Joseph O’Brien’s days as a leading dual-purpose trainer appear to be drawing to a close after he indicated his intention to concentrate on the Flat.

Joseph O'Brien still hopes Le Richebourg will be back in action in time for some of the major spring Festivals.

Joseph O’Brien’s charge will miss the rest of the campaign

Dublin Racing Festival set to be next for O’Brien ace

Boxing Day, or as it is known in Ireland, St Stephen’s Day, is one of racing’s biggest days of the year, with top-class action on both sides of the Irish Sea.