New Posts For Thread: A O'Brien - Master of the Dark Artshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-artsI was at Ascot today and had a bundle on Bow Echo ante-post. Watching live you could see the dirty tactics from those 'see you next Tuesdays'.... I truly hate O'Brien and he always plays dirty. He is no Sir Henry Cecil and I hope the sheep wake up toSomeone please politely disagree with me and pick up that gauntlet...though I should warn you that you're gonna lose - then do so with graceI've had a few tonight and I'm in the mood for a ruckousThis place just isn't like it used to behttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-arts?post_id=565448323#565448323Someone please politely disagree with me and pick up that gauntlet...though I should warn you that you're gonna lose - then do so with graceI've had a few tonight and I'm in the mood for a ruckousThis place just isn't like it used to beTue, 23 Jun 2026 19:09:09 -0500LL - thanks budDelashay - I think that's a bit harsh on the guy but I DO agree that he regualarly 'puts people away' as he NEVER tells you anything but búllshít!That is unequivocal..and he has a particular lexicon of relentless sémén he's been chhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-arts?post_id=565447613#565447613LL - thanks budDelashay - I think that's a bit harsh on the guy but I DO agree that he regualarly 'puts people away' as he NEVER tells you anything but búllshít!That is unequivocal..and he has a particular lexicon of relentless sémén he's been chTue, 23 Jun 2026 14:02:53 -0500I’m not sure how anyone can think that he’s truly a nice guy. He puts people away time and again. He’s a snake that hides behind his The last two derbies show you how he’s not running horses on their true merits over trips that suit. The guyshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-arts?post_id=565447457#565447457I’m not sure how anyone can think that he’s truly a nice guy. He puts people away time and again. He’s a snake that hides behind his The last two derbies show you how he’s not running horses on their true merits over trips that suit. The guysTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:56:19 -0500I liken the horseracing supremacy of AOB / Mullins to the military supremacy of the USA and China. The availability of fire power ie horses and armaments respectively to these four entities are inextricably linked to their military supremacy.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-arts?post_id=565446991#565446991I liken the horseracing supremacy of AOB / Mullins to the military supremacy of the USA and China. The availability of fire power ie horses and armaments respectively to these four entities are inextricably linked to their military supremacy.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:59:27 -0500If he had remained a NH trainer, would Mullins, be Mullins of today......really doubt it.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-arts?post_id=565445897#565445897If he had remained a NH trainer, would Mullins, be Mullins of today......really doubt it.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:34:12 -0500why was Ed and all going along with fantastic training from obrien to get Illinois to win the last at Rascot, yes he was pulled up in coronation, which imo was disgraceful by coolmore , running a leger 2ndlike a hare in that atrocious conditions at ehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-arts?post_id=565445739#565445739why was Ed and all going along with fantastic training from obrien to get Illinois to win the last at Rascot, yes he was pulled up in coronation, which imo was disgraceful by coolmore , running a leger 2ndlike a hare in that atrocious conditions at eMon, 22 Jun 2026 13:29:13 -0500Herbie's post should be on the front page of the Racing Post. Great stuff, Hhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-arts?post_id=565445595#565445595Herbie's post should be on the front page of the Racing Post. Great stuff, HMon, 22 Jun 2026 12:32:39 -0500And Illinois, so much so that Moore remarked that AOB ran him in the wrong race at Epsom.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-arts?post_id=565445531#565445531And Illinois, so much so that Moore remarked that AOB ran him in the wrong race at Epsom.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:16:21 -0500But some posts miss the point. To arrive in his current position, Aiden had to demonstate his ability from the lower levels up to the top. Now he is the figurehead for a billion pound multinational company who can breed or buy the 10 best middle disthttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-arts?post_id=565445323#565445323But some posts miss the point. To arrive in his current position, Aiden had to demonstate his ability from the lower levels up to the top. Now he is the figurehead for a billion pound multinational company who can breed or buy the 10 best middle distMon, 22 Jun 2026 11:08:41 -0500No match with Sir Cecil. When Sir Cecil targeted a prestigious handicap eg The Ebor with Kneller he won. There would be only 1 runner - no team tactic necessary. His star charges would only have one target each.AOB is a good trainer. I'd like to seehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31904499/a-obrien---master-of-the-dark-arts?post_id=565445067#565445067No match with Sir Cecil. When Sir Cecil targeted a prestigious handicap eg The Ebor with Kneller he won. There would be only 1 runner - no team tactic necessary. His star charges would only have one target each.AOB is a good trainer. I'd like to seeMon, 22 Jun 2026 09:05:42 -0500