Christmas Day (IRE)

3yo b c 22nd Feb 2023

Track Horse HorseTracker

Christmas Day (IRE)

b c 22nd Feb 2023

Sire

Camelot (GB)

Dam

Beauly (GB)

Dam's Sire

Sea The Stars (IRE)

Owner

Magnier/tabor/smith/westerberg/brant

Trainer

A P O'Brien

Breeder

Framont Ltd

Last Win

Epsom Sat, 6th Jun, 26 7/1, R P Whelan (92 days)

Last Run

York Wed, 19th Aug, 26 3rd, 6/4Fav, R L Moore (18 days)

Next Run

Doncaster 3.35 Sat, 12th Sep, 1m 6f 115yds Flat (Class 1) (Grp 1)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

50%

€345,540

16.00

Flat GB

33%

£1,076,268

5.00

Under Rules Total

44%

21.00

Form Figures

351113123

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 351113123

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

26Oct25 Sai 10f Soft 2y F(250K)

non-runner

Rated 102

Oct 2024

October Yearling Sale Book 1 (Tattersalls (UK))

The Castlebridge Consignment

Purchaser: Jamie McCalmont Bloodstock

£450,000

Lots Sold: 351

Prices

Avg: £368,997

Median: £250,000

Maximum: £4,400,000

Symbols Explained

ts² Tongue Strap vs² Visor hd² Hood es² Eye Shield ec² Eye Cover cp² Cheekpiece bl² Blinkers tt² Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel

The superscript number on headgear bl² indicates number of times worn. A plus bl⁺ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl¹indicates first time.

Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

OR Class

12Sep26 Don

14 3y Flat (700K)1(Grp 1)

Betfred St Leger Stakes (Group 1)

9-3

118 1

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Oct 2024

October Yearling Sale Book 1 (Tattersalls (UK))

The Castlebridge Consignment

Purchaser: Jamie McCalmont Bloodstock

£450,000

Lots Sold: 351

Prices

Avg: £368,997

Median: £250,000

Maximum: £4,400,000

Reports in which Christmas Day (IRE) was mentioned

Joseph O’Brien lining up double raid on Doncaster Classic in season to remember

Having placed a focus on success in Britain during 2026, Joseph O’Brien is preparing a two-pronged assault on the Betfred St Leger, as he bids to continue his dream season at Doncaster. Wed 02nd Sep

Constitution Hill’s Melbourne Cup dream to become clearer at Kempton

Tue 01st Sep

Haggas ‘really pleased’ with progress of Arc contender Cross

Tue 01st Sep

Amelia Earhart to join Christmas Day and Pierre Bonnard at Doncaster

Mon 31st Aug

Enceladus firmly in the Leger mix for Joseph O’Brien

Tue 25th Aug

Maltese Cross reverses Derby form in the Voltigeur

Maltese Cross staked his claim for the Betfred St Leger or Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with a gallant performance in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes at York. Wed 19th Aug

Maltese Cross in top shape for Christmas Day rematch

Tue 18th Aug

Ryan Moore's latest World Pool blog "York looks perfect for Constitution River"

Tue 18th Aug

A Boy Named Susie looking for confidence boost

Sat 15th Aug

Derby rematch in the offing in Great Voltigeur

Thu 13th Aug

Maltese Cross bidding for Grand Prix de Paris glory

Mon 13th Jul

Cox Plate ambitions for A Boy Named Susie

Mon 06th Jul

Benvenuto Cellini bounces back in style for Irish Derby success

Sun 28th Jun

Botti working backwards from Hong Kong with Giavellotto

Sun 28th Jun

Curragh going now good after rain and watering

Sun 28th Jun

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Preview

Sun 28th Jun

O’Brien: Benvenuto Cellini could change Epsom result completely

Sat 27th Jun

‘Improving’ Bunyola Bay taking on O’Brien big guns

Fri 26th Jun

A Boy Named Susie likely for Sandown rather than Curragh

Thu 25th Jun

Irish Derby and Pretty Polly: Will it be a Group 1 double for O'Brien?

