'Melbourne' O'Brien maintains winner-a-day rate Melbourne Cup winning trainer Joseph O'Brien is training a winner-a-day at present and caused a 20/1 upset in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden at Fairyhouse today with newcomer Cava. Ridden by Seamie Heffernan, the daughter of Acclamation showed plenty ability on debut when edging a half length win over Mr Laureate, have moved to the front inside the final furlong. The win was O'Brien's 14th in as many days (since June 2) and afterwards jockey Heffernan stated “she’s smart and she’s a two-year-old type. She was professional and straight forward and won nice.” Quotes from Alan Magee
