August 04 / 16.45 Leopardstown

16.45

Good

Spring Break Playing Live After Racing Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 260830

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed in similar contests over 1m at Dundalk and Killarney this year but well behind Mischief Star at Tipperary in May; made no impact in a handicap at Galway last week; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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6th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Cedar Rapids

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Continues to drop down the weights but has poor 1-30 strike-rate and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent.

25/1

8th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Cedar Rapids

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, increased tempo and 3 lengths ahead over 3f out, much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

33/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Cedar Rapids

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Creditable fourth on stable debut (1m2f, soft) at Ripon in May but not in such good form more recently; well treated now but a bit to prove.

8/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 116571 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three wins in claimers this year from 7.5f up to 9.5f; made all under Foley and held on gamely at Ballinrobe last time and similar tactics likely from stall one.
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12

(9)

8th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:55 Laytown

Mischief Star

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: James McAuley

Second reserve; in good fettle this term including three wins in claimers; has an AW success to his name at Wolverhampton; could go well if getting in.

2nd

1

(1)

4th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

16:45 Leopardstown

Mischief Star

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

raced in second, led over 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, headed but kept on well inside final furlong, held towards finish

9/4

3rd
8 (8)
Plankton

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 225

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started off in a claiming maiden when second at Roscommon (odds-on) and filled same spot in 6f maiden at Naas; well beaten on latest outing and clearly no star but has some sort of chance in a race lacking depth.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(18)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Gowran Park

Plankton

8st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear of midfield

14/1

14th

22

(27)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Plankton

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

15-race maiden but not disgraced on his stable debut at the Curragh last week; could outrun his likely odds.

33/1

7th

18

(2)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Plankton

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Some promise for Ger Lyons early last season but showed very little in 10 runs for Andrew McNamara; starts for another new yard and best form has come on quicker ground.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 002275 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Five wins, four of them over this trip; no success this year but placed in three sprint handicaps; missed the break before running on into fifth over 6f at Naas on Monday.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner here including over C&D off 78 but that win was back in November 2021; signs of a revival here the last twice over 6f and 7f on latest; drop back to 6f a plus but she needs more from 4lb out of the handicap.

22/1

Form: 265960

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who ran way above his mark when chasing home Mischief Star in a similar contest at Tipperary in May, the type of thing that happens not infrequently in claimers; well held in recent starts and tough task again on paper but might run a place.
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8th

5

(9)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Laytown

Cometh The Man

10st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Long-standing maiden got the half-century up when well held at Dundalk in April; ran well above his mark in C&D contest a year ago so that gives him a little chance of getting into the money.

14/1

13th

12

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Curragh

Cometh The Man

12st 0lb

J: Joey Ryan

T: John C McConnell

50-race maiden with a lowly mark; should enjoy the day out without being competitive.

100/1

9th

6

(13)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Dundalk (AW)

Cometh The Man

9st 1lb

J: Dean Curran

T: John C McConnell

49-race maiden; wasn't beaten far here on Tuesday and won't mind return to 7f but hard to fancy for win purposes given his overall record.

16/1

14/1

Form: 1-0907

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won ordinary AW maiden over 1m in November; well held in turf handicaps last three starts.
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4th

3

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Naas

Je Tai Porte

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

A six-time winner under rules (three over fences) with her last win coming in a Limerick mares' chase in May when odds-on (2m4f, good); recent form well below best, including C&D handicap last month; tongue-tie added here and hard to see her featuring.

66/1

6th

11

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Je Tai Porte

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual AW winner; a long time since she ran on the Flat but has developed into a useful chaser and she'll handle the conditions.

16/1

2

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 176y

17:38 Limerick

Je Tai Porte

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has been running in some hot contests including the Grade 2 mares' chase at Cheltenham when sent off at 100-1; her penultimate run at Cork when finishing third in a handicap chase was pleasing; this is more her level and she is a live contender.

9/4

25/1

Form: 085068

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Second in C&D maiden on debut for Kevin Prendergast two years ago but just a modest maiden handicapper these days; very stiff task at the weights.
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6th

19

(4)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Alqabeela

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Maiden after 21 starts over various trips and safely held of late off this basement mark, including at Leopardstown on Thursday; 2lb wrong.

