Aidan O'Brien hails 'amazing' Magical as seven-time Group 1 winner retired 

The daughter of Galileo twice won the Irish Champion Stakes

Magical's final Group 1 victory came at the expense of Ghaiyyath in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown in September. Picture: Healy Racing 

Aidan O'Brien has paid tribute to Magical after the retirement of the multiple Group 1-winning mare was confirmed.

The daughter of Galileo won seven times at the highest level, including back-to-back victories in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.