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TAKING A BREAK

Aidan O’Brien’s Gustav Klimt to have a break before his run in the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes

Aidan O'Brien's two-year-old shot to the head of the betting for next year's QIPCO 2,000 Guineas after his impressive win in the Superlative Stakes at Newmarket

Gustav Klimt

GUSTAV KLIMT will have a break before his first run in Group 1 company in the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes.

Aidan O'Brien has earmarked the seven-furlong contest at the Curragh on September 10 as the most likely target for the two-year-old, who is favourite for next year's QIPCO 2,000 Guineas.

He was impressive at Newmarket last Saturday when overcoming trouble in running to land the Group 2 Superlative Stakes.

 Gustav Klimt (far side) squeezes up the rail to win the Superlative
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Gustav Klimt (far side) squeezes up the rail to win the SuperlativeCredit: Getty Images

O'Brien said: "We were very happy with him. He went there for experience. He had a nice run first time, then he won his maiden at the Curragh.

"He would have learned a lot the last day, travelling over. He had to quicken and come through, as he didn't get a clear run.

"Often it is a very good for the horse to experience all that stuff and learn a lot in a short space of time.

"The plan is that he might have an easy time, then train him for the National Stakes."

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