Amadeus Mozart

The horse is trained by A P O'Brien at Cashel in County Tipperary, one of racing's most respected yards. O'Brien's operation has sent out 125 winners already this season, which puts Amadeus Mozart in a stable full of quality horses and careful handlers. O'Brien himself hints at bigger ambitions for the three-year-old, noting that he is out of a Galileo mare — bloodlines that suit a horse with stamina potential — and that he is the type for a Derby trial. That comment alone suggests the trainer sees genuine ability lurking beneath recent disappointing runs. The fact that Amadeus Mozart has not won since his sole victory 16 months ago makes his next few races crucial; either the spark will return, or he risks becoming a horse who flattered only to deceive.