Little Big Bear flagged up his credentials for superstar status after pulverising his rivals in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh in the hands of Ryan Moore on Saturday.
The colt, not surprisingly, now heads the betting at 5-1 for next season’s 2,000 Guineas, after coming home by an effortless seven lengths from Persian Force, with Shartash in third place. The Hollie Doyle-ridden Bradsell, sent off the 13-8 favourite, finished fourth after ruining his chances by stumbling at the start.
Winning trainer Aidan O’Brien, recording a staggering 17 th success in the Group One race, said: “He looks a very special horse. It was a very good race, but he has serious class. From day one we thought he was a bit special.
