Bookies at odds over O'Brien record chances.Byline: By Jon Lees AIDAN O'BRIEN'S astonishing a·ston·ish tr.v. as·ton·ished, as·ton·ish·ing, as·ton·ish·es To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. See Synonyms at surprise. run of top-level success yesterday provoked bookmakers to bet on his prospects of setting a world best for the number of Group or Grade 1 winners trained in a year, but there was wide variance in the odds available. The Ballydoyle trainer, already more than halfway towards beating his personal best score, was quoted at 7-2 with Betfred to train 26 Group or Grade 1 successes this season, but is only a 4-6 chance with William Hill The name William Hill may refer to the following: People
O'Brien trained a world record 23 Group and Grade 1 winners in 2001, but that mark was surpassed two years later when American Bobby Frankel had 25 victories. Yet given the speed with which O'Brien has reached 12 victories in little over two months already this year, the 'Race to 26' is very much on. He is 5-4 to beat his previous best with Betfred, but the Warringtonbased chain believe he could struggle to master Frankel's score. Spokesman Dave Metcalf said: "Aidan is mopping up The liquidation of remnants of enemy resistance in an area that has been surrounded or isolated, or through which other units have passed without eliminating all active resistance. all the big races at the moment, and with the likes of Henrythenavigator, Duke Of Marmalade marmalade [Port.,=quince preparation], thick preserve of fruit pulp, originally made from quinces (marmelos) and known in England from the 15th cent. Marmalade has a jellylike consistency and a slightly bitter flavor, caused by including the rind of some tart , Soldier Of Fortune, Yeats, Frozen Fire and Mount Nelson surely likely to enjoy further Group 1 successes, there is a chance that he could rewrite the record books. "Having said that, a lot will depend on the strength of his two-year-old team, as so far only Mastercraftsman has emerged as a truly high-class colt. "It will be an unbelievable achievement if he manages to break the world record, but with Aidan anything is possible, as he is a true genius at getting the best out of his horses and placing them to maximum effect." In March, Hills quoted O'Brien at 8-13 to train more Group 1 winners than Saeed Bin Suroor Saeed bin Suroor (born October 10, 1967, Dubai), is a horse racing trainer. Formerly a policeman, he took out his training license in 1994 and the following year was appointed as the trainer for Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin operation. in Britain and Ireland, a market no longer available, and in assessing his world record chances, the firm offer 4-6 to achieve it, 11-10 not to. Hills spokesman Tony Kenny said "The only word to describe Aidan is 'genius'. Both he and Coolmore have taken horseracing to another level, and I wouldn't be surprised if there are a good few takers for our price on Aidan to break the record. "It probably looks like a huge total to surpass, but we still think he's got a great chance of smashing Bobby Frankel's record this year." Betting only on whether he will break his own record, Skybet quote O'Brien at 1-4 to exceed 23 winners and 9-2 to train fewer than 23. The next Group 1 race in the calendar in which O'Brien could be represented is Friday's Darley July Cup The July Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres) on the July Course at Newmarket Racecourse in early July. It was first run in 1876. , for which US Ranger and Jupiter Pluvius Jupiter Pluvius dispenser of rain. [Rom. Myth.: Espy, 22] See : Water are possible contenders, while O'Brien already has the hot favourite for the King George King George has referred to many kings throughout history. When used, by Americans, without further reference it most often means George III of the United Kingdom, against whom the Whigs of the American Revolution rebelled. VI and Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth, or Elizabeth, may refer to: Living people
Bohemia Outlining his plans for Ascot Ascot (ăs`kət), town, Windsor and Maidenhead, S central England. The famous horse races instituted by Queen Anne in 1711 are held annually in June on Ascot Heath. Ascot remains an important social and fashion event, attended by the royal family. , O'Brien said: "Soldier Of Fortune probably won't run in the King George. We're looking at keeping him for an autumn campaign instead. Duke Of Marmalade and Macarthur are the two we have in mind for Ascot. "There are no plans yet for Mount Nelson. We're in no rush to make them and will discuss things later in the week when he has done a bit." O'Brien specials Betfred: To break world record and saddle 26 Group/Grade 1 winners this season - 7-2; To beat personal previous best of 23 Group 1/Grade 1 wins this season - 5-4 William Hill: To train 26 or more Group/Grade 1 races in 2008 - 4-6 yes, 11-10 no. Skybet: To train more than 23 Group 1 winners in 2008 - 1-4; To train fewer than 23 Group 1 winners in 2008 - 9-2; To train exactly 23 Group 1 winners in 2008 - 6-1. |
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