Gleneagles set for Horn clash in International

BY TONY O’HEHIR5:33PM 11 AUG 2015

DUAL-Guineas winner Gleneagles is set for a mouthwatering clash with Derby hero Golden Horn in York’s Juddmonte International Stakes next week after his trainer Aidan O’Brien ruled out travelling to France for Sunday’s Jacques le Marois at Deauville.

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O’Brien told the Racing Post: “The plan was for Gleneagles go to Deauville on Sunday but, with the rain that they’ve had and the forecast, that won’t be happening now.

“We’ve discussed things this afternoon and if the ground at York is good to firm then we will let him take his chance in the Juddmonte International.”

Gleneagles is 5-2 with bet365 for the International, which is run over 1m2½f.

Sporting gesture

O’Brien added: “I’ve always considered Gleneagles a true miler but he needs good fast ground to be seen at his best therefore York will probably be his next race as we are running out of options with him.

“It’s a very sporting gesture by his owners.”

The duo could take on Royal Ascot winner Time Test and last year’s Irish Champion Stakes winner The Grey Gatsby, who finished second in the York feature 12 months ago behind O’Brien’s Australia.