I don't disagree about he is a great trainer, but I think this is a big mistake, he is sending no horses to 1000 guineas by the sound of it, which is I would suggest more a statement of a belief in Irish racing more than doing what's best for the horses. Which is a noble gesture, but simple.fact is all the established Irish top class trainers are.no where near giving up on English classics, so a wasted gesture until they all do it as a group, that could seriously impact the English classics, but just one trainer doing it, unless that trainer was O'Brien will make no difference.
I think he’s just looking out for the horses. If the spring weather had been dryer it might be a different story. But he can’t get the horses out on anything other than a swamp in April, whether racing or working, so if he needs the extra 4 weeks for the sake of the horse, what’s the issue. The guineas are not the only classics and there are other top group 1 races in England or France he may target after Irish guineas.
@JasonKinsella-jv6bt the truly great.names in history win the English classics and the Arc, nothing else puts them in that bracket, One Look has already raced in heavy in Ireland, the courses England now are.running good ground some good to firm. So that argument doesn't hold water. It shows a lack of confidence.
Ive said it for three years, poind for pound, the best ans i wish Paddy and family all the luck in the world. Did yiu know he bred a prix delarc winner when he was 14. He has a long life ahead of him and i have every faith.
In fact i would say that not to give One Look her date with history is a real shame, no one outside Ireland remembers wh9 wins the Irish or the French 1000 Guineas, but the English 1000 guineas is one of half dozen races in the world that everyone knows about. I'm not being anti-irish, my mum is irish, I am being a realist. The whole O'brien dynasty has known for 50 years What races matter. 1000 Guineas, Oaks, possible St Leger, but ending with the Arc. And that is the end of the career of the greatest horses. O'brien has no problem winning english and then Irish Guineas.
That’s based on tradition though. English racing is in a right state (thanks for nothing BHA), whereas Irish racing is looking pretty good. I think it’s time for Ireland to take over where England keeps failing. With exceptions I’m so tired of being ripped off in England while the prize money falls and stupid policies ruin the integrity. Why no reserves for the grand national? Why so many meetings with small fields? As a punter I find Irish racing exciting. The big events are what they are ok, but history will change if the Irish start saying, “Come here” more, instead of saying “We’ll be there”, as usual.
Were you not listening? The trainer has basically told you she is not ready for that test yet. If he thought she was ready she’d be going to Newmarket. Be in no doubt about that.
Been honest with you the classics have faded in importance. If you can win a group 1 later in season will most likely be of much more importance these days as will add value and higher rating onto the horse. So many top class races in autumn nowadays worldwide that are of more importance.
@DelKshares as long as O'brien still targets the 1000 guineas, 2000 guineas, Derby and Oaks in England that will never happen, a trainer like this is making a noble gesture, but in the end will just mean One Look does not become the world beater she already is.
This trainer will just get better and better.
Agree
good trainer
Great stable to follow
Potential to be huge on a few uears time. Great trainer and finding right races for his horses. 🐎
I like it how the horses don’t try to bite him when he pets them.
Another humble man, good luck to the yard!
Thanks for this.
Already a top class shrewd trainer who put his horses first and gets the very best out of them.
Future champion trainer.
I don't disagree about he is a great trainer, but I think this is a big mistake, he is sending no horses to 1000 guineas by the sound of it, which is I would suggest more a statement of a belief in Irish racing more than doing what's best for the horses. Which is a noble gesture, but simple.fact is all the established Irish top class trainers are.no where near giving up on English classics, so a wasted gesture until they all do it as a group, that could seriously impact the English classics, but just one trainer doing it, unless that trainer was O'Brien will make no difference.
I think he’s just looking out for the horses. If the spring weather had been dryer it might be a different story. But he can’t get the horses out on anything other than a swamp in April, whether racing or working, so if he needs the extra 4 weeks for the sake of the horse, what’s the issue. The guineas are not the only classics and there are other top group 1 races in England or France he may target after Irish guineas.
@JasonKinsella-jv6bt the truly great.names in history win the English classics and the Arc, nothing else puts them in that bracket, One Look has already raced in heavy in Ireland, the courses England now are.running good ground some good to firm. So that argument doesn't hold water. It shows a lack of confidence.
His 2 best fillies not featured Emma???
Could he get Aidan's job? Aidan taking his eye off the ball some would say.
King Cearbhall (Caroule) is a nice looking colt by first season sire Mohaather
Top trainer, disappointed one look isn’t going to Newmarket fancied her to win
and me ive bet her ante post ffs
After One Look's disappointing run at Leopardstown I doubt she'll win any G1 race.
Ive said it for three years, poind for pound, the best ans i wish Paddy and family all the luck in the world. Did yiu know he bred a prix delarc winner when he was 14. He has a long life ahead of him and i have every faith.
Very disappointing to not see. One Look at the English 1000 Guineas, easily the best i have seen since ever
In fact i would say that not to give One Look her date with history is a real shame, no one outside Ireland remembers wh9 wins the Irish or the French 1000 Guineas, but the English 1000 guineas is one of half dozen races in the world that everyone knows about.
I'm not being anti-irish, my mum is irish, I am being a realist.
The whole O'brien dynasty has known for 50 years What races matter. 1000 Guineas, Oaks, possible St Leger, but ending with the Arc. And that is the end of the career of the greatest horses.
O'brien has no problem winning english and then Irish Guineas.
That’s based on tradition though. English racing is in a right state (thanks for nothing BHA), whereas Irish racing is looking pretty good. I think it’s time for Ireland to take over where England keeps failing. With exceptions I’m so tired of being ripped off in England while the prize money falls and stupid policies ruin the integrity. Why no reserves for the grand national? Why so many meetings with small fields? As a punter I find Irish racing exciting. The big events are what they are ok, but history will change if the Irish start saying, “Come here” more, instead of saying “We’ll be there”, as usual.
Were you not listening? The trainer has basically told you she is not ready for that test yet. If he thought she was ready she’d be going to Newmarket. Be in no doubt about that.
Been honest with you the classics have faded in importance. If you can win a group 1 later in season will most likely be of much more importance these days as will add value and higher rating onto the horse.
So many top class races in autumn nowadays worldwide that are of more importance.
Strange decision.
@DelKshares as long as O'brien still targets the 1000 guineas, 2000 guineas, Derby and Oaks in England that will never happen, a trainer like this is making a noble gesture, but in the end will just mean One Look does not become the world beater she already is.