May 16 / 20.30 Leopardstown

20.30

Good

Leopardstown Lady Riders Handicap

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Leopardstown Lady Riders Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1

Form: 5234-0

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 1-11 on turf on the Flat but that sole win came in 2021; beaten 14l over 1m2f (good) here last month; just 1lb lower now and best recent form is on the AW; others hold more pressing claims.
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3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

Form: 432/0-

Last run: 289 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promise in all four maiden runs in 2022 for Joseph O'Brien at 1m-1m4f at Dundalk and at the Curragh; off 657 days and ran poorly on sole start for current yard at Galway last August; now returns from another absence and can only be watched on handicap debut.
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16th

14

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Promise early in his career for Joseph O'Brien but has been poor in two starts for this yard after a long absence; others preferred.

28/1

12th

14

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Promise in all four maiden runs in 2022 for Joseph O'Brien at 1m-1m4f at Dundalk and at the Curragh; off 657 days and ran poorly on sole start for current yard at Galway last August; now returns from another absence and can only be watched on handicap debut.

20/1

12th

14

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Promise in all four maiden runs in 2022 for Joseph O'Brien at 1m-1m4f at Dundalk and at the Curragh; off 657 days and ran poorly on sole start for current yard at Galway last August; now returns from another absence and can only be watched on handicap debut.

20/1

Form: 23210-

Last run: 265 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Wide margin AW winner at Wolverhampton (1m6f) off 81 for Michael Stoute last August and 11lb higher now; best turf effort a 0.5l second of 6 at Windsor (11.5f, gd-fm); lacks a run but respected on debut for Willie Mullins.
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20th

4

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Reaching High

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: W P Mullins

Dam is Ascot Gold Cup winner Estimate; inconsistent for Sir Michael Stoute in 2024; beaten on the nod at Leopardstown (1m4f) last May on debut for new yard, after which he was all the rage for this race but it was a nightmare for favourite backers, as he was shuffled back (from stall 1) and towards the rear entering straight before running on nicely until denied any room again in the last half furlong; absent since but same mark today and he is surely capable of significantly better; granted better luck, he should have a big shout.

9/4

9th

15

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Reaching High

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: W P Mullins

Dam is Ascot Gold Cup winner Estimate; inconsistent for Sir Michael Stoute last term, best efforts when second on good to firm in June and drubbing his opponents over 1m6f on AW in August; tailed off in the Melrose at York (6-1) final 3yo outing but made a bright start for new yard when beaten on the nod at Leopardstown (1m4f) last month; needs improvement but there is a great deal to suggest he arrives here with major potential as a stayer.

7/2

1

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Reaching High

10st 12lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Wide margin AW winner at Wolverhampton (1m6f) off 81 for Michael Stoute last August and 11lb higher now; best turf effort a 0.5l second of 6 at Windsor (11.5f, gd-fm); lacks a run but respected on debut for Willie Mullins.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2350/7 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at this track over 1m (good) but that was back in 2021 for Jessica Harrington; minor promise when finishing in midfield on second start for this yard after mammoth layoff at Tipperary; needs more.
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6th

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Peter Fahey

An 80-rated Flat winner ran fine races in his first three hurdle attempts last autumn but was poor in a hood at this track when last seen; however, has a chance if restored to best on return; first-string for a yard that had a Punchestown winner.

10/1

11th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

81-rated Flat horse has been placed on latest three of four attempts hurdling, most recently chasing home a 6l winner at Punchestown; tried hooded now and place claims again, more needed to play a major role in a stronger maiden.

12/1

11th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

81-rated Flat horse has been placed on latest three of four attempts hurdling, most recently chasing home a 6l winner at Punchestown; tried hooded now and place claims again, more needed to play a major role in a stronger maiden.

