Gary Moore Set to Unleash Aidan O’Brien’s Irish Derby Fourth-Placer as Dark Horse in Hurdles Race next week

A Triumph dark horse? Peking Opera, a horse previously trained by Aidan O’Brien, has shown promise in his Flat racing career, winning two of his seven starts, including at the Listed level. He even finished fourth in the Irish Derby. With a peak rating of 105, he is considered to be a strong contender for the JCB Triumph Hurdle. However, his previous association with O’Brien raises some doubts for trainer Gary Moore, who is unsure if he can improve a horse that was previously under the care of the renowned Ballydoyle trainer. Nevertheless, Moore is eager to see how Peking Opera performs on the track.
Despite O’Brien’s success in the Triumph Hurdle in 2016 with Ivanovich Gorbatov, it seems that Peking Opera may have slipped through the cracks. O’Brien’s focus on the Flat racing scene in recent years may have led to Peking Opera being overlooked. Nonetheless, if he has indeed been overlooked, joining Gary Moore’s yard for a juvenile hurdle campaign is a fortunate outcome for the horse. The Moore stable has a strong reputation for nurturing and developing young jumping talent.
In conclusion, Peking Opera’s previous training by Aidan O’Brien and his potential as a Triumph Hurdle contender has sparked intrigue and excitement. Trainer Gary Moore is eager to see how the horse performs on the track, despite his doubts about improving a horse previously under O’Brien’s care. If Peking Opera has indeed been overlooked by O’Brien, he has found himself in a favorable position with Gary Moore’s stable, known for their expertise in developing juvenile jumping talent.