Zahrann advertises big-race credentials in Royal Whip
A CRACKING result for @JohnnyMurtagh 🟩🟥
Zahrann overcomes some trouble in-running to lead home a stable one-two in the feature Royal Whip Stakes under @BenCoen2.
What do we make of that run from Los Angeles? 👀@curraghrace pic.twitter.com/JquyCFgjBF
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) August 16, 2025
It was Murtagh's 300-1 outsider Tangapour who led the field into the final quarter-mile, but when Zahrann's jockey Ben Coen asked his mount to bravely squeeze up his stablemate's inner to make his winning run, he found a willing ally who displayed a race-winning turn of foot close home.
He finished two-lengths clear of Tangapour who in turn tenaciously held off Joseph O'Brien's Galen for second, with Los Angeles unable to land a telling blow in fourth.
And having passed this stern examination of his credentials, Murtagh is now excited to test Zahrann in Group One company, as he sets his sights on a run in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes on September 13.
Murtagh said: 'We wanted to see where we stood today. Ben went the brave man's route today, got the gap and he quickened up.
Trainer Johnny Murtagh was delighted with Zahrann (Niall Carson/PA)
'I haven't spoken to anybody yet, but hopefully we'll be able to go for the Irish Champion. Today was the test.
'It looked in Ascot like he was a little bit slow, but I think a strong mile and a quarter should suit him around Leopardstown. He has to improve again, but he might.
'He's a very relaxed horse that doesn't show much at home and is learning on the job. He's a typical Aga Khan horse and reminds me a bit of Sinndar that when he clicks into gear someday, he might realise how good he is.
'He's still underdeveloped and I think he could be a really nice four-year-old.'
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