12/1

Form: 51-190 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner is 0-3 on turf; ran okay when fifth in a Punchestown maiden (1m1f) on good ground last September; beaten favourite off this mark when last seen at Dundalk in March; stamina to prove and others appeal more.
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5th

4

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Genoah

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Solid strike rate on the AW (4-8) but remains a maiden on turf after seven starts; however, ran an excellent race to finish a 4l second of 12 in this headgear at the Curragh last time (1m2f, gd-fm); enters calculations off the same mark here.

5/2

2nd

7

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Genoah

9st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: M D O’Callaghan

All four wins on AW; weak turf record (0-6) is a concern; booking of the very experienced Siobhan Rutledge is the main positive; new headgear combination.

10/1

Form: 59-500

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 1-6 on turf; that win came off 85 at Haydock (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; has failed to beat a rival in three runs for current yard; cheekpieces worn last time discarded; hard to fancy on recent exploits.
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6th

9

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Solomon

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain (1m) and added Limerick claimer last summer for previous yard; 0-6 for current yard, slow to break and keen when last seen in November; down to a nice mark but record fresh isn't great.

12/1

9th

3

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Solomon

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain; won a claimer at Limerick in June; modest form so far since joining this stable and heavy defeats on last two starts at 1m4f; others arrive in better form.

28/1

Form: 145-07 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; dual-purpose course winner on the Flat and over hurdles; has won seven races including three on turf on the Flat; remains 9lb above last turf win and his best form on the Flat is over shorter; well beaten here five days ago; others appeal more.
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14th

5

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven Flat wins include over C&D, and more recently on the AW in December; trip inadequate on seasonal return here in April and has since been pulled up over hurdles; champion jockey booked but veteran appears vulnerable.

14/1

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Walhaan

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven-time Flat winner won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March 2023 (2m, good to yielding) but generally moderate form over hurdles since then; the same can be said of his recent outing on the level at Leopardstown last month.

18/1

Form: 92465- CD

Last run: 168 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; three-time winner on turf on the Flat; last win came over C&D in May 2023 off 84; went close under this rider off 86 at the Curragh in October; 3lb lower now and fit from hurdling; interesting in first-time blinkers.
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4th

1

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner, latterly in 2023; continues to threaten now and again, as at Galway in August, but questionable whether he wants the ground this testing.

12/1

10th

9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Burren Song

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner for Andrew Slattery with last win coming in 2023; went close at Galway in August (1m4f, yielding) when Thatwilldoso won; posted another decent effort at Roscommon last time when third, behind Clear Quartz and Granite Bay; can go well again.

9/1

3rd

1

(16)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

The last of his four wins came in 2023; was just denied at Galway but was below that form at Chepstow five days later, both over this trip; 4lb higher but can run well if back to form.

8/1

Form: 278-42

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Went close in a 1m2f Navan maiden for Barry Fitzgerald last season; excellent runs in defeat in first two handicaps for current yard at Cork (10.5f, soft) and Tipperary (12.5f, yielding); nudged up 2lb for that last run but should be competitive again.
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4th

19

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Rock Of Ireland

8st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

On the upgrade on first two 2026 turf runs; 5lb out of the handicap; more needed.

6th

10

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rock Of Ireland

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh on yard debut last month under a positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; good effort at Gowran from 7lb higher a fortnight ago when runner-up (well-backed); not certain to replicate that form on AW.

5/1

2nd

8

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Rock Of Ireland

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Off the mark on yard debut over this trip at the Curragh last month under positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; 8lb higher but remains on a competitive mark and should go well.

7/2

Form: 8213-2 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner is 2-20 on turf; good effort last start on the Flat when a 2.5l second of 18 at the Curragh (1m4f, soft) in March off 78; won here on good over 1m1f last June off 64; pulled up on very testing ground in a maiden hurdle latest; could bounce back returned to the level.
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7th

4

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won five races up to 1m1f from 34 Flat starts; fine runs in defeat in premier handicaps at Leopardstown and Galway over the summer but was a bit below that level in the Cambridgeshire here last time; can be keen so needs to settle better.

