'George' Handed Classic Opportunity

Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smithís George Washington (Ire) (Danehill) will tackle the GI Breedersí Cup Classic for the second year in succession, Aidan OíBrien revealed yesterday. Only sixth on his first try on the dirt at Churchill Downs 12 months ago, the four-year-old will ship to Monmouth for his first start since finishing third in the Sept. 9 G1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp. ìThe plan is to run him in the Breedersí Cup Classic,î the Ballydoyle conditioner told PA Sport. ìItís so far, so good with him.î

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