Hotazhell wins Irish Champion Stakes as Bobadilla doubles at Woodbine

In horse racing news, Hotazhell secured a major upset victory in the Irish Champion Stakes. Despite being a longshot following a win in the Bavarian State Championship, Hotazhell narrowly defeated Wimbledon Hawkeye in a close finish. Constitution River took third place, while the previous favorite, Item, finished sixth.

In Canada, jockey Juan Bobadilla achieved a Grade 1 double at Woodbine Racetrack. Bobadilla guided Near Port Community to victory in the Summer Stakes and assisted Named Performance in winning the Woodbine Mile, defeating the prominent American horse Deterministic. Both winners have secured spots in the upcoming Breeders' Cup races. Additionally, the Dalley Stakes was won by the South African-bred filly Heritage, who maintained a four-race winning streak.