7/1

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side.

6/1

12

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Bear Profit

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown last month and most recently career-best at same venue when staying on third to Slieve Binnian in premier handicap, having not had the clearest of runs; each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 0500-0 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.
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9

(15)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Dubai Leader

9st 12lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.

50/1

9

(15)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Dubai Leader

9st 12lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.

50/1

11th

4

(9)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:08 Cork

Dubai Leader

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three races at up to 1m4f in Britain for the Johnstons; one of four runs for this yard was encouraging and there have been excuses the last twice on account of the draw and ground; off since August but not without hope.

33/1

Form: 115-88

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 3-19 on turf; two of those turf wins came under this rider last season at Cork (1m2f, good) off 63 and Tipperary (12.5f, gd-fm) off 71; remains 7lb above last success and no impact in last three handicaps; may need more respite from the handicapper.
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3rd

7

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Not Just Any Eagle

9st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four Flat wins at up to 1m4f, including Leopardstown handicap last season off 78; yet to hit form this campaign though, twice not appearing to stay today's trip; bit to prove now.

12/1

14th

2

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 0lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

4-30 on turf, along with one AW victory; last success came off 2lb lower at Leopardstown last year (1m4f, good); struggled on soft ground at Gowran on seasonal return, but improved on that when seventh of 16 back there last time (1m4f, yielding), a nose behind Just Keep Flying; heading in the right direction.

20/1

7th

1

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Five-time winner; last scored at Leopardstown in May 2025 off 4lb lower; struggled on soft ground on seasonal return over 1m6f here in April; might need another run or two to hit top form.

28/1

Form: 22056-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner is 0-7 on the Flat with four of those runs coming on turf; went close in a 1m1f maiden here on good ground last summer for Johnny Murtagh and has been in good form over timber for current yard; nicely drawn, will like the ground and could go well.
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10th

9

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Raydamann

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose; bolted up in Sligo maiden hurdle last month (2m2f, good); previously soundly beaten over this C&D (gd-yld), extending his Flat record to 0-11; 3lb lower now but others appeal more.

3/1

1st

4

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Raydamann

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Decent form near the end of the season before last, winning a maiden hurdle at Clonmel and placed in a handicap at the Punchestown festival; fair form in handicaps last summer; subsequent form raises doubts.

11/2

12th

6

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Raydamann

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gordon Elliott

Hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat but has posted some fine runs; however, has been poor in both codes last two starts so needs a return to form.

20/1

Form: 70612- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose filly is 1-6 on the Flat, the win coming off 58 at Listowel (1m4f, good); narrowly denied off 10lb higher at Killarney (1m3f, heavy) in follow up bid and raised another 5lb; out of form in last two runs over hurdles but return to this sphere could spark a revival.
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6th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:52 Punchestown

Beyond Your Dreams

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Flat and 2m maiden hurdle winner was only beaten 10l in last year's Fred Winter, but has struggled since; while going a longer trip in first-time blinkers wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, perhaps the trainer knows better.

12/1

8th

2

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Beyond Your Dreams

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won on the Flat and single hurdles win came in Fairyhouse 3yo maiden 13 months ago; not disgraced in Fred Winter at Cheltenham; however, has struggled in handicaps since; plenty to find with Theflyingbee on recent running.

10/1

12

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Beyond Your Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose filly is 1-6 on the Flat, the win coming off 58 at Listowel (1m4f, good); narrowly denied off 10lb higher at Killarney (1m3f, heavy) in follow up bid and raised another 5lb; out of form in last two runs over hurdles but return to this sphere could spark a revival.

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €39.00
Straight Forecast €36.23
Tricast €849.77
Trifecta €835.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Burren Song

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Solomon

The Irish Sun:

Reaching High

POSTDATA:

Bear Profit

TOPSPEED:

Burren Song