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Con River has been hyped by the gravy-train pundits. I think AOB knows the horse's potential hence the avoidance of The Eclipse or Irish Derby this weekend. His win in France looked superior given his draw however, AOB deployed team tactic, and the other jockeys rode injudiciously as if they were part of the AOB battalion ie they rode with their thinking cap in the toilet.
The AOB battalion dictated the entire race. Even Soumillon on Hawk Mountain was "easy" of his mount who finished 2nd. |
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Just noticed AOB / Coolmore could be rerouting Con River to The Eclipse post comments of connections of Ombudsman the race was very unlikely for the horse.
Could Gosden / Godolphin call AOB / Coolmore's bluff and run Ombudsman? Would that not be interesting? otherwise the race could be another benefit for AOB and Coolmore. |
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impossible12325 Jun 26 17:56Joined: 07 Sep 15 | Topic/replies: 34,169 | Blogger: impossible123's blog
Con River has been hyped by the gravy-train pundits. I think AOB knows the horse's potential hence the avoidance of The Eclipse or Irish Derby this weekend. His win in France looked superior given his draw however, AOB deployed team tactic, and the other jockeys rode injudiciously as if they were part of the AOB battalion ie they rode with their thinking cap in the toilet. About as clear as mud. |
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Delashay • June 9, 2026 8:16 AM BST
Facing him, Benvenuto Cellini remains a very serious contender following his victory in the Chester Vase, a prep race that was won last year by Lambourn, Aidan O’Brien’s eleventh Derby winner. The son of Frankel possesses “speed, class, and stamina,” according to his trainer, but he will need to prove himself against tougher competition and on a track that may not be entirely to his advantage. |