April 09 / 14.48 Leopardstown

14.48

Good To Firm

“Domin OH HOO HOO” Handicap

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 15 runners
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“Domin OH HOO HOO” Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 21304-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won over extended 1m4f at Tipperary early last season before a narrow defeat at the Galway Festival; well below form twice since and probably needs a bit further; gelded.
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4th

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:15 Bellewstown

Himalayan Heights

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Career-best success at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) on return but beaten favourite at the Curragh when ninth of 19 and failed to beat a rival back at Leopardstown since; off 84 days and any market support worth noting returning to this trip.

11/4

12th

3

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Himalayan Heights

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Tipperary maiden winner last year; returned from a break to win easily at this track in April (1m2f, good); raised 8lb and didn't back it up last time at the Curragh; he is still of interest returned to the scene of his win.

10/1

9th

6

(12)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Himalayan Heights

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Tipperary maiden winner a year ago and went close on handicap debut at the Galway festival; form dipped subsequently but returned with a facile Leopardstown success on first run since a gelding procedure and an 8lb rise is fair; may come on for that run and has to be high on the shortlist.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 42164-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Followed up a maiden win at Punchestown with two respectable efforts on more testing ground in handicap company, including C&D fourth of 20 latest; return to quicker ground should help but drawn wide.
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1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ard Na Mara

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Just a maiden win to her name and was tailed off at Punchestown on last month's return; needs to leave that behind and doesn't look particularly well treated.

10/1

14th

9

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Ard Na Mara

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Won C&D maiden a year ago. made a good start to the season when second over 1m2f at Leopardstown; Tipperary run in April was too bad to be true; better when seventh of 18 at Leopardstown in June, though not quite up to scratch since she was sent off favourite.

10/1

9

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Ard Na Mara

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won 1m1f Punchestown maiden last autumn; made a good start to the season when second over 1m2f at this venue; Tipperary run was too bad to be true; has had six weeks to get over it.

10/1

3rd
2 (12)
Cheeky Wink

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 15742-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Gowran maiden winner second time out and some creditable runs in defeat since including a second to Hello Neighbour at Roscommon in October; career best required on return to defy this mark.
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7th

2

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Cheeky Wink

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Progressive handicapper at this trip, winning at Tipperary and just denied at Galway; had earlier run well in Roscommon Listed but below best on soft at Galway latest; return to better ground to suit and one to consider.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Cheeky Wink

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Progressive type at this trip, winning Tipperary handicap in April, good second in Roscommon Listed and just denied in premier handicap over C&D early last month, coming home strongly on yielding; should hold her own back in Listed class with ground okay.

13/2

4

(2)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Cheeky Wink

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

11lb higher than for her handicap win at Tipperary in April (1m4f, yielding) but nearly won a Listed race last time at Roscommon (1m4f); did get floored by the 125-1 outsider but it was still a notable effort; in the mix.

8/1

4th
10 (1)
Sacred Oath

12/1

Form: 528-14

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt in a Dundalk maiden but didn't settle when a close up fourth on handicap debut; mark may be stiff enough for now.
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3

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sacred Oath

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Got off the mark over C&D last January and a solid fourths twice after; below that level when last seen but has to be respected back here off an attractive mark.

13/2

19

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Sacred Oath

11st 12lb

J: Pat Shanahan

T: D K Weld

Placed turf form before winning 1m2f AW maiden in March in first-time cheekpieces; couple of good turf runs since; one to consider.

13/2

9th

10

(3)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

Sacred Oath

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Beaten six times before winning a 1m2f AW maiden; gave her running to finish fourth at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) and looks handicapped about right.

6/1

16/1

Form: 14/00- D

Last run: 157 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Sixth behind Kopek Des Bordes in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown when last seen on St Stephen's Day; both Flat wins at this sort of trip but they've come on softer ground and he may find this test sharp enough on return.
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14th

21

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Dutch Gold

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

A long time since he showed his best form; the most recent of his two wins was in 2023; towards the rear in three outings this season; 6lb out of the handicap, can be ruled out.

25/1

10th

11

(6)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Dutch Gold

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

A long time since he showed his best form; the most recent of his two wins was in 2023; this season's two Curragh runs provide no encouragement; held by Mr Rango.

25/1

Form: 50311-

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on AW at Dundalk; won back-to-back over 1m4f prior to two low-key hurdle efforts; up 7lb for latest win in this sphere but well drawn for her preferred prominent tactics and has a chance.
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18th

5

(24)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Pepper Noir

10st 0lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Three AW wins up to 1m4f and some decent efforts in defeat over the winter season; best turf effort when second in a Leopardstown handicap over this trip last year; a player if repeating that.

14/1

6th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pepper Noir

9st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Twice a C&D winner; dropped away after making the running in race won by Drucker on latest; previously beaten 5l in fourth behind Church Mountain, who has lost form since.

12/1

Form: 33914- D BF

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Solid record of 5-23, four of those wins on AW; met some interference when a close up fourth at Dundalk (1m4f) last time; handicap mark probably high enough back on turf for new yard and drawn wide returning from 124 days off.
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7

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly here over 1m1f on quick ground; keen and never involved from a wide draw behind Dunum at Galway on latest; drop back to 7f may not suit.

12/1

7

(12)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Slieve Binnian

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins of late, at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly over 1m1f at Leopardstown 19 days ago; strong stayer at this trip so a truly-run race will suit and favourable ground conditions persist.

5/1

1st

9

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Winner of a premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); had a number of today's rivals behind him on that occasion; consistent runs prior to his recent win; up 5lb and a number of those in behind him didn't get a clear run that day so he could be vulnerable.

