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O'Brien Elevates Albert Einstein to Top 2,000 Guineas Hope as Markets React

Bookmakers shortened the colt to around 6-1 following O'Brien's plan to send him straight to Newmarket without a prep run.

Overview

  • Albert Einstein is unbeaten in two starts but has not raced since May after an injury curtailed his juvenile season.
  • Aidan O'Brien named him his leading Betfred 2,000 Guineas contender and described a low-key approach, saying he will "train him asleep."
  • O'Brien acknowledged the mile remains an open question for a colt who has raced only at six furlongs, with pedigree assessments offering mixed signals.
  • Ballydoyle's Guineas team also includes Puerto Rico and Gstaad, with indications two could target Newmarket and one could head to France before the Curragh.
  • Odds moved from roughly 10-1 on Monday morning to single figures, with later quotes as short as 6-1 and some firms listing him alongside other principals.