Browsing: Breeders’ Cup Classic

Coolmore’s latest Breeders’ Cup Classic hopeful, City of Troy, shares remarkable ties to the stable’s first runner in the prestigious race – the legendary Giant’s Causeway. Both were champion two-year-olds, and now City of Troy hopes to deliver the elusive Breeders’ Cup Classic win that has eluded Coolmore for over two decades.

Facteur Cheval, the rising star in the world of horse racing, is poised to take on the challenge of the dirt surface as he targets the prestigious Breeders’ Cup Classic. With impressive performances on the turf, the connections are eager to test the horse’s ability on the dirt and unlock new opportunities, including lucrative races in Saudi Arabia and the Dubai World Cup.

The connections of Derby winner City Of Troy are considering a surprise visit to Southwell racecourse as Aidan O’Brien ponders the colt’s route to the prestigious Breeders’ Cup Classic. With the Derby hero’s impressive performances at a mile and a quarter, O’Brien is confident he has the stamina and versatility to handle the demands of the Classic, and the Southwell visit could provide the final piece of the puzzle.