Albert Einstein on course for Commonwealth Cup

John O'Riordan

Published at May 18, 2026, 14:19

Albert Einstein will run in the Commonwealth Cup at Ascot
© Healy Racing Photos

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has lost none of his confidence in Albert Einstein ahead of his intended target at Royal Ascot next month.

A beaten favourite over 7f on his seasonal debut in the Gladness Stakes at the Curragh, the three-year-old Wootton Bassett colt finished third at Newbury next time out.

Reverting to sprinting at that same track on Saturday, the colt pleased his trainer ahead of a tilt at the Commonwealth Cup.

O'Brien said: "I couldn't have been happier with the run. He's coming lovely. We were hoping that we'd get to this step and, this should have left him right for the next day. He goes to the Commonwealth."

About John O'Riordan

John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.

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