Aidan O'Brien

Aidan O'Brien

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Aidan O'Brien is a renowned Irish racehorse trainer, celebrated for his exceptional record in thoroughbred racing, including multiple classics and group one victories. He is the father of Joseph O'Brien and has been a pivotal figure in the racing world for decades.

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Aidan O'Brien is mentioned as the trainer of a competitor in the race.

«رهيب» يكمل جاهزيته للمشاركة في سباق ديربي إيرلندا
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-06-23
5.0

Aidan O’Brien is a trainer whose horses are allegedly given a competitive advantage according to Maurice Regan.

Unclear whether HRI and IHRB will meet Maurice Regan over controversial claims – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-22
4.0

Aidan O’Brien is a prominent trainer known for having a number one rider, which Jamie Spencer filled in 2004.

Darragh O’Keeffe makes most of chance and starts Christmas action as country’s leading rider – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-25
6.0

Aidan O’Brien is the famous father of Joseph O’Brien and also trains horses.

New Zealand champions set to dominate Hong Kong’s glamour raceday
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-13
7.0

Aidan O’Brien became the most successful ever trainer at the Breeders’ Cup after Gstaad landed the Juvenile Turf.

Willie Mullins supplies Breeders’ Cup shock as Ethical Diamond secures a first win and $5m prize – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-02
9.0

Soumillon has a bumper opportunity to bridge a 20-year gap at the Breeders’ Cup when he teams up with the cream of Aidan O’Brien’s team in Del Mar this week.

Jockey Christophe Soumillon aiming to bridge 20-year gap at Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-28
8.0

Aidan O’Brien was the neighbour who gained entry to Martin O’Malley’s house after the fire.

Film location manager Martin O’Malley died from carbon monoxide poisoning, inquest hears – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-21
5.0

Aidan O'Brien is the trainer of the Irish challenger 'Mini Hawk' in the race.

«خيول الإمارات» تخوض «التحدي الرفيع» في «قوس النصر»
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-10-04
7.0

Aidan O’Brien achieved a record-extending 13th victory in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes.

Delacroix delivers another Irish Champion for Aidan O’Brien – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-13
9.0

Aidan O’Brien is giving serious consideration to running his dual Derby winner Lambourn in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes at York next week.

Lambourn still ‘definitely’ in the Voltigeur mix – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-13
8.0

Aidan O’Brien’s recent impressive Killarney winner Benvenuto Cellini has been entered for Friday evening’s Listed Coolmore Churchill Stakes.

Jockeys’ body says any new watering system for Thurles not anticipated until 2026 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-05
7.0

Aidan O’Brien has saddled the winners of 33 per cent of Group One races run in Ireland, Britain and France so far this season.

Minnie Hauk’s Irish Oaks success extends Aidan O’Brien’s stunning Group One winning streak – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-20
9.0

Aidan O’Brien’s Trinity College was edged out of Group One glory at Longchamp.

Trinity College can’t graduate to Group One success as Leffard wins for Rouget – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-13
5.0

Aidan O'Brien is represented by the horse Camille Pissarro in the upcoming race.

«أومبودزمان» يتصدر قائمة «كورال إكليبس» في «سانداون»
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-07-01
7.0

Aidan O'Brien pursues a record-extending 17th Irish Derby success.

Bookmakers rate Tennessee Stud as biggest Irish Derby threat to Epsom hero Lambourn – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-25
7.0

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has confirmed that Moore will team up with the Derby winner in Ireland’s premier Classic.

Ryan Moore has historic Irish Derby hat-trick in his sights aboard Epsom hero Lambourn – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-23
9.0

Aidan O'Brien's horse Kyprios ranks as perhaps the best stayer of the last two decades.

Trawlerman sets new course record with stunning Gold Cup success – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-20
7.0

Aidan O’Brien had earlier won a first Queen Mary with True Love.

William Buick judges it perfectly on Ombudsman to seal Prince Of Wales’s victory – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-19
7.0

Aidan O'Brien celebrated his 11th Coventry win but noted Gstaad was playing second-fiddle to another horse.

Colin Keane labels Field Of Gold ‘the best I’ve ridden’ after securing first Group One Royal Ascot win – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-18
6.0

Aidan O'Brien is referred to as the world's best trainer and is the father of Joseph O'Brien.

Horse racing: Albert Bosma’s Go Racing takes three horses to Royal Ascot
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-15
9.0

Aidan O'Brien is widely regarded as Ireland's champion trainer and has achieved significant success in various Derby races.

Lambourn odds-on to become the 20th horse to complete Epsom-Curragh Derby double – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-08
9.0

Aidan O’Brien saddled his 11th Epsom Derby winner with Lambourn.

It’s ‘Wayne’s World’ at Epsom as Lordan guides Lambourn to Derby glory – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-07
9.0

Aidan O’Brien made history in 2012 when completing the Oaks, Coronation Cup, Derby hat-trick.

Minnie Hauk secures an 11th Oaks success for Aidan O’Brien at Epsom – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-07
9.0

Aidan O’Brien is chasing a record-extending 11th Derby success with his Ballydoyle team.

Delacroix on course to try and crack the Dubawi Derby puzzle for Ballydoyle team – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-02
9.0

Aidan O'Brien is the trainer of the winning horse, Camille Pissarro.

Le pur-sang irlandais Camille Pissarro, champion d'Europe sur 2.100 mètres
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-06-01
8.0

Aidan O'Brien celebrated his second success in the French Derby with Camille Pissarro.

Ryan Moore delivers ‘incredible’ ride to win French Derby on Camille Pissarro – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-01
9.0

Aidan O’Brien’s outstanding stayer Kyprios retired after aggravating old injury.

Aidan O’Brien’s outstanding stayer Kyprios retired after aggravating old injury – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-28
7.0

Camille Pissarro has been installed an early favourite to give Aidan O’Brien a second French classic success this season.

Ted Walsh wins appeal against ‘Non-Trier’ fine but his runner still banned for 60 days – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-27
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