Fri 4 Jun 2021
Bolshoi Ballet has already followed a path trodden by two of Aidan O’Brien’s greats as he seeks to further emulate Galileo and High Chaparral by providing his trainer with a ninth victory in the Cazoo Derby.
It is 20 years since O’Brien secured his first victory in the premier Classic with the mighty Galileo, before following up 12 months later High Chaparral.
With long-time ante-post favourite High Definition and several other colts not declared, O’Brien saddles just one runner in the Derby for the first time since 2004 – perhaps indicative of the confidence behind him.
Like Galileo and High Chaparral, Bolshoi Ballet has warmed up for his Epsom date on Saturday by winning the two key Irish trials at Leopardstown – the Ballysax Stakes and the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial.
Aidan O'Brien has revealed a major shift to plans for Saturday's Cazoo Derby on the eve of the Classic's declaration stage, with Bolshoi Ballet set to be his
In the words of legendary Italian breeder, Federico Tesio: “The thoroughbred exists because its selection has depended, not on experts, technicians, or zoologis