May 11 / 17.15 Leopardstown

17.15

Good

Breast Cancer Ireland Handicap

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Breast Cancer Ireland Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4-43

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran well in 1m/1m2f maidens, the latest when third of 18 at the Curragh (good; runner-up has since won a maiden); his dam won the Irish St Leger so looks interesting over this longer trip on handicap debut.
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2

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Mister Adam

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Improved for stepping up in trip when narrowly got off the mark in a 1m4f handicap at this track two months ago; the form of that race isn't particularly strong and has a tougher task today off this mark.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Leopardstown

Mister Adam

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Ran well in 1m/1m2f maidens, the latest when third of 18 at the Curragh (good; runner-up has since won a maiden); his dam won the Irish St Leger so looks interesting over this longer trip on handicap debut.

7/1

2nd
5 (8)
Nuit

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 33-4

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Irish Oaks entry is very optimistic but she's shown enough in 1m/1m1f maidens to believe she can do some damage off this sort of mark; finished behind well-bred fillies the last time at Gowran; bred to stay this far.
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4th

5

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Nuit

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Henry De Bromhead

Maiden has been highly tried at times to no avail but did pick up some black type when third behind Floresta in Leopardstown Listed last term; not a bad effort when fourth in Gowran Listed in May but this is a stronger race.

8/1

4th

8

(3)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

18:07 Gowran Park

Nuit

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Maiden has been highly tried at times to no avail but did pick up some black type when a 5.25l third behind Floresta in a Listed heat at Leopardstown (1m6f, good) last season; beaten in a Dundalk maiden when last seen in December; ground a concern on return; tongue tie goes on.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 473-04

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Behind both Junkyard Dog and Palmezzano at Navan; reversed placings with the former when fourth at Cork but was beaten 8l and there were no excuses from the front.
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6th

2

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Booklight

9st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: J G Cosgrave

Placed at two and went close to making all in 1m4f Leopardstown handicap last year, only beaten half-a-length; left Natalia Lupini after; tailed off on stable debut last month.

25/1

15th

3

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Booklight

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: J G Cosgrave

Showed ability in maidens and ran a reasonable race when fourth at Cork (1m4f, soft) last year; backed that up when nearly making all at Leopardstown next time, beaten 0.25l into third; off 397 days and debuts for new trainer.

12/1

3rd

10

(6)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Leopardstown

Booklight

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Behind both Junkyard Dog and Palmezzano at Navan; reversed placings with the former when fourth at Cork but was beaten 8l and there were no excuses from the front.

6/1

Form: 006-15

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had seven races; went up a harsh 8lb for winning a 1m2f handicap at Navan (good) but soft ground could have been to blame for his Cork run; should fare better this time and cheekpieces are added.
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2nd

1

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Junkyard Dog

10st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won a Navan handicap for Joseph O'Brien last spring but suffered a succession of fairly hefty defeats on the Flat and over hurdles for this yard, including when beaten nearly 20l over C&D last month when back from a nine-week break; visor given a whirl.

20/1

9th

2

(12)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Junkyard Dog

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish; fair hurdler; only Flat win was over 1m2f at Navan in April 2025 (good); handles soft ground; not out of it.

12/1

7th

13

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Junkyard Dog

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Iain Jardine

Fair 1m2f Flat winner in Ireland last April; he hasn't yet found his level over hurdles, soundly beaten when tongue tied in handicaps on last two outings; tried cheekpieces before that and now sports blinkers.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 605-84

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
More exposed than some after eight defeats but was only 3-1 for an AW handicap last time (1m2f) and didn't get the breaks behind Drucker; second to Heishybrid in a maiden here last season.
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3rd

3

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:18 Roscommon

Berto Ramirez

10st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Andrew McNamara

Limited Flat maiden but doing better over hurdles and after winning his maiden at Down Royal he ran well at the weights in a rated hurdle at Wexford; has form claims for sure but this softer ground might not be preferable, especially over this longer trip.

5/2

4th

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Berto Ramirez

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

A 69-rated Flat maiden; struggled to make an impression in juvenile hurdles last winter and was a rank outsider in the Triumph; came good in a maiden at Down Royal early this month; won readily and left an impression that he can continue on the upgrade on summer ground.

5/1

1st

15

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Berto Ramirez

10st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Andrew McNamara

A 69-rated Flat maiden; the best of four hurdle runs when beaten 15l in a Naas Listed juvenile event; beaten a long way in the Triumph Hurdle since; can go well but others look stronger.

