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Magna Carter wins the 2,000 Guineas for Aidan O’Brien

MAGNA GRECIA gave Aidan O’Brien his 10th 2,000 Guineas winner with a convincing success at Newmarket. It was a family affair as son Donnacha did the steering on the 11-2 shot who had more than two lengths in hand crossing the line.

Running up the stands’ side rail proved to be a big advantage and the winner was always up with the pace there before finishing strongly.

“He’s been a very solid horse all the time and we always knew last year this was a race he could start.” O'Brien said. “It’s unbelievable.”

Magna Grecia ridden by jockey Donnacha O'Brien wins the Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes ahead of King of Change ridden by Sean Levey