December 26 / 15.30 Leopardstown

15.30

Yielding

Race And Stay Flat Race

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Race And Stay Flat Race

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 8-

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third of four in a point-to-point; half-brother to Allaho looked in need of a sterner test when eighth of 14 in Punchestown bumper in May; first run for Martin Brassil; first-time headgear.
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2

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:57 Wexford

Attaho

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Third on sole point start but was soundly beaten in two bumpers last year; raced keenly second time and could do better over hurdles if settling better.

7/2

2

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:57 Wexford

Attaho

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Third on sole point start but was soundly beaten in two bumpers last year; raced keenly second time and could do better over hurdles if settling better.

7/2

Form: 3-

Last run: 240 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 125,000euros as a 3yo; showed plenty of ability when third of 17 behind Sixandahalf in Punchestown bumper in April; several winners have come out of the race; big contender.
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1st

4

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Navan

Burrows Drive

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: J P Dempsey

From a good family and placed both starts in bumpers; chased home the highly regarded Copacabana over this C&D last month; different ground here but he sets the standard on form; the one to beat if handling conditions.

100/30

2nd

3

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 150y

16:55 Navan

Burrows Drive

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: J P Dempsey

in touch with leaders, went third 1f out, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

11/2

2nd

3

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 150y

16:55 Navan

Burrows Drive

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: J P Dempsey

in touch with leaders, went third 1f out, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4-

Last run: 278 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be classy and travelled well for a long way when fourth of 20 in Newbury bumper in March when trained by Stuart Crawford; first start for Willie Mullins; leading contender.
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1st

9

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:35 Aintree

Green Splendour

11st 4lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

travelled strongly, prominent

13/2

1st

9

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:35 Aintree

Green Splendour

11st 4lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

travelled strongly, prominent

13/2

5th

6

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Green Splendour

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

midfield, outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

11/4

Form: 7

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to live up to expectations (sent off 6-1) when well beaten at Navan on debut last month, racing too freely; needs to take a giant leap forward to get involved; first-time hood.
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11th

11

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Khmer

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Thomas Cooper

Every chance when falling at the last in Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in November; below best last two outings; betting will reveal expectations on his handicap debut.

25/1

8th

8

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:10 Navan

Khmer

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Thomas Cooper

Every chance when falling at the last in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in November; looks held by Bon Viveur on Tramore running; moderate display over a longer trip at Limerick.

50/1

11

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Fairyhouse

Khmer

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Thomas Cooper

Best of four bumper runs yielded a second at Leopardstown last December; of some interest on return from 217 day break.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam useful 2m-2m5f hurdle winner, half-sister to 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Brave Way, out of once-raced half-sister to bumper and smart 2m3f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Classified; in top hands and market will reveal more.
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3rd

5

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:22 Thurles

Lambay Island

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Best of four runs under rules came at Wexford last time when he shaped as though a step up in trip, such as this could suit; a lot on his plate here all the same.

9/1

4th

4

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Wexford

Lambay Island

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent, outpaced on turn before 2 out, raced in fourth when mistake last

10/1

Form: 4O

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Flat-bred 4yo; strong in the market when a distant fourth at Kilbeggan on debut; led when running very wide around bend before running out at Galway in October; clearly has ability but is risky; first-time headgear.
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7th

5

(8)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Live Aid

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Broke his duck at the third attempt in this code in a Southwell maiden (1m, Tapeta) latest; going the right way and showed up well over C&D on his penultimate start; initial mark keeps the door open for another big effort.

7/2

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Still involved when unseating in a point-to-point before gaining compensation in that sphere, beating a subsequent bumper winner; bought for 310,000euros; headed inside final furlong when third on rules debut at Fairyhouse last month; more to come.
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8th

3

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

19:25 Wexford

Ma Jacks Hill

10st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point and bumper winner; off the mark on second chase start in useful five-runner novice over 2m4f at Punchestown; hung right at Limerick the time before, and going left-handed may not be ideal.

7/1

1st

2

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

13:22 Punchestown

Ma Jacks Hill

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Won his second point-to-point after unseating in his first; 1-5 over hurdles after landing a Gowran maiden in October (2m1f, soft) and is rated 120 over smaller obstacles; some encouragement in his chase debut at Limerick last time when an 18.5l third; others preferred.

