June 15 / 19.30 Leopardstown

19.30

Yielding

Leopardstown Golf Course & Driving Range Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Leopardstown Golf Course & Driving Range Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.70
  • Place: £5.80

Form: 7/008-

Last run: 328 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on all six starts and is officailly rated only 44, so has work to do.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Vidala

9st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Narrowly won a Leopardstown handicap in June but was poor at Navan last time and has to rebound.

16/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -06867

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Just 1-23 and has been regressive since last autumn; is officially rated only 43 and has work to do.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tara Power

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Turf record is poor (0-26) but more effective on AW (2-25); this year's form hasn't offered much but is 8lb below last winning mark so can't be totally discounted.

20/1

6th

14

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Tara Power

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has run well here several times but 0-25 record is off-putting and was tailed off behind Baila Conmigo at Dundalk when last seen; 7lb wrong.

50/1

3rd
7 (8)
Rampage

22/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 28-600

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Best run when runner-up in a Thirsk handicap over 1m for former yard last July; below that since, including three starts for this yard; tongue-tie needs to help.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

2

(6)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, last turf success was in 2023; two AW wins since then; unplaced favourite at Dundalk on latest; has a bit to find with Alto Sax on previous Leopardstown running.

9/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including on turf early in his career; won over C&D from current mark during a busy 2025 campaign; three runs on turf this year, a few lengths off Comfort Line when eighth of 20 at Leopardstown 11 days ago.

10/1

8th

2

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including twice on turf early in his career; won at Dundalk during a busy 2025 campaign; ran respectably on the first of two Curragh outings last month; others preferred

20/1

12/1

Form: 138450

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 19 Flat starts came over 1m at Dundalk in February; some decent runs in defeat since, including over C&D; has to bounce back from a poor Gowran effort 10 days ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Beaten a long way on turf in his last two races but he's much better on the AW and wasn't beaten far here in March; considered.

13/2

13th

7

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Has a much better record on AW; three-time Dundalk winner, most recently over 2m last November; 1-28 on turf; towards the rear at Gowran last month.

20/1

12th

5

(16)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

More effective at Dundalk; not beaten far in fourth in a 2m handicap there on latest; 1-27 record on turf is a negative.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-4281 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 1m in 2020 scored her three other wins at Gowran, including over 1m there last time; stays further than this so the step-up in trip is no issue; 4lb higher but still a player in spite of her wide draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(10)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Shona Mea

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner here including this event in 2021 off 60 and when getting up on post over 1m in May off same mark; struggled a bit since but clearly has to be respected given her record here.

9/2

5th

3

(21)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Shona Mea

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner at Gowran and also successful here; only beaten 2l over C&D when fifth to Vidala two starts back; draw won't make life easy.

12/1

6th

1

(12)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Shona Mea

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 074-87

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won a Bellewstown handicap over 1m last September and best run since was a close fourth over 1m2f at Dundalk; first run for a while but the booking of Colin Keane takes the eye, so is one to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Slamadoor

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; beaten about 5l in maiden and handicap company the last twice; still early days over hurdles and could have settled better last time; respected.

7/1

5th

7

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:10 Roscommon

Slamadoor

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; ran well enough in a Listowel maiden last time (fifth of 17) to warrant a second look on handicap debut.

20/1

5th

14

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Slamadoor

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 00549- CD

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive C&D handicaps last summer and some decent runs in defeat off higher marks after; is now 2lb lower than last winning mark and the hood is paired with tongue-tie for the first time; check market on seasonal debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Best efforts have come at Leopardstown; not in great form of late and she's yet to be placed here.

25/1

2nd

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Best efforts have come at Leopardstown; not in great form of late and she's yet to be placed here.

25/1

8th
6 (12)
Blue Peak

3/1

Form: 00-791

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form on third handicap start when winning a Roscommon handicap over an extended 7f last time; 6lb higher up in trip today but has sound prospects of staying.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

21

(21)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Blue Peak

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield

11/1

2nd

3

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Blue Peak

9st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, headway waiting for room under 2f out, went third 1f out, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

6/1

18/1

Form: 8558-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Is a maiden after 20 Flat starts and is officially rated only 40; however, would have a squeak if returning to some of last year's form, including here; visor might help.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:30 Yarmouth

Sovereignty

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Thoroughly exposed maiden in Ireland; holds weak claims on 2023 form; difficult to fancy on debut for new yard.

