Aidan O’Brien Considers Puerto Rico as Top Contender for Betfred 2000 Guineas Aidan O’Brien has indicated that Puerto Rico could be his leading contender for the Betfred 2000 Guineas, while weighing whether to supplement Albert Einstein for the Rowley Mile Classic following his recent performance. The Ballydoyle trainer expressed cautious optimism about Albert Einstein’s prospects despite a disappointing run in the Gladness Stakes at the Curragh, which led to his withdrawal from the Guineas due to a computer error. O’Brien plans to give the colt another opportunity to prove himself in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury, where he finished third behind Alparslan and Zavateri. O’Brien acknowledged that Albert Einstein’s performance in the Gladness Stakes was subpar, attributing part of the issue to a hood placed on the horse during the race. “Ryan Moore jumped out and thought they were going to go a good gallop, but they didn’t go very fast,” O’Brien explained. “He travelled a little bit strong, but nothing bad. Ryan was happy enough with all that, but I decided to put a hood on him, and it might not have been the right thing.” The trainer noted that the hood may have confused Albert Einstein, delaying his response until late in the race. Despite the setback, O’Brien remains confident in the horse’s potential, stating that a return to sprinting could showcase his best form. The decision to supplement Albert Einstein for the Guineas remains uncertain, as O’Brien emphasized the need to wait for the horse’s recovery and the owners’ input. “We’ll see how he comes out of it now and see what the lads want to do,” he said. “We still believe he’s quick, and if he goes back sprinting, we’re probably going to see the best of him.#puerto_rico #aidan_obrien #albert_einstein #rowley_mile_classic #betfred_2000_guineas
