Rhododendron’s authoritative two-and-a-quarter-length defeat of her stable companion Hydrangea in the Fillies’ Mile here on Friday was Aidan O’Brien’s 20th Group One or Grade One winner in a remarkable season that still has several more big days ahead. “We were a little confused with her [latest] run in the Moyglare [when third behind Intricately, trained by his son Joseph],” O’Brien said. “We always thought she was a little bit better than the other filly [Hydrangea, who finished second] at home. You couldn’t be sure with them but they are two very good-looking fillies out of two very good mares. “I’m not sure if we will go to America [for the Breeders’ Cup].

Source: The Guardian October 07, 2016 17:48 UTC