Aidan O'Brien, a renowned figure in racing, is on the verge of breaking his own record of 28 Group and Grade 1 victories in a calendar year, set in 2017.
With 25 wins so far this season, O'Brien has a strong chance of surpassing his previous record, having recently swept the final three juvenile Group 1s of the European season.
There are whole pages in racing's record books which are devoted to the landmarks conquered and then reconquered by Aidan O'Brien.
O'Brien's impressive career includes 11 Derby wins and 55 Irish Classics, cementing his position as one of racing's greats.
With a host of top-notch horses, O'Brien is poised to chase down and potentially overtake his own high-water mark, making him a 5-2 favorite to break the record.
Author's summary: Aidan O'Brien is close to breaking his record of 28 Group and Grade 1 wins.