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Delacroix takes on seven in his Irish Champion Stakes quest

Delacroix will face seven rivals as he attempts to add the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown to the Eclipse he won earlier in the season. Having disappointed in the Derby, Aidan O’Brien’s colt bounced back at Sandown, beating the ...

11 Sept 2025 at 11:24

Marquand ‘extremely excited’ to take major Economics test

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Marquand ‘extremely excited’ to take big Economics test

It will take a special horse to end Aidan O’Brien’s stranglehold on the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, but Tom Marquand is “extremely excited” to partner the imposing Economics when he faces the acid test of his credentials on Saturday. ...

13 Sept 2024 at 18:34

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Delacroix delivers another Irish Champion for Aidan O’Brien

Christophe Soumillon excelled aboard Delacroix, as they stormed to Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes glory at Leopardstown. A beaten favourite in the Derby, the son of Dubawi has thrived dropped back to 10 furlongs since, flying home to ...

13 Sept 2025 at 19:29

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‘Absolute blinder’ of a run sets Anmaat up for Ascot defence

Owen Burrows was nothing but proud of Anmaat’s fine second to Delacroix in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes and is now looking ahead to a return to British Champions Day next month. The first and second from Leopardstown could be ...

13 Sept 2025 at 18:47

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All systems go for Shin Emperor at Leopardstown

Shin Emperor will fly the flag for Japan when he takes his chance in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday. The chestnut is trained by Yoshito Yahagi, who has enjoyed top-level success across the world ...

13 Sept 2024 at 13:45

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Onesto back to go one better in Irish Champion Stakes

Fabrice Chappet is confident last year’s runner-up Onesto will put up another bold show when he takes on the likes of King Of Steel and Auguste Rodin in Saturday’s Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes. The French raider found only ...

07 Sept 2023 at 11:06

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Ascot likely focus for Vadeni, with Arc ruled out

Vadeni will miss a potential clash with Baaeed in Paris after being ruled out of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe by trainer Jean-Claude Rouget. The French-trained colt finished third to Luxembourg in a strong renewal of the Irish ...

10 Sept 2022 at 18:47

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Yoshito Yahagi gives Shin Emperor option of Irish Champion Stakes

Having already conquered America, Australia and the Middle East, leading Japanese trainer Yoshito Yahagi could be set to target one of Ireland’s top races. Yahagi has entered French-bred three-year-old Shin Emperor for the ...

30 May 2024 at 16:01

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Varian ‘delighted’ with Irish Champion hope King Of Steel

Roger Varian believes King Of Steel looks stronger now than at any stage this season and is hoping his patience is rewarded with a victory in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown. The Amo Racing-owned ...

08 Sept 2023 at 15:48

‘Proper warrior’ Economics passes big test with Irish Champion Stakes glory

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Economics passes his big test with Irish Champion Stakes glory

Economics cashed in at Leopardstown to claim the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes after a titanic tussle with Auguste Rodin. The William Haggas-trained colt had impressed when romping away with the Dante at York in ...

14 Sept 2024 at 16:29

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Ghostwriter out to end O’Brien’s Irish Champion monopoly

Ghostwriter is in “excellent form” ahead of taking his place amongst a high-class cast of eight for the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday. Aidan O’Brien is responsible for half the field ...

12 Sept 2024 at 11:28

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Oxx still proud to be on Irish Champion Stakes roll of honour

John Oxx will always be remembered as the trainer of the great Sea The Stars, but his victory in the Irish Champion Stakes of 2009 was a third in the Leopardstown spectacular for the Currabeg handler. His first ...

10 Sept 2024 at 09:05

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