December 27 / 15.30 Leopardstown

15.30

Yielding

Paddy Power The Flat One INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Paddy Power The Flat One INH Flat Race

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 2

Last run: 81 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a very pleasing debut when runner up at 6-1 for his racecourse debut in a bumper at Fairyhouse in October; was still beaten 6.5l though and now has his first start for Colm Ryan; dam is from a good family and this step up in trip should suit so he is not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

13:25 Fontwell

Karate Kid

11st 5lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Warren Greatrex

Picked up for £100,000 after winning a 2m4f Irish bumper 15 months ago; tough task on his comeback from a year off (had a wind op) for new connections in the winter but finished tailed off and goes in a first-time tongue-tie on his debut over hurdles.

7/2

1st

5

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Karate Kid

12st 0lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Colm Ryan

Made a very pleasing debut when runner up at 6-1 for his racecourse debut in a bumper at Fairyhouse in October; was still beaten 6.5l though and now has his first start for Colm Ryan; dam is from a good family and this step up in trip should suit so he is not discounted.

11/2

1st

5

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Karate Kid

12st 0lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Colm Ryan

Made a very pleasing debut when runner up at 6-1 for his racecourse debut in a bumper at Fairyhouse in October; was still beaten 6.5l though and now has his first start for Colm Ryan; dam is from a good family and this step up in trip should suit so he is not discounted.

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was beaten 2l into second in sole point-to-point at Stowlin in May; bought by current connections for 100,000GBP later that month; half-brother to the yard's useful performer American Mike was beaten 4l on his Rules' debut in a Fairyhouse bumper over 2m (good); more needed but he isn't discounted up in trip.
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5th

1

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

18:38 Wexford

American Jukebox

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Half-brother to 145-rated chaser American Mike; placed in 2m4f bumper and off the mark hurdling when making virtually all for runaway win in ordinary 2m6f Tramore maiden last season (soft); safely held twice afterwards in handicaps and returns from a break for chase debut.

9/1

4th

1

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

13:10 Thurles

American Jukebox

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Best of three bumper runs when second in 2m4f event at Leopardstown; stepped up considerably from hurdling debut when making almost to win a 2m5f maiden at Tramore; addition of cheekpieces a factor then; Danny Gilligan aboard again, with Jack Kennedy on Sept Etoile.

13/2

18/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt in point-to-points at Ballindenisk in May but that form hasn't worked out; dam is a half-sister to the high-class bumper winner Mount Benbulben; yard not known for bumper winners and he is best watched.
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8th

3

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Coolberrin Hill

11st 10lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Noel G Hynds

chased clear leader, brief headway 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out

100/1

8th

3

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Coolberrin Hill

11st 10lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Noel G Hynds

chased clear leader, brief headway 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out

100/1

3rd

2

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Coolberrin Hill

12st 0lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Noel G Hynds

Off the mark at the third attempt in point-to-points at Ballindenisk in May but that form hasn't worked out; dam is a half-sister to the high-class bumper winner Mount Benbulben; yard not known for bumper winners and he is best watched.

18/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Extremely well-bred mare was friendless in the betting on debut in a maiden hurdle at Navan and was beaten 40l; she is a sister to Ballyburn, Noble Endeavour and Minella Daddy so she ought to be capable of better at some stage; difficult to make a case for after that last run but she's worth a market check nonetheless.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

16:20 Wexford

Meetmeinstlouis

11st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: M F Morris

towards rear

20/1

7th

9

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

16:20 Wexford

Meetmeinstlouis

11st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: M F Morris

towards rear

20/1

9th

12

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 150y

16:05 Naas

Meetmeinstlouis

11st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: M F Morris

Flemensfirth mare is a sister to Ballyburn, Noble Endeavor, Minella Daddy and three other winners; mid-division in a 25-runner maiden hurdle on debut; not disgraced as a 40-1 outsider in seven-runner contest over 2m4f at Leopardstown; has 5l to find with runner-up American Jukebox.

9/1

Form: 0343

Last run: 80 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has improved for this yard since the fitting of a tongue tie; beaten around 12l in last three starts in bumpers at trips ranging from 2m-2m4f; more will be needed to hit the frame in this company.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Matter Of Opinion

12st 4lb

J: Ms L A Byrne

T: William Harvey

Placed in two bumpers last year; weak maiden hurdle form; pulled up on handicap debut at Gowran; cheekpieces added to usual tongue-tie.

