Aidan O'Brien Becomes All-Time Leading Breeders' Cup Trainer with 21 Wins

Aidan O'Brien has become the all-time leading trainer at the Breeders' Cup, achieving his 21st win with Gstaad's commanding victory in the Juvenile Turf at Del Mar. This milestone surpasses the record previously held by the late D. Wayne Lukas and marks O'Brien's eighth win in the Juvenile Turf, further extending his dominance in this category. Gstaad overcame a wide draw and a slow start to decisively outpace his rivals under Christophe Soumillon's expert ride, highlighting the horse's potential as a future Guineas contender. O'Brien expressed deep respect for Lukas, acknowledging his mentorship and contributions to horse racing. The event was also notable for O'Brien's youngest son, Donnacha, who secured his first Breeders' Cup win in the Juvenile Fillies Turf, underscoring the family's ongoing legacy in the sport. Overall, this victory adds to O'Brien's record 26 top-level wins this year, positioning him just shy of his own world record.