Bred by Bryan Maguire in Ballycanew, Gorey, Co Wexford, the gelding was one of three Irish Sport Horses to finish in the top 10 of the four-star event. Ballynoe Castle RM, ridden by American Buck Davidson Jr, finished in third place, while Trading Aces finished eighth under another American rider, Phillip Dutton.

Ballynoe Castle RM is by Ramiro B (BWP), out of Ballyvaldon Natalie (ISH) and was bred in Ireland by Sylvester Cullen, while Trading Aces was bred by Patrick Minogue. Trading Aces is by Coevers Diamond Boy, out of Ballyvannon Beauty VII (ISH).