Aidan O'Brien: 'Drug talk must stop - don't tear apart the sport with no facts'

Ireland editor Richard Forristal finds the Ballydoyle maestro in combative mood

Pulling no punches: Aidan O'Brien is in uncompromising mood when asked about doping allegations in Irish racingCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

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Ballydoyle’s tranquillity is rarely more palpable than on a bright autumn morning.

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Published on 21 December 2021inSeries

Last updated 12:32, 26 December 2021

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