October 22 / 13.35 Leopardstown

13.35

Heavy

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 0m 7f 21y
  • 12 runners
RTV
View Course
GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 554627

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden with some good runs in defeat, including touched off in Bellewstown handicap on heavy; didn't appear to stay extended mile at Gowran latest so will appreciate return to optimum trip; 1lb wrong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

18

(17)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Yuzu

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

10/1

1st

12

(14)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 21y

13:35 Leopardstown

Yuzu

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f, challenging when ridden 1f out, led and ran on final 110yds

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0-8432

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Career-best when good second over this trip at the Curragh 10 days ago, staying on well; up 4lb but handles conditions and could have more to offer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

15

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Nituna

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won at Naas in July over this trip but way below that form since up to 1m2f and cheekpieces are added.

22/1

17th

15

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Nituna

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won at Naas in July over this trip but way below that form since up to 1m2f and cheekpieces are added.

22/1

4

(1)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:35 Naas

Nituna

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won for this rider over 1m at this venue in June, no impact in two subsequent outings; seems to have lost the consistency that was a feature of her form last season.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 00-086 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on soft/heavy, latest at Galway last September off 56; seen just three times this year when well held and dropped 10lb as a result; 2lb wrong here but can't rule out with rider's claim.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Pimstrel

9st 1lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

The last of her five wins came over this trip at Leopardstown last autumn; below that form in three starts this year; has plenty to find with some of these on today's terms.

25/1

11

(10)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:45 Leopardstown

Pimstrel

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

C&D winner in October but the ground was heavy then and she does prefer give underfoot; no better than seventh this season (good/yielding) and there will be other days for her.

20/1

3

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

18:08 Roscommon

Pimstrel

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

Durable mare enjoyed a fine summer in 2024, compiling form figures of 2311 before a below par ninth of 16 on final start at Galway; best suited by soft/heavy; should be better for last month's reappearance at Fairyhouse.

8/1

12/1

Form: 54U220

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Spring wins at Gowran and Killarney and only found one too good at same tracks more recently; testing conditions seem to find him out at Listowel so could struggle here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Third-place finish at Gowran was a rare positive recent effort (1m, yielding) on penultimate; didn't build on that in a similar contest there last time; three-time turf winner is well handicapped on his best form and cheekpieces go on now to try and recapture it.

25/1

11th

15

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won twice and placed a further six times from 13 visits here; benefitted from sliding mark when beaten 2.75l into third over C&D 11 days ago; handles soft and well handicapped on best form; second over C&D off 11lb higher in October.

6/1

3rd

14

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Last turf win came over C&D in September 2024 off 18lb higher; finished last year in poor form, however, and no signs of a revival in two runs this term.

33/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 481624

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Loves the mud and improved form over a mile lately, winning at Bellewstown and clear of remainder when second at the Curragh; slow to break and never nearer than at finish over 7f at Gowran six days ago; wide draw may not be such a negative and one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(15)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Mogwli

8st 12lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner including over C&D last year; however, has been badly out of form this year and can't be fancied until showing more.

50/1

17th

13

(17)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Mogwli

9st 4lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Useful form last autumn featured the eighth win of his career, achieved under this rider in a 1m Bellewstown event; totally out of form this term, failing to reach the first ten in four runs between March and May.

33/1

13th

9

(17)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Mogwli

9st 8lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now.

33/1

Form: 182333

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who won at Listowel in June and has run well in defeat since, although has a bit to find with Mogwli on recent Curragh run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(12)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

Arch Enemy

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Patrick Magee

Tenth win on the Flat when digging deep on soft to heavy at Bellewstown (1m4f) and doesn't need slow ground; however, she's in a lot deeper here with a 5lb rise to deal with.

14/1

1st

1

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Arch Enemy

10st 4lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Patrick Magee

Won for the eighth time on turf when taking a 1m5f Ayr handicap last time and is also a C&D winner; raised 5lb for that but has won off a higher mark in the past and handles soft ground; player.

4/1

1st

1

(10)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Arch Enemy

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Patrick Magee

Won two in a row in July (1m2f/11.4f) and she's run pretty well in big fields on her last two starts, most recently fourth of 18 at Cork (1m4f); every chance that this extra furlong will be within range and she's won on ground from good through to heavy; this Irish raider could be in the mix.

