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Aidan O'Brien could equal Henry Cecil's record of 10 wins in the race on Saturday

O'Brien banks on Luxembourg at Doncaster

Hot favourite Luxembourg is set to face seven rivals in the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday.

Mac Swiney scores from One Ruler at a murky Doncaster

Updated Mac Swiney thrusts Bolger back in the big time

Mac Swiney provided an Irish-trained winner of the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster, sealing victory with a display of stamina and tenacity in testing conditions on Town Moor.

Racing • 24 Oct 20

Aidan O'Brien's Wembley (orange and blue silks) chased home stablemate St Mark's Basilica in the Dewhurst last time out

Nine runners set to go the distance in Futurity Trophy

Charlie Appleby's two best horses have both retired to stud this month – but he may be about to unearth a new stable star if One Ruler can continue his rise in the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster.

Racing • 23 Oct 20

Aidan O'Brien last claimed the race in 2018 with Magna Grecia

O'Brien has seven runners in mix for Futurity Trophy

Aidan O'Brien is responsible for seven of the 18 horses left in the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster following the five-day confirmation stage.

Racing • 19 Oct 20

Kameko thrived on Newcastle's Tapeta surface

Kameko runs out a commanding winner of Futurity Trophy

Kameko raced into the history books with an impressive success in the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Newcastle.

Racing • 01 Nov 19

Mogul spearheads Aidan O'Brien's team as he bids for a record-equalling 10th win in the Vertem Futurity Trophy

Mogul to face 11 rivals in Vertem Futurity Trophy

Mogul heads a field of 12 contenders for the rescheduled Vertem Futurity Trophy at Newcastle.

Racing • 30 Oct 19

Racegoers at Newcastle are in for quite the pleasant surprise on Friday evening

Vertem Futurity Trophy rescheduled for Friday evening

Aidan O'Brien expects to saddle a strong team in the rescheduled Vertem Futurity Trophy at Newcastle on Friday.

Racing • 27 Oct 19

If racing does go ahead, expect dark, dank conditions at Donny

Prospect of deluge at Doncaster prompts inspection

Doncaster's card on Saturday featuring the final Group One of the British season - the Vertem Futurity Trophy - must survive a 7.30am precautionary inspection, while Newbury is also subject to a precautionary inspection at 8am due to the threat of further rain.

Racing • 25 Oct 19

Mogul is a best-price 4-7 to score at Doncaster

O'Brien long odds-on to equal Cecil's Trophy record

Mogul will lead a five-strong Aidan O'Brien team into battle in the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday.

Racing • 25 Oct 19

Mogul, with Ryan Moore up, on their way to winning the KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown

Mogul leads Ballydoyle quintet in Futurity

Hot favourite Mogul is one of five runners for Aidan O'Brien in a six-strong field for the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster.

Racing • 24 Oct 19

Bred in the purple, Mogul is a full brother to five winners, including Japan, Sir Isaac Newton and Secret Gesture

British trainers dodge dust-up with Ballydoyle runners

Aidan O'Brien is responsible for 11 of the 12 juveniles remaining in the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday.

Racing • 21 Oct 19

Madhmoon winning at Leopardstown last time ourt

Prendergast's Madhmoon in line for Doncaster prize

Madhmoon appears increasingly likely to put his unbeaten record on the line in the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster next month - provided conditions are in his favour.

Racing • 29 Sep 18

Vertem Futurity Trophy