Aidan O'Brien
With this win, Aidan O'Brien closed to within two wins of leader Chris Waller. The stable also saddled Shakespeare (seventh) in this edition. On the same weekend, the stable also took the Irish St. Leger with Scandinavia.
Ireland
Leopardstown · 12.09.26
Watch the racePurse€400,000
Distance1811 metres
Winning time1m 51.73s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions2-year-olds
Stories of this Result
Ryan Moore
With this win, Ryan Moore closed to within 6 wins of leader James McDonald. On the same weekend, the jockey also took the Irish St. Leger with Scandinavia. All 13 of them came for trainer Aidan O'Brien.
Coolmore Group
With this win, Coolmore Group leads the owners' table on 18 Group 1 wins. The owner also owned Victory Speech (ninth) in this edition. On the same weekend, the owner also took the Irish St. Leger with Scandinavia.
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Racing TV · English commentaryResult
9 runners · prize money to 6th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thPikachu2yo colt by Frankel × Bocca BaciataDavid EganCharlie JohnstonHead€20,000
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Darkness Falls in 2026
1 other winTrainer / Jockey / Track
Dewhurst Stakes1408 metres · £500,0001stAidan O'BrienRyan Moore10.10.2026NewmarketPrize money €329,524Race detailsWatch
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