Aidan O’Brien shocked by City Of Troy flop in 2000 Guineas as Notable Speech springs 16-1 surprise

WE came to see City Of Troy crowned King… but ended up with a King-sized anti-climax.

It was the impressive 16-1 shot Notable Speech who emerged unbeaten from the Qipco 2000 Guineas – not Ballydoyle’s long odds-on favourite.

GettyCity Of Troy disappointed in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket[/caption] PANotable Speech sprinted clear with City Of Troy (left) in the distance[/caption]

The only sound you could hear through the stunned silence at Newmarket was the cheers of the...