O'Brien odds on to take Champion Aidan O'Brien is a hot favourite to continue his remarkable season and secure his 19th Group One victory of the year in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday. The Ballydoyle maestro has saddled the last three winners of the Leopardstown heat and his main hope at this stage would appear to be Duke Of Marmalade, winner of the Juddmonte International at Newmarket last time. However, O'Brien has four other possibles including dual 2000 Guineas winner Henrythenavigator, King Of Rome, Zulu Chief and Red Rock Canyon. Cashmans make the champion trainer a 4-9 chance to add to his top-level tally on Saturday, ahead of Vodafone Derby hero New Approach, who could only manage third in the Juddmonte International. Alan Cooper, racing manager to owners the Niarchos Family, believes there is a good chance Multidimensional will throw his hat into the ring too. The son of Danehill was an impressive winner at Haydock on his latest outing but missed the Juddmonte International due to the fast conditions. "At the moment it is quite possible he will run - the ground won't be firm in Ireland," he said. "A final decision will be made on Thursday but I think Henry Cecil would like to run if conditions are suitable." Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes, Cashmans bet: 4-9 Aidan O'Brien winner, 7-4 New Approach, 25-1 Multidimensional, 50-1 Lord Admiral, 50-1 Mores Wells, 100-1 Traffic Guard, 200-1 She's Our Mark.
