'It's a magic, special day': Aidan O'Brien equals world record with Ascot win

"I'm delighted for everyone - it's a magic, special day."

'It's a magic, special day': Aidan O'Brien equals world record with Ascot win
Sat, 21 Oct, 2017 - 17:50

Aidan O'Brien drew level with the late Bobby Frankel's world record of 25 Group/Grade One wins in a year when Hydrangea landed the Qipco British Champion Fillies And Mares Stakes at Ascot.

The Galileo filly had beaten dual 1000 Guineas winner Winter twice already this campaign, but was racing over a mile and a half for the first time.

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