AIDAN O'BRIEN's Churchill could have a crack at the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on September 9.

The dual 2,000 Guineas winner ran well when second behind Ulysses in the Juddmonte International on his first try at a trip beyond a mile.

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Trainer Aidan O'Brien said: "We were very happy with Churchill. When we missed Goodwood, it just messed us up a little bit, but we we're very happy with the run.

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"I would imagine that he'll come forward from it."

When it was put to O'Brien that he stayed the extended mile and a quarter well, he added: "I'd say he did.

"He was never a horse to wilt, anyway. I think the run will bring him forward.

"We're thinking of the Irish Champion, but we'll see how he is."