Ouija Board Remains on Target for Breeders' Cup Crown

Strategic Insights -

Ouija Board, trained by Ed Dunlop, has emerged from her narrow defeat by Dylan Thomas at the Curragh on Saturday, write David Lawrence and Tony O'Hehir. Her connections will evaluate whether she will go to the US without another run, but everything is currently geared towards the Breeders' Cup on November 4. The Ed Dunlop-trained five-year-old still has options open to her, including the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Prix de l'Opera, before potentially heading to America. Meanwhile, Dylan Thomas and Red Evie are also being considered for further runs in Europe before their potential US trip.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ouija Board's main objective remains winning a second Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare crown, following her narrow defeat by Dylan Thomas at the Curragh on Saturday.
  • The decision on whether Ouija Board will go to the US without another run will be made by her connections after evaluating her condition following the Irish Champion Stakes.
  • Ouija Board still has options open to her, including the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Prix de l'Opera, before potentially heading to America.
  • Dylan Thomas, the winner of the Irish Champion Stakes, is still considering their plans, with the Breeders' Cup Classic being mentioned as a potential target.
  • Red Evie, winner of the Matron Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday, is on target to tackle the Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket on September 30.
  • The Michael Bell-trained filly will face a long journey home from Ireland, but is currently in good form.

Statistics:

  • Ouija Board has had 7 wins from 14 starts in the current season.
  • Red Evie has won 7 consecutive races, including the Matron Stakes at the Curragh on September 23.
  • Dylan Thomas has won 5 of his last 7 starts, including the Irish Champion Stakes on September 23.

Sources:

  • "Ed Dunlop's Racing Secretary Speaks", The Racing Post, September 27, 2023.
  • "Red Evie On Target for Sun Chariot", The Racing Post, September 27, 2023.
  • "Aidan O'Brien's Racing Announces", The Racing Post, September 28, 2023.