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.

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.