June 08 / 20.30 Leopardstown

20.30

Good To Firm

Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.50
  • Place: £11.00

Form: 0-5530

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed solid form at Dundalk in January; may be capable of doing better than on turf debut at Gowran; cheekpieces for the first time.
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5

(3)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Limerick

Parana Delta

9st 7lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Showed improved form to get off the mark in a Leopardstown 1m handicap last time, given a fine ride from the front by today's jockey; 6lb higher now and cheekpieces worn then removed; has to step up again.

4/1

1st

7

(3)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Parana Delta

9st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Showed solid form at Dundalk in January; may be capable of doing better than on turf debut at Gowran; cheekpieces for the first time.

12/1

12th

9

(3)

23rd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Gowran Park

Parana Delta

9st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent

8/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 8880-

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Chance is not obvious on the evidence of four runs last year; tongue-tie may help.
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17th

16

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Quick Blessing

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: C Moore

Runner-up in 1m2f Ballinrobe claimer in July but poor form since, latest two on AW.

25/1

10th

14

(9)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Quick Blessing

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: C Moore

Runner-up in Ballinrobe claimer in July but poor in three runs since; new headgear combination.

40/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 0-70

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort making his handicap debut; Colin Keane prefers stablemate Bataan.
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2nd

2

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 75y

14:35 Down Royal

Mobilise

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders under 3f out, went third 2f out, ridden and went second over 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

11/4

1st

9

(14)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Leopardstown

Mobilise

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Hampered at the start and very little went right on his handicap debut here last week, so to be a fast-finishing third was an excellent effort; has a bad draw to overcome here but has leading claims if things go better here.

5/1

3rd

5

(1)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Mobilise

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Unexposed sort making his handicap debut; Colin Keane prefers stablemate Bataan.

14/1

Form: 00-770

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two handicap runs have been over longer distances; gelded since his last run which was only 17 days ago; hard to make a strong case for him.
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14

(8)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Now a 25-race maiden and never in the first three in 18 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D on his penultimate start.

66/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

5th
4 (8)
Bataan

13/2

Form: 046-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Final run as a juvenile was in a 7f Dundalk maiden won by the Derby third White Birch; stable has shown signs of running into form since the start of the month; Colin Keane's choice over Mobilise.
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11th

6

(15)

18th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Bataan

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear of midfield

11/2

5th

4

(8)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Bataan

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Final run as a juvenile was in a 7f Dundalk maiden won by the Derby third White Birch; stable has shown signs of running into form since the start of the month; Colin Keane's choice over Mobilise.

13/2

6th

9

(1)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Bataan

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

midfield

6/1

Form: 65-9

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed definite promise in two runs at two, notably when fifth behind the very useful Tawara over 7f at this venue; may have needed the run at Dundalk in April
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8

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:02 Gowran Park

Lady Christa

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

A 1m4f winner at Fairyhouse last year; however, has been poor both starts this year and needs a revival; trip looks a bit sharp.

28/1

8

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Lady Christa

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Fairyhouse winner over this trip last summer (good) before C&D second off 66, trained then by Sheila Lavery; poor comeback run (keen) at Naas last month so plenty of improvement needed.

16/1

1

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 84y

19:10 Naas

Lady Christa

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Ciaran Murphy

Returns from a break/makes stable debut; consistent last year and winner of a Fairyhouse handicap last June off a mark of 56 (1m4f, good); 2.25l second at Galway and 3.75l third at Tipperary both over 1m4f on her final two starts last year mean she is now 13lb higher than her win.

11/2

Form: 75-02

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Showed minor promise when fifth behind the top-class Tahiyra in a Galway festival maiden last year; second to Summer Snow over 7f at Cork; this extra furlong may favour the winner more, but holds an obvious chance all the same.
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25th

7

(16)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Angels Feather

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best run was when 2nd over C&D in May; has been below that level twice since but should have improved from run here on round course last time and dropped 3lb.

15/2

6th

2

(20)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Angels Feather

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, towards rear

6/1

7th

8

(6)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Angels Feather

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed minor promise when fifth behind the top-class Tahiyra in a Galway festival maiden last year; second to Summer Snow over 7f at Cork; this extra furlong may favour the winner more, but holds an obvious chance all the same.

6/1

8th
2 (13)
Jalo

12/1

Form: 783-3

Last run: 97 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improved on turf form when switched to Dundalk, twice finishing in third; last tun was over an extended 1m2f; hard to be sure if the drop in trip or return to turf will suit.
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9th

13

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came over 6f in September 2023; struggling for form for his new yard but return to this trip is probably in his favour at least.

17/2

9th

13

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came over 6f in September 2023; struggling for form for his new yard but return to this trip is probably in his favour at least.

17/2

7th

13

(9)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

midfield, outpaced under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

16/1

Form: 0-9353 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden form at 1m was ordinary but has found her level in handicap; met trouble in running before keeping on late for third over 7f at Roscommon last week; should not be far away.
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4th

14

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Cherry Pink

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Five-time Flat winner, most recently when adding a second AW win at Dundalk in November; brings a Flat rating of 64 to this sphere; others preferred.

