O’Brien looking forward to Classic weekend

AIDAN O’BRIEN is happy with his Classic squad as the build-up to the Stan James Guineas Festival continues to gather pace ahead of the weekend.

O’Brien looking forward to Classic weekend
Wed, 03 May, 2006 - 01:00
Martin Kelly

The Ballydoyle maestro plans to have three definite runners in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday – long-time favourite George Washington, Horatio Nelson, Frost Giant – with James Joyce another possibility.

“Kieren (Fallon) will ride George, Mick (Kinane) will be on Horatio Nelson and Johnny (Murtagh) will ride Frost Giant, while James Joyce is also a possible contender,” said O’Brien.

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