Joseph O’Brien’s meteoric training career could reach another landmark at Dundalk on Wednesday, in advance of a potentially lucrative foray to the Middle East this weekend.
The 32-year-old former champion jockey is set to have up to four runners at the $35.3 million (€29.7 million) Saudi Cup meeting in Riyadh on Saturday.
Although not represented in the world’s richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup, O’Brien will have a serious shot at the $2.5 million Red Sea Turf Handicap, a Group Two contest over just shy of two miles, with a trio of intended runners, including Melbourne Cup runner-up Goodie Two Shoes.
His international stalwart Galen will also try hi
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