George goes for broke in Classic

AIDAN O’BRIEN admits George Washington’s attempt to conquer America in the $5million Breeders’ Cup Classic is a gamble – but one well worth taking.

George goes for broke in Classic
Thu, 26 Oct, 2006 - 01:00
Simon Milham

The Ballydoyle trainer has doubts the four-time Group One-winning son of Danehill will act on the dirt surface.

Going beyond a mile for the first time in his nine-race career is also stepping into unknown territory.

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