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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3rd

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

Comfort Line

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Came with a late run to record an eleventh career win at the Curragh recently over this trip; 3lb rise okay so expected to be thereabouts.

6/1

1st

6

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Comfort Line

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of seven races on AW and three on turf; last turf success was in 2022, but this season's overall form provided a fair amount of encouragement; a three-time runner-up at this venue, including in June; had plenty of horses behind him at Leopardstown ten days ago.

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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2nd

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Moyassr

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fine record on AW (4-10), sole turf win coming over 1m2f at Fairyhouse in May; way below best of late and claimed out of Paul Flynn's yard for 7,000euros at Roscommon last month; drops in grade.

10/1

8th

10

(11)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Moyassr

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Paul W Flynn

Fine record on AW (4-10), 1-18 on turf, unconvincing form since Fairyhouse win in May; would receive 9lb from stablemate Forlio in a handicap.

12/1

14th

6

(23)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Moyassr

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Solid strike rate on AW (4-10) but just 1-17 on turf; that win came at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good) in May off 5lb lower; has struggled off revised mark in three runs since and handicapper slow to relent.

28/1

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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16th

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

12/1

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win last December; not beaten far at Leopardstown on his return to turf.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

The Bear Trap

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

16/1

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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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

8th

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins have come over 1m at Killarney; won a maiden there last summer (yielding to soft) and returned there a year later to record a first handicap success (good); finished 1 3/4l behind Zaraahmando when fourth at Gowran last Saturday.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins have come over 1m at Killarney; won his maiden there last summer (yielding to soft) and returned there a year later to record a first handicap success (good) off 68 last time; not certain to back it up all the same.

6/1

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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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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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

5th

5

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Tawaazon

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, five on turf; latest win came here over 6f in May 2025 off 8lb higher; good runs in defeat over C&D this term, the best when runner-up off 1lb higher in June; fourth here last time when 3.25l behind Dandy Land; don't rule him out.

10/1

4th

2

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Tawaazon

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, five on turf; latest win came here over 6f in May 2025 off 7lb higher; second over C&D here in June, faded late into fifth when beaten favourite here last month; slowly away when ninth at Curragh; not out of it.

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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11th

10

(15)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Morning Approach

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

1-44 on turf; step in right direction when sixth at Leopardstown last month but below that form last twice; on a nice mark but hard to trust at present.

18/1

11th

7

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Morning Approach

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W McCreery

1-43 on turf; struggled on the AW last winter; made an okay return to turf at Roscommon when fifth (7.5f, good) but was very poor next time over 1m here; bounced back with a good sixth at Leopardstown next time (1m1f, good); another poor run at Naas three days ago; hard to trust.

10/1

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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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