May 17 / 17.25 Leopardstown

17.25

Good To Yielding

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £2.80

Form: -61985 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who ran well on return to turf when beaten 5.75l into fifth at Roscommon four days ago; better ground should be more to her liking and she has a squeak.
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12

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Feature This

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising efforts towards the end of last term shortly after joining this yard but poor form so far this season; best form on AW and best turf effort came on good.

40/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

2nd
3 (4)
Ferrybank

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4-1512 C BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Course winner who has been in excellent form on the AW of late, winning twice this year; beaten 1l lto by El Bello who advertised the form well when runner-up at the Curragh afterwards; trip no problem and a leading player.
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10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-20 on the AW but all wins over 6f-1m; behind a couple of these here (1m) two weeks ago; first try at this sort of trip; others preferred.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-19 on the AW including a win over C&D off 4lb lower; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month; raised 3lb and needs more to win stepped up in grade.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 84240- D

Last run: 217 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All three victories came on AW but ran well on turf when runner-up at Killarney in July; below form when 11th of 14 in Dundalk handicap lto; off 217 days; on a decent mark but step forward needed.
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5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Giuseppe Cassioli

12st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Gained a second win over this trip at Leopardstown last season and successful over 1m since; back to form with 1l defeat at Gowran in July but couldn't build on that a fortnight ago; should be suited by the surface and Patrick Mullins is an eyecatching jockey booking; interesting contender despite not looking particularly well treated at present.

5/1

25/1

Form: 27-170 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on the AW in January but has been below form the last twice; 11th of 15 in 1m1f handicap here last month; drops in trip and needs plenty more.
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12th

15

(16)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:15 Bellewstown

Roman Palace

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

midfield

8/1

1st

10

(2)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Limerick

Roman Palace

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

made virtually all, faced challenge but going best over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, pushed out

100/30

4th

14

(5)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Leopardstown

Roman Palace

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

soon pressed leader, challenging over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

25/1

Form: 0-6230 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Good third over C&D last month, beaten 1.25l by Speckled Meadow; not in the same form at Gowran or over hurdles at Down Royal since; chance on form.
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12th

8

(15)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Roderick

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time winner on turf who wasn't beaten far in pair of C&D handicaps last season; no impression in two winter AW spins; capable of getting involved back on turf; handles underfoot conditions.

20/1

22

(21)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Roderick

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Naas success over a mile in July was the furthest he's won over; recent efforts over further below best and will appreciate return to this trip; decent fourth at Gowran on Monday (4.19).

12/1

Form: 47-720 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on the AW; returned to turf at Roscommon four days ago where 12th of 15 on unsuitable ground; good runner-up effort on AW prior to that and claims if better ground sparks a better effort.
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10th

14

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M D O’Callaghan

Placed twice at Dundalk during the winter; confidence is somewhat dented by 2-28 record on turf; placed only once from seven runs at this track.

8/1

3rd

14

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Three-time winner bounced back to form when runner-up over 1m here last time; that represented a big improvement from his previous outing in a race won by today's rival Clonmacash.

8/1

14/1

Form: 22054-

Last run: 154 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden who ran well when runner-up here over 7f in October on soft ground off current mark; reasonable efforts on the AW the last twice and chance if fully tuned after 154 days off.
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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

Form: 2004-4

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced colt who acquitted himself well when finishing fourth on both starts in handicaps over 7f on heavy ground; shaped as if the step up to a mile would suit when beaten 3.75l at Naas lto; open to more progress than a lot of these.
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10th

1

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Apollo Prince

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Lost his way since finishing second in a 1m handicap at Limerick in July; best watched here on his hurdles debut.

40/1

13th

3

(17)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

Apollo Prince

9st 11lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

raced wide, soon midfield, in touch with leaders over 3f out

33/1

17th

15

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apollo Prince

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Nine-race maiden who has to bounce back from a low-key run at the Galway festival; hard to imagine he has the speed for this trip.

12/1

OUR TIP

18/1

Form: 13600- C BF

Last run: 203 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last year, including over 7f here in June; wasn't in the same form on final three starts of the campaign, finishing off with an underwhelming effort in a Dundalk claimer; needs to stage a revival after break.
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6th

12

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Dundalk (AW)

Chestnutter

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John C McConnell

Hard to win with and hasn't improved for the fitting of a visor in her last two races.

20/1

6th

12

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Dundalk (AW)

Chestnutter

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John C McConnell

Hard to win with and hasn't improved for the fitting of a visor in her last two races.

20/1

6th

10

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Chestnutter

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John C McConnell

led narrowly or disputed lead

25/1

Form: 204-00 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Very consistent last season, winning twice over a mile; below form on two runs this season; dropped 3lb and steps back up in trip; return to better ground should suit and each-way claims.
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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

12th

10

(11)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Six-time winner; out of form at Dundalk during the winter; in rear here 13 days ago in a race in which Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose were placed.

20/1

11th
16 (9)
Naisiun

6/1

Form: 05-103

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made a winning reappearance in 7f handicap at Naas on heavy ground; found 6f sharp at the Curragh and bounced back when third over a mile back at Naas last month, beaten 6.25l by Calamint; needs to improve.
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6th

3

(12)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Naisiun

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Sole win came over 7f on heavy but stays further and the win came on last season's reappearance; drawn out wide but this isn't a strong event and she's less exposed than most of these.

9/2

6th

3

(12)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Naisiun

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Sole win came over 7f on heavy but stays further and the win came on last season's reappearance; drawn out wide but this isn't a strong event and she's less exposed than most of these.

9/2

12th
15 (16)
Jlow

33/1

Form: 0-460

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in three maidens but tailed off over 1m3f on handicap bow at Sligo 12 days ago; drops in trip; hard to fancy.
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3rd

7

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Jlow

11st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

20-race maiden under both codes and did plenty wrong when pulled up last time at Warwick (2m5f); opposable.

12/1

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Jlow

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ryan Potter

Yet to get her head in front after 12 attempts and recent efforts don't suggest she's about to make that breakthrough here, despite a 2lb easing of his mark.

14/1

6th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:00 Ludlow

Jlow

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Longstanding maiden who made it 0-11 over hurdles when a well-held fourth in Ffos Las handicap (2m4f, good to soft; 25-1) ten days ago; others preferred.

12/1

7/1

Form: 75-104 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on the AW in February before unsuited by heavy ground at the Curragh; back on track when fourth at Cork lto and not handicapped out of matters.
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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

14th
11 (6)
Nedita

25/1

Form: 65-49

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in three maidens on the AW but failed to figure on handicap debut last month over 1m3f; drop back to a mile should suit but still has questions to answer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

10

(13)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nedita

8st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Dual Dundalk winner at 1m; left Ireland out of form (changed hands for 6,000gns) and he was tailed off at big odds for stable debut at Southwell.

50/1

11th

12

(12)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Nedita

9st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Ian Williams

Won twice at Dundalk (1m, AW) last winter but he was out of sorts in final five runs in Ireland; left David Marnane for 6,000gns last September; has plenty to prove on return for new yard and he's untried on Tapeta; stablemate of Tribal Wisdom.

20/1

11th

9

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

Nedita

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Both wins and most runs at Dundalk; 0-5 on turf, bit more encouraging behind Star Mind at Naas on latest but good bit more required here.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €78.30
Straight Forecast €56.47
Tricast €287.31
Trifecta €332.10

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Apollo Prince

POSTDATA:

Rockbury Lad

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock Etoile

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Giuseppe Cassioli