broke well, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, pushed along and headway to lead 2f out, drew clear inside final furlong
6 16:25 Curragh (IRE) 16 Aug 2026
Newbridge Silverware Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (3YO plus)
1m 2f Good (Good to Firm in places)
soon led, pushed along early straight and headed 2f out, soon ridden and no impression on winner final furlong, kept on one pace
held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, 3rd over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong
ran 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression in rear from over 1f out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €4.89 (3, 4) |
| Win | €1.15 (3) |
| Exacta | €4.30 (3, 4) |
| Trifecta | €7.40 (3, 4, 2) |
Expert Analysis
A one-sided Group 3, the long odds-on favourite having lots in hand and winning easily against three that are not up to this level.
A BOY NAMED SUSIE had been highly tried since winning his initial start at Killarney and landed a second win in facile style having his first start since the Eclipse. He tracked the front-runner before going clear in the final furlong and this sets him up for a run in the Irish Champion Stakes.
CHARLES FORT, having his first run of 2026, made the running before being left behind by the winner. He should improve for this run though it is hard to know what he achieved.
OMNI MAN looks flattered by this rating of 106 but found this trip on the sharp side having dwelt in the stalls and raced in rear.
REBEL ASCENDANT was out of his depth.
Video Highlights
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 6 | Zahrann | 2 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 2112 | 57 days | J P Murtagh (3 miles) | Ben Coen | 2/ 1 | 2:06.84 |
| 2024 | Good | 6 | Continuous | 6 | 4 | 9 9 | - | 82115-5 | 56 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Ryan Moore | 4/ 7 | 2:04.90 |
| 2023 | Good | 6 | Layfayette | 1 | 6 | 9 9 | - | 234144 | 13 days | N Meade (32 miles) | Colin Keane | 7/ 2 | 2:07.41 |
| 2022 | Good | 6 | Luxembourg | 6 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 111-3 | 105 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Ryan Moore | 2/ 9 | 2:10.94 |
| 2021 | Yielding | 12 | Earlswood | 2 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 73-1314 | 48 days | J P Murtagh (3 miles) | S B Kelly | 9/ 4 | 2:09.26 |
| 2020 | Good | 5 | Armory | 2 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 1232-44 | 19 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Seamie Heffernan | 13/ 8 | 2:10.84 |
| 2019 | Yielding - Soft | 7 | Buckhurst | 2 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 1521 | 48 days | J P O'Brien (39 miles) | Donnacha O'Brien | 11/ 2 | 2:13.99 |
| 2018 | Yielding | 7 | Beautiful Morning | 3 | 5 | 9 3 | - | 4521-35 | 111 days | Mrs J Harrington (3 miles) | Colm O'Donoghue | 5/ 1 | 2:09.63 |
| 2017 | Yielding - Soft | 5 | Shamreen | 4 | 4 | 9 3 | - | 11241-6 | 49 days | D K Weld (3 miles) | P J Smullen | 11/ 4 | 2:11.44 |
| 2016 | Yielding | 7 | Success Days | 2 | 4 | 9 9 | - | 107-223 | 91 days | K J Condon (3 miles) | Shane Foley | 10/ 1 | 2:13.27 |
| 2015 | Soft | 3 | Found | 1 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 131-222 | 65 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Seamie Heffernan | 8/ 13 | 2:09.88 |
| 2014 | Good to Firm | 4 | Hall Of Mirrors | 3 | 4 | 9 9 | - | 221-355 | 65 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Seamie Heffernan | 13/ 2 | 2:11.46 |
| 2013 | Good | 5 | Maputo | 1 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 111011 | 23 days | C & M Johnston | Joe Fanning | 5/ 4 | 2:08.13 |
| 2012 | Yielding | 4 | Famous Name | 3 | 7 | 9 10 | - | 131211 | 17 days | D K Weld (3 miles) | P J Smullen | EVENS | 2:19.39 |
| 2011 | Good | 6 | Banimpire | 5 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 115112 | 21 days | J S Bolger (31 miles) | Kevin Manning | 4/ 5 | 2:10.43 |
| 2010 | Yielding | 5 | Fame And Glory | 4 | 4 | 9 12 | - | 66-3111 | 65 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 1/ 12 | 2:06.62 |
| 2009 | Yielding | 5 | Casual Conquest | 2 | 4 | 9 11 | - | 132-213 | 24 days | D K Weld (3 miles) | P J Smullen | 8/ 13 | 2:15.74 |
| 2008 | Soft | 5 | King Of Rome | 2 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 520361 | 24 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 9/ 10 | 2:12.84 |
| 2007 | Soft | 5 | Eagle Mountain | 5 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 4-523U2 | 15 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Kieren Fallon | 4/ 5 | 2:15.59 |
| 2006 | Good to Firm | 4 | Mustameet | 3 | 5 | 9 9 | - | 214111 | 29 days | K Prendergast (3 miles) | Declan McDonogh | 3/ 1 | 2:07.30 |