June 15 / 20.00 Leopardstown

20.00

Yielding

Leopardstown Golf Course & Driving Range Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Leopardstown Golf Course & Driving Range Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 52870- CD

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D a year ago; not at his best at Dundalk over the winter but goes well fresh and of interest with Colin Keane aboard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 92y

15:07 Limerick

Complete Fiction

11st 11lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Four-time Flat winner was placed in a maiden hurdle last season; big improvement needed from his first two handicap attempts at Navan and Fairyhouse.

14/1

6th

6

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Complete Fiction

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Four-time Flat winner ran well in a few maiden hurdles without winning, including at this track; however, has been well beaten on the Flat and in a h'cap hurdle lately so needs a return to best.

18/1

10

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

14:00 Navan

Complete Fiction

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Four wins on the Flat; relatively unexposed over hurdles; however, recent attempts have been unconvincing.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3-2557 C

Last run: 82 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Last of four wins came over 1m here nearly 3 years ago; however, has a squeak on last year's form and yard amongst the winners.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(6)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Arrives on a lengthy losing run and this veteran beat just two in a classified event over C&D 13 days ago; others are preferred.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

led

14/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

Veteran who is 4-50 on AW; fighting chance on these terms but has inconsistent form for new yard; not sure what to expect.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 900346

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has been running well enough in defeat lately (didn't get a clear run at Gowran two starts ago); a chance dropped 3lb and raised in trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

Form: -54536

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran a cracker at Roscommon but was hampered early at Gowran last time; a player if back to that earlier run.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

17

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-42) and plenty to find on recent C&D effort with the likes of Launch Time and Game Phoenix.

16/1

22

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-41); has maintained fair form since beating today's rival Game Phoenix at Cork win in May; trainer is enjoying a good spell; one of three for the stable

16/1

12

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

C&D winner in 2024 won at Cork in May over this trip; not bad runs since and can go well off this mark back on this surface.

11/1

22/1

Form: 807/67

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten last twice, though didn't get clearest of runs at Roscommon last time; not dismissed dropped 4lb.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

21

(20)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Thunder Canyon

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

prominent

40/1

13

(10)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thunder Canyon

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

Eight-race maiden and didn't beat a rival over C&D last time; plenty to prove at present.

20/1

14th

13

(5)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thunder Canyon

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, towards rear

20/1

Form: 223573

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 7 starts but generally consistent; 3rd at Gowran last time after a solid run over 1m here; 3lb lower now and should be involved.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(10)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian Murray

22-race maiden; okay run in claimer here last month and switched yards since; opposable.

20/1

13

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

21-race maiden; staying fifth in a C&D handicap in late November when last seen; respected.

11/1

4th

13

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield, in touch with leaders after 3f, kept on well inside final furlong, went fourth towards finish

11/1

Form: 94027/

Last run: 597 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 9 Flat starts but some decent runs; hurdling when last seen; long absence to overcome.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(16)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 126y

19:40 Ballinrobe

While Youre Up

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

Seemed to do better for 1m4f when second at Tramore; chance compromised by gate and this is tough; cheekpieces.

6/1

2nd

7

(7)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

While Youre Up

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew McNamara

prominent, went third 5f out, went second under 3f out, pushed along and 3 lengths down over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no match for winner

11/4

7th

4

(7)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

While Youre Up

9st 8lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Andrew McNamara

prominent

33/1

Form: 96876- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Last of two wins came in October 2021; poor hurdling when last seen; appealing mark if back to anything approaching his best.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(10)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:07 Tipperary

Slieve Bearnagh

10st 6lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: David Marnane

Just one Flat win since 2021 but was only beaten a neck on soft by Tassarolo at Killarney last month; form knocked since and his better recent runs have come on softer ground than what's likely here.

5/1

2nd

16

(3)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Slieve Bearnagh

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

First reserve; five wins in all codes; has been running consistently in defeat on the Flat lately including at Limerick four days ago; needs more but easy ground might help.

Form: -13797

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Moved to this yard after a modest claiming run at Dundalk; up in trip but has a squeak off his last winning (over 7f) mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(9)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

midfield

20/1

9th

12

(17)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

7f winner here last winter but struggling for form, particularly for his new yard and only beat one home last week.

