17:40 Leopardstown (IRE) 10 Sep 2022
KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes
Group 2 | Class 1 | 2YO only
Winner €90,000 - 5 ran
soon raced towards rear, 4th halfway, took closer order in 3rd over 2f out, closed 1 1/2f out, soon led, ridden and kept on best final 150 yards
prominent, soon held up in rear, slightly detached before halfway, took closer order over 2f out, improved to 3rd 1f out, ridden final 150 yards, kept on in 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner
in touch, 3rd halfway, dropped to 4th and under pressure over 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, ridden into 4th inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd closing stages
broke well to lead, joined after 3f, headed and pushed along under 3f out, led briefly 1 1/2f out, soon headed, no impression on winner, weakened final 100 yards
dwelt slightly, soon pushed along to track leader, on terms after 3f, led narrowly under 3f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, dropped to rear 1f out, weakened
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Good | 10 | Atomic Jones | 1 | 2 | 9 5 | - | 1 | 76 days | G M Lyons (70 miles) | Colin Keane | 10/ 1 | 1:42.75 |
| 2020 | Good | 9 | Cadillac | 8 | 2 | 9 5 | - | 12 | 21 days | J Harrington | Shane Foley | 11/ 8 | 1:40.93 |
| 2019 | Good | 7 | Mogul | 7 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 21 | 15 days | A P O'Brien | Ryan Moore | 1/ 2 | 2:42.59 |
| 2018 | Good to Firm | 7 | Madhmoon | 9 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 1 | 30 days | Kevin Prendergast (38 miles) | Chris Hayes | 6/ 5 | 1:41.00 |
| 2017 | Good - Yielding | 10 | Nelson | 7 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 621 | 23 days | A P O'Brien | Donnacha O'Brien | 11/ 2 | 1:47.35 |
| 2016 | Good | 5 | Landfall | 3 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 1 | 20 days | K J Condon (38 miles) | Shane Foley | 9/ 1 | 1:43.49 |
| 2015 | Yielding | 9 | Johannes Vermeer | 2 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 31 | 24 days | A P O'Brien | Joseph O'Brien | 5/ 1 | 1:43.99 |
| 2014 | Good to Firm | 7 | John F Kennedy | 3 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 21 | 34 days | A P O'Brien | Joseph O'Brien | 4/ 7 | 1:38.44 |
| 2013 | Good | 4 | Australia | 3 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 21 | 49 days | A P O'Brien | Joseph O'Brien | 5/ 2 | 1:40.30 |
| 2012 | Good | 6 | Battle Of Marengo | 3 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 31 | 18 days | A P O'Brien | Joseph O'Brien | 9/ 10 | 1:38.68 |