25/1

2

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 40y

16:55 Gowran Park

Matter Of Opinion

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Best effort in maidens his last one, a 13l sixth of 14 at Navan (2m5f, yielding); opening mark of 107 could be workable on that evidence (split 113 and 110 rated rivals); not discounted on handicap bow.

20/1

6th

10

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:20 Navan

Matter Of Opinion

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Yet to build on promise shown in bumpers in two starts over hurdles; beaten 50l at Galway on latest when 40-1; others appeal more.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yard has an outstanding record in the race, winning six of the last eight renewals and four of the last five; this son of Jet Away fell two out when leading in a Ballycahane point-to-point; his half-sister Westerner Lady won ten races for this stable and he is the choice of Patrick Mullins; obvious chance on paper.
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8th

5

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Eclipse Chaser

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

121-rated hurdler made a promising enough start to chasing when third in 2m7f beginners' here in May, not quite getting home under positive ride; shorter trip here could suit, but more needed.

15/2

3rd

3

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Eclipse Chaser

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

121-rated hurdler who won 2m5f Navan maiden early last season (yielding) but struggled in handicaps, too keen when pulled up at Fairyhouse last time; half-brother to Grade 2-winning chaser Westerner Lady so fair chance he'll take to chasing.

9/1

12

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Eclipse Chaser

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

With top yard but has failed to build on his September Navan maiden hurdle victory (2m5f, yielding); beaten 27l and then pulled up in first two handicaps at Leopardstown on contrasting ground; others preferred.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in his only point-to-point start at Kirkistown in February; the winner of that heat is unbeaten in two starts over hurdles for Ben Pauling and the third, 12l behind, has won a maiden hurdle at Newcastle for James Ewart; very interesting on Rules' debut for a yard that can produce bumper winners.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:18 Cartmel

God Help Me

11st 2lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Runner-up in a point and his fourth of 18 in a 2m maiden hurdle at Navan (soft) in March 2025 was a promising effort; however, confined to only two runs since and has struggled; sights are lowered here on first run since September; wouldn't be too dismissive.

4/1

2

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

13:25 Navan

God Help Me

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Runner-up in a point; had a bumper run after a satisfactory hurdle debut here in March; has changed stable; tough task here.

25/1

9th

9

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 181y

19:40 Punchestown

God Help Me

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

prominent, outpaced and lost ground under 4f out, no extra over 2f out

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for top yard; won a point-to-point in October 2023 for Colin Bowe but that form doesn't look overly strong and stable jockey Patrick Mullins prefers his stablemate; dangerous to discount but others have better form claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 23y

14:35 Punchestown

Leaky Cauldron

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Won a point-to-point for Colin Bowe; 9-2 but finished well beaten in a Leopardstown bumper in December on debut for Willie Mullins; with a top yard and should be capable of much better but Paul Townend prefers his stablemate.

6/1

8th

6

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Leaky Cauldron

12st 0lb

J: Mr Elliot Ohgren

T: W P Mullins

Second runner for top yard; won a point-to-point in October 2023 for Colin Bowe but that form doesn't look overly strong and stable jockey Patrick Mullins prefers his stablemate; dangerous to discount but others have better form claims.

11/4

Form:

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was sent off at odds of 100-1 for her debut in a Listed bumper at Gowran and never got involved; hard to fancy on the back of that effort.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Katies World

11st 7lb

J: Mr A W O’Donnell

T: Kevin F O’Donnell

Was sent off at odds of 100-1 for her debut in a Listed bumper at Gowran and never got involved; hard to fancy on the back of that effort.

66/1

9th

8

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Katies World

11st 7lb

J: Mr A W O’Donnell

T: Kevin F O’Donnell

Was sent off at odds of 100-1 for her debut in a Listed bumper at Gowran and never got involved; hard to fancy on the back of that effort.

66/1

13th

10

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:20 Gowran Park

Katies World

11st 6lb

J: Mr P A O’Donnell

T: Kevin F O’Donnell

in rear

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €74.20
Straight Forecast €135.18
Trifecta €1318.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Eclipse Chaser

SPOTLIGHT:

God Help Me

The Irish Sun:

Eclipse Chaser