April 09 / 16.18 Leopardstown

16.18

Good To Firm

FM104 “Giddy Up” Handicap

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • 13 runners
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FM104 “Giddy Up” Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 71/10- CD BF

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Followed up an AW success on handicap debut with a C&D win from 9lb lower mark than this; scoped badly when disappointing in her hat-trick bid when last seen; winning return last season so not ruled out despite 230-day absence.
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12th

11

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

14:48 Punchestown

Enchanted Garden

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Anthony Mullins

All three wins have been at 7f, including at Leopardstown in April; safely held since (excuses last time when favourite) but handicapper has relented and now 2lb below winning mark; interesting.

13/2

9th

1

(2)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:45 Killarney

Enchanted Garden

10st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

Record of 3-9; might be high in the weights but this is a drop in class from two valuable handicaps at the Curragh and Jack Cleary takes off 5lb; possible.

15/2

5th

10

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Enchanted Garden

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

3-4 in 7f handicaps; winner at Leopardstown off 72 on seasonal return (7f, good); carried head awkwardly and hung from 1f out when upped in trip at this track last time; she could play a role now returned to 7f.

8/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 12600- CD

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Struggling over timber in recent times and it was a similar story when last seen in this sphere; 7f on this ground probably too sharp for him.
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4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 762221 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has enjoyed a productive winter on AW, winning three times at Dundalk since November and best run for a while when staying on well over this trip at Dundalk to score by half a length latest; on his highest mark for some time but still feasibly treated on old form and he arrives in better form than most of his rivals here.
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9th

3

(17)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Comfort Line

9st 10lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Busy as ever this year, winning over 1m here and at the Curragh (beat Avec Grand Plaisir); a bit below par at Fairyhouse last time; not tried very often over this trip but does stay; shouldn't be far away.

8/1

8th

3

(12)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Comfort Line

9st 11lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

11-time winner approaching the veteran stage; has kept his form very well this year, gaining a deserved win at the Curragh and running well twice since; goes well for this claimer and every chance that he will be on the premises once more.

10/1

5th

4

(15)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Comfort Line

9st 11lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has held his form well in recent months; two wins in 2026 have brought his career tally to 11; backed up a narrow Curragh success (Sherekiya, third) with another solid display in taking third at Navan 13 days ago; has won and twice finished second for 10lb claimer Cillian Rowan.

6/1

Form: /0721-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lost the maiden tag in a 1m AW handicap in November; mixed signals on the strength of that form and he's up 7lb; suspicion he'll need this on return with first-time tongue-tie fitted.
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6th

1

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Moyassr

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

1m2f winner in May; very consistent lately, but has gone up 9lb in total for three seconds and doesn't want it too soft.

9/2

2nd

7

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Moyassr

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Lost his form in midsummer but his fortunes have been more positive in two starts for this yard, just failing to get up over 6f at Laytown last time; low draw might mean he will need some luck in running, but a leading contender if all goes well.

13/2

16/1

Form: 50071- D

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win when last seen in December; probably on a stiff enough mark back in handicap company and he's been off 117 days.
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11th

11

(16)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

The Bear Trap

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner and plenty of placed form on turf; long time off before return at Dundalk and handicapper has given him a real chance (not beaten far off 73 last year); top claimer on board too.

15/2

4th

11

(6)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

The Bear Trap

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Win and placed form over C&D for John Geoghegan, and well handicapped after his layoff since May of last year; readiness is the issue, but his record when fresh is decent.

12/1

Form: /20-59

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hit crossbar in 5f Tipperary maiden last summer but not at the same level in three maidens since; first-time blinkers need to have dramatic effect for him to get off the mark on handicap debut.
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9th

5

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Gained second Killarney win in July and fair sixth at Listowel last week; handles soft.

9/1

6th

7

(17)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:53 Listowel

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gillian Scott

Gained second career win at Killarney in July (1m, good); plenty to prove on subsequent form; towards the rear at Roscommon last time.

