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Aidan O’Brien employing ‘maintenance’ regime ahead of Luxembourg’s Arc bid

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Aidan O’Brien employing ‘maintenance’ regime ahead of Luxembourg’s Arc bid

Aidan O'Brien's horse Luxembourg won the Royal Whip in August. He will now step up to a mile and a half in Paris. O’Brien is preparing Luxembourg for the Arc. Luxembourg's last season was interrupted by a muscular injury. The horse won an Irish Champion Stakes. He is doing maintenance work between now and the next race. Onesto won at Leopardstown. It was exciting to see. Ryan Moore was happy with the horse's performance.

Aidan O’Brien is preparing for Luxembourg”s Arc bid. Kyprios is likely to stick to staying route. He could run in the Prix du Cadran following his Irish St Leger win.

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