12/1

20/1

Form: 23100- C

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
One run at 1m (second) and five goes at 7f, winning a maiden here last August; down the field on handicap debut before suffering same fate in a Listed race; now has another tweak with the headgear; bit to prove, especially upped to 1m4f.
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6

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

17:00 Limerick

Heishybrid

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Noel Meade

Won a 7f Leopardstown maiden last summer but hasn't been at the same level since in handicaps; dropping mark a help but needs more.

14/1

7

(4)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:00 Navan

Heishybrid

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Won a 7f Leopardstown maiden last summer but hasn't been as good since; however, might not have stayed 1m4f at Leopardstown on return and this trip can suit better.

14/1

7

(4)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:00 Navan

Heishybrid

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Won a 7f Leopardstown maiden last summer but hasn't been as good since; however, might not have stayed 1m4f at Leopardstown on return and this trip can suit better.

14/1

8/1

Form: 045-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two Oaks entries don't look significant given her achievements to date; on the plus side, her best run was when fourth on good ground at Thurles and last two defeats have come in the mud, the latest on handicap debut (1m4f); stable has won two of the last four runnings of this.
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5

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:52 Curragh

Happiest

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Only mild promise as a juvenile and failed to make her presence felt in two early-season handicap outings over this trip this season, including on soft ground at Cork; stable in outstanding form and she has been given plenty of time to mature; could be competitive here in first-time blinkers.

3/1

7th

2

(2)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Leopardstown

Happiest

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Two Oaks entries don't look significant given her achievements to date; on the plus side, her best run was when fourth on good ground at Thurles and last two defeats have come in the mud, the latest on handicap debut (1m4f); stable has won two of the last four runnings of this.

8/1

7th

2

(2)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Leopardstown

Happiest

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Two Oaks entries don't look significant given her achievements to date; on the plus side, her best run was when fourth on good ground at Thurles and last two defeats have come in the mud, the latest on handicap debut (1m4f); stable has won two of the last four runnings of this.

8/1

14/1

Form: 7755-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really built on a respectable debut behind Scorthy Champ, last time beating only one home at Killarney (1m); may do better now handicapping in headgear and the dam stayed this far.
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1st

5

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:50 Ffos Las

Green Asset

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

An improved clear second over 2m5f at Newton Abbot last month and he looks ready for this longer trip; should run well.

100/30

2nd

9

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

Green Asset

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Ex-Irish maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 11 in 2m6f Fontwell handicap in November; no forlorn hope off a 3lb lower mark after a break.

5/1

3rd

5

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

16:07 Fakenham

Green Asset

10st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Came back to some form with the addition of a tongue-tie when a 3.5l fourth to Dartmouth Rose over C&D 12 days ago; weighted to go close and likely to be in the mix again.

7/2

Form: 680-1

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in his maidens but defied market weakness to win a seven-runner AW handicap (1m2f) in which he raced prominently throughout; had the run of things that day but a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world.
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10th

8

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Drucker

9st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Enjoyed a good winter AW campaign, winning twice over this trip, including last month when rallying well to hold off an in-form rival; runs off 12lb lower turf mark here and surely major claims given the form of the yard (and rider).

11/4

1st

6

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Drucker

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Andrew Slattery

Has enjoyed a good winter campaign here, consistent other than when sixth behind Voice Of Reason in November; won in good style over C&D in February; big efforts over 2m and C&D since; respected again.

15/2

4th

4

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Drucker

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Has enjoyed a good winter campaign here. consistent, other than when sixth behind Voice Of Reason in November; won in good style over this trip late last month; outstayed when third over 2m two weeks ago; respected down in trip again.

5/1

Form: 05-72

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Making his handicap debut when pushing stablemate Junkyard Dog close at Navan (1m2f, good) and has a 3lb pull on the winner; not yet exposed and needs considering.
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1st

8

(8)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Palmezzano

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Best turf run when second in 1m2f Navan handicap last April; first two runs for this yard in course maidens full of promise; below best when sent off 5-2 for 10.5f course maiden on latest; blinkers can spark a revival.

6/1

6th

5

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:02 Dundalk (AW)

Palmezzano

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Best turf run when second in 1m2f Navan handicap last April; couple of solid runs in maidens here of late, most recently over this trip when fourth; place claims again at least in a weak maiden.

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €23.80
Straight Forecast €22.43
Tricast €224.15
Trifecta €272.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mister Adam

SPOTLIGHT:

Nuit

TOPSPEED:

Palmezzano

The Irish Sun:

Mister Adam

POSTDATA:

Nuit