June 22 / 20.20 Leopardstown

20.20

Good

Leopardstown Annual Members (Q.R.) Maiden

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 1m 7f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Leopardstown Annual Members (Q.R.) Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart jumper was a Grade 3 chase winner last autumn but was pulled up when last seen; can be involved if ready enough after break.
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3rd

2

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:15 Killarney

Enniskerry

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Barry Connell

An 11yo who remains capable of running well on the Flat and he's been in good form over jumps, going close in the Grade 3 Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary before a respectable run in the Galway Hurdle; others are preferred but he can give his running.

8/1

4

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Enniskerry

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Grade 3 winner over fences, rated 150 in that sphere; won a handicap hurdle from a mark of 134 at Leopardstown last Christmas; now promoted to 145 after a fine second to Jesse Evans at Tipperary with Sunchart, Gaucher and Winter Fog among those behind.

12/1

2nd

7

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:10 Tipperary

Enniskerry

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Grade 3 winner over fences and best hurdle run when scoring off 134 at Leopardstown over Christmas; entitled to need this and it's a tough looking return to action.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 22

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner twice ran well over hurdles and has been twice runner-up on the Flat over shorter lately; this step-up in trip is a help and can be involved.
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7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

19

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Mon Coeur

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph G Murphy

Bumper winner who got his sole Flat win at the Galway festival two years ago; fine run back at Galway this year when second of 20 (2m1f, yielding); not a bad run at Killarney following that when behind Ragmans Corner and Pinot Gris but was well beaten behind a lot of these in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; needs more.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner in UK, though last time was a mismatch against an inferior rival; an unusual move by his esteemed trainer to send a horse over for a maiden but has to be given major respect.
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6th

3

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Musselburgh

Whatawit

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

led, went clear from over 5f out

10/1

8th

3

(1)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Whatawit

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Dual bumper winner who landed a Wolverhampton novice (1m4f, Tapeta) in December, but he was tailed off under a penalty at Southwell 12 days later; still unexposed in this sphere but has something to prove after that last run and he needs more progress on his return.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in bumpers, including when beaten only 17l in a Grade 1 at Punchestown; could run well on Flat bow.
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1st

2

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

A Piece Of Heaven

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three runners for the yard; lightly raced 8yo who was second in the 2m1f Irish Cesarewitch in 2024 and also in non-handicaps over 10.5f and 1m6f on his latest two starts this year; will probably be in good form but needs a career best.

7/1

2nd

3

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:27 Curragh

A Piece Of Heaven

9st 5lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; three-time Flat winner was second in the 2024 Irish Cesarewitch; has had his issues since but despite being very weak in the betting, ran a lovely second at Dundalk in February (ahead of Dallas Star); entitled to improve but unproven on soft.

7/2

2nd

1

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

A Piece Of Heaven

9st 6lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three-time Flat winner (including 2m course handicap); second in the 2024 Irish Cesarewitch; has had his issues since, failing to land the odds in 1m7f conditions race at Leopardstown last summer and beaten out of sight on hurdle debut at Thurles this month; the one to beat if at his best.

3/1

3/1

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart hurdles mare was placed at Grade 3 level in that discipline; a solid fourth on Flat debut (3rd won since) over 1m5f at Sligo after being slowly into stride; a major player for top team.
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0

18

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 108y

14:30 Galway

Nikini

10st 12lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

Twice a winner over hurdles late last summer; beaten at short odds in a pair of Flat maidens last twice; trip in her favour but some questions to answer.

25/1

5th

16

(4)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Nikini

11st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

led, headed but prominent after 3f, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out

3/1

Form: 28-

Last run: 451 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some abillity in two starts in France early last year; worth a market check for shrewd yard with top rider aboard.
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19th

3

(22)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Bella Nebula

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Emmet Mullins

in touch with leaders

10/1

7th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Bella Nebula

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Emmet Mullins

midfield, in touch with leaders halfway, headway disputing third over 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to several winners; dam unplaced 1m-1m2f in France, sister to useful 1m/1m4f winner Sadeek's Song from the family of 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner Islington; by a top sire but seems best watched on belated debut unless market support.
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17th

11

(7)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Saxe Coburg

9st 6lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: James Leavy

towards rear

50/1

7th

11

(2)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Saxe Coburg

11st 7lb

J: Mr Pat Taaffe

T: James Leavy

towards rear of midfield

25/1

100/1

Form: 7/65-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes is rated only 37, so look elsewhere.
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13

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:58 Leopardstown

Patrick Joseph

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: D Broad

Long standing dual-purpose maiden; best Flat form on AW; veteran is 0-26 on turf on the Flat; beaten 33l when last seen over 16.5f at Clonmel; lacks a recent run and hard to fancy.

50/1

13

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:58 Leopardstown

Patrick Joseph

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: D Broad

Long standing dual-purpose maiden; best Flat form on AW; veteran is 0-26 on turf on the Flat; beaten 33l when last seen over 16.5f at Clonmel; lacks a recent run and hard to fancy.

50/1

13th

13

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Patrick Joseph

10st 12lb

J: Miss R Hogan

T: D Broad

49-race maiden and well held in both runs this year.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper and hurdle winner (including Grade 3) for Willie Mullins; came back from a break last month and a decent hurdles effort most recently; needs best form on Flat debut.
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0

2

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

2m 6f 111y

20:20 Galway

Purple Mountain

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

towards rear of midfield

25/1

9th

17

(14)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Purple Mountain

11st 2lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: John Joseph Hanlon

midfield

10/1

7th

6

29th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 92y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Purple Mountain

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won a 2m Tipperary Grade 3 in October 2021 when with Willie Mullins; 125-1 when tailed off on his stable debut at Killarney following a break; needs to show more.

