Joseph O'Brien identifies one flaw with Irish Champions Weekend 

For all the 29-year-old's achievements, the dual Melbourne Cup-winning trainer still finds winners hard to come by at the two-day annual September spectacular

PRIMED FOR BATTLE: Jockey Shane Crosse puts Irish St Leger contender Raise You through his paces at Joseph O'Brien's training base in Owning Hill, County Kilkenny. Picture: Inpho/Morgan Treacy

Given he had to wait until the final race to get off the mark last year, it’s not surprising that Joseph O’Brien can identify one “problem” with Longines Irish Champions Weekend.

“The problem with Champions Weekend is it’s very hard to win there, harder than anywhere in the world,” O’Brien says of the two-day annual September spectacular.