8/1

Form: 532426 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante has a fairly solid record in maidens, including on heavy ground, although faded tamely on latest at Naas eight days ago; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beauty Bella

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden winner here last year for John McConnell; three runs for her current trainer in handicaps over 1m and over this trip and not badly treated; drawn wide but should go well.

9/2

6th

9

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beauty Bella

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, bit short of room 3f out, towards rear 2f out, ran on well up the centre inside final furlong, never on terms

9/2

8th
7 (7)
Hokusai

12/1

Form: 67-209

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden finished runner-up on heavy at Bellewstown in April but well held at the Curragh latest with a couple of today's rivals ahead of him; bit to find now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(13)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:17 Naas

Hokusai

9st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel Meade

Apprentice-ridden when gaining a breakthrough win over 1m1f at Leopardstown last month, disappointingly never featured off 8lb higher over C&D since.

9/1

13th

6

(18)

5th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:20 Naas

Hokusai

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

13/2

Form: 631515 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Goes well on soft/heavy, recording recent wins at both Galway and Listowel festivals; not at that level however off revised mark at Killarney; conditions in his favour again and rider's 10lb claim brings him into the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(5)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Dragon Of Malta

10st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Prolific winner whose last five wins have all been at Listowel, notably on successive days last month (yielding) under today's rider, over 1m1f and under mandatory 7lb penalty over 7f; aggregate 15lb rise takes him to a career-high but has to be respected being in such good form.

10/1

1st

6

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

9st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Had been running respectably in handicaps at Galway and Roscommon before winning over 1m1f here yesterday; would carry a 7lb penalty if taking up this engagement to bid for his third win in four years in this contest.

10/1

1st

7

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Veteran has a fine record at this venue, three wins and three places from nine visits; won twice at last year's festival; recent form offers hope he is ready to strike again; however, he is best suited by testing conditions.

13/2

Form: 227450 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Grand sort but often gives them a head start and modest strike-rate over last two years; never counted after another tardy start at the Curragh on latest; never one to rule out but hard to have confidence in all the same.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

22

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months; Limerick third offered renewed hope, confirmed by a C&D second that gives him a slight edge over William F Browne and Max Meridius.

9/1

2nd

16

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months, and last week's Limerick third offers some hope.

10/1

3rd

12

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of her last four races (all at Gowran) but clearly needs to find extra; official rating has slumped from a peak of 85 to a lowly 38.

10/1

Form: 6-3023

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but was first past the post at Killarney over the summer before a demotion for interference; good run back from a short break on testing ground at Listowel in a race which is working out well; 2lb higher but definite chance and drop back in trip should suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Coolree

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Enhanced his fine Beverley record with a win over the extended 7f last month but a 0-16 AW record suggests that even a 2lb nudge may leave him vulnerable for win purposes here.

12/1

1st

10

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Coolree

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

His four course wins (8.4f) have all come in the month of May; creditable third 24 days ago but more will be needed back up in class.

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Coolree

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over C&D, including two this May (good to soft/good to firm); also ran well over the extended 7f here in midsummer and has been given a chance by the handicapper on the back of a poor run at Pontefract five weeks ago; his C&D record affords him plenty of respect.

12/1

12th
10 (12)
Wild Mountain

20/1

Form: P-0004

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Kempton winner over this trip for the Coles in 2021; yet to hit form for current connections although recent Down Royal run a small step in the right direction; handicapper giving him a chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wild Mountain

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Sole win from 28 starts came in a 6f nursery for the Coles in October 2021; went close over 6f here in December; has failed to build on that in four subsequent outings, two here, two at Newcastle; previous form at this trip provides no encouragement.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wild Mountain

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Patrick J McKenna

The winner of just one of his first 26 races, namely a 6f nursery for the Coles in October 2021; finished second of 14 at Dundalk in December but not quite so good the next twice; this Irish raider is also declared in the 8.30 here on Thursday night.

6/1

5th

8

(8)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wild Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Patrick J McKenna

Irish runner whose sole win was gained in 6f AW Kempton event in 2021; some creditable form at Dundalk more recently; another who has a shot.

13/2

Non-runners

El Bello, Danesfort

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €47.00
Straight Forecast €41.92
Tricast €486.96
Trifecta €973.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Yuzu

SPOTLIGHT:

Coolree

The Irish Sun:

Arch Enemy

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Half Nutz