18:35 Leopardstown

Saturday 15 September 2018

All15:2015:5016:2516:5517:2518:0018:3519:10

QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1)

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 1  |   1m 2f  |   Good to Firm  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 18:38  |   Winning time: 2m 7.21s
Odds by:
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Live Odds
Odds
4
Roaring Lion
8/11, 4/5, 8/11, 4/5, 8/11, 4/6, 8/11, 4/6
8/11
5
Saxon Warrior
5/2, 9/4, 5/2, 9/4, 5/2, 9/4, 5/2, 9/4, 5/2, 11/4, 5/2, 11/4
5/2
6
Study Of Man
7/1, 8/1, 17/2, 8/1, 17/2, 8/1, 17/2, 8/1, 9/1
8/1
3
Rhododendron
16/1, 14/1, 16/1
14/1
7
Verbal Dexterity
25/1, 28/1
25/1
2
Deauville
33/1, 40/1, 50/1
40/1
8
Athena
50/1
40/1
SP Book Percentage 112.97

Non-Runners

1
(1)
Horse silk
Addeybb119
Weight: 9-7|  Age: 4
T: W J Haggas  J: James Doyle
NR

Forecasts

Roaring Lion (8/11), Saxon Warrior (5/2), Study Of Man (8/1), Rhododendron (14/1), Addeybb (16/1), Verbal Dexterity (25/1), Deauville (40/1), Athena (40/1)

Verdict

A strong renewal of the Irish Champion Stakes and it's hard to look past ROARING LION in his bid for a third straight Group 1 success. The colt gives the impression he's still improving and with conditions in his favour (provided there's no rain), he's expected to be hard to beat. Study Of Man is a fascinating French raider who had excuses when only third in a Group 2 last time. Belmont Oaks winner, Athena may represent some each-way value and first time headgear could eke out some improvement.
  1. Roaring Lion
  2. Study Of Man
  3. Athena

Previous Winners

2017
Decorated Knight
Weight: 9-7  |Age: 5
25/1

Prize Money

1st: €712,500.002nd: €237,500.003rd: €112,501.004th: €50,000.005th: €25,000.006th: €12,500.00

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