April 07 / 13.15 Leopardstown

13.15

Heavy

Flat Is Back At Leopardstown (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Flat Is Back At Leopardstown (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; brother to French 11.5f winner Great Promise; dam French maiden (placed 10.5f-12.5f), half-sister to French winners Calvados Blues (1m 2yo/1m1f Group 3) and Volta (1m Group 2); cost 28,000euros as a yearling then was unsold for 60,000euros as a 2yo; by a top sire and worth a market check.
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3

(7)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

14:40 York

Ecureuil Secret

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Placed in Group 3/Listed races last year for Edward O'Grady and bolted up in handicap at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last month on second start for this yard; unable to reproduce that form in Listed race at Royal Ascot but maybe didn't handle the fast ground; could go well if conditions suit.

25/1

10th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Ecureuil Secret

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Placed at Group 3 and Listed level last year; recorded a really smart handicap performance when making his second start for Richard Fahey a winning one on reappearance at the recent Epsom Derby meeting (1m2f, good to soft), pulling 4l clear; a fairly quick turnaround is a slight worry after such a big effort but he's bang there on form; has raced only on going softer than good.

8/1

1st

3

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Ecureuil Secret

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won Leopardstown maiden (1m, heavy) last April on debut for Edward O'Grady; minor honours in his two Group 3s and three Listed events, on last two occasions bang there on testing ground over about 1m4f in France (stable debut latest); starts new season gelded and needs a second look.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Mrs Sippy (US 1m3f Grade 2) and Phantom Flight (smart 1m-1m2f) from the family of top miler Grand Lodge; 105,000gns yearling then made 235,000gns as a 2yo; by a useful sire whose progeny often handle easy ground; worth a market check.
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8th

5

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Thequietman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish maiden who has been essentially regressive, over 7f/1m in a hood, for current stable; however, pedigree suggests this return to 1m2f is worth exploring; headgear is removed; resurgence is possible.

16/1

9th

2

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Thequietman

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Seven-race maiden; kept on for third in Southwell novice (7f, AW) on stable debut in December but two lesser AW runs followed in January, the latter his handicap debut (1m); returns from break with quite a bit to prove.

14/1

9th

7

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Thequietman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish maiden; he hasn't landed a blow in two 7f runs for new yard (after 440 days off) but he moves back up in trip for his handicap debut and still has low mileage.

8/1

OUR TIP

6/4

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 52- BF

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts on both starts last year, including when 5th over 7f here on debut; similar display when runner-up over this trip at ther Curragh; acts on this ground and should go close.
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10th

6

(12)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:45 Leopardstown

Autumn Winter

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders

2/1

1st

1

(6)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

16:15 Thurles

Autumn Winter

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

took keen hold early, raced in fourth and in touch with leaders, pushed along and challenging 2f out, ridden to lead when edged right inside final furlong, pushed out towards finish, comfortably

13/8

7th

16

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Autumn Winter

8st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: A P O’Brien

Three races on heavy in Ireland, with pretty useful form last year but not so good when comprehensively turned over at 4-9 on reappearance; stepping up from 1m to 1m4f on probably good to firm ground is ringing the changes for this Galileo colt on handicap debut for top yard, which runs four.

16/1

28/1

Form: 70-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l on debut but then 26l on next start; will be of more interest in handicaps; third runner for yard.
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17th

5

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Total Look

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progress on the Flat featured a 1m2f maiden win on good ground; has wasted no time in raising his profile as a hurdler and this Navan maiden winner pocketed valuable course experience when a rallying third behind dead-heaters Quantock Hills and Teriferma here in December (good to soft); beaten since in a Punchestown heavy-ground handicap won by Slurricane, but can jump better than he did that day and nothing was finishing stronger; has more scope than your typical ex-Flat 4yo; makes the shortlist in first-time headgear.

15/2

3rd

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 36y

13:40 Punchestown

Total Look

12st 1lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

didn't always jump with fluency, raced in fourth, lost position and dropped to rear 3 out, headway approaching last, went third just after last, kept on well

15/8

3rd

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 36y

13:40 Punchestown

Total Look

12st 1lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

didn't always jump with fluency, raced in fourth, lost position and dropped to rear 3 out, headway approaching last, went third just after last, kept on well

15/8

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (inc AW; RPR 89), sister to 10.6f AW Listed winner Paene Magnus, half-sister to 7f Listed winner Lunar Space (by Dawn Approach); cheekpieces on for debut and worth checking in the market.
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3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Model Approach

11st 1lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Beaten a combined 70l in two soft-ground starts over fences but he won his third hurdle race when picking up a 12-runner Ffos Las handicap (2m, good) off this mark nine days ago; 5lb well in on handicap marks if he can transfer that form to chasing and there should be no ground excuses this time.

3/1

1st

11

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

Model Approach

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Well treated if going back far enough but achieved little for current yard, over hurdles and fences; finished last of three on final run.

