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The Verdict: Irish Champions Festival special
By Andy Stephens
Last Updated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Angus McNae and Josh Kerr unpick six Group One races from Leopardstown and The Curragh using the RaceiQ numbers.
DARKNESS FALLS LIGHTS UP LEOPARDSTOWN
Win time: 1m 51.73s (-3.15s vs Par)
Time Index: 9.7 (Meeting average: 8.1)
Time Analysis: Fast
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.36s (1st)
Final 3F: 39.36s
FSP: 100.00% (Par: 101.85%)
BLUE BOLT STAYS ON A ROLL
Win time: 1m 38.11s (-2.27s vs Par)
Time Index: 9.2 (Meeting average: 8.1)
Time Analysis: Fast
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.89s (7th)
Final 3F: 39.43s
FSP: 104.91% (Par: 101.08%)
FINGERS BURNT AS HOTAZHELL PREVAILS
Win time: 2m 2.53s (-3.33s vs Par)
Time Index: 9.2 (Meeting average: 8.1)
Time Analysis: Fast
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.47s (3rd)
Final 3F: 39.41s
FSP: 101.92% (Par: 101.51%)
SUN GODDESS SHINES AGAIN
Win time: 1m 27.68s (+0.37s vs Par)
Time Index: 5.3 (Meeting average: 6.6)
Time Analysis: Par
Break Speed 0-20mph: 3.10sec (4th)
Final 2F: 23.76s
FSP: 105.42% (Par: 103.22%)
BILLY THE KID AND BRAVE ARE DYNAMIC DUO
Win time: 58.80s (-0.98s vs Par)
Time Index: 7 (Meeting average: 6.6)
Time Analysis: Par
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.50s (8th)
Final 2F: 22.76s
FSP: 103.32%
Par: 102.75%
FOLSOM BLUES IS NATIONAL HERO
Win time: 1m 27.80s (+0.69s vs Par)
Time Index: 5 (Meeting average: 6.6)
Time Analysis: Par
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.79s (3rd)
Final 2F: 24.43s
FSP: 102.70s
Par: 103.22%
VERDICT EXTRA: SCANDINAVIA & THUNDERING ON
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