September 09 / 15.55 Leopardstown

15.55

Good

Dullingham Park Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £104424.78
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Dullingham Park Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.85
  • Place: £2.45

Form: -20723

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ambitiously campaigned this year; close second in Listed contests at Newcastle and Pontefract over 1m before possibly not seeing out the extra furlong in a York Group 3 two weeks ago; back to 1m here will suit but needs to find a bit more to be a factor.
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13th

6

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Flight Plan

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Failed to build on a decent fourth at Lingfield (1m2f) in February when behind Blue Rc at Newcastle (1m) on Good Friday but the fact he made all in this race off 8lb lower last year means a revival can't be discounted, particularly as he's well drawn to attack again; tongue-tied first time.

13/2

8th

9

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Flight Plan

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Quiet in Dubai in January but he returned to Britain with a good fourth at Lingfield (1m2f) five weeks ago; now 6lb lower than when winning the Thirsk Hunt Cup last May and he has the ability to feature.

25/1

4th

4

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Flight Plan

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Often front runs; below par in three outings at Meydan last month (including dirt) but well treated if a return to Britain sparks a revival having landed last year's Thirsk Hunt Cup off 6lb higher; Tapeta winner at the start of his career.

16/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.45

Form: 16-143 CD BF

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Started off the season with a defeat of Homeless Songs in a Listed contest on heavy in April; lost in a blanket finish to the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp and third over 1m2f at Royal Ascot since; back to 1m here and sets a pretty decent standard, even if easier ground would help.
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2nd

1

(1)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Buckaroo

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders

100/30

3rd

1

(10)

20th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Buckaroo

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Back from 11 months off with a narrow Listed win at Leopardstown (1m, heavy); creditable close fourth in Group 1 Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp (1m1f, good to soft) 22 days ago; 3lb penalty unlikely to prevent a bold bid.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Leopardstown

Buckaroo

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

unruly beforehand, raced in second, pushed along to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead but faced sustained challenge from 1f out, ran on towards finish, just did enough

5/2

2/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1111-7 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Terrific Autumn campaign last year culminated with victory in the Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf; returned with a lack-lustre effort in s Deauville Group 2 last month; likely to come on a good deal for that and has the confidence of Ryan Moore; should contend.
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3rd

11

(6)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Victoria Road

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

midfield

2/1

4th

3

(23)

1st Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:40 Naas

Victoria Road

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

midfield towards near side, in touch with leaders when pushed along over 2f out, keeping on when ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

10/1

Form: -11471 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Stepped up in class this season and saved his best for his most recent when comfortably accounting for Alfred Munnings in the Desmond Stakes over C&D; big player here and likely to be overpriced.
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6th

3

(1)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lord Massusus

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Confirmed his liking for this venue when winning a Listed race here last season (Mutasarref a neck behind), his second C&D win; improving for each outing this season and should run his race but a rating of 99 leaves him with a fair amount to find with a few of these rivals.

16/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:18 Gowran Park

Lord Massusus

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won this in 2023; consistent stakes performer with seven wins; won Heritage Stakes last season, beating Mutasarref by a neck; best subsequent effort came when fourth in Minstrel Stakes in July; two starts this season, improved from return to be beaten 3.25l behind The Lion In Winter at Leopardstown seven days ago; down in trip; mightn't want the ground too testing but shouldn't be far away and trainer has good course record.

3/1

6th

4

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Lord Massusus

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven career wins include this race last season, when he got up in the last strides to deny the odds-on favourite Mutasarref; produced his best subsequent effort when fourth in the Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh last July; dropped away tamely in the 7f Gladness Stakes at the Curragh on seasonal debut.

14/1

5th
12 (12)
Tarawa

16/1

Form: -24232 C BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Looked well capable of stakes success when fourth in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, but has failed three times since and her attitude looked questionable when this in the Minstrel Stakes here last month; well-beaten second in the visor at Cork last month; others preferred.
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1st

4

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Tarawa

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

raced in second, led going easily 2f out, ridden and 2 lengths ahead 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, edged left final strides

100/30

2nd

4

(5)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Tarawa

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Had lots of useful stakes form, including her fourth to stablemate Tahiyra in last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas, before snaring her first blacktype win with decisive success in C&D Listed contest on good ground last month; ex-Ballydoyle runner-up might be flattered by his mark these days but she won with plenty to spare and there should be more to come.

