Ballydoyle in 'holding stage' as O'Brien keeps Classic contenders ticking over
Aidan O'Brien has described his Ballydoyle yard as being in a "holding stage" as he awaits news on whether the opening Classics of the current Flat season, the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, will get the green light to be run behind closed doors in less than a month's time on May 2 and 3.
Arizona and Wichita, who filled the placings in that order behind current 2,000 Guineas favourite and outstanding juvenile Pinatubo in last season's Dewhurst Stakes, are regarded as Ballydoyle's main contenders for the early-season showpiece.
However, while O'Brien reports both colts to be in good shape ahead of a possible tilt at Newmarket, he admits the entire string at Ballydoyle have yet to be stepped up in their work.
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