Irish Champion Stakes could be next for A Boy Named Susie Odds of 1/7 suggested it would be straightforward for A Boy Named Susie in the Newbridge Silverware Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh, and so it proved as the hotpot had no trouble defeating three rivals. Ana O'Brien's Starspangledbanner colt has been unfortunate to bump into several Ballydoyle stars since his debut victory at Killarney last year, chasing home Derby winner Christmas Day twice, Irish Derby hero Benvenuto Cellini once, Pierre Bonnard once and Constitution River on three occasions, most recently when filling the runner-up spot in the-Eclipse at Sandown in July. This was a drop in class for Oisin Murphy's mount who tracked the pace-setting Charles Fort before taking over in front two furlongs out. From there, the 118-rated winner stretched clear to take the historic Group 3 contest by five lengths.  “It was horrific to watch!," said winning trainer Donnacha O'Brien. "That was just what we wanted, he quickened up nicely and put it to bed. Oisin was very happy with him. Everything went exactly how we wanted. “I thought he was quite impressive today. I know he beat horses that he’s much better than, but he quickened up very well. “Oisin felt like he was improving and said he gave him a very good feel. We’re very pleased. When asked if the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown was likely to be his next objective, the trainer added: “I think so, I think it makes sense. Oisin is pretty confident that 10 furlongs is his trip for now. He’s got a turn of foot, which I think will suit Leopardstown. “We’ll see how he is, obviously, when he gets home, but I’d say that’s probably most likely.” Additional reporting by Gary Carson 