2/1

Form: -25015 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Had disappointed before finding quicker ground to his liking when seeing off Tarawa in a Curragh Listed in July; respectable effort on softer ground in a Goodwood Group 3 since; not the easiest horse to assess but has the ability to be a factor with good ground a plus.
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10th

1

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Leopardstown

Bold Discovery

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

never better than midfield, outpaced under 2f out, eased inside final 110yds

33/1

6th

1

(7)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Bold Discovery

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Keen-going sort likes a sound surface; beat Tarawa on the round mile at the Curragh just over a year ago and, after being gelded over the winter, made winning reappearance in five-runner Group 3 over that trip here in May; penalty means he's 3lb worse off with runner-up Real Appeal; down the field over 1m2f at Royal Ascot where he probably didn't stay; not an obvious candidate for headgear but cheekpieces are fitted.

6/1

14th

2

(10)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

18:40 Ascot

Bold Discovery

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Reappeared after a gelding operation to win a 1m Group 3 at Leopardstown (good) last month but it wasn't a strong race of its type and he looks vulnerable under a 5lb penalty here; stamina is also not assured (weakened on his previous attempt at about 1m2f).

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 045143 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won a Killarney handicap in July and ran with credit in Group 3 and Listed company since; this is more difficult again but connections fully entitled to roll the dice; up against it though.
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7th

4

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; stayed on to take fourth behind Una Matata last time; down 2lb and should appreciate this trip.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time course 1m winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; fair form here November/December, not so good last month; 7f probably a bit sharp for him.

14/1

8th

12

(10)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; two recent efforts here behind Instant Appeal were okay but may need more help from the handicapper (rider's claim a positive).

16/1

Form: -16817 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Career best effort when getting up late to land a very competitive fillies handicap at Royal Ascot; reportedly coming into season when below her best in the Desmond Stakes here last time behind Lord Massusus; better can be expected but needs to find a bit to be competitive here.
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6th

5

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Villanova Queen

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won last season's Kensington Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot; ninth of 24 in this year's edition; placed only once in ten attempts in stakes races; well held in fifth in a Listed at Pontefract last month.

50/1

5th

9

(4)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Villanova Queen

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mrs John Harrington

Irish mare; finished behind Doha and Elim when bidding for a second win in the Kensington Palace at Ascot; now meets those rivals on better terms but is comparatively exposed.

11/2

14/1

Form: -25601 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Gained victory at Listed level when getting up close home in a winnable contest for the grade at Killarney last month; more exposed at this level though and likely to be more of a bit player here.
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9th

10

(10)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Salt Lake City

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A P O’Brien

raced in second

14/1

1st

6

(5)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

17:30 Killarney

Salt Lake City

9st 3lb

J: Killian Hennessy

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and went third 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went second inside final 110yds, ran on well to lead post

4/1

16th

7

(12)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Salt Lake City

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Wide-margin Navan maiden winner last year before contesting the Vertem Futurity; neck second on seasonal debut in 1m1f Listed at Leopardstown; looked a bit one-paced over 1m on his next start and found 7f inadequate in a Group 2 event at Leopardstown last week; interesting on handicap debut, but no horse of his age has won this since 2004.

8/1

Form: 16-322 C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Returned from over a year off in July and progressive in three runs, most recently when runner-up to Lord Massusus in the Desmond Stakes here; cheekpieces used that day are retained here and could be thereabouts, even if Moore prefers Victoria Road.
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10th

6

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Alfred Munnings

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

dwelt start, midfield

10/1

2nd

6

(2)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:05 Leopardstown

Alfred Munnings

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

soon disputed lead, raced in second after 1f, led over 1f out, soon ridden and edged left, headed inside final 110yds, no match for winner

11/4

2nd

3

(6)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Alfred Munnings

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

disputed lead early, soon raced in second and pressed leader, challenging inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

5/2

Non-runners

Power Under Me, Goldana

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €35.50
Straight Forecast €23.44
Tricast €73.04
Trifecta €261.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Massusus

POSTDATA:

Tarawa

TOPSPEED:

Goldana

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Buckaroo

The Irish Sun:

Lord Massusus