Aidan O’Brien: Saxon Warrior, ‘seems to be in good form’

Aidan O’Brien has four chances to break the world record for the number of Group 1 winners in a year in today’s Racing Post Trophy.

Having drawn level with the late Bobby Frankel on Champions Day at Ascot last weekend through Hydrangea, the master of Ballydoyle now has his sights set on an incredible 26th top-level winner of 2017.

Two of his runners, Saxon Warrior, a son of Deep Impact and the choice of Ryan Moore, and The Pentagon, currently dominate the betting for the Investec Derby next year, while a third, Seahenge, won the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster’s St Leger meeting.