Browne McMonagle lands Group 1 success at Doncaster

The Letterkenny native guided the 11/1 shot to a comfortable win in the Group 1 contest, securing a first prize of £155,000 for trainer Aidan O’Brien.

The race carried a total prize fund of £270,000, making it a significant result for Browne McMonagle, who was crowned Irish Champion Jockey in 2025.

“He’s a horse who has developed plenty throughout the year, he’s a big boy to sit on,” said Browne McMonagle on Giant Sequoia.

“The race worked out perfect, it was a nice even tempo and he relaxed. I felt like halfway on it was just a matter of sitting into him and he reacted quick.

“He quickened well and when I got to the front he was having a nice look, but he’s still a big baby and he’s going to be a lovely horse next year.

“Everyone was very complimentary of him and they said he was a lovely horse and going up to a mile was always going to be a help to him. I think he’ll get further in time and he’s very solid. He’s definitely a good horse.”

The victory was also his second since returning to racing following an injury that kept him out of action for several weeks.

Browne McMonagle had been sidelined after a fall at Bellewstown in August but has made a welcome return to the winners’ enclosure in recent days.

His success aboard Giant Sequoia adds another major result to an impressive career for the Donegal rider.