April 15 / 16.52 Leopardstown

16.52

Yielding

FM104 “Giddy Up” Handicap

  • Prize money: £10243.48
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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FM104 “Giddy Up” Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
9 (16)
Glory To Be

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2310-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Navan maiden winner in October (5f, soft); good return to action at the Curragh last time when beaten a neck into second (keeping on well) over 6f on soft to heavy; up 3lb but can go well; high draw.
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3rd

6

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year including over C&D in July; stiff task back in trip in Scurry and okay effort over 1m at Leopardstown since; trip and ground in her favour and cannot be dismissed.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Glory To Be

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year, here on soft ground in April and on good ground at Fairyhouse last month; stiff task back in trip in Scurry Handicap latest; only second attempt at 1m now.

9/1

11/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 86586- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for the remainder of last season; first-time out could be the time to catch him; high draw.
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6th

3

(7)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:41 Listowel

Goal Exceeded

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Hard to knock this season and only went up 3lb for his narrow defeat of Morehampton at Roscommon (extended 7f, yielding); he was fair value for that winning margin.

4/1

1st

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Goal Exceeded

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for Ado McGuinness has had a good season; winner over 7f at Leopardstown in June and has run well off revised mark since, when fourth to stablemate Eddie G at Galway and on ground faster than ideal over 1m at the Curragh.

15/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 54065-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back winner in 2023 in a 5f Navan maiden (soft) and a 6f Curragh handicap off 70 (heavy); nothing since then but creditable fifth at the Curragh in November on her first try at this trip in a first-time hood and tongue tie (left off now).
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12

(17)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Runs well now and again but her last win is a faded memory and stall 17 is no help.

25/1

6th

3

(15)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Greek Flower

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

A couple of respectable runs this season but she's not won for ages and is drawn wide.

25/1

14th

5

(16)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Greek Flower

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

On a losing streak since October 2023; has often run well, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging in three subsequent outings; now back below her last winning mark.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £8.10

Form: 8002-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
No wins from 12 but went close over 7f at the Curragh in November (heavy); raced from 5lb outside the handicap in the Irish Lincolnshire last time when tailed off (1m, heavy); tongue tie goes on now but others make more appeal.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:05 Bellewstown

Sennas Girl

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Diego Dias

Posted plenty of fine efforts up to 1m1f in varying ground conditions; has to rebound from a below-form Punchestown run last time and is giving weight to some higher-rated rivals.

10/1

7th

2

(14)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

15:40 Punchestown

Sennas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Diego Dias

The most experienced runner in the field; 0-16 but has ability and has placed on five occasions; best efforts have come on easy ground though so rain would boost her chance on return from a 95-day break.

13/2

Form: 24701-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won his final start for Noel Meade in a Navan maiden in October (6f, yielding) under a front-running ride; makes stable debut now and not discounted.
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23th

10

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Chester Nimitz

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hasn't really fired so far this season but has been running over 7f-1m; blinkers added to tongue tie worn last time and drops back to trip he won his maiden over; not dismissed for yard coming into form.

33/1

9th

3

(16)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Chester Nimitz

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came in Navan maiden (6f, yielding) in October and ran a decent race on stable debut this year when fifth at Leopardstown; not in same form in three runs since, but has slid in the weights if he can put his best foot forward in a tongue-tie.

33/1

12/1

Form: 99-102 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Stepped up markedly on maiden runs when scoring on handicap debut at Dundalk in January over 7f; tailed off the following month off 7lb higher; good second in a claimer last time when conceding weight to better-rated rivals; capable at her best.
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4th

5

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Thaloria

9st 9lb

J: Kian McNally

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Well behind Faoladh here in May and not seen again until ten days ago when finishing last at Dundalk, a track she runs well.

20/1

14th

3

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thaloria

10st 0lb

J: Kian McNally

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Much better here than on turf; C&D winner in January and second over this trip in March; first ride under rules for top pony racing jockey.

12/1

12th

1

(13)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Thaloria

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Stepped up markedly on maiden runs when scoring on handicap debut at Dundalk in January over 7f; not as effective on turf and was completely tailed off in 1m Curragh handicap (good) on Sunday; eased in grade but others preferred.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2613-1 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Added second turf win when keeping on well to comfortably land a 1m course handicap three days ago (1m, good to yielding); carries 7lb penalty now but big contender if this doesn't come too soon.
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11th

9

(12)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Vegas Muse

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins include C&D handicap in April but has struggled off revised mark since; out of depth in Longchamp Listed on latest and still 4lb above her last winning mark.

20/1

8th

5

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Vegas Muse

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won for the second time when taking a 1m Leopardstown handicap on return; below that form at Leopardstown and Naas since; found to be lame after last time, so has to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 43U7-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Strung three consecutive wins together last summer at Fairyhouse in a claimer and two handicaps on good ground; remains 2lb above his last winning mark but it was a very positive seasonal return at Dundalk two weeks ago when a 0.5l runner-up under today's rider; in the mix but won't want any rain.
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10th

5

(15)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

I Bid You Ajou

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Poorly drawn when well beaten in Bold Lad here last month, but solid form leading up to that; second three times this year; prefers good ground.

20/1

22th

24

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

I Bid You Ajou

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season in defeat; latest AW run leaves him with something to find and 7lb out of handicap here.

25/1

6th

7

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

I Bid You Ajou

8st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front, most recently faring best of those racing stands' side when chasing home a rapid improver at Naas last month; 0-5 on AW but close second over C&D in April when last seen here; definite player with rider's claim a positive.

