July 18 / 19.55 Leopardstown

19.55

Good To Firm

Lyra At Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Maiden

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Lyra At Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.20
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 32 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both outings here and has led each time; third over 1m4f and caught late over this trip five weeks ago; headgear applied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Vice President

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Sole win from ten starts came in July 2024 on his final outing for Aidan O'Brien; unsuited by the drop back to 1m2f when sixth here last month and he shaped as if he would have benefited from a stronger gallop at Lingfield (2m, AW) 12 days ago; return to shorter may not suit.

9/1

6th

3

(8)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Vice President

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Steep drop in trip to 1m2f counted against him last time but he'd previously shaped well when third to Barenboim over this distance at Kempton; now meets the winner on 4lb better terms; has to be of interest.

10/1

6th

3

(9)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Vice President

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Maiden winner at the third attempt for Aidan O'Brien in 2024; has dropped 8lb since joining this yard and returned to form in the returning cheekpieces (now left off) when a keeping-on third at Kempton (2m, AW) eight days ago; not sure to be suited by the drop back in trip and now has the hood added.

11/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth of nine in strong C&D maiden which was worked out well; back from three months off and will encounter totally contrasting ground this time
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2nd

8

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Mick Collins

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Won 4yo maiden hurdle at Punchestown last June on good ground; placed in novice events at Bellewstown and Galway; failed to sustain that form in two outings before being left off in the autumn; Flat win over 1m4f came after a lengthy break, so could go well here.

8/1

6th

6

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Listowel

Mick Collins

11st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Noel Meade

Won 4yo maiden hurdle at Punchestown in June (16.5f, good); made a race of it with the hugely promising Davy Crockett on penultimate at Galway; disappointing run on handicap debut at Ballinrobe (18.5f) on latest; not sure this step up in trip will suit.

13/2

1

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 60y

17:13 Ballinrobe

Mick Collins

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose sort won 2m1f Punchestown maiden hurdle in June and has posted similar RPR's when second both starts since, in 2m1f novices at Bellewstown and Galway, each time forcing pace; jumping remains open to improvement as he enters handicaps.

7/2

3rd
11 (11)
Declaree

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3233

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed all starts, over roughly this trip first three times; didn't really improve for longer trip at Limerick and drops back again; cheekpieces worn last twice replaced by new combination of headgear.
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8

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Declaree

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner on the AW and doubled her tally when making most over 7f at Gowran in June (7f, soft); essentially 4lb lower here with Rory Mulligan claiming 7lb and her Curragh run two months ago was too bad to be true.

10/1

10th

4

(5)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Declaree

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Front-running winner of an ordinary 7f Dundalk maiden last November; again tried to make all over 1m at Gowran on her seasonal/handicap debut, but was readily picked off by Pink Oxalis; faded tamely when a warm favourite at Roscommon; made amends with a front-running 7f win at Gowran five weeks ago; up 5lb, may remain competitive

9/2

5

(1)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Declaree

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Front-running winner of an ordinary 7f Dundalk maiden last November; again tried to make all over 1m at this venue on her seasonal/handicap debut, but was readily picked off by a wide-margin winner; faded tamely when a warm favourite at Roscommon; capable of better.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart 134-rated hurdler ran a cracker in competitive Punchestown festival handicap when last seen; trained in Galway and no doubt heading for Ballybrit, this Flat debut looks like a warm-up run but interesting to see how he fares.
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3rd

4

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Kings Hill

11st 10lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Paul John Gilligan

Thurles maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m, soft to heavy); took on strong opposition in a pair of 3m beginners' chases; beaten 33l when fifth of nine finishers on handicap chase debut at Navan (3m, heavy); came good over 2m2f at Limerick; top amateur rider won this in 2022.

7/1

1st

1

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 185y

14:54 Limerick

Kings Hill

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Thurles maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m, soft to heavy); took on strong opposition in two attempts beginners' chases; beaten 33l when fifth of nine finishers on handicap chase debut last time at Navan (3m, heavy); big drop in distance now.

