Saturday 22 October 2011

Racing Post Trophy Preview


Joseph O'Brien is on the red-hot favourite for the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster when he rides Camelot for his father, Aidan.

The youngster has been making great strides this season and won the Irish 2,000 Guineas earlier in the year on Roderic O'Connor, while Camelot was sent off the 1-3 favourite on his debut at Leopardstown in June and did not disappoint his army of backers when winning by two lengths.


Joseph O'Brien said: "He did it nicely first time out, he was very professional. He's had a nice break since then. He's been brought along gently and he seems in good form."

He added: "I ride him in all his work at home. You'd like to think that he has matured mentally as well as physically since his first run. The ground should be fine. As long as it's not too soft, nobody can have a complaint - it should be beautiful."