O'Brien looking to bridge the gap and make it six of the best

Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium)| Group 1 |2yo Colts & Fillies| 1m turf |ATR/RUK

There was a time when you could hand this Group 1 to Aidan O'Brien, such was his dominance early in the millennium.

In 2001 Rock Of Gibraltar started a run of five wins in six years, but since Holy Roman Emperor struck in 2006 the Ballydoyle runners have been out of luck.

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Bruce JacksonReporter

Published on 1 October 2016inFrance

Last updated 16:29, 1 October 2016

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