O’BRIEN’S WARRIOR SPIRIT

2,000 Guineas hero is aimed at first Triple Crown since Nijinsky in 1970

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AIDAN O’BRIEN has confirmed that Saxon Warrior is being aimed at the Classic Triple Crown after his runaway win in the 2,000 Guineas.
Despite fears that the mile would be too sharp, he was impressive when scoring under Donnacha O’Brien and it’s all systems go for Epsom.
Should he come out on top there, the St Leger at Doncaster will be his next target — as he bids to be the first Triple Crown winner since Nijinsky in 1970. O’Brien said: “If there’s a chance we had...

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