I heard this at time of RA but see it is in vogue again.
From Indo ...
While the merger story was one of a shock announcement without prior rumour, my suggestion is the story of Aidan O'Brien's impending departure from Ballydoyle will prove the exact reverse : one of rumour without ultimate substance. That is not to say there is not some disquiet in the camp, but one acorn on the head does not mean the whole sky is falling down. Certainly not while still capable of filling 50 per cent of the latest entries for the UK's final classic the St Leger.
From Indo ...
While the merger story was one of a shock announcement without prior rumour, my suggestion is the story of Aidan O'Brien's impending departure from Ballydoyle will prove the exact reverse : one of rumour without ultimate substance. That is not to say there is not some disquiet in the camp, but one acorn on the head does not mean the whole sky is falling down. Certainly not while still capable of filling 50 per cent of the latest entries for the UK's final classic the St Leger.