Donnacha O'Brien enjoys first turf winner as classy Great House lands maiden

Great House: provided Donnacha O'Brien with his first winner as a trainer on turfCredit: Alain Barr

Donnacha O'Brien started a potentially big week in his fledgling career as a trainer in the best way with the peculiarly-bred Great House providing him with a first winner as a trainer on turf.

The former two-time champion jockey could aim for Group 1 glory in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly this Sunday with star filly Fancy Blue and Great House could yet develop into a Group-class performer this season.

The Galileo colt is in a somewhat unusual position in terms of age, with his date of birth on December 28, 2016 meaning he is classed as a four-year-old, while he could compete against three-year-olds if born four days later.

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Mark BoylanReporter

Published on 29 June 2020inReports

Last updated 12:46, 6 July 2020

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