May 11 / 13.45 Leopardstown

13.45

Good

Captain Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial Maiden

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Captain Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
950,000gns yearling; dropped away in the last quarter-mile when last of ten behind stablemate Stay True over 1m2f here a month ago; transformation needed to reverse form with fourth-placed Lombardi Trophy.
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5

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Roosevelt

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Made all in 1m4f Leopardstown maiden but barely beaten a rival twice since and was tailed off at Royal Ascot last week; questions to answer now.

10/1

14th

12

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Roosevelt

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

950,000gns yearling by Frankel; won narrowly when dictating a steady pace in maiden at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) on second start; it's rather alarming that he finished last of ten in the other two, but latest was handicap debut over just 7f, which was probably too short, and he now has his tongue tied.

9/1

10th

2

(2)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Fairyhouse

Roosevelt

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Last of 10 on debut at Leopardstown (1m2f) but left that behind when making all over 1m4f back at Leopardstown last month; fascinating contender on handicap debut but has to be a chance that 7f is too sharp.

2/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 66-

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to Group 2 winner Queen Of The Pride (Lancashire Oaks); dam won the St Leger; never counted on Galway debut last August; better over 1m1f at the Curragh the following month; stamina should not be an issue on pedigree but he needs to find plenty of improvement; tongue-tie fitted.
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2nd

1

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:13 Leopardstown

Delta

11st 12lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fairyhouse maiden winner last season (1m4f); cracking run on seasonal return in big field 1m6f handicap at the Curragh in May; latest run over 2m back there disappointing (cheekpieces tried then are discarded) but capable of better, is rated 91 and Patrick Mullins is an eye-catching booking.

9/4

10th

3

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Delta

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1m4f Fairyhouse maiden winner last season (gd-yld); promising seasonal reappearance here 33 days ago, staying on for a 5.5l fourth of 24 over 1m6f (2l behind Kilmeaden in third); well worth a go at this trip on that evidence and mark unchanged; cheekpieces added.

7/1

4th

2

(25)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Delta

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Got off the mark in a 1m4f Fairyhouse maiden in June having been third in a quality Navan Listed race the time before; heavy ground a possible excuse when disappointing off top weight at Listowel in September; gelded since and he went close on his seasonal return last year.

15/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 53-22

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Only 0.5l in front of today's rival Delta when fifth of 14 on debut over 1m1f at the Curragh; has picked up valuable experience since then and has shown maiden-winning potential with three placed efforts, including twice runner-up over 1m2f at Navan this term; winner of those two races came from the Johnny Murtagh yard which is responsible for Dabashan here.
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7

(7)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 63y

17:45 Roscommon

Vorfreude

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Plenty of promise in maidens before making winning handicap debut in quite valuable 1m5f Down Royal event in June, finding plenty for pressure (good); found Listed company a bit tough on latest but definite prospects back in grade here albeit trip possibly on the short side.

9/2

5th

6

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

Vorfreude

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Plenty of promise in maidens before making winning handicap debut in quite valuable 1m5f Down Royal handicap in June, finding plenty for pressure (good); improving type for whom a stamina test suits but needs to step up a level here.

15/2

Form: 4

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo colt is a brother to four winners; dam 6f 2yo Listed winner, half-sister to US 1m1f stakes winner Cherokee Reef; made a positive impression when keeping on for fourth behind an Aidan O'Brien-trained winner over 1m2f here last month; has an edge over Jr Mahon and Roosevelt.
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10

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lombardi Trophy

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Just behind Gun Carriage in a maiden in April won by the smart Stay True; off the mark over C&D in July but then finished last in a 1m6f Listed race; big ask to bounce back in a race of this nature.

25/1

8th

5

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

Lombardi Trophy

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Two solid opening runs in maidens here in the Spring and returned from a break to win 1m2f Dundalk AW maiden last month, making all and battling well; much stiffer task here.

16/1

1st

4

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Lombardi Trophy

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Both runs at Leopardstown (1m2f/1m4f); a beaten favourite the last time but two of the three ahead of him have won since; obvious contender.

2/1

5th
4 (5)
Kasgani

6/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Sea The Stars out of a smart long-distance mare (Group 3 winner over 2m); capable of building on his debut sixth of 17 behind a stablemate of Dabashan at Cork last month.
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6th

5

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Kasgani

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-5 in Ireland for Dermot Weld but he caught the eye on his stable debut over C&D 46 days ago, staying on for third behind Caph Star having been denied a clear run; that was his first start since October and this unexposed gelding is on the shortlist.

7/2

3rd

2

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Kasgani

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-5 in maidens at up to 1m4f in Ireland for Dermot Weld; sold for 16,000euros in November; remains unexposed but the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations on handicap and yard debut after seven months off; drawn widest.

14/1

6th
1 (3)
Dabashan

4/1

Form: 3

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a competent debut over the extended 1m2f at Dundalk in March, keeping on for third behind the two market leaders (trained by Ger Lyons and Aidan O'Brien respectively); got the hang of things late on and should be suited by the longer trip here.
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6th

1

(3)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Dabashan

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

awkward start, always behind

4/1

6th

1

(3)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Dabashan

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Made a competent debut over the extended 1m2f at Dundalk in March, keeping on for third behind the two market leaders (trained by Ger Lyons and Aidan O'Brien respectively); got the hang of things late on and should be suited by the longer trip here.

4/1

3rd

1

(3)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dabashan

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, ran on well towards finish

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never a threat over 1m2f here on debut; held by fourth-placed Lombardi Trophy.
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18th

17

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Jr Mahon

9st 1lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising runs in defeat last season; okay run over hurdles at Bellewstown in April but his tailed off finish at Sligo last month is concerning.

33/1

14th

18

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Jr Mahon

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second reserve; rated 67 on the Flat; some fair runs in maiden hurdles and may have needed latest when fifth at Bellewstown; handicap debut.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m2f winner, sister to Listed winner Glamorous Approach, closely related to the trainer's 2,000 Guineas-St James's Palace winner Poetic Flare.
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6th

6

(10)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Slaney Gorge

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dan Horsford

Well related but slowly away and green when always last of eight in maiden at Leopardstown (1m4f, good; 18-1) in May, showing some ability but he left Jim Bolger for 8,000gns nearly six weeks ago.

33/1

8th

7

(4)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Slaney Gorge

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

slowly away, ran green throughout, always behind

14/1

8th

7

(4)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Slaney Gorge

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

First foal; dam 1m2f winner, sister to Listed winner Glamorous Approach, closely related to the trainer's 2,000 Guineas-St James's Palace winner Poetic Flare.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €47.00
Straight Forecast €52.33
Trifecta €285.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lombardi Trophy

The Irish Sun:

Kasgani

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lombardi Trophy

POSTDATA:

Lombardi Trophy