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2027 Flying Five Stakes Preview
The Group 1 Flying Five Stakes is a race that is open to runners aged three or older and is contested over the minimum distance of five furlongs. The race takes place in September during the Irish Champions Festival and is run at the Curragh racecourse.
The race has been upgraded over the years; up until 2014 it was run as a Group 3, but between 2015 and 2017 it was upgraded to a Group 2, and it was once again upgraded in 2018 to the now current Group 1.
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Flying Five Stakes Information:
- Flying Five Stakes Past Winners
- Flying Five Stakes Trainer Statistics
- Flying Five Stakes Jockey Statistics
We also have a dedicated Curragh tips page that will cover this race, as well as all the other races on the day. See which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are predicting to win this race and the others on the cards. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Races Covered during the Irish Champions Festival section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Flying Five Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2008, when the race had an over-round of 115%. The race in 2010 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 134%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Flying Five Stakes, the over-round has been 123%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £123 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Flying Five Stakes Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Flying Five Stakes Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Flying Five Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Bradsell (57.25) in 2024
- Fairyland (57.88) in 2019
- Dutch Masterpiece (58.00) in 2013
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Flying Five Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 18 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -11.75. Remember to bookmark the racing tips page to access the OLBG racing picks easily daily.
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Bradsell, trained by Archie Watson and ridden by Hollie Doyle, who set the fastest winning time in the Flying Five Stakes. That runner won the race in a time of 57.25 in 2024. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Eric Alston and jockey Willie Supple with Reverence who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 1:05.40 in the 2009 renewal.
Flying Five Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Flying Five Stakes' past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed are the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Flying Five Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 58.80 | Comanche Brave (IRE) 4yo 9-6 (15 of 17) 5/2F | Billy Loughnane Donnacha Aidan O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2025 59.03 | Arizona Blaze (GB) 3yo 9-5 (4 of 15) 11/2 | David Egan Adrian Murray (IRE) |
| 2024 57.25 | Bradsell (GB) 4yo 9-6 (14 of 18) 2/1F | Hollie Doyle Archie Watson (GB) |
| 2023 1:00.89 | Moss Tucker (IRE) 5yo 9-6 (6 of 10) 16/1 | W J Lee K J Condon (IRE) |
| 2022 1:02.51 | Highfield Princess (FR) 5yo 9-3 (7 of 19) 5/4F | Jason Hart John Quinn (GB) |
| 2021 59.77 | Romantic Proposal (IRE) 5yo 9-3 (13 of 13) 16/1 | Chris Hayes Edward Lynam (IRE) |
| 2020 1:00.58 | Glass Slippers (GB) 4yo 9-3 (2 of 14) 9/2 | Tom Eaves Kevin Ryan (GB) |
| 2019 57.88 | Fairyland (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (1 of 11) 12/1 | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2018 59.59 | Havana Grey (GB) 3yo 9-3 (6 of 9) 15/8F | Richard Kingscote K R Burke (GB) |
| 2017 1:00.54 | Caravaggio (USA) 3yo 9-3 (8 of 11) 10/11F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Flying Five Stakes have been based:
- GB: 10 winners with an additional 21 placings from 109 runners
- IRE: 9 winners with an additional 18 placings from 123 runners
- AUS: 1 winner with an additional 0 placings from 3 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
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Flying Five Stakes Trainer Statistics
Two trainers have led the Flying Five Stakes over the last 20 renewals, with both A P O'Brien and Edward Lynam winning the race twice. A P O'Brien's winners have been Caravaggio (2017) and Fairyland (2019). Edward Lynam winners have been with Sole Power (2015) and Romantic Proposal (2021). One trainer has not had the best of times in the Flying Five Stakes; M Halford has sent a total of 10 runners to the race without recording a win.
Here are some of the top Flying Five Stakes trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| A P O'Brien | 16-2-6 | -1.09 | +2.90 |
| Edward Lynam | 9-2-3 | +14.00 | +6.60 |
| Kevin Ryan | 6-1-3 | -0.50 | -0.70 |
| K R Burke | 6-1-1 | -3.12 | -3.87 |
| G M Lyons | 5-1-1 | +12.00 | +5.60 |
| Adrian Murray | 4-1-2 | +2.50 | +1.25 |
| Archie Watson | 4-1-1 | -1.00 | -2.00 |
| John Quinn | 4-1-2 | -1.75 | -0.07 |
| K J Condon | 3-1-1 | +14.00 | +7.60 |
| Eric Alston | 3-1-1 | +3.00 | +1.13 |
Flying Five Stakes Jockey Statistics
Two jockeys have led the Flying Five Stakes over the last 20 renewals, with both Chris Hayes and Ryan Moore winning the race twice. Chris Hayes' winners have been Sole Power (2015) and Romantic Proposal (2021). Ryan Moore's wins have been with Caravaggio (2017) and Fairyland (2019). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the Flying Five Stakes; Wayne Lordan has ridden 13 runners in the race without recording any wins.
