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Sat 10 Oct 2007Astronomer primed for actionAidan O'Brien's team will be in Group One action on both sides of the Atlantic today, culminating in Astronomer Royal's attempt on the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile at Keeneland.Ireland's champion trainer is looking for a third success in the race after Aussie Rules last year and Landseer in 2002 and America's top jockey John Velazquez has been engaged to ride.