16/1

9th

17

(4)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:05 Leopardstown

Alqabeela

8st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: M C Grassick

Maiden after 20 starts over various trips and could run respectably but others preferred for win purposes.

28/1

20/1

Form: 550477 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps last summer including over C&D and running okay this term but another facing a very stiff task at the weights.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

23th

19

(27)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Cactus Tree

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

always towards rear, detached early, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong

25/1

6th

19

(21)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Cactus Tree

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on final 110yds, never on terms

10/1

18

(13)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Cactus Tree

8st 12lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Third reserve; dual winner at this trip last year; bits and pieces of form this term, not discredited after slow start latest; 4lb wrong here so has it to do.

Form: 90-070 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
6-57, best form at Dundalk; won off 2lb higher at Down Royal last season; little encouragement from this year's form; due to run in 8.00 Sligo on Wednesday.
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9th

9

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Brave Display

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Patchy this season, off the back of a lengthy absence, and the years appear to be catching up; having a first run on turf since 2022.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Display

9st 4lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders early, dropped to rear after 2f

25/1

11/1

Form: 5316-

Last run: 304 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f at Chester for Richard Fahey last year; not seen since well beaten in a nursery the following month; picked up for 2,500gns by James McAuley recently; first run in a hood and since being gelded.
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4th

9

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Scarlet Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Front-runner back to form this summer off reduced mark, winning at Roscommon and most recently seasonal-best when dominating from some way out in beating a well-backed favourite over this trip at Leopardstown last week from an unfavourable draw; could take some beating again here.

9/4

1st

14

(16)

8th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 42y

18:52 Leopardstown

Scarlet Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Front-runner won over this trip at Roscommon and ran well over shorter at Naas; seemingly beaten fair and square at Gowran latest however so handicapper may have his measure; wide draw here a negative.

8/1

7th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Scarlet Dancer

9st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

started quickly, led, headed under 2f out

10/1

Form: 4-6160 D

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Consistent on the AW and won handicap off 70 in March; turf form nothing special and returning from a break.
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6th

12

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Satin Snake

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has three wins and three seconds to his name from nine runs over C&D but has been banging his head against the wall off this sort of mark for a good while now; was below market expectations here last time and this is stronger.

12/1

5th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Satin Snake

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Took a shine to this place during the winter, winning three times over C&D, and was seemingly back in peak form when close second at Ripon (1m, good) 11 days ago; commands respect on return to Kempton.

5/1

2nd

2

(7)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ripon

Satin Snake

10st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

His four wins have all come on Polytrack, never off a mark this high, and he is still to finish placed after ten runs on turf; has done most racing over 7f and doesn't arrive in any form, so has a good bit to overcome.

16/1

9/1

Form: 310P-0 BF

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Curragh maiden winner at two and beaten 8l in a Group 2; pulled up on final start last year and ran a shocker on return when favourite for a Curragh handicap in May; has a risky profile at this stage.
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5th

13

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Pinar Del Rio

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Alan McIntyre

Three-time winner on turf at 6f-6.5f with all three victories coming on soft or heavy ground; has gone well on good ground, however, including when beaten a neck in this race last year off 11lb higher; below best latest but may have needed that and he could go well at a price.

16/1

10th

5

(12)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Pinar Del Rio

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Alan McIntyre

Won at this venue for two of his three previous trainers; made an encouraging start for this stable when fourth at Dundalk in January; 9lb lower than when second here last May; interesting with Nicola Burns booked.

8/1

4th

1

(13)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pinar Del Rio

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Alan McIntyre

Prominent racer went close twice last May for Kieran Cotter at 6f-7f; next three efforts were poor; makes AW debut on first start for new yard; market will reveal expectations; wide draw.

14/1

Non-runners

Satin Snake, Pinar Del Rio

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €24.10
Straight Forecast €20.68
Trifecta €373.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mischief Star

The Irish Sun:

Plankton

TOPSPEED:

Scarlet Dancer

POSTDATA:

Sister Lola

RP Ratings (IRE):

Mischief Star