ONE of the most interesting things about Aidan O’Brien as a trainer is his willingness to change approach from year to year, and the initial stages of the 2025 season suggest a different method with his better three-year-old prospects.

Last weekend at the Curragh and Leopardstown, he ran four three-year-olds rated 110 or more – Henri Matisse (116), Delacroix (116), Camille Pissarro (114) and Exactly (112) – which is unusual for this time of year.