Aidan O'Brien
Aidan O'Brien had already trained a winner of this race: Caravaggio (2016). The stable also saddled Actress (third), U S Navy Flag (fourth) and Declarationofpeace (seventh) in this edition.
Ireland
Curragh · 13.08.17
Phoenix Stakes
2ndBeckford2yo by Bated Breath × Whirly Dancer€47,500
3rdActress2yo by Declaration Of War × Nasty Storm€22,500
Full result →Purse€230,000
Distance1200 metres
Winning time1m 11.72s
SurfaceTurf · Good To Firm
Conditions2-year-olds
Runners8
Stories of this Result
Coolmore Group
Coolmore Group had come close here before: Washington DC was second in 2015 and Courage Under Fire was second in 2016. The owner also owned Actress (third) in this edition.
Result
8 runners · prize money to 6th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
2ndBeckford2yo by Bated Breath × Whirly DancerDeclan McDonoghGordon Elliott€47,500
5thPatriotism2yoRichard KingscoteTom Dascombe€5,000
6thRomanised2yoPat SmullenKen Condon€2,500
8thHelvetian2yoRonan WhelanMick Channon
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
All winners since 2011
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CaravaggioScat Daddy × Mekko Hokte | Aidan O'BrienSeamie Heffernan | Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick SmithWindmill Manor Farms Inc Et Al | |
| 2015 | Air Force BlueWar Front × Chatham | Aidan O'BrienJoseph O'Brien | Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick SmithStone Farm | |
| 2014 | Dick WhittingtonRip Van Winkle × Sahara Sky | Aidan O'BrienJoseph O'Brien | Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John MagnierSwordlestown Stud | |
| 2013 | SudirmanHenrythenavigator × Shermeen | David WachmanWayne Lordan | Mrs Fitri Hay/Mrs John MagnierKathryn Nikkel & Jeanne Canty | |
| 2012 | Pedro The GreatHenrythenavigator × Glatisant | Aidan O'BrienSeamie Heffernan | Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael TaborHascombe Stud | |
| 2011 | La CollinaStrategic Prince × Starfish | Kevin PrendergastDeclan McDonogh | J VasicekManister House Stud |
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