Aidan O'Brien aims for Breeders' Cup Classic victory with City Of Troy

dailymail.co.uk — November 2, 2024 at 12:02 AM UTC

Aidan O'Brien is set to race City Of Troy in the Breeders' Cup Classic, aiming to end a 17-year drought for Ballydoyle in this prestigious event. City Of Troy is the favorite, having won major races including the Derby and the Juddmonte International. O'Brien has faced disappointment in previous attempts, with notable horses falling short. He remains confident in City Of Troy's abilities, emphasizing the horse's exceptional talent and preparation for the challenging dirt track at Del Mar. The competition is fierce, with strong contenders like Japanese horse Forever Young and second favorite Fierceness. O'Brien acknowledges the difficulties ahead but believes City Of Troy has the potential to make history as the first European winner of the Classic on dirt.

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City Of Troy finishes eighth in Breeders' Cup Classic as Sierra Leone claims victory (rte.ie)
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City Of Troy seeks historic win at 2024 Breeders' Cup in Del Mar (theguardian.com)
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Breeders' Cup second day features $7 million Classic race streaming on Peacock (pennlive.com)
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Breeders' Cup undercard features nine races at Del Mar with $7 million Classic as highlight (buffalonews.com)
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Breeders' Cup Classic features close competition between City of Troy and Fierceness (forbes.com)
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Breeders' Cup Classic kicks off today at Del Mar with top betting options (sportingnews.com)
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Foreign-bred horses vie for $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar (buffalonews.com)
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Breeders' Cup 2024 features top contenders and expert insights ahead of Saturday's races (theathletic.com)
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City of Troy aims for Breeders' Cup victory in Del Mar showdown (skysports.com)
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Aidan O'Brien aims for Breeders' Cup Classic victory with City Of Troy (dailymail.co.uk)
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Breeders' Cup World Championships kick off in Del Mar with full streaming options (news.yahoo.com)
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Breeders' Cup kicks off 41st edition with Future Stars Friday in San Diego (buffalonews.com)
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City of Troy favored in $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar (espn.com)
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Joseph O'Brien calls Breeders' Cup Classic a potential race of the year (rte.ie)
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Beyer declines to bet on City Of Troy for £5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (mirror.co.uk)
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City of Troy faces dirt challenge ahead of Breeders' Cup Classic (forbes.com)
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Breeders' Cup Classic set for this weekend with updated odds and horse profiles (nbcsports.com)
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Jockey Gary Stevens backs City Of Troy for 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic win (express.co.uk)
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Aidan O'Brien confident in City Of Troy's draw for Breeders' Cup Classic (thesun.co.uk)
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