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Vincent O'Brien: the astonishing coup that founded a racing empire
Recalling some of the greatest gambles in racing history. This week: Vincent O'Brien and a memorable coup
Vincent O'Brien, one of the most revered names in horseracing, made his first imprint on the sport aged just 27 when he pulled off an astonishing coup by landing the Irish autumn double in 1944. It is a success that echoes down the decades.
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