Diego Velazquez out to cement Aidan O'Brien's enviable position ahead of the 2024 Classics
A quick glance at the current ante-post markets for next year's Classics might lead the neutral observer to yearn for an interloper to give Ballydoyle some pause for thought heading into winter quarters.
City Of Troy dominates the lists for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas, with stablemate Henry Longfellow the only other to be quoted in single figures.
It's a similar story atop the betting for the Betfred Derby, while Aidan O'Brien's leading hope for a record-extending 12th Kameko Futurity Trophy winner, the unbeaten Diego Velazquez, separates the two at a best-priced 8-1 second favourite.
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
- Racing Postcast: Cheltenham and Doncaster preview show with Graeme Rodway and Jonny Pearson
- A cracking start to the weekend as emerging ace Chianti Classico gets chance to show he belongs at the top level
- Famous names and famous colours plus the Littmoden family bid for a memorable success - punting pointers for Friday
- All eyes on record purchase Caldwell Potter as exciting chaser enters the deep end at Cheltenham
- 3.35 Cheltenham: 'The handicapper has given him a chance' - key quotes and analysis for competitive finale
- Racing Postcast: Cheltenham and Doncaster preview show with Graeme Rodway and Jonny Pearson
- A cracking start to the weekend as emerging ace Chianti Classico gets chance to show he belongs at the top level
- Famous names and famous colours plus the Littmoden family bid for a memorable success - punting pointers for Friday
- All eyes on record purchase Caldwell Potter as exciting chaser enters the deep end at Cheltenham
- 3.35 Cheltenham: 'The handicapper has given him a chance' - key quotes and analysis for competitive finale