Classic trials key to Minding plans

Aidan O’Brien believes the upcoming Classic trials over the next two weeks will be crucial to connections as they map out the next move for 1000 Guineas winner Minding.

With a handful of rehearsal contests at Chester starting on Tuesday, followed by Lingfield’s Oaks and Derby trials and the Musidora and Dante at York next week, O’Brien is eager to see who emerges triumphant.

Minding is currently a short-priced favourite for next month’s Investec Oaks and also heads the Derby market with the likes of Ladbrokes and William Hill, who are offering her at odds of 5-2 with a run.