12 runnings analysed
4.0 avg winning SP
70% won by the favourite
96% from the top 3 in the market
144 avg winning OR (117–174)
16.0f distance
Irish Champion Stakes trends — the winning angles
From the last 12 runnings. Each figure is the share of winners that fit the angle:
- 100% of winners carried an official rating of 90+.
- 100% of winners carried an official rating of 100+.
- 96% of winners came from the top 3 in the market.
- 96% of winners started 14/1 or shorter.
- 4% of winners returned a double-figure SP (10/1+).
- 4% of winners wore headgear.
- 91% of winners started 8/1 or shorter.
- 91% of winners had won at the distance before.
- 9% of winners were drawn 9 or higher.
- 13% of winners were aged 4 or 5.
- 70% of winners were won by the favourite.
- 70% of winners saw the favourite at least place.
- 61% of winners had already run at the course.
Trainers & jockeys to note
Trainers with the strongest recent record: W P Mullins, A P OBrien, Henry De Bromhead.
Jockeys to note: Ryan Moore, Rachael Blackmore, Paul Townend.
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Recent Irish Champion Stakes winners
| Year | Winner | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brighterdaysahead (FR) | 3.8 |
| 2025 | Delacroix (IRE) | 3.0 |
| 2024 | Economics (GB) | 2.8 |
| 2023 | Auguste Rodin (IRE) | 3.8 |
| 2022 | Luxembourg (IRE) | 4.5 |
| 2021 | St Marks Basilica (FR) | 1.8 |
Why trust these numbers
Every figure here is computed from official results in our database — the same engine that scores every runner each morning, logged before the off on our public track record. See also the Leopardstown draw bias. Get today's tips.