Aidan O’Brien’s Derby and Breeders’ Cup winner Auguste Rodin to stay in training
Derby winner Auguste Rodin is to stay in training as a four-year-old, Aidan O’Brien has announced.
The three-year-old colt signed off for the year by landing the Breeders’ Cup Turf under a brilliant ride from Ryan Moore.
M V Magnier, son of Coolmore partner John Magner, opened the door to Auguste Rodin continuing his racing career on the track next year after his Santa Anita victory.
He said the owners would also weigh up whether to send him to stud to take up stallion duties either in Ireland or the US, with the son of Deep Impact’s services likely to be highly sought after.
The decision has now been made with O’Brien being told he will remain in training at Ballydoyle for one more year.
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“The decision has been made to keep him in training and we’re just delighted,” said O’Brien.
“He covers a lot of bases; he’s a multiple Group One winner over ten furlongs and a mile and a half, so he’s versatile, so it’s just going to be great to have him again.
“Obviously, the first thing is for him to have a little rest. He had a long season, then we’ll see about where he will start off.”
He added:: “Obviously, all the races will be open to him and we’ll just see how he gets on.”
Auguste Rodin’s season began in disappointing circumstances, finishing tailed off in the 2,000 Guineas, but O’Brien worked his magic to get him back in top form for the Derby at Epsom, beating King Of Steel.
He was then more workmanlike in the Irish Derby at the Curragh before again disappointing at Ascot in the King George, only for him to bounce back once again in the Irish Champion Stakes over 1m2f.
Ryan Moore then earned plenty of plaudits for the ride which he gave Auguste Rodin at the Breeders’ Cup, saving every yard on the inside rail before quickening clear.
O’Brien is likely to consider all the leading races over 1m2f to 1m4f next year but likely to avoid soft conditions for the colt who has shown his best form on fast ground.
Paddington, who won four Group 1 races in a row over the summer, has been retired to stud.
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