RIYADH: Trainer Doug O’Neill knows how to get it done with big money on the line and returns to Saudi Arabia with Acknowledgemeplz (US), who will contest the group-three $1.5-million Saudi Derby Presented by Zood Realty next Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse.
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O’Neill will be hoping the son of Bucchero can add to his impressive list of top tier achievements, joining the ranks of Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist (US) and Santa Anita Handicap hero Lava Man (US).
“He’s always been kind of a gifted horse and it was, of course, pretty amazing to get the invite,” O’Neill said.
“He’s got speed, some stamina and a beautiful way of going. He’s a little bit tricky sometimes cornering, so I think two turns would be challenging for him right now, but a one-turn mile like this is right up his alley and he definitely acts like a better-than-average sort, that’s for sure.”