25/1

3rd

3

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell

Model Approach

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Well treated on best hurdles form but his record for current yard leaves a lot to be desired; switch to fences made no difference last time; the weakest contender.

8/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By a top sire and cost 235,000euros as a yearling; was weak in the market on debut but ran a respectable race at the Curragh over 7f; with progress likely over the winter should be more competitive today.
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4th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Versatile

11st 4lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Has regressed on the Flat since winning small-field Bath handicap for another stable a year ago; made fairly encouraging hurdle debut when keeping on for modest third at Plumpton (2m, good) last month but needs to build on that performance here and has since refused to race on the Flat.

10/1

7

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Versatile

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

A fair 1m2f winner for Michael Attwater; has shaped with promise on all three runs for his new yard, set a lot to do when third over hurdles at Plumpton 20 days ago; a slow starter but he still rates a player off a reduced mark here.

7/1

3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:52 Plumpton

Versatile

11st 4lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Record of only 1-24 on Flat and only sixth in a couple of low-grade AW handicaps for new stable; brings limited potential to hurdles.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was nearest at the finish in a 7f maiden on debut at the Curragh; will have to step up plenty to take this but should run respectably.
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1st

6

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Butter Fingers

11st 5lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat/hurdle wins came in 2024; 0-4 chasing this past season (blood in nostrils fourth occasion) and back hurdling the last twice, notably when placed in 2m Naas handicap off 110; scope for improvement off this 7lb lower chase mark.

8/1

6th

20

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Butter Fingers

10st 3lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has been mostly over fences without success this season; posted a solid run back to hurdles over this trip at Naas last time; needs more in a stronger race.

25/1

3rd

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Butter Fingers

11st 12lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; juvenile hurdle winner in 2024; well beaten in beginners' chase starts ; slight improvement in a Tramore novice chase last time when a 12.5l fourth of nine (2m, soft); found to have blood at both nostrils on that occasion; reverts to hurdles now.

11/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten long distances in both starts on heavy ground too; of more interest in handicaps; one of three runners for yard.
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13th

16

(3)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Crest Of The Moon

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Little impact in four maidens; Jockey reported a tendency to hang left at Cork in his first handicap; may need further experience.

14/1

9th

15

(11)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Cork

Crest Of The Moon

8st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten in four maidens and has to improve plenty even tackling handicaps off a low mark; however, yard's record necessitates a market check; 1lb out of the handicap.

16/1

9th

15

(11)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Cork

Crest Of The Moon

8st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten in four maidens and has to improve plenty even tackling handicaps off a low mark; however, yard's record necessitates a market check; 1lb out of the handicap.

16/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise on debut but then beaten a long way on second start, both on heavy ground; of more interest in handicaps; second runner for yard.
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4th

3

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:17 Cartmel

Judicial Reward

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders, went fourth after 2 out, weakened run-in

4/1

5th

4

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

17:23 Ballinrobe

Judicial Reward

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

No worthwhile Flat form and jumping left a bit to be desired when always behind at Killarney (40-1; behind Game Phoenix and Baron Blake).

10/1

6th

3

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Judicial Reward

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Modest form on the Flat and is stable second-string but half-brother won over hurdles and jockey going well.

10/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-brother to six winners inc Azrur (7f inc 2yo; RPR 92), Pachmena (10.6f AW/1m4f turf; 87) and Spiceupyourlife (6f 2yo/7.4f; 81); dam 9.4f AW 2yo winner (65); by a sire whose progeny often handle these conditions; can run respectably.
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15th

5

(20)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Noble Andy

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Got off the mark at the tenth attempt over C&D last month (good); benefited from a strong gallop when winning that day; won with plenty in hand but hard to have confidence in him backing that up.

9/2

11

(12)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Noble Andy

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

Best run last year was over when second over 1m4f at Bellewstown in October; has failed to match that form; trip may not be ideal.

10/1

19

(2)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Noble Andy

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

First reserve; good second at Bellewstown (1m4f, yielding) last October off 55; hasn't matched that in two runs this term; blinkers worn last time replaced by cheekpieces (wore them at Bellewstown); needs a revival.

Form: 86-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in two starts last year for Ger Lyons; gelded in the off season and makes his debut for a new yard; a more likely type for handicaps in time.
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7th

2

(16)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Fine Print

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; due to run over hurdles at Wexford on Wednesday.

9/1

4th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Fine Print

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; 0-4 hurdling in the space of as many weeks last summer but clearly in good heart and could go well.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fine Print

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John C McConnell

Dual course winner last spring who was well fancied over C&D on Friday, only to overrace in a messy affair; needs considering under Oisin Murphy, who's taking a first ride for the trainer (always to be respected with runners here).

7/2

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Payout
Exacta €50.00
Straight Forecast €42.82
Trifecta €127.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Autumn Winter

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Autumn Winter

POSTDATA:

Autumn Winter

The Irish Sun:

Autumn Winter