Racing: O'Brien's Empire is directed towards France
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The favourite for next year's Derby will be on view this weekend. The unfortunate news for any British racing enthusiast hoping for a glimpse of Second Empire is that the exciting two-year-old is running at Longchamp and is unlikely to grace these shores until he is a three-year-old.
The juvenile heads the eight acceptors for Sunday's Group One Grand Criterium over a mile and the Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien will be expecting his colt to enhance the reputation made when an impressive winner over the same course last month in the Group Three Prix des Chenes.
O'Brien has also left in his York winner Saratoga Springs. The Prix Morny winner, Charge D'Affaires, is one of four French acceptors.
Borgia, a strong-finishing third to Peintre Celebre in last Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, has been entered by his German connections in December's Hong Kong International Vase in Sha Tin, won last year by Clive Brittain's Luso.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments