Aidan O'Brien
Aidan O'Brien had already trained winners of this race: Auguste Rodin (2023), Los Angeles (2024) and Lambourn (2025). With this win, the stable closed to within 5 wins of leader Chris Waller in the 2026 trainers' table.
Ireland
Curragh · 28.06.26
Watch the racePurse€1,250,000
Distance2414 metres
Winning time2m 28.33s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions3-year-old colts and fillies
Stories of this Result
Ryan Moore
With this win, Ryan Moore moved to 8 Group 1 wins this season, 10 wins behind leader James McDonald in the 2026 jockeys' table. All 8 of those Group 1 wins this season came for trainer Aidan O'Brien.
Coolmore Group
Coolmore Group has now won this race 18 times, a record for an owner since 1926. With this win, the owner leads the 2026 owners' table on 12 Group 1 wins. The owner also owned Christmas Day (second) in this edition.
Watch the race
Racing TV · English commentaryResult
8 runners · prize money to 7th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
6thJames J Braddock3yo gelding by Zarak × Burkina FasoDylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien11€25,000
8thBunyola Bay3yo colt by Ghaiyyath × KykuitSean LeveyRichard Hannon11
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Benvenuto Cellini in 2026
1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes2414 metres · €1,452,7003rdAidan O'BrienRyan Moore25.07.2026AscotPrize money €250,092Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LambournAustralia × Gossamer Wings | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick SmithCoolmore | ||
| 2024 | Los AngelesCamelot × Frequential | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Westerberg & Mrs Magnier & M Tabor & D SmithLynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud | ||
| 2023 | Auguste RodinDeep Impact × Rhododendron | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier & WesterbergCoolmore | ||
| 2022 | WestoverFrankel × Mirabilis | Ralph BeckettColin Keane | JuddmonteJuddmonte Farms Ltd | ||
| 2021 | Hurricane LaneFrankel × Gale Force | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinNormandie Stud Ltd | ||
| 2020 | SantiagoAuthorized × Wadyhatta | Aidan O'BrienSeamie Heffernan | Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John MagnierLynch Bages Ltd |
History since 1926
Irish Derby101Editions since 1926
0Multiple winners
Record holders
Most wins since 19261Coolmore GroupOwner · 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 …18 wins
2Sadler's WellsSire · 1990, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002 …6 wins
2GalileoSire · 2010, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2019 …6 wins
4Lester PiggottJockey · 1965, 1967, 1968, 1977, 19815 wins
5GainsboroughDamsire · 1935, 1937, 19483 wins
Show all 102 winners since 1926Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Benvenuto CelliniFrankel × Newspaperofrecord | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupCoolmore & White Birch Farm Sc | 2.75 | |
| 2025 | LambournAustralia × Gossamer Wings | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupCoolmore | 1.62 | |
| 2024 | Los AngelesCamelot × Frequential | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupLynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud | 2.62 | |
| 2023 | Auguste RodinDeep Impact × Rhododendron | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupCoolmore | 1.36 | |
| 2022 | WestoverFrankel × Mirabilis | Ralph BeckettColin Keane | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 2.38 | |
| 2021 | Hurricane LaneFrankel × Gale Force | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinNormandie Stud | 5.00 | |
| 2020 | SantiagoAuthorized × Wadyhatta | Aidan O'BrienSeamie Heffernan | Coolmore GroupLynch Bages Ltd | 3.00 | |
| 2019 | SovereignGalileo × Devoted To You | Aidan O'BrienPadraig Beggy | Coolmore GroupBarronstown Stud | 34.00 | |
| 2018 | LatrobeCamelot × Question Times | Joseph Patrick O'BrienDonnacha O'Brien | Lloyd WilliamsSweetmans Bloodstock | 15.00 | |
| 2017 | CapriGalileo × Dialafara | Aidan O'BrienSeamie Heffernan | Coolmore GroupLynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud | 7.00 | |
| 2016 | HarzandSea The Stars × Hazariya | Dermot WeldPat Smullen | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 1.67 | |
| 2015 | Jack HobbsHalling × Swain's Gold | John GosdenWilliam Buick | GodolphinMinster Stud | 1.91 | |
| 2014 | AustraliaGalileo × Ouija Board | Aidan O'BrienJoseph O'Brien | Coolmore GroupStanley Estate And Stud Co | 1.12 | |
| 2013 | Trading LeatherTeofilo × Night Visit | Jim BolgerKevin Manning | Mrs J S BolgerJim Bolger | 7.00 | |
| 2012 | CamelotMontjeu × Tarfah | Aidan O'BrienJoseph O'Brien | Derrick SmithSheikh Abdulla Bin Isa Al-Khalifa | 1.20 | |
| 2011 | Treasure BeachGalileo × Honorine | Aidan O'BrienColm O'Donoghue | Coolmore GroupAshley House Stud | 4.50 | |
| 2010 | Cape BlancoGalileo × Laurel Delight | Aidan O'BrienJohnny Murtagh | Coolmore GroupTower Bloodstock | 4.50 | |
| 2009 | Fame and GloryMontjeu × Gryada | Aidan O'BrienJohnny Murtagh | Coolmore GroupPtarmigan Bloodstock & Miss Kirsten Rausing | 1.73 | |
| 2008 | Frozen FireMontjeu × Flamingo Sea | Aidan O'BrienSeamie Heffernan | Coolmore GroupJürgen & Wolfgang Hoyer | 17.00 | |
| 2007 | Soldier of FortuneGalileo × Affianced | Aidan O'BrienSeamie Heffernan | Coolmore GroupJames S. Bolger | 6.00 | |
| 2006 | Dylan ThomasDanehill × Lagrion | Aidan O'BrienKieren Fallon | Coolmore GroupTower Bloodstock | 5.50 | |
| 2005 | Hurricane RunMontjeu × Hold On | André FabreKieren Fallon | Gestüt AmmerlandGestüt Ammerland | 1.80 | |
| 2004 | Grey SwallowDaylami × Style of Life | Dermot WeldPat Smullen | Rochelle QuinnMarguerite Weld | 11.00 | |
| 2003 | AlamsharKey of Luck × Alaiyda | John OxxJohnny Murtagh | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 5.00 | |
| 2002 | High ChaparralSadler's Wells × Kasora | Aidan O'BrienMichael Kinane | Coolmore GroupSean & Anne Coughlan | 1.33 | |
| 2001 | GalileoSadler's Wells × Urban Sea | Aidan O'BrienMichael Kinane | Coolmore GroupDavid Tsui and Orpendale | 1.36 | |
| 2000 | SinndarGrand Lodge × Sinntara | John OxxJohnny Murtagh | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 2.00 | |
| 1999 | MontjeuSadler's Wells × Floripedes | John HammondCash Asmussen | Coolmore GroupSir James Goldsmith | 2.62 | |
| 1998 | Dream WellSadler's Wells × Soul Dream | Pascal BaryCash Asmussen | Niarchos FamilyFlaxman Holdings | 3.00 | |
| 1997 | Desert KingDanehill × Sabaah | Aidan O'BrienChristy Roche | Coolmore GroupIrish National Stud | 6.50 | |
| 1996 | ZagrebTheatrical × Sophonisbe | Dermot WeldPat Shanahan | Allen PaulsonAllen Paulson | 21.00 | |
| 1995 | Winged LoveIn The Wings × J'ai Deux Amours | André FabreOlivier Peslier | Sheikh MohammedEric Puerari | 6.00 | |
| 1994 | BalanchineStorm Bird × Morning Devotion | Hilal IbrahimFrankie Dettori | GodolphinSwettenham Stud | 6.00 | |
| 1993 | Commander in ChiefDancing Brave × Slightly Dangerous | Sir Henry CecilPat Eddery | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 1.57 | |
| 1992 | St JovitePleasant Colony × Northern Sunset | Jim BolgerChristy Roche | Virginia Kraft PaysonVirginia Kraft Payson | 4.50 | |
| 1991 | GenerousCaerleon × Doff the Derby | Paul ColeAlan Munro | Prince Fahd bin SalmanBarronstown Stud | 2.00 | |
| 1990 | SalsabilSadler's Wells × Flame of Tara | John DunlopWillie Carson | Hamdan Al MaktoumKilcarn Stud | 3.75 | |
| 1989 | Old VicSadler's Wells × Cockade | Sir Henry CecilSteve Cauthen | Sheikh MohammedStowell Hill Ltd | 1.36 | |
| 1988 | KahyasiIle de Bourbon × Kadissya | Luca CumaniRay Cochrane | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 1.80 | |
| 1987 | Sir Harry LewisAlleged × Sue Babe | Barry HillsJohn Reid | Howard KaskelH. Joseph Allen & Regent Farm | 7.00 | |
| 1986 | ShahrastaniNijinsky × Shademah | Sir Michael StouteWalter Swinburn | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 2.00 | |
| 1985 | Law SocietyAlleged × Bold Bikini | Vincent O'BrienPat Eddery | Stavros NiarchosWilliam Stamps Farish III | 3.00 | |
| 1984 | El Gran SenorNorthern Dancer × Sex Appeal | Vincent O'BrienPat Eddery | Robert SangsterE. P. Taylor, Vincent O'Brien, John Magnier, Robert Sangster | 1.29 | |
| 1983 | Shareef DancerNorthern Dancer × Sweet Alliance | Sir Michael StouteWalter Swinburn | Maktoum Al Maktoum | 9.00 | |
| 1982 | AssertBe My Guest × Irish Bird | David O'BrienChristy Roche | Robert SangsterMoyglare Stud | 2.00 | |
| 1981 | ShergarGreat Nephew × Sharmeen | Sir Michael StouteLester Piggott | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 1.00 | |
| 1980 | TyrnavosBlakeney × Stilvi | Bruce HobbsTony Murray | George CambanisGeorge Cambanis | 26.00 | |
| 1979 | TroyPetingo × La Milo | Dick HernWillie Carson | Sobell / WeinstockBallymacoll Stud | 1.44 | |
| 1978 | Shirley HeightsMill Reef × Hardiemma | John DunlopGreville Starkey | 2nd Earl of Halifax2nd Earl of Halifax and Lord Irwin | 2.00 | |
| 1977 | The MinstrelNorthern Dancer × Fleur | Vincent O'BrienLester Piggott | Robert SangsterWindfields Farm | 2.00 | |
| 1976 | MalacateLucky Debonair × Eyeshadow | François BoutinPhilippe Paquet | María Félix BergerThomas C. Sturgill | 6.00 | |
| 1975 | GrundyGreat Nephew × Word From Lundy | Peter WalwynPat Eddery | Carlo VittadiniOverbury Stud | 2.00 | |
| 1974 | English PrincePetingo × English Miss | Peter WalwynYves Saint-Martin | Vera Hue-WilliamsVera Hue-Williams | 9.00 | |
| 1973 | Weavers' HallBusted × Marians | Seamus McGrathGeorge McGrath | Seamus McGrathMcGrath Trust Co. | 34.00 | |
| 1972 | Steel PulseDiatome × Rachel | Scobie BreasleyBill Williamson | Ravi TikkooSouthdown Stud | 11.00 | |
| 1971 | Irish BallBaldric II × Irish Lass | Philippe LalliéAlfred Gibert | Emile Littler | 4.50 | |
| 1970 | NijinskyNorthern Dancer × Flaming Page | Vincent O'BrienLiam Ward | Charles EngelhardWindfields Farm | 1.00 | |
| 1969 | Prince RegentRight Royal V × Noduleuse | Etienne PolletGeoff Lewis | Countess de la Valdène | 4.50 | |
| 1968 | RiberoRibot × Libra | Fulke Johnson HoughtonLester Piggott | Charles EngelhardMargaret Hager Rogers | 17.00 | |
| 1967 | RiboccoRibot × Libra | Fulke Johnson HoughtonLester Piggott | Charles EngelhardMargaret Hager Rogers | 3.50 | |
| 1966 | SodiumPsidium × Gambade | George ToddFrankie Durr | Radha SigtiaKilcarn Stud | 10.00 | |
| 1965 | Meadow CourtCourt Harwell × Meadow Music | Paddy PrendergastLester Piggott | Bell / McMahon / CrosbyElisabeth Ireland Poe | 2.00 | |
| 1964 | Santa ClausChamossaire × Aunt Clara | Mick RogersWillie Burke | John IsmayDr F Smorfitt | 2.00 | |
| 1963 | RagusaRibot × Fantan II | Paddy PrendergastGarnie Bougoure | Jim MullionHarry F. Guggenheim | 15.29 | |
| 1962 | TambourinePrincequillo × La Mirambule | Etienne PolletRoger Poincelet | Mrs Howell Jackson | 9.00 | |
| 1961 | Your HighnessChamossaire × Lady Grand | Humphrey CottrillBert Holmes | Mrs Gladys Stanhope Joel | 34.00 | |
| 1960 | ChamourChamier × Cracknel | Vincent O'BrienGarnie Bougoure | F Walter Burmann | 4.00 | |
| 1959 | FidalgoArctic Star × Miss France | Harry WraggJoe Mercer | Gerald A Oldham | 1.50 | |
| 1958 | SindonHyperbole × Cotton Wool | Michael DawsonLiam Ward | Anne B BiddleAnne Biddle | 13.00 | |
| 1957 | BallymossMossborough × Indian Call | Vincent O'BrienT. P. Burns | John McShainRichard Ball | 1.44 | |
| 1956 | TalgoKrakatao × Miss France | Harry WraggManny Mercer | Gerald A Oldham | 5.50 | |
| 1955 | PanaslipperSolar Slipper × Panastrid | Seamus McGrathJimmy Eddery | Joseph McGrath | 5.00 | |
| 1954 | ZarathustraPersian Gulf × Salvia | Michael HurleyPaddy Powell Jnr | Mr Terrence J S GrayHarold Stannus Gray | 51.00 | |
| 1953 | ChamierChamossaire × Therapia | Vincent O'BrienBill Rickaby | Mrs F L Vickerson | 2.25 | |
| 1952 | Thirteen Of DiamondsMustang × Florrie | Paddy PrendergastJimmy Mullane | A L Hawkins | 11.00 | |
| 1951 | Fraise du Bois IIBois Roussel × Sugar Hills | Harry WraggCharlie Smirke | Aga Khan Studs | 3.50 | |
| 1950 | Dark WarriorFairhaven × Dunure | Paddy PrendergastJack Thompson | Mr Francis More O'Ferrall | 5.00 | |
| 1949 | HindostanBois Roussel × Sonibai | Frank ButtersRae Johnstone | Aga Khan III | ||
| 1948 | NathooNasrullah × Taj Shirin | Frank ButtersRae Johnstone | Aga Khan III | 8.00 | |
| 1947 | SayajiraoNearco × Rosy Legend | Sam ArmstrongEdgar Britt | HH Maharaja of BarodaSir Eric Ohlson | ||
| 1946 | Bright NewsStardust × Inkling | Darby RogersMorny Wing | James McVey junior | ||
| 1945 | PiccadillyFairway × Ojala | —— | — | ||
| 1944 | Slide OnBobsleigh × Ojala | —— | — | ||
| 1943 | The PhoenixChateau Bouscaut × Fille de Poete | —— | — | ||
| 1942 | Windsor SlipperWindsor Lad × Carpet Slipper | Michael CollinsMorny Wing | Joseph McGrath | ||
| 1941 | Sol OriensHyperion × Silver Mist | —G. Wells | — | ||
| 1940 | TurkhanBahram × Theresina | Fk. ButtersCh. Smirke | Aga Khan III | 1.36 | |
| 1939 | MondragonSea Serpent × Far Day | P. Canty— | Sir H. Gray | ||
| 1938 | RosewellOrwell × Bower of Roses | Colonel Arthur BlakeMorny Wing | Daniel Sullivan | ||
| 1937 | PhideasPharos × Imagery | John T RogersSteve Donoghue | Sir Victor Sassoon | ||
| 1936 | RaeburnSolario × Harpy | Joseph LawsonThomas Burns | Sidney Hollingsworth | ||
| 1935 | MuseumLegatee × Imagery | John T RogersSteve Donoghue | Sir Victor Sassoon | ||
| 1934 | PrimeroBlandford × Athasi | Richard C DawsonCecil Ray | William Barnett | ||
| 1934 | Patriot KingBolingbroke × Grandissima | —— | — | ||
| 1933 | HarineroBlandford × Athasi | —— | Mr W. Barnett | ||
| 1932 | DasturSolario × Friar's Daughter | Fk. ButtersM. Beary | Aga Khan III | ||
| 1931 | Sea SerpentGolden Myth × Seabloom | —J. Canty | — | ||
| 1930 | Rock StarSherwood Starr × Rockmills | —— | — | ||
| 1929 | KopiSpion Kop × Suncroft | —— | — | ||
| 1928 | BaytownAchtoi × Princess Herodias | —— | — | ||
| 1927 | Knight of the GrailPrince Galahad × Magical Music | —— | — | ||
| 1926 | EmbargoArgosy × Elland | —S. Donoghue | H. H. Maharaja of Rajpipla |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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