Darkness Falls (evens favourite) won the HKJC World Pool Golden Fleece Stakes at Leopardstown – the opening Group 1 of Irish Champions Weekend.
Trained by Aidan O’Brien, the juvenile son of Camelot, ran out a ready winner in the hands of Ryan Moore, taking the contest by four-and-a-half lengths.
🗣️”Darkness Falls has swept by them.” 🌬️
Strong in the market beforehand, the favourite lands the now Group 1 Golden Fleece Stakes with something to spare.@HKJC_Racing | @WorldPool | @Ballydoyle pic.twitter.com/xqt8pp6Y6d
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 12, 2026
Second was 12/1 shot Jesus Green for Joseph O’Brien and Colin Keane, while English challenger Quest For Stars (15/2) for James Doyle and Charlie Appleby.
Darkness Falls, who was an easy Curragh maiden winner last time out, has now been installed as favourite for the Betfred Derby 2027 at Epsom following today’s success.