Tue 23rd Jun

Benvenuto Cellini may be in line for quick return at Royal Ascot

Fri 12th Jun

Item to get the chance to show his true worth at 10 furlongs

Wed 10th Jun

Masquerade Ball to fly flag for Japan in King George

Tue 09th Jun

Haggas eyeing Ireland or France for Derby runner-up Maltese Cross

Mon 08th Jun

Epsom team reflect on ‘extremely positive’ feedback to Derby day changes

Sat 06th Jun

It all feels a lot like Christmas for O’Brien and Coolmore at Epsom

Sat 06th Jun

Maltese Cross nearly produced Hollywood ending to the Derby

Sat 06th Jun

Christmas Day first on Derby day for Aidan O’Brien and Ronan Whelan

Sat 06th Jun

Item and the Derby top of the agenda for Balding

Fri 05th Jun

O’Brien eyes 12th Derby victory in ‘ultimate test’ of a thoroughbred

Fri 05th Jun

Benvenuto Cellini handed stall 12 in Derby draw

Wed 03rd Jun

Derby declarations: Benvenuto Cellini leads four-strong Aidan O’Brien team

Wed 03rd Jun

Benvenuto Ceillini leads magnificent seven for O'Brien in Derby

Mon 01st Jun

O’Brien: Chantilly is the right spot for Constitution River

Thu 28th May

Item firmly on the agenda for Derby challenge

Thu 14th May

O’Brien double-handed for Dante with Christmas Day and Action

Wed 13th May

Ireland to France to the UK: Where will Aidan O'Brien's juggernaut go next?

Tue 12th May

Derby hopefuls set to gather for 12-strong Dante field

Fri 08th May

Benvenuto Cellini power-packed at the finish in Chester Vase

Wed 06th May

O'Brien still believes Pierre Bonnard is in Derby picture

Mon 20th Apr

French Derby beckons for A Boy Named Susie

Mon 13th Apr

Christmas Day arrives early for O’Brien at Leopardstown

Sun 12th Apr

Six for O'Brien & four for Cleary at Leopardstown

River Ara's victory in the concluding Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery at Leopardstown capped a dream birthday afternoon for 22-year-old Jack Cleary as Aidan O'Brien's filly provided him with his fourth winner on the card. Sat 18th Oct

Jack Cleary claims Group Three double as O’Brien dominates at Leopardstown

Sat 18th Oct

Dorset a second Group winner for Cleary at Leopardstown

The Aidan O'Brien winning spree at Leopardstown continued in the Group 3 Killavullan Stakes as Dorset (13/8) made all under Jack Cleary to give the master of Ballydoyle a fifth straight winner on the card. Sat 18th Oct

Leopardstown double for birthday boy Cleary

Having won the first two maidens on the card, Aidan O'Brien made it three out of three at Leopardstown when Christmas Day (13/2) took the Group 3 Eyrefield Stakes under Jack Cleary. Sat 18th Oct

Christmas Day gift for Ballydoyle followers

After Ice Day in the opener, Aidan O'Brien, Wayne Lordan and the Coolmore partners quickly doubled up at Gowran with Christmas Day (6/4 fav) in the Irish EBF (C&G) Maiden (Smullen Series). Sat 20th Sep

Endorsement off the mark in Tipperary curtain raiser

Having run a hugely promising race when runner-up on his introduction at Killarney in July, the Aidan O'Brien trained Endorsement went one better in the opening Camas Park Irish EBF Maiden at Tipperary. Sun 31st Aug

Action completes quick cross-card double for O'Brien

Just minutes after the success of Isaac Newton at Goodwood, Aidan O'Brien quickly doubled-up with Action in the Whiriskey Refrigeration Irish EBF Maiden. Sat 02nd Aug

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