Economics wins Irish Champions Stakes

Economics justified his favouritism for his Irish Champions Stakes astatine Leopardstown by edging retired Aidan O'Brien's Auguste Rodin by a cervix to triumph Ireland's astir prestigious level race.

William Haggas' complaint was fancied for triumph successful nan large title connected time 1 of nan Irish Champions Festival moreover though this was his first Group One outing.

Victory successful nan Dante Stakes successful May had marked retired Economics arsenic a beardown Derby contender but past missed nan Epsom showpiece and his triumph successful nan Prix Guillaume d'Ornano astatine Deauville past period was his first title successful 91 days.

Sent disconnected nan 7-4 favourite nether Tom Marquand, Economics caught Aidan O'Brien's 2022 title victor Luxembourg successful nan closing consecutive earlier holding disconnected nan precocious burst from different of nan Ballydoyle's trainer's contenders.

Auguste Rodin has mixed brilliance pinch mediocrity this play which was emphasised by his disappointing 5th spot successful nan King George astatine Ascot a fewer weeks aft winning nan Prince of Wales's Stakes successful nan Royal gathering astatine nan aforesaid track.

Japanese 16-1 changeable Shin Emperor was 3 quarters of a magnitude down Auguste Rodin successful 3rd pinch O'Brien's Irish Derby victor Los Angeles successful 4th spot.

Jockey Marquand was besides aboard erstwhile Porta Fortuna emphasised her position arsenic this season's starring filly complete a mile successful winning nan Group One Matron Stakes.

Donnacha O'Brien's 5-4 favourite, runner-up successful nan 1000 Guineas astatine Newmarket, produced a beardown closing furlong to decorativeness a magnitude up of Irish 1000m Guineas victor Fallen Angel.

Porta Fortuna's Leopardstown triumph followed her Coronation Stakes triumph astatine Royal Ascot and Falmouth Stakes occurrence astatine Newmarket.

Marquand missed nan second triumph but was backmost successful nan saddle for Porta Fortuna's latest large win.

Soprano and Fallen Angel dictated nan early pace, nan second making her return to action aft that Classic triumph successful May.

James Doyle asked Fallen Angel to quicken arsenic nan section went astir nan move but nan Irish Guineas victor had nary reply to Porta Fortuna's trademark move of foot.

Fallen Angel held connected for 2nd pinch Soprano a further half a magnitude backmost successful third.

Porta Fortuna whitethorn now beryllium aimed astatine nan Chariot Stakes astatine Newmarket earlier her anticipated travel to Del Mar for nan Breeders' Cup Mile.

Day 2 of nan Irish Champions Festival astatine The Curragh will person 4 further Group 1 races including nan Irish St Leger.