Ten Sovereigns and Magna Grecia leading strong Classic crop into battle
Tony O'Hehir discusses 2019 plans with the master of Ballydoyle
The Ballydoyle assembly line is rolling into action as the season gathers momentum, with the Guineas meeting at Newmarket once again providing the first significant fixture for Aidan O'Brien's powerful team of approximately 200 horses.
Already the most successful trainer in the history of the Qipco 2,000 Guineas, O'Brien will be bidding for a tenth victory in the first Classic of the season with Ten Sovereigns, unbeaten in three starts last year, and Magna Grecia his main candidates for next month's race.
Magna Grecia has already won over a mile at Group 1 level whereas Ten Sovereigns will be having his stamina tested having been unbeaten in three starts over six furlongs last year.
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