7/1

20/1

Form: 90600-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Punchestown handicap winner in September 2024 off this mark (1m, good) and added an AW win at Dundalk later that year; struggled on turf last season and not many positives in his 8l tenth at Dundalk when last seen in November.
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2nd

1

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Proleek Prince

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M M Rice

Two wins in 2024 but has been in the handicapper's grip since; not a bad run at Fairyhouse latest (1m2f, good) but still beaten 8l and didn't look to be crying out for this longer trip; down in grade but others appeal more.

15/2

5th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Proleek Prince

9st 6lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over a mile at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year and lots to find on two efforts this term; tries this longer trip again.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 9lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over this trip at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year; not a bad 7f run here on seasonal debut and may improve over the extra furlong.

20/1

18/1

Form: 3544-3

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden has run some solid races in defeat; took third of 15 in a Curragh fillies' handicap last season off 71 (7f, good); third over 1m at Dundalk last time when returning from a break was encouraging; hood goes on for first time; chance.
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4th

12

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Hugos Girl

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Consistent before taking advantage of a winning opportunity in an ordinary maiden at Laytown; more needed here though.

16/1

1st

7

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Laytown

Hugos Girl

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Maiden has been knocking on the door and another fine effort in 27-runner handicap at the Curragh (6f) on latest when fifth; she is becoming expensive to follow, but has a solid shout back in a maiden.

11/2

5th

5

(26)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Hugos Girl

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Maiden has been knocking on the door and went close again over C&D last time when a 0.5l second behind Mint Man; nudged up 1lb for that but has to be on the shortlist in current form.

11/2

33/1

Form: 1580-0 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Added his sixth win when landing a Roscommon handicap in August (7.5f, good) off 6lb lower; not at his best in runs since and finished last of 13 at Dundalk last time.
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4th

13

(3)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Free Solo

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Fully exposed 9yo with three wins apiece on turf and AW; second at Leopardstown in August, three starts ago; other than that, 2026 form does not amount to much.

16/1

8th

15

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Free Solo

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

First reserve; fully-exposed 9yo, but goes well here, back on a good mark and and best run of the year last time.

2nd

7

(19)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Gained the sixth win of his career at Roscommon this time last year; 7lb lower now, but this season's form offers limited hope.

16/1

33/1

Form: 66479-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
One-time 200,000gns yearling whose second placing in a four-horse maiden at Redcar marked a highlight from seven starts for the Crisfords; sent hurdling for his last two runs for new yard with little success.
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33/1

Form: 2390-8 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Turf and AW winner was 7.75l behind Vega's Muse at this venue three days ago when finishing in midfield (1m, good to yielding); this comes quick enough and others preferred.
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1st

7

(22)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

Anvika

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Only two wins from 33 starts; has occasionally run well in good company, notably when second in a premier handicap at last year's Irish Champions meeting at Leopardstown; down the field in the same race this season; now 19lb below her career-high mark, might not be a lost cause.

12/1

11th

19

(17)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Anvika

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Has a poor strike rate (2-26); however, worth recalling that she finished second (behind Pink Oxalis) when a 40-1 chance in this race 12 months ago; fair form this season; yard emerging from a quiet spell; lively outsider potentially.

20/1

33/1

Form: 40690- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 8st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner on turf, but last season's campaign was fruitless; mark is at an all-time low but not getting any younger and record suggests he'll improve from his first time out.
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1st

4

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Verhoyen

10st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Veteran is an eight-time winner (1-6 on AW), the last of those at Fairyhouse in 2024; ran a good race from a wide draw at that venue on penultimate but not as good at Limerick since; handicapped to go close if running to his ability.

10/1

14/1

Form: 02926- CD

Last run: 161 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won two races within a week here last year over C&D on different ground types; some good efforts at Laytown and Dundalk since then; beaten 8l in an AW handicap when last seen in November (1m); 10lb higher since last winning mark but worth a look back at this track.
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15th

10

(13)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Finsceal Annie

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ciaran Murphy

One of two for yard; back-to-back wins at Leopardstown last summer over 7f on soft and good ground; yet to hit top form this term but is now 2lb below her last win and rider takes off another 3lb; ran poorly at this meeting last year.

16/1

8th

10

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner (three on turf) including twice here last season over 7f on good and soft ground; is now just 1lb above the latest of those victories and 1m fine but needs to leave this term's poor form behind.

28/1

8th

4

(10)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at this venue (7f, good to soft) including on this card; remains 5lb above her last win and her first two runs of the season offered little, but the yard had two winners at Roscommon on Monday so watch the betting.

16/1

Form: 7202-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Some good runner-up finishes in maidens and was beaten just 1l at Naas for her handicap debut last month (7f, soft), led before being run down into third late on; runs off the same mark now and Colin Keane takes over; big player.
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10th

11

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

Thru And Thru

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

11-race maiden; twice runner-up last season; placed on first start this term; had become disappointing until staying on well over 7f at Down Royal; fourth of nine at Navan last week; stable has hit form with two wins over jumps, gamble landed at Punchestown on Tuesday.

8/1

3rd

6

(13)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Thru And Thru

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Quiet run last week back from a break but the recent rain has helped her cause and she's on a handy mark.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €62.70
Straight Forecast €60.00
Tricast €402.00
Trifecta €880.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thru And Thru

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Thaloria

POSTDATA:

Vega's Muse

TOPSPEED:

Proleek Prince

The Irish Sun:

Thru And Thru