October 20 / 15.00 Leopardstown

15.00

Soft

Foxrock Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £7952.17
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Foxrock Cup Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

10/1 (Won)

Form: 11-005 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner in France (mainly on soft/heavy); disappointing so far for current yard but handicapper giving him a chance now so don't entirely rule out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

21

8th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 145y

12:33 Cork

Titanium

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time Flat winner in France; took advantage of a reduced mark when winning a 1m handicap at Leopardstown in October on fourth Irish start; back up to his previous rating (95) when a respectable seventh of 17 at the Curragh five weeks ago; interesting recruit to hurdling

8/1

5th

21

8th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 145y

12:33 Cork

Titanium

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time Flat winner in France; took advantage of a reduced mark when winning a 1m handicap at Leopardstown in October on fourth Irish start; back up to his previous rating (95) when a respectable seventh of 17 at the Curragh five weeks ago; interesting recruit to hurdling

8/1

7th

1

(3)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Titanium

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ciaran Murphy

raced centre, towards rear

12/1

9/2

Form: 153322 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Curragh winner over 7f (soft) in May and good efforts in defeat of late, notably strong-finishing second to Global Energy at Listowel and last weekend in first-time headgear combination when ridden more prominently but outpaced late on by ready winner at Naas; 10lb claimer aboard now which puts him very much in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Orandi

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A J Martin

midfield, switched right and headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, went third towards finish

13/2

3rd

7

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Orandi

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A J Martin

midfield, switched right and headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, went third towards finish

13/2

2nd

6

(7)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Orandi

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

dwelt start, towards rear, headway on outer but still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, too much to do

9/2

Form: 570490 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run, stiff tasks in Listed company of late; winner here last year (heavy) but mark remains on the high side back in handicap company.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

3rd

5

(1)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

All Lies Ahead

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

prominent, led over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds

10/1

Form: -01031 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo won Cork maiden in April on testing ground and returned there on latest to exploit reduced mark in handicap over this trip, rallying gamely to get back up; 5lb higher now but offset by rider's claim.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(3)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Gerrits Gem

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

led narrowly, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

13/2

1st

6

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Gerrits Gem

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Kieran P Cotter

led, headed but prominent after 3f, ridden challenging inside final furlong, ran on well to lead towards finish

22/1

3rd

1

(5)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:20 Naas

Gerrits Gem

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kieran P Cotter

By far his best effort was when winning a Cork maiden over this trip in first-time blinkers; disappointing on handicap debut at the Curragh since and has to bounce back

9/2

11/4

Form: 664513 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Still progressive 4yo filly improved for fitting of blinkers of late, winning at Cork and four days later appeared an unlucky loser at the Curragh, coming from well off the pace and finishing best of all into third (of 25) after a troublesome passage; 7lb rise a bit harsh but could still prove the one to beat.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

18

(14)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Alessia Fernanda

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent towards near side, led halfway

12/1

13th

18

(14)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Alessia Fernanda

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent towards near side, led halfway

12/1

5th

8

(2)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Alessia Fernanda

9st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

midfield, briefly went fourth over 1f out, weakened final furlong

11/4

Form: 510105 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual Roscommon winner this year (including on heavy); down the field in Irish Cambridgeshire and most recently never counted in Bellewstown conditions event; others preferred off this mark.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Sea Eagle

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

9/1

5th

1

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:15 Bellewstown

Sea Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear, headway 3f out, no impression under 2f out

11/2

22th

11

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Sea Eagle

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 123101 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, including this year at the Curragh (twice) and when back to form at Listowel last month under positive ride, idling a bit in beating Orandi and Monasterboice; 7lb rise takes him to career-high mark; still more needed now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Global Energy

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 3f out, outpaced under 2f out

11/2

1st

7

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Global Energy

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Four-time winner; last victory came on penultimate start at the Curragh off 80 (1m, good); no impact off revised rating back there on latest start (2.25l behind Narmar); remains 3lb above his last winning mark and others have more pressing claims.

13/2

15th

23

(22)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Global Energy

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent

10/1

Form: 311123 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Racked up a hat-trick of wins over the summer and better again when good second at Galway; most recently third at Listowel behind Global Energy and Orandi, having had every chance; more needed to reverse that form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(8)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Monasterboice

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

prominent, went second after 2f, weakened gradually from under 2f out

5/1

3rd

2

(8)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Monasterboice

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Racked up a hat-trick of wins in July and August; winning run halted in a rated race when second at Galway on latest and up another 4lb for that run; should go well again but might be vulnerable for win purposes from a wide draw off a career-high mark.

9/4

2nd

6

(10)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:05 Galway

Monasterboice

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

soon led narrowly, raced in second after 1f

3/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €22.73
Tricast €634.69

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alessia Fernanda

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Titanium

POSTDATA:

Global Energy

TOPSPEED:

Orandi

The Irish Sun:

Alessia Fernanda