Air Force Blue ‘very popular’ in Dewhurst despite Aidan O’Brien warning

Air Force Blue was “very popular” on the eve of the Dubai Dewhurst Stakes - despite Aidan O’Brien issuing a cautionary note about ground conditions at Newmarket for his star two-year-old colt.

Twice a Group One winner this season, Air Force Blue is all set for a fascinating clash with the unbeaten Emotionless, but O’Brien would like to see conditions on the Rowley Mile, where the sun shone yesterday, continue to dry out.

The Ballydoyle trainer said: “The worry with the horse is the ground and getting the trip on that ground as he is a very fast horse.”