Aidan O'Brien's Ascot dynasty has just got the biggest possible boost – he's reached a remarkable century of winners at the Royal meeting! His fantastic four-year-old, Scandinavia, pulled off a thrilling victory in the Gold Cup on Thursday, edging out Trawlerman in a heart-stopping finish that left everyone gasping. This monumental milestone is testament to O'Brien's unparalleled skill and dedication as a trainer – he's joined an elite club with Sir Michael Stoute, who previously held the record of 82 winners.
O'Brien's been a force to be reckoned with at Royal Ascot for years, boasting an incredible 13 trainers' titles and a reputation for producing pure gold. His win with Scandinavia is a seismic shift in his career, and it's clear he's got no intention of slowing down – not while his talented team at Ballydoyle stable are still driving him forward!
The punters went wild for Scandinavia, backing the favourite relentlessly to make it 11-8 on the nose. The biggest reported bet was a whopping £120k at 5-2 – that's a cool £300k in winnings for one canny punter! O'Brien paid glowing tribute to his team, saying: 'It's a very special day for everyone involved – and I'm so proud of all my lads and lasses back home.'