# Pierre Royal Wins Cambridgeshire for Ireland

> Irish jockey Pierre Royal claims Cambridgeshire Handicap victory after tense finish.
- Title: Pierre Royal Wins Cambridgeshire for Ireland · Sky Sports
- Summary: Irish jockey Pierre Royal claims Cambridgeshire Handicap victory after tense finish. Pierre Royal, trained by Adrian McGuinness, wins Cambridgeshire Handicap…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13592142/pierre-royal-strikes-cambridgeshire-gold-for-ireland
- Published: 2026-09-26T16:30:00+00:00
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- Topics: pierre royal, adrian mcguinness, cambridgeshire handicap, newmarket, ireland, jockey, cambridgeshire, handicap, sports
## Pierre Royal wins Cambridgeshire Handicap
Pierre Royal, trained by Adrian McGuinness, claimed victory in the Cambridgeshire Handicap at Newmarket on Saturday 26 September 2026.
## Tight finish with Pierre Royal
Pierre Royal, a 33-1 shot, edged out Crest Of Fire in the final strides to secure the win.
## Adrian McGuinness on strategy
Adrian McGuinness said they ran Pierre Royal on soft ground and switched to better conditions for the race.
## Pierre Royal's background
Pierre Royal cost 48,000 guineas at Newmarket last year and was trained by Adrian McGuinness.
## McGuinness on horse's traits
Pierre Royal is described as easy to train, travels well, and eats and sleeps without issue.
## First Irish winner in 100 years
Pierre Royal became the first Irish-trained winner of the Cambridgeshire Handicap in the 21st century.
## Key takeaway

Pierre Royal, trained by Adrian McGuinness, wins Cambridgeshire Handicap at Newmarket, becoming first Irish-trained winner of the race in 100 years.