Puppet Master
Ex Ballydoyle-trained; won Lingfield Derby Trial last year but well held in both Irish Derby and Irish St Leger; bought for 78,000gns and soundly beaten on yard debut in Grade 2 Leopardstown hurdle at Christmas; tried in a tongue-tie here and plenty on his plate in what looks a hot Listed race.
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Ownership history
- Patrick SheanonCurrent
- Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Taboruntil 17 Dec 2025
Newest first. Dates mark when the horse left each owner.
Breeding
- Sire
- Camelot
- Dam
- Realtra
- Damsire
- Dark Angel
Trainer history
- CurrentCiaran Murphy
- 17 Dec 2025A P O'Brien
From the connections
“Puppet Master is a nice horse and has always been held in high regard. He's done well because running downhill on this ground probably wasn't ideal for him. Stay True is a lovely horse also and will be going forward. I'd be happy with both of them. They're all very good horses and there's nobody like Aidan to train a horse, so I'm very lucky - Ryan Moore, jockey.”
“Puppet Master is a lovely colt. He had a lovely run at Killarney, running green but finishing out well. Today he was very professional. He jumped, travelled, and I thought he quickened up well. He had a look when he got there but he went to the line well and he has a bit of class - Wayne Lordan, rider.”
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