AIDAN O’Brien opened the doors to Ballydoyle Stables last Monday for a media visit, organised by Jockey Club Racecourses in association with Betfred, who now sponsor all five British classics.

O’Brien has saddled a record 10 winners of the 2000 Guineas, seven 1000 Guineas heroines, a record 10 Derby winners, 10 Oaks scorers and eight victors of the St Leger.