Horse racing-O'Brien looks to City of Troy to end Breeders' Cup drought

Oct 31, 2024; Del Mar, CA, USA; City of Troy trains ahead of the 2024 Breeders' Cup Championship at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

(Reuters) - Aidan O'Brien is taking aim once again at the Breeders' Cup Classic and this time he believes three-year-old City of Troy has the speed and heart to deliver the Irish trainer the elusive championship.

O'Brien has saddled 17 horses in the race and despite two runner-up finishes, has never walked away with the top prize in the $7 million Classic.