April 10 / 15.45 Leopardstown

15.45

Heavy

SPIN1038 Handicap

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • 10 runners
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SPIN1038 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.90
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 41400- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse win last summer came on good ground but had previously gone close on heavy at the Curragh; begins this season on an okay mark and has run well fresh.
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4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: /S51-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Late-maturing 5yo ended last season with Joanna Morgan on a high note when winning over this trip at the Curragh and reappeared there last month when bolting up over 6f on heavy; hit with 14lb hike for that but no surprise if he is up to the task; hood added to tongue tie here.
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1st

12

(10)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner whose best form has on soft and heavy at around 7f; got those optimum conditions over C&D last time when third, finishing 1.75l behind Mickey The Steel and 6.5l behind Red Charlie; cheekpieces added to the tongue tie now, but may struggle to reverse form.

11/1

3rd

3

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner whose best form has been on soft and heavy at around 7f; has run respectably in recent outings here and at Naas; needs to find extra.

10/1

7th

11

(3)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Merisi Diamond

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner whose best form has been on soft and heavy at around 7f; should be a bit sharper now as a result of last Sunday's 6f run at the Curragh.

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: -92082

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
11-time AW winner with just one turf win back in 2021; back to form last month when second over 1m at Dundalk but not sure if these testing conditions will play to his strengths although 3lb lower turf mark and rider's claim positives.
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6th

1

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Brains

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Veteran has shaped very nicely the last twice at Leopardstown (7f, yld-sft) and Roscommon (7.5f, good); close third off 3lb higher over C&D last summer; big chance with the step back up to 1m sure to suit.

11/4

2nd

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Brains

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Veteran won over C&D at this meeting two years ago; ran well under Foley, successful on him the only other time he rode him, on seasonal debut at Leopardstown.

4/1

4th
8 (5)
Mogwli

8/1

Form: 553-26

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Likes an ease, winning on heavy and fine comeback second on similar ground at the Curragh last month under today's rider; not as good here on Sunday under more inexperienced claimer but not one to rule out.
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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

11th

6

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Mogwli

10st 0lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, but 0-10 at this venue; a lot of improvement needed based on two runs Curragh runs this season.

22/1

12th

17

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mogwli

9st 5lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, including twice at this track over 6f early in his career; won twice last year but prone to inconsistency; mid-field over 1m here on seasonal debut

25/1

11/2

Form: 34117- D

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Struck form over 7f on soft/heavy last autumn with wins at Listowel and the Curragh; didn't really get the run of the race at latter venue subsequently so not one to dismiss on seasonal return here on ground he clearly handles well.
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9th

2

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Racing Royalty

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Disappointing favourite last time at Listowel but his previous runs suggested his turn might be near and he does enjoy slow ground; in the mix.

6/1

9th

13

(17)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Racing Royalty

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Two wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground, including over 7f at this venue; last season, he went close when second at Galway on heavy on his final outing; recent Galway third suggests he can add to his score before the end of the season.

5/1

3rd

13

(14)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Racing Royalty

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground; last season, went closest when second over C&D on heavy on his final outing; improved from his seasonal debut when fifth at Naas last month; Colin Keane aboard, could feature now

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: /9656-

Last run: 258 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won two soft-ground nurseries (5.7f/6f) for Johnny Murtagh, only fair form last year in Britain for Michael Bell on generally quicker ground; picked up for 4,000gns at Tattersalls in November and upped in trip here for new yard with ground to suit.
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16th

8

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including over C&D; hasn't won in over a year though, no show on both recent runs after a break; back in trip here and McMonagle booked but not an obvious one.

16/1

6

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including a C&D win off 70 this time last year; never figured from a wide draw at Listowel nine days ago after fruitless run over hurdles; Billy Lee booked; big player if close to her best; cheekpieces go back on.

14/1

5

(15)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Mile End

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground; returns from a break after five fruitless runs over hurdles; remains 6lb above her last win but talented claimer takes off 7lb; conditions fine and could outrun likely odds.

20/1

10/1

Form: 18-444 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Dundalk over the winter and has maintained his form since, latest two in claimers; definite ground concerns here back on turf.
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16th

13

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Gobi Star

8st 12lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Very little form of note on both AW and turf since December return; hard to fancy.

25/1

13th

9

(13)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Gobi Star

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: James M Barcoe

Very weak form (turf/AW) since last July; sole turf win was in a 5f maiden in 2022; not an obvious contender.

33/1

17th

11

(21)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Gobi Star

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Very weak form (turf/AW) since last July; sole turf win was in a 5f maiden in 2022; not an obvious contender.

25/1

8th
2 (1)
Orandi

12/1

Form: 2100/6 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner in France (including on heavy); mildly encouraging run at Naas recently under similar conditions but probably still a bit high in the handicap.
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7th

1

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Orandi

10st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: A J Martin

Last year's Irish Lincolnshire winner has lost way since a Galway premier handicap third last August; beaten 21l in both starts this season and remains 5lb above last winning mark; revival needed.

18/1

21th

15

(20)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Orandi

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire (1m, soft) last March before finishing third in this (good to soft) and at the Galway festival (8.5f, yielding); a market check is advised but he's now been below par on each of his last four runs, having finished down the field in the Irish Lincolnshire on his reappearance.

25/1

15th

6

(13)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Orandi

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A J Martin

Last year's winner, went very close in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster only 13 days later; also ran well in the first of two Galway festival starts; mid-division in the Balmoral Handicap before a poor run here at the end of the season; Ryan Moore booked; could repeat 2025 wins; only 6lb higher.

8/1

Form: /546-0

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly had solid runs in maidens for Joseph O'Brien; changed hands for 11,000Euros before soundly beaten when upped markedly in trip on yard debut at Dundalk in February; back to best trip here although hasn't convinced on this type of ground; tongue tie tried.
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9th

3

(10)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Perseids

10st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Seven race maiden is 0-2 on the AW; formerly trained by Joseph O'Brien, she has failed to fire in four starts for her current yard; off since heavy defeat at Fairyhouse last May; opposable.

28/1

9th

3

(10)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Perseids

10st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Seven race maiden is 0-2 on the AW; formerly trained by Joseph O'Brien, she has failed to fire in four starts for her current yard; off since heavy defeat at Fairyhouse last May; opposable.

28/1

1

(21)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Perseids

10st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Lost her way after a promising start for Joseph O'Brien and no closer than 16l in three runs for this yard.

25/1

14/1

Form: /020-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has won on heavy ground although needs to come on a ton from last month's seasonal return at the Curragh.
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4

(18)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Clear Quartz

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

6-39 with three of those coming at this venue; returned to form when beating Granite Bay over this trip at Roscommon; another solid run when third at Listowel.

7/1

4

(18)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Clear Quartz

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

6-39 with three of those coming at this venue; returned to form when beating Granite Bay over this trip at Roscommon; another solid run when third at Listowel.

7/1

3rd

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Clear Quartz

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

6-38 with three of those coming at Galway; some moderate runs since winning there in September last year but won at Roscommon last time with 1.75l back to Granite Bay; that was just his second run over 8.5f, so there could be more improvement in him; must overcome 6lb rise but ground in his favour.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €33.20
Straight Forecast €26.29
Tricast €118.68
Trifecta €419.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Merisi Diamond

POSTDATA:

Mogwli

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Merisi Diamond

The Irish Sun:

Merisi Diamond