Irish training legend Aidan O’Brien is taking another shot at Breeders’ Cup glory, placing his faith in the electrifying three-year-old City of Troy to finally capture the elusive $7 million Classic. Despite 17 previous contenders and two close second-place finishes, the top prize has evaded O’Brien—until, he hopes, now.
City of Troy, sired by 2018 Triple Crown champion Justify, has dominated European grass tracks and now faces the challenge of adapting to Del Mar’s swift Southern California dirt. A 5-2 favorite, City of Troy’s high cruising speed and fierce drive make him O’Brien’s best hope yet. “He’s always shown incredible courage and tactical speed,” O’Brien shared confidently.
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