El Gran Senor Stakes

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El Gran Senor Stakes
2025
Owner Cayton Park Stud and Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mr Marc Chan.svg
ThesecretadversaryBrusselsSuspicious Mindz
Previous years
2024
Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner Newtown Anner Stud Farm.svg Owner Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.svg
JanuaryBeckmanGreen Triangle
2022
Owner Mr P C Ryan.svg Owner M V Magnier.svg Owner Barry Fowler and Magnolia Racing Syndicate.svg
HellsingPapilioLakota Seven
2021
Owner Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.svg Owner Dr Ali Al Mutairi.svg Owner Mrs A G Kavanagh.svg
SeisaiTuwaiqGlengarra
2020-2011
2020
Owner Mrs Paola Hewins.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Venice Consulting S A and Gilberto Gambini.svg
Sweet GardeniaOntarioVafortino
2019
Owner Sean Jones.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mr P Garvey.svg
JustifierHarpocratesRebel Tale
2018
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Peter K L Chu.svg Owner Cayton Park Stud and Mrs John Magnier.svg
ChristmasHighland FortuneWargrave
2016
Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner Anamoine Ltd.svg Owner LLoyd J Williams.svg
CapriBoyfriend BrianIntern
2015
Owner Sean Jones.svg Owner Mr D Kierans.svg Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg
Waipu CovePlay The GameGlamorous Approach
2014
Owner Vincent Gaul.svg Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner Sean Greaney.svg
ConvergenceEast IndiaKing Christophe
2013
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner Mr Derrick Smith white cap.svg
Indian MaharajaCeisteachFly To The Moon
2012
Owner Mrs Marcella Burns.svg Owner Mr D Kierans.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
First CornerstoneOrgilgo BayDibayani
2011
Owner Zinlo Syndicate.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
Strait Of ZanzibarBattle Of SaratogaEast Meets West
2010-2003
2010
Owner Silverton Hill Partnership.svg Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
Snow WatchTriple EightJackaroo
2009
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Paul Newman.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier 2nd.svg
Viscount NelsonBobbyscotKingdom Of Munster
2008
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Lady O'Reilly.svg
WestphaliaSawtooth MountainDriving Snow
2007
Owner Mrs Moira McNamara.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner R P Behan.svg
LisvaleAchill IslandCapt Chaos
2006
Owner Briton International.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mrs Isobel Foley.svg
Zafonical StormChinese WhisperWarriors Key
2005
Owner Val Joyce.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Dr R Lambe.svg
Rhythm'n RootsAltiusRoyal Intrigue
2004
Owner Heiligbrodt Racing Stable.svg Owner P Duffy.svg Owner Mr Chris van Hoorn.svg
GaffZelkovaRidder
2003
Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Michael Tabor blue cap.svg
Simple ExchangeCornwallAmalie Bay
 

The El Gran Senor Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged two years only. It is run at Tipperary over a distance of 7 furlongs and 100 yards (1,513 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

The race was first run in 2003 as the El Gran Senor Stakes. However, as is the case for the Tipperary Stakes, the name is regularly changed to advertise one of the Coolmore Stud stallions. Churchill has been the beneficiary since 2020, preceded by Caravaggio (2018-19), Ivawood (2017), Canford Cliffs (2012-2016), Hurricane Run (2008-2011) and Ad Valorem (2007).

Records

Leading jockey (4 wins):

Leading trainer (7 wins):

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
2003Simple Exchange Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:24.10
2004Gaff Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:30.00
2005Rhythm'n RootsDavy Moran Jim Bolger 1:42.20
2006Zafonical StormDavy MoranBrendan Duke1:40.40
2007Lisvale Wayne Lordan David Wachman 1:39.10
2008Westphalia Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 1:39.77
2009Viscount Nelson Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 1:37.61
2010Snow Watch Declan McDonogh Kevin Prendergast 1:35.67
2011Strait Of ZanzibarShane FoleyKen Condon1:37.53
2012First Cornerstone Chris Hayes Andy Oliver1:38.82
2013Indian Maharaja Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:33.96
2014Convergence Colin Keane Ger Lyons1:35.59
2015Waipu Cove Colin Keane Ger Lyons1:40.86
2016 Capri Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 1:36.43
2017Ballet Shoes Donnacha O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:37.40
2018Christmas Donnacha O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:36.03
2019Justifier Colin Keane Ger Lyons1:39.20
2020Sweet Gardenia [a] Robbie ColganJohn Joseph Murphy1:38.92
2021Seisai Shane Crosse Joseph O'Brien 1:40.86
2022Hellsing Colin Keane Ger Lyons1:35.12
2023Warnie Dylan Browne McMonagle Joseph O'Brien 1:41.98
2024January Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:35.09
2025Thesecretadversary Seamie Heffernan Fozzy Stack1:37.55
  1. The 2020 race was run in October due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland

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