11/2

Form: 209-43 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Losing run since 2023 but holding her form well on AW lately; at her best when she gets a good pace to aim at, which looks likely here but form of her recent Dundalk third has taken a few knocks and may be vulnerable to better treated rivals.
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8th

4

(13)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Solar Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Last win came in a Navan handicap over 1m2f in October 2023 and remains 9lb higher; has run some competitive races in defeat since then and wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should she run well after a break.

20/1

13

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Solar Breeze

11st 9lb

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Twice ran well on AW over winter but not as good on turf last time; has a shout if at her best.

13/2

8th

11

(4)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:48 Leopardstown

Solar Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Losing run since 2023 but holding her form well on AW lately; at her best when she gets a good pace to aim at, which looks likely here but form of her recent Dundalk third has taken a few knocks and may be vulnerable to better treated rivals.

14/1

12/1

Form: 834736 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Hinting at a return to form of late and was only beaten roughly 2l here over 1m last week; return to further will help and he's down to a career low handicap mark so not without claims.
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14th

14

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Migdam

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Edward Buckley

Four-time winner over shorter trips and only just denied over 2m at Thurles on final start last season; recent hurdle run should have put him straight and not one to rule out.

14/1

8th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Migdam

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Only had two runs over hurdles, last time winning a maiden on good ground at Tramore (first-time hood); good and bad on the Flat since then; lacks jumping experience for a race of this nature.

50/1

Form: 231/

Last run: 581 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar on debut before a third in City Of Troy's maiden success at the Curragh in July 2023; no surprise he made easy work of a 7f Gowran maiden on only subsequent start; missed all last season but this new trip should suit and gelded in the interim; could be ahead of this sort of mark if fit.
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2nd

2

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Instant Appeal

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Hat-trick of wins here this winter, including two over C&D; upped 19lb for those wins and never counted when favourite in conditions event before okay effort in C&D handicap two weeks ago; has a bit to find on these terms.

11/1

7th

2

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Instant Appeal

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Hat-trick of wins here this winter; upped 19lb for those wins and disappointingly never counted when favourite in rated event won by front-running Carolina Jetstream on latest; bit to find off current mark.

13/2

5th

4

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Instant Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

One of two for trainer; in fantastic form since joining this yard, winning his last three handicap races here; won over 1m in November, and again in December when beating Carolina Jetstream by 1l; dropped back to C&D last time when seeing off Big Gossey by 1.25l; worse off with that rival now but likely to put in a bold show once again.

13/8

22/1

Form: 50322- BF

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-11 but he was knocking on the door for Andy Oliver on AW when last seen; could give a good account if fit but stall 17 is far from ideal and may need this on yard debut.
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4th

5

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ozark Daze

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Jack W Davison

20-race maiden; in the frame in five of his six course outings including over 1m4f last month; poor run at the Curragh since but respected back here for a yard that get winners in claimers.

5/1

2

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Ozark Daze

12st 2lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Jack W Davison

Is frustratingly still a maiden after 19 starts but has run well plenty of times including second over 1m4f at Dundalk last time; this trip suits better; disappointing previous time with cheekpieces; best on good ground.

8/1

20/1

Form: 61987-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won sole 2yo start and added a fillies' handicap success at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) when making all; subsequent runs for Ralph Beckett were below her best and she has a tough draw to defy here.
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7th

5

(1)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

Shemozzle

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won twice for Ralph Beckett but lost her way for that yard and finished down the field on debut for this one; now blinkered.

20/1

7th

5

(1)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

Shemozzle

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won twice for Ralph Beckett but lost her way for that yard and finished down the field on debut for this one; now blinkered.

20/1

12th

5

(15)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:48 Leopardstown

Shemozzle

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won sole 2yo start and added a fillies' handicap success at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) when making all; subsequent runs for Ralph Beckett were below her best and she has a tough draw to defy here.

20/1

14/1

Form: 75234-

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Arrives on the back of two respectable efforts over timber and was in good form on AW towards the end of last year; return to this sort of trip will help, although best turf form has come on softer ground.
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3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

13/2

Form: 3412-3 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Only caught late when beaten 1l here last week; will relish the step back up in trip and Sheridan takes over from a 10lb claimer; leading claims with the prospect of him coming on for his return.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Expound

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground, including this race last year off 1lb lower; opening two runs this term on AW were okay, well held latest under a 10lb claimer at Limerick; respected back here but ideally wants better ground.

9/2

14th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Expound

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; 3-22 on turf on the Flat; all three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground; has run well over C&D before and fit from the AW but remains 4lb above last win and beaten off lower AW mark on latest.

10/1

Form: 2354-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Sole win for Jane Chapple-Hyam came over 7f on AW and modest start for this yard when last of 15 at Naas earlier in the year; quicker ground should help and new trip could too.
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8th

12

(13)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Quatre Bras

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner (twice over the extended 1m2f at Dundalk); out of form on turf last season but some good runs this term, second over this trip at Naas and dead-heating for fourth over 1m2f at Leopardstown despite not getting the clearest of runs; down the field behind Final Voyage here nine day ago.

16/1

11th

13

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Quatre Bras

9st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner (twice at 1m2f); out of form on turf last season but some good runs this term, good second over inadequate 7f at Naas (soft) and nine days ago at Leopardstown when coming late to dead-heat for fourth with Amplitude over this trip, having not had the clearest of runs; better ground here to suit and has to be on the shortlist with rider now claiming 7lb.

13/2

4th

4

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Quatre Bras

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner; out of form on turf last season; enjoyed a revival at Dundalk in recent months and proved as effective on turf when second to Independent Expert on soft ground at Naas; plenty to find with Diego El Queso on Curragh running.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €60.00
Straight Forecast €42.74
Tricast €314.99

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Expound

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Slieve Binnian

The Irish Sun:

Instant Appeal

POSTDATA:

Expound

TOPSPEED:

Slieve Binnian