August 22 / 18.55 Leopardstown

18.55

Good To Firm

Shamrock Enterprises Handicap

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Shamrock Enterprises Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.30
  • Place: £4.30

Form: -16596

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner on the Flat and over hurdles; has struggled to produce his best since winning at Dundalk in March; others preferred.
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14th

5

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven Flat wins include over C&D, and more recently on the AW in December; trip inadequate on seasonal return here in April and has since been pulled up over hurdles; champion jockey booked but veteran appears vulnerable.

14/1

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Walhaan

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven-time Flat winner won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March 2023 (2m, good to yielding) but generally moderate form over hurdles since then; the same can be said of his recent outing on the level at Leopardstown last month.

18/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 262405

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four career wins but has to come with a late run and that is not easy on a horse of this class; will be doing her best work late but quite likely that she will find a couple too good.
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4th

1

(20)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner won twice in July and ran a decent race on latest off this mark when a 3.75l fifth of 16 at Galway; has won off higher ratings in the past so not dismissed with in-form claimer taking off 5lb.

15/2

5th

18

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Arch Enemy

9st 4lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner on a hat-trick after back to back wins at Navan (1m2f, good) and Killarney (11.5f, good); has gone up 11lb for those wins but she has won off higher marks in the past; however, was unplaced in the 5.40 here on Thursday.

5/1

12th

1

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Ground-versatile sort has hit form lately, winning over 1m2f at Navan and carrying a 7lb penalty at Killarney over just short of this trip; up another 4lb but has run well in defeat at this track and looks a player.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: -79752 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-12 and fairly exposed now; latest Galway second was her best run this year but she does appear to need some give underfoot to show her best form.
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10th

5

(10)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

19:15 Carlisle

Sli Na Ghealai

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Won twice over 7f as a 2yo for Jim Bolger; sold for 10,000gns last October; seventh of ten on stable debut at Ayr (7f, good) in July and needs to come down the weights before she can come into consideration.

25/1

8

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Sli Na Ghealai

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Won twice over 7f as a 2yo when with Jim Bolger; ran a few decent races for him after that (second at Galway last July); bought for 10,000gns last October; perhaps best watched on stable debut.

20/1

6th

6

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 10y

16:22 Navan

Sli Na Ghealai

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

33/1

Form: 6-000

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ran better than his finishing position in a maiden here two weeks ago but well beaten in a Curragh handicap on Saturday.
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6th

4

(9)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Reclaim

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John James Feane

prominent, soon pressed leader, disputed lead halfway, led towards far side 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

11/2

6th

4

(9)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Reclaim

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John James Feane

prominent, soon pressed leader, disputed lead halfway, led towards far side 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

11/2

4th

6

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Reclaim

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

took keen hold, soon pressed leader, lost second but prominent after 3f, hung right over 1f out, challenging inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

Form: 212726

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap on testing ground at Limerick in May, but showed himself to be effective on better ground since, including when runner-up over C&D in June; cheekpieces tried here after a disappointing effort at Galway; could go close.
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5th

2

(11)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alabama Calling

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Below form at Cork last time and her best form is at 1m with cut in the ground so might be vulnerable dropped to 7f here from near the top of the weights.

8/1

11th

9

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Alabama Calling

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

prominent

10/1

7/1

Form: 073414

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has hit a good run of form over the summer, winning a 1m handicap at Gowran last month and almost unseated coming out of the stalls at the same venue over 7f last week; tries this trip for the first time and a leading contender if he stays.
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11th

5

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Pier Pressure

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Gained his second career win and second win at Gowran off 4lb lower on penultimate (1m, good); ran on well for fifth off revised mark in the Sovereign Path (7f, good) latest; down 1lb and the return to 1m is a plus; considered.

11/2

14

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Pier Pressure

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Both turf wins have come at Gowran, most recently last month over 1m off 80, having previously gone close here over same trip under regular rider; 4lb rise okay but draw is a negative and soft ground a concern.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:58 Gowran Park

Pier Pressure

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Most recent win came in this race last year from a 1lb higher mark (1m, good); has worn a hood on his last two starts, which has resulted in a pair of seconds at 7f/1m; chance returned to the scene of his win wearing the hood.

