magic Millions 2yo Classic triumph on the Gold Coast. That was one of five wins from 10 starts and even eighth place in The Everest on his most recent outing at Randwick last October was worth almost £375,000. Storm Boy is already among the ante-post favourites for both the King Charles III Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and has reportedly acclimatised well at Ballydoyle. O'Brien said in a stable visit earlier this year: 'Before he came, I wasn't sure whether he'd want six, seven or a mile, but there's no doubt he's a sprinter, he's fast. He's big and powerful. You'd be very happy with everything he's doing.' The same connections successfully pulled off a similar coup seven years ago with Merchant Navy, who was a Group One winner in Australia before taking this prize on route to Diamond Jubilee Stakes glory at the Royal meeting. Ryan Moore has hailed Storm Boy as 'an exciting horse to have in the yard' but feels this is a tough first European assignment against some proven performers. Writing in his World Pool blog, the jockey said: 'He's got a big reputation, and he's a big, strong boy, but it's his first start for a long time and it will just be nice to get him started over here. 'The Curragh will be a new experience for him, as it's a stiff six furlongs rather than running round a bend. 'There are some good horses in there, like Iberian, Big Gossey, James's Delight, My Mate Alfie and Vespertilio, so it looks a very competitive Group Two, and we're just looking forward to getting him up and running for the season. 'The Everest is the strongest sprint in the world, so we've got no doubt about his ability.' Former 2000 Guineas contender Iberian features among a strong British challenge, having shown his well-being following a lay-off by scoring on the all-weather at Southwell in December and then going down by an agonising neck to Spycatcher in the Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster, with James's Delight fifth for Clive Cox. Trainer Charles Hills said: 'I was really pleased with his Doncaster run, he was probably a bit unlucky with the way he dived across the track and seemed to lose his concentration for a little bit. 'He hit the line strong though, so we'll put that behind us now and look forward to the rest of the season.' Grand Grey showed plenty of promise in France for Gianluca Bietolini and made a fine start for Kevin Ryan when second to Sajir in the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket, where Karl Burke's reopposing Lethal Levi was just half a length back in third. The Ger Lyons-trained My Mate Alfie stands out from the other home hopes, having signed off last season with a hat-trick and running well in second on his four-year-old debut at Naas.
North Wales Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Storm Boy headlines ‘very competitive' Greenlands field
The three-year-old son of Justify hit the jackpot during his time with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott in the southern hemisphere, collecting more than £930,000 for an emphatic Magic Millions 2yo Classic triumph on the Gold Coast. That was one of five wins from 10 starts and even eighth place in The Everest on his most recent outing at Randwick last October was worth almost £375,000. Storm Boy is already among the ante-post favourites for both the King Charles III Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and has reportedly acclimatised well at Ballydoyle. O'Brien said in a stable visit earlier this year: 'Before he came, I wasn't sure whether he'd want six, seven or a mile, but there's no doubt he's a sprinter, he's fast. He's big and powerful. You'd be very happy with everything he's doing.' The same connections successfully pulled off a similar coup seven years ago with Merchant Navy, who was a Group One winner in Australia before taking this prize on route to Diamond Jubilee Stakes glory at the Royal meeting. Ryan Moore has hailed Storm Boy as 'an exciting horse to have in the yard' but feels this is a tough first European assignment against some proven performers. Writing in his World Pool blog, the jockey said: 'He's got a big reputation, and he's a big, strong boy, but it's his first start for a long time and it will just be nice to get him started over here. 'The Curragh will be a new experience for him, as it's a stiff six furlongs rather than running round a bend. 'There are some good horses in there, like Iberian, Big Gossey, James's Delight, My Mate Alfie and Vespertilio, so it looks a very competitive Group Two, and we're just looking forward to getting him up and running for the season. 'The Everest is the strongest sprint in the world, so we've got no doubt about his ability.' Former 2000 Guineas contender Iberian features among a strong British challenge, having shown his well-being following a lay-off by scoring on the all-weather at Southwell in December and then going down by an agonising neck to Spycatcher in the Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster, with James's Delight fifth for Clive Cox. Trainer Charles Hills said: 'I was really pleased with his Doncaster run, he was probably a bit unlucky with the way he dived across the track and seemed to lose his concentration for a little bit. 'He hit the line strong though, so we'll put that behind us now and look forward to the rest of the season.' Grand Grey showed plenty of promise in France for Gianluca Bietolini and made a fine start for Kevin Ryan when second to Sajir in the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket, where Karl Burke's reopposing Lethal Levi was just half a length back in third. The Ger Lyons-trained My Mate Alfie stands out from the other home hopes, having signed off last season with a hat-trick and running well in second on his four-year-old debut at Naas.