20/1

13th

10

(1)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Completely out of form of late including over C&D last week; makes no appeal.

50/1

Form: 808-23

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden has put in fine runs in defeat lately over 1m-1m2f at Gowran and Navan; strong chance off the same mark if this isn't too soon.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Bright Moment

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Chance on placed form, including last month's C&D third (Qasbaz fifth) of 17; 1m4f too far latest and had an excuse two runs back.

10/1

11

(19)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Bright Moment

9st 7lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Maiden has chance on placed efforts first two starts this term; had an excuse for poor C&D run (struck into) and maybe didn't stay 1m4f last time so not one to give up on.

20/1

11th

6

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Bright Moment

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John James Feane

midfield

7/1

11th
13 (6)
Atlas

22/1

Form: 5700-0 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Three of four wins have come here but the last was nearly 3 years ago; should at least improve from seasonal debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Atlas

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Four years since his last win and recent evidence suggests he'll be waiting a while longer (7lb wrong).

25/1

18th

20

(19)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Atlas

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

A long time since his last win (July 2020); all four wins on better ground; veteran is hard to fancy based on overall profile and recent mid-field run at Leopardstown.

40/1

18th

20

(19)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Atlas

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

A long time since his last win (July 2020); all four wins on better ground; veteran is hard to fancy based on overall profile and recent mid-field run at Leopardstown.

40/1

12/1

Form: 4-5190 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three-time 1m winner, including here; hampered early at Gowran last time and can improve from that comeback run; stays this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

9

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Harbanaker

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Dual course winner at 1m off higher marks than this; weakened into an 8l seventh when last seen here in January over C&D; 3lb wrong but on a dangerous mark if returning to form.

15/1

7th

14

(5)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Harbanaker

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: William Harvey

Dual course winner at 1m off higher marks than this; hung left when beaten 6l over C&D on latest (hampered); lurking on a dangerous mark and can't be fully discounted.

20/1

10

(17)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Harbanaker

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Harvey

Ended a losing run at Leopardstown in April; made some headway from rear when sixth of 17 at Naas three weeks ago but has a tough draw this time.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 079

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Just a hint of ability (best run on soft) in three maiden starts but is worth a market check on handicap bow for a top yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

17:05 Bellewstown

Nickys Champ

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield

25/1

18th

4

(16)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Nickys Champ

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

14/1

13th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Nickys Champ

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

7/1

33/1

Form: 8000-0

Last run: 153 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Regressive at Dundalk and well beaten over hurdles when last seen; not much appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

15

(16)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Pride Of Pimlico

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Brendan W Duke

midfield

33/1

19

(14)

24th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

21:10 Naas

Pride Of Pimlico

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Brendan W Duke

5f course winner at two; twice a 1m winner at Dundalk in 2021; most recent AW form has been weak; struggled over hurdles last time.

20/1

14th

5

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Punchestown

Pride Of Pimlico

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Brendan W Duke

soon midfield, in touch with leaders on inner after 3 out, mistake when ridden and weakened quickly 2 out

33/1

50/1

Form: 7-0000

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten last twice over 2m and 1m (here); blinkers need to transform him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

12

(12)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Superlike

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

in touch with leaders

50/1

16th

18

(15)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Superlike

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Michael G Cleary

Has run over a range of distances without showing winning potential; makes no appeal here from 5lb out of the handicap.

66/1

11th

11

(2)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 182y

19:35 Killarney

Superlike

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Michael G Cleary

midfield

50/1

Form: 09080-

Last run: 227 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Breakintheclouds

11st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

midfield

20/1

7th

12

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Breakintheclouds

11st 5lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

0-18 and low-key form over timber in four runs so far, including handicap debut latest; likely to need this after 259 days off.

66/1

11th

2

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Naas

Breakintheclouds

11st 13lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

Lowly rated Flat handicapper; not entirely disgraced in two starts in maiden hurdles last month; could outrun his likely odds.

50/1

Non-runners

Breakintheclouds

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €61.70
Straight Forecast €42.63
Tricast €538.68
Trifecta €899.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Skontonovski

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bright Moment

The Irish Sun:

Complete Fiction

POSTDATA:

Skontonovski