True Love, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Wayne Lordan, won the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Sunday, beating 18 rivals by one and three-quarter lengths. The 5-1 second-favourite triumphed as stable companion Precise, the 9-5 favourite, faded tamely in the final quarter-mile. O'Brien now has eight wins in the Classic, one short of the all-time record held by Robert Robson.
True Love, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Wayne Lordan, won the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket. The filly powered to victory, marking O'Brien's eighth win in the classic race.
True Love gave Aidan O'Brien his eighth 1,000 Guineas winner with a convincing success at Newmarket, justifying her position as second-string in the betting to win at 5-1. Wayne Lordan rode the filly to victory, tracking the pace before powering into the lead a furlong out, beating Evolutionist and Venetian Lace in a 19-runner field.
Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing operation faces a pivotal 2026 season after investing over £40m in bloodstock and acquiring Freemason Lodge stable. Despite spending 22.9m gns at Tattersalls Book 1 in October 2024, the Classic generation shows limited promise, with Power Blue at 66-1 for the 2000 Guineas and Partying (4.4m gns top lot) yet to race. The operation secured a £40m loan from Apollo Global Management at 10.25% interest, with the clock ticking to find stallion prospects that could offset massive start-up costs.