5/1

3rd

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:48 Limerick

Ma Jacks Hill

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Point winner won a Gowran maiden hurdle last autumn before a fine second in a Galway novice to a subsequent Grade 1 winner; hasn't gone on from that and just fair handicap runs the last twice; has work to do against some of these rivals on chase bow.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam useful 2m5f-3m hurdle winner, sister to bumper/useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Mystic Theatre, half-sister to Listed bumper/2m3f hurdle winner Castra Vetera; looks stable second string but still respected.
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11

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:53 Limerick

Mister Box

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Encouraging debut in a Leopardstown bumper before a distant fourth in a Clonmel maiden hurdle; much more required here but further should suit with stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree.

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
One place in front of Khmer when well beaten into sixth at Navan on debut last month; hails from a small yard and looks up against it here.
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3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

20:18 Clonmel

Mustang Mozzie

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Couple of fair efforts in bumpers last term, at Navan and when midfield at Leopardstown; by Kalanisi and out of a Definite Article mare so bred to appreciate decent ground and drops in class here.

9/2

Form: 4

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Jet Away 4yo is third foal of a point-to-point winner; looked in need of the experience when respectable fourth of seven at Fairyhouse on debut; might need a stiffer test.
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6

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Reinado

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Not beaten far when fifth of 15 on handicap debut at Roscommon (2m, good) in July but made a low-key stable debut last month and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

10/1

6

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Reinado

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Not beaten far when fifth of 15 on handicap debut at Roscommon (2m, good) in July but made a low-key stable debut last month and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Champion amateur Patrick Mullins aboard when disappointing on debut at Cork in July; looks well up against it on that evidence and can only be watched.
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13th

15

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Union Alley

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Towards the rear in two bumper outings, down the field on hurdling debut at Gowran last month.

50/1

13th

15

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Union Alley

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Towards the rear in two bumper outings, down the field on hurdling debut at Gowran last month.

50/1

13th

13

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 30y

14:10 Gowran Park

Union Alley

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Champion amateur Patrick Mullins aboard when disappointing on debut at Cork in July and fared no better at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day; hurdles bow.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000euros foal; fourth foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Empire Of Dirt (high-class 2m-3m hurdle/chase) and Panther Claw (useful 3m/3m1f chase), out of useful 2m2f-2m6f hurdle/chase winning half-sister to Thyestes Chase winner Be My Belle; won his sole point-to-point at Dawstown in May; respected.
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18th

21

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Walks In June

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner who was strong in the market when he made a winning hurdles debut at Limerick (about 2m, yielding to soft) in October; limitations were seemingly exposed in a heavy-ground Grade 3 at Navan next time but he doubled his tally in this sphere when taking a Leopardstown handicap (also about 2m4f, good to yielding) in late December; will need more but that's not inconceivable for a yard whose runners can rarely be dismissed at this meeting.

66/1

10

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

14:37 Limerick

Walks In June

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner last year was a close third in a Leopardstown bumper on rules debut but was disappointing at Fairyhouse next time; makes hurdling debut after an absence but would have a shout if back to his best bumper form.

5/2

5th

6

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:57 Fairyhouse

Walks In June

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner who stayed on well to finish third in a Leopardstown bumper on St Stephen's Day; may appreciate further but warrants respect.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
17,000euros 3yo; tenth foal; half-sister to 1m4f-2m Flat (RPR 75) and useful 2m4f hurdle winner Hazariban; dam 1m and 1m2f (Group 3) winner (third in Irish Oaks; 113), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Hazariya (dam of Derby winner Harzand); watch the betting.
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13th

3

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:52 Listowel

Blanchett

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P O’Rourke

T: C A Murphy

E17,000 Malinas mare; half-sister to useful 2m4f hurdle winner Hazariban; dam 1m and 1m2f (Group 3) winner (third in Irish Oaks; 113), and Group 3 winner Hazariya (dam of Harzand); bred to have a future so check market; hooded.

25/1

Betting Forcast

20/1 Attaho, 9/2 Burrows Drive, 11/4 Green Splendour, 22/1 Khmer, 8/1 Lambay Island, 20/1 Live Aid, 4/1 Ma Jacks Hill, 9/1 Mister Box, 33/1 Mustang Mozzie, 28/1 Reinado, 28/1 Union Alley, 8/1 Walks In June, 18/1 Blanchett

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Burrows Drive

The Irish Sun:

Walks In June

POSTDATA:

Green Splendour

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Burrows Drive