10/1

12th

8

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gillian Scott

Gained second career win off 5lb lower at Killarney in July (1m, good); has come up short twice since and has a bit to prove off his current mark.

16/1

20/1

Form: 67536- D

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner on AW in 2023 and added a 1m success at Gowran last term; below last winning mark but tends to need his reappearance outings and he's drawn widest here.
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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

12/1

Form: 42-006

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Was outpaced when dropped to this trip for the first time at Dundalk last month; will be of more interest when returned to further.
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2nd

1

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Proleek Prince

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M M Rice

Two wins in 2024 but has been in the handicapper's grip since; not a bad run at Fairyhouse latest (1m2f, good) but still beaten 8l and didn't look to be crying out for this longer trip; down in grade but others appeal more.

15/2

5th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Proleek Prince

9st 6lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over a mile at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year and lots to find on two efforts this term; tries this longer trip again.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 9lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over this trip at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year; not a bad 7f run here on seasonal debut and may improve over the extra furlong.

20/1

Form: 326-02 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on the beach at Laytown last year; step back in the right direction when runner-up in claimer 12 days ago; needs to build on that back on turf.
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9th

6

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Roman Harry

10st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: S M Duffy

Won a maiden here in 2024 but well beaten in a handicap here last year; 10lb lower now, however, and huge swing in weights may enable him to turn the tables on Reponse Finale who was 0.75l ahead of him at Dundalk 26 days ago; player.

9/2

2nd

3

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: S M Duffy

Won a 7f claimer here in December; ran well in C&D handicap on last visit to this venue in April and 1lb lower now; modest turf runs last twice and drawn wide on return to the AW.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Roman Harry

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Laytown winner in 2024 and won a 7f claimer at Dundalk last December; some fair runs in 7f/1m Dundalk handicaps in the spring; 0-28 record on turf is a significant negative.

14/1

Form: 30600- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Eight wins to his name but none since 2023 and tends to prefer softer ground than what's likely here on turf; poor record fresh and best watched for now; off 197 days.
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20th

24

(24)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Tawaazon

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Multiple winner, but held lately and generally runs in lower grade; 7lb wrong.

25/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tawaazon

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Irish raider with nine wins on his CV (four gained on Polytrack); comes here after three good efforts in big-field turf handicaps last month (5f-6f) and ought to make his presence felt.

9/2

5th

14

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Tawaazon

9st 0lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: John Andrew Kinsella

C&D winner sent off single figure odds on last two starts at Naas (both 5f, good) and ran respectably; is very well handicapped on best form and won't be inconvenienced by softer ground if the rain arrives; can't discount.

16/1

Form: 716565 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Group 1-placed in his pomp; best recent form has come over further than this and work on to reverse form with Comfort Line from last time; drawn wide.
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6th

11

(8)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Well exposed but won on Tapeta at Wolverhampton last year; second to a subsequent improver over C&D in January; poor form since.

33/1

8th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Two minor wins on Flat in Britain; failed to build on C&D second in January; best of six subsequent runs when fourth in C&D claimer; well beaten here (7f) on latest; new headgear is tried now.

25/1

9th

4

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick J McKenna

Two minor wins on the Flat in Britain; failed to build on a second placing over 1m here in January; best of four subsequent runs when fourth in a claimer; down the field over hurdles last time.

12/1

Form: 41-249 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win came over 1m here in 2022; still paying the price for a wide margin AW win from a handicapping perspective and probably needs further than this these days.
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No Results Found

Form: 0000-9

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Roscommon maiden winner in May 2023; encouraging run over this trip at Fairyhouse last season but struggling on AW this winter.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta €63.00
Straight Forecast €59.32
Tricast €488.47
Trifecta €662.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Red Hugh O'Donnell

The Irish Sun:

Enchanted Garden

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Desert Haven

POSTDATA:

Imperial Fighter

SPOTLIGHT:

Comfort Line