Irish Examiner View: Aidan O’Brien’s record will never be matched

The list of equine greats to emerge under Aidan O’Brien’s guidance has been staggering.

Aidan O'Brien is presented with a memento of his 100th European classic winner. Pictured at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival on Sunday were (l-r): Curragh Racecourse CEO Brian Kavanagh; Anne-Marie, Ana, and Aidan O'Brien, and Curragh Racecourse chairman Padraig McManus. Picture: Lorraine O'Sullivan

The seeming nonchalance with which Aidan O’Brien goes about his business glosses over a steely determination, an unrelenting professionalism, and an unremitting dedication to being the standard-bearer for his profession.

Auguste Rodin’s victory in Sunday’s Irish Derby at the Curragh marked O’Brien’s 100th European Classic victory, a tally nobody has matched, nor ever will.