Australian import Storm Boy impressing O'Brien

Royal Ascot glory will be the main aim for the son of Justify and Pelican

BREWING UP A STORM: Storm Boy groom Stephen Gray talks morning exercise plans with Aidan O'Brien. Picture: Healy Racing

Aidan O’Brien is more associated with Classic horses than sprinters, but he has enjoyed plenty of success in the sphere and is hopeful he has found another Australian import to emulate Starspangledbanner and Merchant Navy.

Sticking with a formula that has worked, he will bid for similar success with Storm Boy, a son of Justify and Pelican who was bred by Coolmore and then sold but repurchased following victory in the Magic Millions.