Aidan O'Brien has transformed his strategy in recent years - and it means we definitely can't write off his Classic crop yet
Another column dissecting the early salvos of the 2024 Classic series is what everyone wants right now, yeah? Thought so. Apologies, but it has been a compelling few weeks so here comes some more low-hanging fruit.
The curious redundancy of the juvenile Group 1 form from last season was touched on here by Julian Muscat already this week so it doesn't need repeating. Ancient Wisdom might promptly revive its relevance in the Dante on Thursday.
It has made for a minefield for punters, with the SPs of the four Guineas winners returning 16-1, 28-1, 24-1 and 31-1. Compare that to the Grand National winner, who was just 7-1.
Read the full story
Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.
Subscribe to unlock
- Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
- Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
- Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
- Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
- Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
- Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data
Already a subscriber?Log in
Copy- High Court win a timely seal of approval for IHRB as Luke Comer appeal against steroid sanctions begins
- The ultimate disaster for Irish racing is closer to becoming reality - so how on earth will the sport stay on our screens?
- Why is racing congratulating itself over the National? The truth is we've put the sport on a slippery slope
- We’re set for a properly gruelling Grand National - and racing shouldn’t be afraid of that
- Bobbyjo stopped Ireland going 25 years without a Grand National winner - what an incredible difference now
- High Court win a timely seal of approval for IHRB as Luke Comer appeal against steroid sanctions begins
- The ultimate disaster for Irish racing is closer to becoming reality - so how on earth will the sport stay on our screens?
- Why is racing congratulating itself over the National? The truth is we've put the sport on a slippery slope
- We’re set for a properly gruelling Grand National - and racing shouldn’t be afraid of that
- Bobbyjo stopped Ireland going 25 years without a Grand National winner - what an incredible difference now