Aidan O’Brien speaks with Betfred ahead of the Coronation Cup, Oaks & Derby

As we count down to the Betfred Derby next weekend, our very own intrepid reporter Matt Hulmes from Betfred TV made the trip across to Ireland this week to catch up with the genius trainer Aidan O’Brien and get the latest on his runners for the Betfred Oaks and Derby.

The Ballydoyle supremo holds five entries in the Betfred Derby at the time of writing, including the favourite Delecroix, as O’Brien bids to win “the most important race” for a record 11th time.

Watch our exclusive interview to hear O’Brien’s thoughts on the favourite, his supporting cast, plus Oaks and Coronation Cup hopefuls Giselle and Jan Brueghel.

Aidan O’Brien’s Factfile

Betfred Derby

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• O'Brien is the most successful trainer in Derby history, with 10 victories.
• His first win came with Galileo in 2001.
• His most recent win was with City of Troy last year, whom he described as "no doubt" the best Derby winner he has trained.
• O’Brien holds 5 entries in this year’s renewal:
• - Delacroix (15/8)
• - Lambourn (10/1)
• - Puppet Master (66/1)
• - Shackleton (100/1)
• - The Lion In Winter (6/1) (may not run)

Leading Derby Contenders

Delacroix

• Now the leading Derby contender from Ballydoyle.
• Impressed with a win at Leopardstown.
• Jockey Ryan Moore is likely to choose Delacroix as his Derby ride.

Lambourn

• Secured a win in the Chester Vase.
• Considered a strong each-way prospect for the Derby.

Betfred Oaks

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• O'Brien has secured 10 victories in the Oaks, matching his Derby record.
• Notable winners include Minding (2016) and Love (2020), both of whom completed the 1000 Guineas/Oaks double.
• O’Brien holds 6 entries in this year’s renewal:
• - Giselle (9/2)
• - Island Hopping (66/1)
• - January (33/1)
• - Lake Victoria (25/1)
• - Minnie Hauk (5/1)
• - Whirl (6/1)

Leading Oaks Contenders

Giselle

• Triumphed in the Lingfield Oaks Trial by nine lengths
• Beaten in a Group 3 as a two-year-old by stablemate Whirl.

Minnie Hauk

• Won the Cheshire Oaks last month at the Chester May meeting.

Whirl

• Dominated the Musidora Stakes at York with a five-and-a-half-length victory.

Coronation Cup

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• O’Brien is the leading trainer in the race, with nine wins.
• Notable winners include Yeats (2005) and last year’s winner Luxembourg.
• O’Brien saddled St Nicholas Abbey to three back-to-back victories in the race, from 2011-13
• O’Brien has five entries in this year’s race:
• - Continuous (40/1)
• - Illinois (10/1)
• - Jan Brueghel (4/1)
• - Los Angeles (8/1)
• - Tower Of London (33/1)
• Jan Brueghel is O’Brien’s leading contender for this year’s race, although he will have to overcome the hot odds-on favourite Calandagan from France

All odds correct at the time of publishing.

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