Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
3 months ago
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13 September 2025
Saturday 13th September
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Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Soft
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- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 7 wins from 12 starts at this distance (58%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (40%)
Ended last season with Champion Stakes triumph, has continued momentum at the age of seven
151-22
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 123
Days: 87
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 10f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 2/8 | Ombudsman (2L) | 5/1 | 123 | 126 |
| 25 May 25 | Cur Curragh | 10.5f Gd | G1 | 9-5 | 2/9 | Los Angeles (½L) | 8/1 | 123 | 123 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 10f Sft | G1 | 9-7 | 1/11 | Calandagan (½L) | 40/1 | 115 | 125 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 10f Sft | G2 | 9-2 | 5/7 | Jayarebe (5¼L) | 6/5F | - | 105 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Hay Haydock | 10.5f GF | G3 | 9-7 | 1/5 | Certain Lad (nk) | 8/11F | 116 | 114 |
| 29 May 23 | Lon Longchamp | 9.5f GS | G1 | 9-2 | 1/6 | Light Infantry Man (snk) | 13/10F | - | 117 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Brought form to a new level with Group 2 win at York, still plenty to prove in top grade
1-1471
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 120
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 25 | Yor York | 10.5f Gd | G2 | 9-8 | 1/7 | Almaqam (2¾L) | 8/1 | 115 | 121 |
| 18 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 10f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 7/8 | Ombudsman (8¼L) | 25/1 | 115 | 113 |
| 25 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 10f Gd | G3 | 9-5 | 4/7 | Al Aasy (1½L) | 4/1 | 113 | 116 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 11f St | G3 | 9-3 | 1/7 | Military Academy (1¾L) | 6/4J | 113 | 117 |
| 31 Dec 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | L | 9-10 | 1/6 | Tyrrhenian Sea (1¾L) | 5/6F | 113 | 116 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Fle Flemington | 10f Gd | G1 | 9-4 | 10/11 | Via Sistina (11L) | 25/1 | - | 105 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Unlucky not to finish closer when third last year, big chance if things fall into place
302-17
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 123
Days: 161
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 25 | Mey Meydan | 12f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 7/9 | Danon Decile (10½L) | 10/1 | 123 | 108 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 10.5f GF | G2 | 9-0 | 1/10 | Calif (1¾L) | 5/6F | - | 123 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | G1 | 8-11 | 2/14 | Do Deuce (nk) | 26/1 | - | 123 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 12f VSft | G1 | 8-13 | 12/16 | Bluestocking (12L) | 10/1 | - | 106 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd | G1 | 9-3 | 3/8 | Economics (1L) | 16/1 | 115 | 122 |
| 26 May 24 | Tok Tokyo | 12f GF | 3yG1 | 9-0 | 3/17 | Danon Decile (3¼L) | 168/10 | - | 114 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 7 starts at this distance (57%)
Training issues have blighted his career, good enough to make a major impact at this level
111-24
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 121
Days: 111
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 25 | Cur Curragh | 10.5f Gd | G1 | 9-5 t | 4/9 | Los Angeles (1¾L) | 3/1 | 121 | 120 |
| 5 May 25 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd | G2 | 9-5 t | 2/6 | Los Angeles (nk) | 3/1 | 122 | 117 |
| 26 May 24 | Cur Curragh | 10.5f Gd/Y | G1 | 9-5 t | 1/8 | Auguste Rodin (3L) | 15/8 | 113 | 125 |
| 6 May 24 | Cur Curragh | 10f Sft | G2 | 9-5 t | 1/5 | Lord Massusus (3¾L) | 2/1 | 112 | 117 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Cur Curragh | 10f Hy | G3 | 9-5 t | 1/10 | Maxux (nk) | 100/30F | 112 | 113 |
