# Hotazhell victory in Irish Champion Stakes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hotazhell-victory-in-irish-champion-stakes
> Updated: 2026-09-13T04:42:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

The horse Hotazhell secured a major upset victory in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Gr. 1) at Leopardstown, Ireland. Entering the race with 50-1 betting odds, the horse, trained by Jessica Harrington and ridden by jockey Shane Foley, defeated the favorites in a close finish, winning by a nose over Wimbledon Hawkeye. 

The 2,000-meter turf race resulted in a winning time of 2:02.53. This victory earns Hotazhell a direct qualification for the Breeders’ Cup Turf in Kentucky, USA.

Following the win, it was noted that Hotazhell entered the race as a longshot after previously winning the Bavarian State Championship. While Hotazhell narrowly defeated Wimbledon Hawkeye, Constitution River took third place, and the previous favorite, Item, finished sixth.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Hotazhell wins Irish Champion Stakes as Bobadilla doubles at Woodbine

Hotazhell pulled off a major upset in the Irish Champion Stakes, while jockey Juan Bobadilla secured a Grade 1 double at Woodbine Racetrack in Canada.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hotazhell-wins-irish-champion-stakes-as-bobadilla-doubles-at-woodbine

### 2026-09-12: Hotazhell wins Irish Champion Stakes as Hudson Speedway debuts new racing format

Hotazhell achieved an unexpected victory at the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, while Hudson Speedway in New Hampshire debuted a unique ‘King of the Hill’ trailer-boarding race format.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hotazhell-wins-irish-champion-stakes-as-hudson-speedway-debuts-new-racing-format

### 2026-09-12: Hotazhell wins Irish Champion Stakes at 50-1 odds

Hotazhell caused a massive upset at Leopardstown, winning the Irish Champion Stakes at 50-1 odds and securing a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Turf in Kentucky.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hotazhell-wins-irish-champion-stakes-at-50-1-odds

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