Donnacha O’Brien, one of horse racing’s rising stars, has been causing a stir in the lead up to the Irish Lincolnshire. The Irish trainer has a contender that has been backed into single-figure odds, causing punters and racing enthusiasts alike to take notice. With a string of impressive performances under his belt, O’Brien’s entry could be one to watch in what promises to be a thrilling race. In this article, we take a closer look at O’Brien’s contender and assess its chances of success in the Irish Lincolnshire.
Emporio is becoming the favourite to win the Paddy Power Irish Lincolnshire after being backed into single-figure prices on Saturday morning. Despite only winning once in 2020, Emporio had strong form, coming in second in a Listed contest at Leopardstown in October and finishing as runner-up at Naas a month later. He now sits at 7-1, having been as big as 12-1 earlier in the morning, and has course-and-distance winning form after landing a maiden at the Curragh in June 2021. Meanwhile, Salvino has been backed to give trainer Sandy Thomson local success in the Cab On Target Handicap Hurdle at Kelso, where he will have to carry top weight of 12st in the 2m5f contest. Thomson has a strike rate of 32% this season at Kelso, and Salvino is now a general 8-1 chance, having been as big as 12-1 overnight.
Newbury and the Curragh are experiencing tough conditions, with rain
Donnacha O’Brien has already achieved a great deal in his short but successful career as a racing trainer. With his latest contender, he has once again shown his skill and expertise in the world of horse racing. As the betting market continues to back his horse, there is no doubt that he is on his way to achieving even greater success. It will be interesting to see how this race plays out and whether Donnacha’s horse will come out on top. Regardless of the outcome, this young trainer has proven that he has what it takes to compete in the highest echelons of horse racing, and we can expect to see his star continue to rise in the years to come.