Here are some of the top Flying Five Stakes jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Hayes | 13-2-5 | +10.00 | +6.39 |
| Ryan Moore | 9-2-6 | +5.91 | +5.50 |
| Colin Keane | 10-1-2 | +7.00 | +1.55 |
| W J Lee | 9-1-3 | +8.00 | +3.70 |
| Tom Eaves | 5-1-2 | +0.50 | -0.45 |
| Rory Cleary | 4-1-1 | +7.00 | +3.00 |
| Richard Kingscote | 4-1-2 | -1.12 | +0.83 |
| Jason Hart | 4-1-1 | -1.75 | -2.37 |
| David Egan | 3-1-1 | +3.50 | +1.30 |
| Hollie Doyle | 2-1-1 | +1.00 | +0.00 |
2027 Flying Five Stakes Trends
Favourites' finishing positions (oldest to latest): 2, 2, (6, 7), 5, 1, 2, 2, 1, (1, 2, 10), 12, 1, 1, 5, 14, 4, 1, 5, 1, 7, 1
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (63%) - No bigger than 16/1
- 20 / 20 (67%) - Achieved an RPR of 97+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (75%) - Achieved a TS of 68+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (75%) - Within the first 9 of the market
- 20 / 20 (77%) - Achieved a TS of 85+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (78%) - Achieved an RPR of 104+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Had 5 - 24 placings (Career)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - In a field of 6 - 16 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Ran in 8 - 51 races (Career)
- 19 / 20 (78%) - Beaten no more -6l (LTO)
- 18 / 20 (66%) - Achieved an RPR of 108+ (Last Win)
- 18 / 20 (75%) - Won by at least ½l (Last Win)
- 18 / 20 (83%) - No bigger than 16/1 (Career Win)
- 17 / 20 (76%) - No older than a 5yo
- 17 / 20 (77%) - Held an OR of 104+ (Career)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Curragh racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Flying Five Stakes. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2027 Flying Five Stakes Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2027 renewal of the Flying Five Stakes will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
Flying Five Stakes Trend Analysis
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had a highest class placed of Class 1 (G3); when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-52.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2026: Winner in 15 (18,17) [17 Runners]
- 2025: Winner in 4 (5,2) [15 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 14 (1,3) [18 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 6 (3,4) [10 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 7 (15,19) [19 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Flying Five Stakes is York; there have been a total of 6 winners of this race who ran at York last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Goodwood; there have been a total of 4 winners of this race who ran at Goodwood last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 13 winners from a total of 147 runners, while female runners have produced 7 winners from a total of 89 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Flying Five Stakes; that stallion, Kyllachy, has produced 2 winners (2015,2014).
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Flying Five Stakes despite multiple attempts:
- Invincible Spirit (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Pivotal (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Acclamation (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Danehill Dancer (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Starspangledbanner (0 Wins from 6 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Ardhoomey in 2016, winning for G M Lyons at odds of 16/1 under the guidance of Colin Keane. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 8 winning favourites in the race. Whilst we wait for the 2027 Flying Five Stakes, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the top racing tipsters on the best racing tipsters page.
Route to the Flying Five Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Flying Five Stakes. These are the races in which the recent winners ran before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Comanche Brave Newmarket (July) - 1st of 11 (11/1) | July Cup |
| 2025 - Arizona Blaze York - 11th of 17 (9/2) | Nunthorpe Stakes |
| 2024 - Bradsell York - 1st of 12 (3/1) | Nunthorpe Stakes |
| 2023 - Moss Tucker Curragh - 1st of 11 (8/1) | Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes |
| 2022 - Highfield Princess York - 1st of 13 (5/1) | Nunthorpe Stakes |
| 2021 - Romantic Proposal Curragh - 3rd of 8 (10/3) | Paddy Power Sapphire Stakes |
| 2020 - Glass Slippers Goodwood - 2nd of 7 (14/1) | King George Stakes |
| 2019 - Fairyland Haydock - 6th of 11 (16/1) | Haydock Sprint Cup |
| 2018 - Havana Grey York - 5th of 15 (25/1) | Nunthorpe Stakes |
| 2017 - Caravaggio Deauville - 6th of 13 (8/11) | Prix Maurice de Gheest |
Principal races during the Irish Champions Festival
Saturday at the Irish Champions Festival
Leopardstown hosts the opening day of the Irish Champions Festival, the highlight of the day being the Irish Champions Stakes, a race dominated by Aidan O'Brien in recent years, with him winning six of the last seven renewals and having won the race a total of thirteen times.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Path Handicap | Krasimir (IRE) 3yo - 15/2 | G M Lyons Reese Holohan |
| Golden Fleece Stakes | Darkness Falls (IRE) 2yo - 1/1 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Matron Stakes | Blue Bolt (IRE) 4yo - 4/5 | Andrew Balding Colin Keane |
| Solonaway Stakes | Quddwah (GB) 6yo - 1/1 | Simon & Ed Crisford James Doyle |
| Irish Champion Stakes | Hotazhell (GB) 4yo - 50/1 | Mrs John Harrington Shane Foley |
| Petingo Handicap | Immutable (IRE) 6yo - 25/1 | Joseph G Murphy Luke McAteer |
Sunday at the Irish Champions Festival
The Sunday of the Irish Champions Festival is hosted at the Curragh with four Group 1 races, the highlight being the Irish St Leger. Aidan has not been as dominant in this, with just seven wins, two behind both Vincent O'Brien and Dermot Weld.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Lad Sprint Handicap | Coul Angel (IRE) 4yo - 7/2 | Michael Appleby Tom Marquand |
| Blandford Stakes | Thundering On (GB) 3yo - 5/4 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Moyglare Stud Stakes | Sun Goddess (IRE) 2yo - 4/7 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Flying Five Stakes | Comanche Brave (IRE) 4yo - 5/2 | Donnacha Aidan O'Brien Billy Loughnane |
| National Stakes | Folsom Blues (IRE) 2yo - 11/2 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien J M Sheridan |
| Irish St Leger | Scandinavia (USA) 4yo - 4/11 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Northfields Handicap | Orandi (FR) 8yo - 40/1 | A J Martin Ronan Whelan |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Flying Five Stakes Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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