O’Brien dominates Champion contenders

AIDAN O’BRIEN is responsible for five of the 10 entries at the five-day declaration stage for the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

As well as Rip Van Winkle, the Ballydoyle trainer has left in last year’s runner-up Fame And Glory, plus Irish Derby hero Cape Blanco, Beethoven and Black Quartz as he tries for a sixth success in this race.

Twice Over is set to make a surprise appearance in the race.