15/1

1st

6

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Three-time winner including on the sand at Laytown; didn't fire back there on penultimate and beaten 5l over C&D on latest; down 1lb but more needed.

12/1

5

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month.

20/1

14/1

Form: 06-0

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two outings at two for Jim Bolger; 5f inadequate on yard debut; may do better now that she tackles a longer trip on her handicap debut.
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11th

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Ano Manna

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John James Feane

prominent

8/1

9th

2

(17)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

19:20 Killarney

Ano Manna

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Both wins have come over C&D on good ground and only 1lb higher than for the latest last August; well behind Comfort Line at Naas but that run, after an absence, should have teed her up nicely for this.

10/1

9th

2

(17)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

19:20 Killarney

Ano Manna

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Both wins have come over C&D on good ground and only 1lb higher than for the latest last August; well behind Comfort Line at Naas but that run, after an absence, should have teed her up nicely for this.

10/1

11th
9 (9)
Fratas

20/1

Form: 0-969

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Modes form in maidens; never threatened over 1m2f at Fairyhouse on recent stable/handicap debut; does not seem well handicapped.
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7th

4

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Fratas

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2023, winning five times on the Flat (and once over hurdles) for Mick Mulvany; fine effort when second in a handicap hurdle at Galway on her second run for this stable; heavily supported for a Flat handicap three days later; that run may have come too soon.

13/2

10th

7

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Fratas

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2023, winning five times on the Flat (and once over hurdles) for Mick Mulvany; solid run over hurdles here on Wednesday; won over 8.5f at this meeting in 2023, this trip is within her range and she's 4lb below her last success; player.

11/2

2nd

10

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Fratas

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Had flashes of good form under both codes for previous yard, whom she left after finishing tailed off in this 12 months ago (went off too fast); lurks on a reasonable mark on just her second run for Joseph O'Brien; finished last in the first (1m maiden) but that was after a long break so could strip fitter now.

10/1

12th
12 (15)
Gloves Off

12/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Did not show much in three runs last season; may slot into handicaps effectively bearing in mind her trainer's ability to find improvement with fillies in this age-group.
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13th

16

(6)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Gloves Off

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

towards rear of midfield

13/2

4th

17

(20)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Gloves Off

8st 13lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: J S Bolger

midfield, pushed along and headway from under 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went fourth final strides

33/1

12th

12

(15)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Gloves Off

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Did not show much in three runs last season; may slot into handicaps effectively bearing in mind her trainer's ability to find improvement with fillies in this age-group.

12/1

11/2

Form: 527-01

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
After hanging sharply to the right at one stage she was strong at the finish when beating Angel's Feather over 7f at Cork; has got away with a 6lb rise in the ratings (the second has gone up 2lb) and she may improve again at this trip.
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15th

17

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Summer Snow

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, most recently at last year's Galway festival over 7f; recent C&D third offers encouragement after a sequence of runs that saw her handicap mark reduced; first reserve.

3rd

7

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Summer Snow

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, most recently at last year's Galway festival over 7f (yielding) off 12lb higher; below best so far in 2026 and stamina a major query on first run beyond 1m2f.

18/1

8th

5

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Summer Snow

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Peter Lawlor

Won at Galway in 2025 off 9lb higher and is a two-time C&D winner but yet to find form this season; beaten 13l when down the field at the Curragh latest; needs to get back on track.

18/1

25/1

Form: 09-880

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in three runs for Jessica Harrington; has made little impression in three handicap runs for this stable; up against it.
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14

(15)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Zouperior

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Peter Fahey

Shown very little since switching to handicaps for her new yard and tailed off at Killarney last time; unlikely to stay this new trip.

33/1

12th

13

(9)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:05 Killarney

Zouperior

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Peter Fahey

Didn't last long with Jessica Harrington and has made little impression in four handicaps for this stable.

50/1

14th

16

(10)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Zouperior

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Peter Fahey

Ordinary form in three runs for Jessica Harrington; has made little impression in three handicap runs for this stable; up against it.

25/1

10/1

Form: 055235

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Big price in a maiden at Tipperary last time and not disgraced; each-way chance judged on 7f Dundalk handicap form; tackles 1m for the first time.
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10th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Bright Dick

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke W Comer

AW winner in 2024, hasn't been seen since decent third in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap in July of that year; wants better ground and best watched after such an absence.

25/1

3rd

12

(8)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Bright Dick

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Luke Comer

Long-priced 1m winner at Dundalk in April, subsequent turf form has been ordinary; held by Innit Together on recent Limerick running.

16/1

Form: 80-801 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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18

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Punchestown

Drop The Dip

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three time Flat winner; last win came at Bellewstown two years ago (7f, heavy); has pulled up and unseated since trying hurdles; an unlikely candidate.

80/1

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Drop The Dip

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner, including twice at Listowel; had a valid excuse at that venue last autumn when found to be clinically abnormal; saddle slipped early when 80-1 chance on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan ten days ago.

20/1

Non-runners

Drop The Dip

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €1116.40
Straight Forecast €553.07
Tricast €6132.85
Trifecta €1490.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Cherry Pink

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bright Dick

POSTDATA:

Drop The Dip

SPOTLIGHT:

Summer Snow