Idan O'Brien's path to further Group One triumphs at this weekend's Breeders' Cup meeting appears less straightforward than it did just a fortnight ago, but the veteran trainer is still eyeing up an unprecedented record 21 wins.
A string of his horses has already secured major victories this season and on Saturday, he'll send Minnie Hauk into the fray for the Turf at odds of around four-to-one. O'Brien's team will also be represented in the Juvenile Fillies' Turf by Precise, set to win at odds of 11-10. Gstaad (Juvenile Turf), another contender from the yard, boasts a price tag of six-to-five.
The Irish trainer is just one success away from breaking D Wayne Lukas's solitary Breeders' Cup record. The late US veteran enjoyed an impressive career, securing 19 victories at the prestigious event. Lukas also had three horses that won in consecutive years – not something O'Brien has managed yet.
A string of his horses has already secured major victories this season and on Saturday, he'll send Minnie Hauk into the fray for the Turf at odds of around four-to-one. O'Brien's team will also be represented in the Juvenile Fillies' Turf by Precise, set to win at odds of 11-10. Gstaad (Juvenile Turf), another contender from the yard, boasts a price tag of six-to-five.
The Irish trainer is just one success away from breaking D Wayne Lukas's solitary Breeders' Cup record. The late US veteran enjoyed an impressive career, securing 19 victories at the prestigious event. Lukas also had three horses that won in consecutive years – not something O'Brien has managed yet.
. He already has a solid lineup going into the Breeders' Cup, but I think he's got some tough competition ahead of him 
. Minnie Hauk is off to a good start with a price tag of 4-to-1, but the Turf isn't always easy to crack 
. O'Brien needs to keep his horses fresh and focused if he wants to break D Wayne Lukas's record - that would be an incredible feat! 
On the other hand, I'm loving Precise's odds of 11-10 for the Juvenile Fillies' Turf... could this be her chance to shine? 
Is he gonna stop there or keep pushing for more?
!! He's got a strong squad of horses and they're all performin well this season. Minnie Hauk looks promisng 4 the Turf on Saturday, and Precise is gonna crush it in Juvenile Fillies' Turf @ odds of 11-10! 
Gstaad is also lookin good 4 Juvenile Turf 
. Idk how he's goin 2 do 21, but Im rootin 4 him 
!!! Did u know D Wayne Lukas had 3 horses win consecutively? That's some serious skill 
! Idan O'Brien is still on track to achieve his dream of breaking D Wayne Lukas's record for most Breeders' Cup wins. I mean, 21 wins would be insane, right? And can you believe he's already had a string of major victories this season? Minnie Hauk going into the Turf at 4-to-1 is looking like a good pick 
Idan O'Brien is a genius! He's got like five or six horses going for major wins this weekend and he's still gunning for that 21st win 
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Lukas was definitely one to beat though, it'll be cool to see if o'brien can break his record
he already got like half his team on major victories this season so 4-1 odds for minnie hauk is still pretty good i guess 
strong gotta follow this event more closely
That'd be, like, super disappointing for O'Brien fans everywhere 
. And Gstaad has such a good chance of winning too! 
Can you even imagine O'Brien holding that record-breaking trophy? 
. like, sure he's good and all, but what about the horses? they're the ones doin the work here! Minnie Hauk is a nice filly, don't get me wrong, but its not like she's gonna win just 'cause O'Brien's trainer 
. plus, dont count out the other trainers and horses... breeders cup's all about upsets, innit?
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Gstaad gotta be a strong contender for that juvenile turf race 
so idk why ppl think idan obrien is gonna break d wayne lukas record lol he's already got a lot of wins but to get to 21? thats wild