| 9 Sep 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 12f Gd | G3 | 9-4 t | 4/7 | Adelaide River (1½L) | 8/1 | 114 | 111 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Dual C&D winner in trials before Derby flop, reputation largely restored, major player
-11912
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 126
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 25 | Yor York | 10.5f GF | G1 | 9-1 | 2/6 | Ombudsman (3½L) | 9/4 | 126 | 119 |
| 5 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 10f GF | G1 | 8-13 | 1/6 | Ombudsman (nk) | 3/1 | 116 | 126 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f Gd | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 9/18 | Lambourn (16L) | 2/1F | 116 | 96 |
| 11 May 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd | 3yG3 | 9-5 | 1/5 | Purview (2¾L) | 1/3F | 116 | 117 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd/Y | 3yG3 | 9-8 | 1/7 | Lambourn (2¼L) | 4/7F | 116 | 114 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 8f Sft | 2yG1 | 9-3 | 2/8 | Hotazhell (nse) | 15/8F | 110 | 116 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Beat Delacroix in last year's Futurity, has failed to make a major impact this season
11-354
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 117
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 25 | Sar Saratoga | 9.5f Fm | 3yG1 | 8-10 | 4/9 | World Beater (1¾L) | 2/1F | - | 114 |
| 5 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 10f GF | G1 | 8-13 | 5/6 | Delacroix (3¾L) | 25/1 | 117 | 116 |
| 24 May 25 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 3/9 | Field Of Gold (4½L) | 9/1 | 117 | 112 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 8f Sft | 2yG1 | 9-3 | 1/8 | Delacroix (nse) | 11/1 | 107 | 116 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd/Y | 2yG2 | 9-5 | 1/5 | Tennessee Stud (¾L) | 2/1J | 107 | 109 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd | 2yG2 | 9-5 | 2/4 | Henri Matisse (1L) | 2/1 | 107 | 106 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Dee Stakes winner, inconclusive run in the Great Voltigeur, supporting role here
12-316
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 108
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 25 | Yor York | 12f GF | 3yG2 | 9-2 | 6/7 | Pride Of Arras (6¼L) | 17/2 | 109 | 103 |
| 8 May 25 | Chs Chester | 10.5f Gd | 3yL | 9-2 | 1/7 | High Stock (nk) | EvensF | 109 | 110 |
| 7 Mar 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | 3y | 9-11 | 3/5 | Titanium Emperor (3½L) | 1/4F | 110 | 90 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 8f Hy | 2yG1 | 9-0 | 2/6 | Twain (1¼L) | 47/10 | - | 107 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 8f Sft | 2y | 9-0 | 1/12 | Place Fontenoy (1¾L) | 29/10F | - | 93 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 32yMd | 9-2 | 3/13 | Field Of Gold (5½L) | 11/4 | - | 79 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
An unknown quantity in a Group 1 context, a rapidly maturing sort, could produce a big run
21121
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 111
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 25 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd | G3 | 9-2 | 1/6 | Tangapour (2L) | 2/1 | 110 | 114 |
| 20 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3yG2 | 9-2 | 2/9 | Amiloc (¾L) | 11/4 | 105 | 110 |
| 5 Jun 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 12f Gd | 3yL | 9-5 | 1/9 | Arouet (2¼L) | 5/2 | - | 104 |
| 6 May 25 | Cor Cork | 10.5f Gd | Md | 9-6 | 1/5 | Des Moines (7L) | 1/3F | - | 88 |
| 8 Apr 25 | Nav Navan | 8f Gd | Md | 9-6 | 2/12 | Mississippi River (hd) | 5/1 | - | 80 |
Verdict
The obvious one is Delarcroix but it may be worth taking a chance with the progressive ZAHRANN on soft ground that may suit
Zahrann
Betting Forecast:
10/11 Delacroix,
9/2 Shin Emperor,
5/1 Zahrann,
11/2 Anmaat,
13/2 White Birch,
14/1 Royal Champion,
25/1 Hotazhell,
66/1 Mount Kilimanjaro
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