40/1

9th

12

(7)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Sovereignty

8st 12lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: J J Lambe

took keen hold, led after 1f, headed but prominent after 2f

18/1

16th

18

(15)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Sovereignty

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J J Lambe

midfield

25/1

Form: 670-08

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well beaten off this mark at Dundalk over the winter but there was some encouragement in his return at Listowel; could have a say with improvement and the application of cheekpieces.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(12)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Little Trigger

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Rated only 39 and was poor in first-time cheekpieces last time; not easy to fancy.

25/1

17

(9)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

17:25 Bellewstown

Little Trigger

9st 1lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: P F McEnery

Second reserve; poor maiden now rated 39 on turf and hard to see him making an impact.

18

(8)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

17:50 Roscommon

Little Trigger

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P F McEnery

Reserve; yet to place in ten starts and opposable despite showing the odd bit of promise.

Form: 0133-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Beat today's rival Numidia when winning a 1m2f handicap at Dundalk last November before two decent runs in defeat; well below that form at Cork on return but should be sharper after that run.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

10th

9

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner two years ago off this basement mark; excuses when beaten favourite over C&D on comeback run in September and never sighted (keen) at the Curragh since; don't rule out in a weak race, even for the grade.

8/1

50/1

Form: 00-007

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has been well beaten on all six Flat starts and is officially rated only 37; poor on soft last twice and has to improve for this likely faster ground.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

16

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Vulture Peak

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Laura Hourigan

took keen hold, prominent

50/1

17

(11)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Vulture Peak

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Laura Hourigan

Hasn't convinced in four handicaps so far and needs a big step forward if he is to figure here.

25/1

21

(17)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

19:45 Tipperary

Vulture Peak

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Laura Hourigan

28/1

Form: 070-00

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden after nine runs is officially rated only 43 and has work to do.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

15

(3)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

17:55 Bellewstown

Snow Lotus

9st 0lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: R P Burns

Soundly beaten on turf return at Leopardstown last month; 40-rated maiden hard to fancy.

33/1

13th

11

(13)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Snow Lotus

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: R P Burns

prominent

28/1

16

(16)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Listowel

Snow Lotus

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: R P Burns

Showed a glimpse of promise when seventh off a 10lb higher mark at Leopardstown 12 months ago but has struggled in three starts since.

50/1

22/1

Form: /0-500

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showerd some ability in a Dundalk maiden in February but was poor on testing ground in handicaps last two starts; could improve for this better ground, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Dundalk (AW)

Ten To Ten

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Luke Comer

Behind a couple of these at Bellewstown last week; has run his best races here but has still to land one.

20/1

6th

13

(13)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:30 Bellewstown

Ten To Ten

9st 1lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: Luke Comer

Some solid runs in defeat at Dundalk last winter over a mile but was below form on last start; has to repeat that best on turf after a break.

20/1

8th

11

(17)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ten To Ten

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Luke Comer

Produced massive improvement with C&D third in December; showed that was not a fluke with second placing four weeks ago; closely matched with Hurrican Helen on that basis.

8/1

Form: 4406-3

Last run: 148 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Coolree

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has won here twice already this month, taking his course record to 112311; all those races were over the extended 1m, so this race asks a slightly different question but he grabbed control well over 1f out last time, is back in career-best form and highly respected.

4/1

1st

8

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Coolree

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Prevailed by half a length last week, taking C&D record to 11231; successful in this race for the last two years and commands respect, even under a 4lb penalty, kept to his ideal scenario.

4/1

1st

1

(14)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Coolree

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Acts on good to firm and soft ground; overall record of 3-38 but his last two wins have come over C&D and he returned to form with a front-running third here 11 days ago; remains well handicapped off 2lb lower than for his last success and he could make another bold bid.

4/1

Form: 000-88

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(14)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theresathought

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

Maiden has been well beaten in three starts here and others are preferred today.

33/1

5th

11

(8)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 64y

17:15 Roscommon

Theresathought

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

midfield, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, not reach leaders

50/1

Non-runners

Coolree, Theresathought

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €328.60
Straight Forecast €207.39
Tricast €2194.51
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Shona Mea

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Peak

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ten To Ten

The Irish Sun:

Shona Mea