Little Big Bear still Aidan O’Brien’s Guineas ace despite Blackbeard success

Blackbeard won Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes for Aidan O'Brien. His stablemate Little Big Bear remains top of the juvenile rankings at Ballydoyle. Little Little Bear will not be running again in 2022, but he is currently the betting for next year's 2000 Guineas at around 5-1. Blackbeard is a character and a pleasure to ride. He has won two Group Ones and one Group Two. It was the first time Ryan Moore had won the Middlepark Stake. The Antarctic came second, with Persian Force third and Marshman fourth. Black Beard is not keen on waiting and likes to get on with it.