66/1

100/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 428 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut last year and gelded since; no appeal.
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11th

8

(14)

18th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 20y

20:20 Killarney

Number Jack

11st 12lb

J: Mr M Chaybyn

T: Luke Comer

Well beaten in two maidens spaced over a year apart; makes no appeal.

66/1

10th

8

(17)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Number Jack

11st 7lb

J: Mr M Chaybyn

T: Luke Comer

towards rear

100/1

Form: -98339

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed many times on AW; well held in a 1m4f Roscommon handicap after a break and needs more; stays this trip.
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5

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Elzaamsan

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: M Halford & T Collins

Is 1-25 on Flat, placed seven times; belatedly off the mark (at the 23rd attempt) in a 1m7f handicap at Leopardstown last month, down the field in two staying handicaps since then.

10/1

12th

7

(13)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Elzaamsan

11st 10lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

soon prominent, led after 2f

10/1

9th

4

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Elzaamsan

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: M Halford & T Collins

Got off the mark on his 23rd start in an amateur riders' event over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; given a clever ride from the front that day but unlikely to get it all his own way today.

11/1

Form: 860808

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a Limerick claimer last time and has to find improvement.
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6th

14

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Surviving Murmansk

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: James M Barcoe

Breakthrough win came over C&D last August off 4lb lower; below best on Flat and over hurdles in three starts since; off since poor AW effort in November; likely to need this run.

20/1

Form: 564-

Last run: 246 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability on the Flat plus in bumpers and over hurdles; needs a fair bit more in this company.
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8

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:10 Southwell

Summer Gale

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

Former Jessica Harrington inmate who is 0-13 across both codes; returns to this sphere with plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

6

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:17 Bath

Summer Gale

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Clare Hobson

prominent, lost ground after 1f, soon dropped to midfield, headway on outer over 4f out

33/1

4th

5

(5)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:35 Leicester

Summer Gale

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Clare Hobson

Ex-Irish maiden; pulled up over hurdles on stable debut and neither Flat run since suggests he's the one to be on here.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3240-

Last run: 268 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Recent 2m Roscommon maiden hurdle winner was placed on Flat up to 1m3f when trained in UK; rated 77 and can be a player.
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2

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:10 Sligo

Aussie Warrior

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Won a beginners' at Tramore on chase debut on his penultimate start but it was a low-key run when sent off favourite for a handicap hurdle at Wexford last week; workable mark if he can bounce back (went close off mark of 100 last summer) and return to this sort of trip will probably help.

6/1

7th

3

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:40 Wexford

Aussie Warrior

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas R Hughes

Hurdles win came in 2m Roscommon 4yo maiden on good, twice runner-up in handicaps at same trip last summer; winning chasing debut at Tramore in May and rated an 8lb superior chaser on that run so has to be respected back hurdling.

11/2

2

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Aussie Warrior

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Hurdles win came in 2m Roscommon 4yo maiden on good, twice runner-up in handicaps at same trip last summer; didn't count in competitive Fairyhouse handicap last month after long absence and now switches to fences; won't want too much rain.

25/1

15/2

Form: 325-

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers and two good runs in maidens (1m4f-1m6f) for former yard last August; fit from hurdling and can run well.
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5th

5

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Pahlavi

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Finally got off the mark over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f) last May; tried chasing again last month but well below par in handicaps (up to 2m2f) at Wexford and Limerick; needs this return to hurdling to spark a resurgence.

12/1

6th

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Pahlavi

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Breakthrough success over hurdles came at Downpatrick last summer (2m2f, good); only second chase start on return at Wexford a fortnight ago when well beaten (well held in Roscommon handicap last summer).

20/1

11th

7

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Pahlavi

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Breakthrough success over hurdles came at Downpatrick last summer (2m2f, good), absent since midfield in 2m Limerick handicap in October, having had an easy lead; only second chase start (well held in Roscommon handicap last summer).

20/1

16th
3 (7)
Corbin

50/1

Form: 50-9

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Rated only 51 and has plenty to find with many of these.
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16th

3

(7)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Corbin

11st 7lb

J: Mr D P Nolan

T: S M Duffy

awkward start, towards rear

50/1

9th

4

(6)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 210y

17:07 Listowel

Corbin

11st 0lb

J: Mr D P Nolan

T: S M Duffy

towards rear

100/1

10

29th Oct 2022

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:03 Galway

Corbin

11st 4lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: S M Duffy

towards rear of midfield, weakened after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner has been off 11 months and seems best watched on return for new yard.
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7th

4

9th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

15:20 Sedgefield

Goodbye Someday

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Danny Brooke

in rear

12/1

0

3

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 180y

15:05 Killarney

Goodbye Someday

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Queally

Poor form in two recent Flat runs and seems on a tough mark for what he's done over jumps in the last couple of years.

40/1

7th

7

(5)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Goodbye Someday

11st 2lb

J: Mr S P Queally

T: John Queally

in touch with leaders, ridden and weakened from 4f out

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €38.60
Straight Forecast €30.23
Trifecta €224.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Aussie Warrior

The Irish Sun:

Summer Gale

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mon Coeur

SPOTLIGHT:

Nikini