3/1

Form: 147461 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Came home well in a Dundalk handicap in July and came good in the dying strides after meeting plenty of trouble in running over this trip at Cork last week; 7lb penalty here and this track can often favour a late finisher; could well go close again.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual 1m course winner added her eighth rules win when bagging a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; recent handicap runs here at big prices leave a bit to be desired; cheekpieces.

40/1

11th

2

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.

12/1

Form: 1-9368 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two of his three career wins have come over this C&D; good run at Fairyhouse in May but has not followed up; others preferred.
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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

9th
10 (14)
Beauparc

8/1

Form: 9712-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Did her best work at the finish when a close third in a Naas handicap two weeks ago after 10 months off; same rider on board here and entitled to go close if she can come on for that.
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9th

4

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Beauparc

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Below best at Dundalk last time but ran a solid race when runner up at Down Royal (1m5f, good) on her penultimate start; heavy defeat in this last year off 1lb higher and remains 5lb above last turf win.

33/1

11th

9

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Beauparc

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Two-time course winner over 1m4f; remains 4lb above her most recent win here in March; shaped well over 1m5f at Down Royal on latest but this trip may be on the sharp side.

7/1

2nd

2

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:59 Down Royal

Beauparc

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Two wins apiece on turf and AW up to 1m4f; best turf effort this term when second at Gowran last month; not as good over 1m2f twice since; stepping back up to this trip will suit and cheekpieces added.

9/2

Form: 642419

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to comfortably land a 1m2f handicap at Navan last month under this rider; disappointing at the Curragh subsequently; still on a reasonable mark and every chance if she can come back to her Navan form.
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8th

8

(2)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Itsonlyjustbegun

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

reluctant to load, in touch with leaders

8/1

8th

8

(2)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Itsonlyjustbegun

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

reluctant to load, in touch with leaders, outpaced under 2f out, no extra final furlong

8/1

10/1

Form: 535026 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Been a fine servant to his connections, gaining a fourth career success at Dundalk in January; touched off at Killarney last month and not beaten far in a Galway handicap; good draw and could be thereabouts once more.
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7th

12

(17)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Chavajod

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; out of form at Dundalk last winter; never in contention at Leopardstown in April on his only turf start this year.

25/1

19th

5

(23)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Chavajod

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; capable in this grade when on song but out of form at Dundalk during the winter campaign.

25/1

12th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chavajod

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Has won twice at this venue; very hard to fancy on the evidence of recent form; others preferred.

25/1

Form: -21d51

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Much improved performer this season, winning over 7f on soft at Gowran in May and winning convincingly over 1m at Galway; up a total of 18lb for those two wins and probably not quite so effective on better ground; still respected.
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19th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Victors Choice

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent

14/1

19th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Victors Choice

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:05 Roscommon

Victors Choice

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Soft-ground winner at the Galway festival; below that form since, soundly beaten fourth of nine on latest; should at least have conditions in her favour.

8/1

Form: 9054-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f maiden at Roscommon last year; off for over nine months and ran very well in the circumstances in a 1m4f Galway handicap; tongue-tie tried here and comes into the reckoning.
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7

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

16:50 Sligo

Pearl Of Australia

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a maiden over this trip for Noel Meade over two years ago; well held in a handicap for Chris Timmons and drops into a claimer on yard debut.

8/1

6th

9

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Pearl Of Australia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Chris Timmons

in touch with leaders, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

6th

9

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Pearl Of Australia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Chris Timmons

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 824659

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner in Britain; ran well after a slow start in a 7f handicap at Galway but never a factor over 1m at Chepstow two weeks ago; stays this trip and versatile as to ground, so could well bounce back.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

20/1

Form: 353820

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; went closest in a 1m2f Fairyhouse claimer last month; down the field at Galway latest; cheekpieces added here but others preferred.
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4th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Latin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner; well beaten on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2024 but displayed clear promise when four twice in novice company in April (2m, good), and his opening handicap hurdle mark does not look daunting.

3/1

4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta €133.30
Straight Forecast €107.42
Tricast €1140.79

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Arch Enemy

The Irish Sun:

Beauparc

POSTDATA:

Pier Pressure

SPOTLIGHT:

Pearl Of Australia

TOPSPEED:

Arch Enemy