14/1

Form: 55

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 10l off Vice President when fifth over C&D on debut but took a nice step forward when fifth of 18 at the Curragh; further progress likely.
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13th

2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Slowdownbarney

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

With Gavin Cromwell when tailed off in his previous hurdle race in 2024; plenty of competitive Flat form since then for John McConnell but not overly appealing on this return to jumping action.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Slowdownbarney

10st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-23, the win coming over 1m6f at Wolverhampton; did go off favourite here two weeks ago and a lack of pace after starting slowly wasn't ideal (behind Desert Friend); had previously hinted at a return to form.

7/1

6th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Slowdownbarney

10st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

1-22 with his win coming comfortably over 1m6f at Wolverhampton off 59 in April last year; not much encouragement in outings at this track but a visor was reapplied (retained) at Wolverhampton last time and ran his best race for some time (although still a 3.25l fifth of seven); others preferred.

7/1

Form: 7-4

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair run at two for Kevin Coleman; made the running over 1m5f at Sligo in May before fading to be beaten 13l; drop in trip should help but needs a lot more.
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9th

8

(18)

4th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Bladon

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Showed some promise over a mile on debut for former yard last year; two lesser runs for this yard over 1m5f and 1m2f this term; needs more but still of interest on handicap debut so watch the market; tongue-tie.

12/1

6th

5

(6)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Bladon

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon led

10/1

5th

7

(5)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Bladon

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong

6/1

Form: 3

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unfancied for Roscommon debut nearly two months ago, lovely run when every chance before tiring late on to be third of 11 over extended 1m2f; second won off 73 lately; should be bang there.
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6th

15

(14)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

15:40 Galway

Woottonpassit

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Martin Brassil

midfield

16/1

7th

10

(10)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Woottonpassit

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Martin Brassil

midfield

4/1

3rd

8

(2)

20th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 58y

18:50 Roscommon

Woottonpassit

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Martin Brassil

Wootton Bassett gelding cost 10,000gns as a yearling; first foal; dam 1m-1m2f winner (inc Listed; RPR 100), half-sister to 1m 2yo winner Divine Gift; market best guide but likely to be all the better for the run.

25/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices for first two starts and has shown little; can't have him.
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8th

6

(4)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Cayo Pirata

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

took keen hold, prominent

100/1

12th

15

(12)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Dundalk (AW)

Cayo Pirata

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

Reserve; huge prince when out the back on debut at the Curragh.

13th

3

(5)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Cayo Pirata

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Murray

Home-bred Ribchester gelding is the first foal out of a modest maiden, a sister to 6f Listed winner Sometimesadiamond; in good hands but limited appeal.

20/1

25/1

Form: 7-3

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner at a modest level; best of three Flat runs was his third over 1m5f at Sligo when a place in front of Bladon.
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3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Jinxs Link

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Two hurdle wins include a success here; tailed off in a Fairyhouse beginners' chase returning from almost a year off and pulled up over hurdles at the same venue last time; needs to return to form.

15/1

11

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Jinxs Link

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Dual hurdles winner was a 15.5l fourth when last seen over timber in January last year; tailed off on seasonal return here last month in a beginners' chase; others more likely.

50/1

8th

2

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Jinxs Link

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: M M Rice

Rated 101 over hurdles following two wins in that sphere; makes chasing debut following almost a year off and likely to find a few too talented.

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 100-1 when never a factor over a mile at Limerick; readily dismissed.
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9th

4

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Dundalk (AW)

Whoyatryingtocod

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Well held both starts last month, maidens at Limerick and Leopardstown; eligible for a mark after this.

33/1

10th

4

(3)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Whoyatryingtocod

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

in rear

100/1

8th

2

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Limerick

Whoyatryingtocod

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

towards rear throughout

100/1

OUR TIP

200/1

Form: 0000-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very poor form in three maidens and can't be having him.
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10th

2

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ginnos Port

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Beaten out of sight in all six starts for James Coyle; readily passed over on first run for new yard.

100/1

10th

2

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ginnos Port

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Beaten out of sight in all six starts for James Coyle; readily passed over on first run for new yard.

100/1

11th

1

(8)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Ginnos Port

10st 3lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: James Coyle

led early, soon headed and prominent

200/1

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Payout
Exacta €3.50
Straight Forecast €2.87
Trifecta €10.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Woottonpassit

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Vice President

The Irish Sun:

Woottonpassit

POSTDATA:

Vice President