For a man that battled the scales which forced his premature retirement from the riding ranks, Joseph O'Brien still looks lean enough to partner his William Hill St Leger possible Latrobe next Saturday.
A diet of five-a-side football - his yard often tackle his father's stable in local derbys - and the stresses and strains which accompany the training of valuable racehorses have ensured the affable 25-year-old remains in touching distance of his fighting weight, even after two years out of the saddle.
Like all other members of the redoubtable O'Brien family, modesty and humility are qualities prized as intensely as any trophy.
Joseph O'Brien is achieving notable success as a trainer having retired as a jockey
O'Brien attributes his training success to 'fantastic owners who understand the game' and an ethos drilled into him by father and full-time genius Aidan that 'all you can do is your best, you can do no more'.
He is even quick to play down his focus and single-mindedness, revealing younger brother Donnacha, who is in line to partner Irish Derby winner Latrobe on Town Moor, leaves him wanting in those stakes.
'It is very special to have Donnacha ride for me in these top races as he is top class,' enthused O'Brien.
'He made the difference in the Irish Derby as he could tell there was no pace after 100 yards so he rode Latrobe handy.
'He is a lot more laid back than I was, but he is also much more dedicated with his weight and works much harder at it.'
His riding career ended as he struggled to control his weight but he is enjoying his new role
When it is suggested O'Brien hardly bares the resemblance or gait of a man that would enjoy a MacDonald's every other day, he swiftly replies with typical self deprecation and a mischievous grin 'no, every third day'.
Unsurprisingly, given his upbringing, O'Brien also swiftly and deftly deflects any praise cast in his direction despite the fact in little more than two years of his new vocation the stable's trophy cabinet already boasts a Melbourne Cup courtesy of Rekindling, an Irish Derby (Latrobe) and Irish Gold Cup (Edwulf).
They are admirable sentiments and no one is more acutely aware he has enjoyed a sizeable leg up in life than O'Brien.
O'Brien's brother Donnacha (l) is experiencing success as a rider and has ridden for his brother
Victories aboard Camelot and Australia in the Derby helped him win over the armchair critics but, despite all the success in the saddle, one is left with the impression he is content training a 170-strong string, rather than fighting a constant battle with his body to control his weight.
'I do love training and I suppose I savour the winners for half an hour, but then you have one beaten and are back down to earth pretty quick,' he admits.
'I got heavy for a bit when I finished riding, but the stress of training has worked wonders!'
Owned by Australian businessman Lloyd Williams, Rekindling's success was a momentous victory both for O'Brien and his patron and there is a chance of lightning striking twice if Latrobe acquits himself well either at Doncaster or alternatively in the Irish version at the Curragh a day later.
'Latrobe is in good shape and he has also has the option of the Irish Leger next weekend so I'd like to think he has a nice chance of running well in either race.
'Australia would be a big ask for a three-year-colt, but it is obviously very high on his owner's agenda. It is not a decision we will take lightly and if everything went to plan in the Leger and we were very happy with him then we could take him to the Melbourne Cup, but it's not set in stone.
'We have been very lucky to train some big winners and I guess it was more of a surprise when Rekindling won the Melbourne Cup as it was pretty unexpected.'
To win one Melbourne Cup may have come as a shock, but the days of being surprised by anything O'Brien achieves should be long gone.
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Main photo article For a man that battled the scales which forced his premature retirement from the riding ranks, Joseph O’Brien still looks lean enough to partner his William Hill St Leger possible Latrobe next Saturday.
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