irishracing.com | Hong Kong Horse Trainer Joseph Patrick O'Brien

He hasn't won for a little while, so it was nice to just come back and, get some confidence. Dylan just said that when he got to the front he was having a real good look around. It's nice to win with him and, he'll go back into stakes company now. He could potentially run on Derby weekend, or he could go on to Roscommon and, there's Limerick - the Martin Molony and the Lenabane. They are both coming up as well.

Fri, 12th Jun, 2026 Trustyourinstinct

Gowran Park Fri, 12th Jun, 2026 Folsom Blues

He was an eyecatcher the first day and we were happy that he was ready to go to seven (furlongs). I thought he was very impressive really and I think he's a smart colt. I suppose the Tyros would be an obvious stepping stone for him from here. Lots to look forward to, hopefully.

Fri, 12th Jun, 2026 Folsom Blues

Thu, 4th Jun, 2026 Blonde Over Blue

I'm delighted with that, she is a nice filly. It was a strong maiden here in Leopardstown, of course,. She got a lovely position, found the line well and you'd be excited about her future. I suppose the plan would be either the Chesham in Ascot or come back here for the Silver Flash Stakes later in the summer. We'll see how she pulls up, and discuss it with Mr. Oxley and the ownership group.

Gowran Park Mon, 1st Jun, 2026 Obscenity

He did well because we lost our spot early, I think he was a bit sluggish away from the gate and we ended up out of position a bit. Luckily, there was a good enough tempo on and he was able to come from where he was. He had a good run the last day and he backed it up today. He’s 78 today, so he’ll be 85 or so the next day, that puts him into a ‘90’ or something like that. There might be something for him Derby weekend. We’ll speak to PJ (Colville) and the team and see. I think a mile-and-a-half is nice for him and he likes top of the ground.

Mon, 1st Jun, 2026 Obscenity

Curragh Sun, 24th May, 2026 Green Carrera

It was a nervous last few strides and the race itself didn't set up great for her. Dylan said he was going to Plan b, c and d through it, but I thought she came good and was impressed with her from the three to the one furlong marker. We think she is a nice filly going forward and the obvious race now is the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot. We think she would be the type to potentially run well in that. . Simon and Isaac (Munir and Souede) have been great supporters of ours and all the horses are sourced by Anthony Bromley, who does an outstanding job.

Curragh Sat, 23rd May, 2026 Count Bezukhov

He had a nice run on debut. He probably wanted to be going further rather than shorter, but we were happy that the Curragh would suit him and he boxed on well - all the way to the line. He’s a tough horse, a staying type, and he’ll probably end up in a stakes race now. There is a mile-and-five Listed race in Leopardstown, but that might come a bit soon - but it will be something like that for his next start.

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