June 05 / 18.55 Leopardstown

18.55

Good

Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
5 (14)
Tachos

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.80
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 12653- D

Last run: 239 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gowran winner last summer at this trip (good) and some good placed runs afterwards, including final start when close third at Navan when visored (now replaced by tongue-tie); on a fair mark though drawn not great.
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1st

8

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Tachos

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Last of two wins came here over 1m1f last summer off 74; seasonal-best came over same C&D a fortnight ago when strong-finishing third (from a wide draw) of 22 to Bella Colombia (fourth has won since); nice turn around in weights with that rival here and cheekpieces added; should go well.

9/2

3rd

1

(25)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Tachos

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D K Weld

Has now slipped to 2lb below her last winning mark (which came over C&D) and her last run here over 1m was a step in the right direction; tough draw to overcome but not discounted.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: /0172-

Last run: 306 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at 2 for William Haggas when he had a rating of 103; successful on his second run for Willie Mullins in 1m Killarney handicap last summer and ended season with strong-finishing Galway second (1m4f) in August off today's mark; contender if fully tuned up on seasonal return and Keane remains loyal.
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2nd

1

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Alpha Capture

10st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Roger Fell

Has done well for this yard, in handicaps from 6f to 1m; he wasn't beaten far in a big field at York two runs ago after hitting some traffic and the winner (favourite) got first run on him when closing fast in a recent claimer at Chester (front two dominated); good chance off this mark back in a handicap, especially with Conor Whiteley taking off 5lb.

5/2

2nd

2

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Consistent since leaving Willie Mullins, performing well in handicaps from 6f to 1m; York last time wasn't necessarily a backward step as he wasn't beaten all that far in a big field after finding trouble in running; solid chance now into a claimer; first run here.

11/4

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-0573

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two wins for the Crisfords were over 1m but seemed to stay okay when third at Roscommon recently over 1m2f (good), just ahead of The Real Screamer who is now much worse off at the weights; one to consider.
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3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Zipster

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time winner and 2lb beneath his last winning mark; beaten about 4l in his last two races at 1m1f so not in bad form and he might get a good pace to chase, which helps him.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Zipster

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his third race when taking a Killarney handicap over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since, including when third of 13 at Gowran last week (1m2f, soft); inside draw and good amateur aboard.

15/8

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: -10933

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m AW winner last winter and solid enough efforts when last seen in March, second occasion when barely getting home over 1m2f; this trip should be in his range.
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6th

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:22 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest form in five attempts hurdling, most recently when beaten 47l in a 2m2f conditions hurdle here three weeks ago; tough task giving weight to all.

15/1

5th

7

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

10st 13lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest enough form in four attempts hurdling, most recently poor Flat effort at Galway last month; seemingly lots to find.

16/1

15th

13

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Tribal Moon

9st 7lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time 1m AW winner for former yard; went close on debut for this stable on last Flat start at Dundalk (10.5f); no impact over hurdles last thrice and 0-7 record on turf on the Flat doesn't inspire confidence; drawn wide.

20/1

5th
17 (9)
Rampage

16/1

Form: -84770 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf over 1m1f in 2023 (including over C&D) and landed AW handicap last year; pick of five runs this year when only beaten 2.5l from a wide draw here in March, even worse draw here last month when well held; kinder draw today.
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2nd

15

(17)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Rampage

8st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came on AW over a year ago; generally below best this year, mildly encouraging run at Dundalk last month; poor draw and others preferred.

14/1

5th

11

(14)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Rampage

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Runner-up five times over C&D without winning; mostly out of form this year but down to a career low mark and perfectly possible that he could be revitalised here.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Is 15lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer and took a step in the right direction when beaten 3.5l over C&D on latest; eased 3lb for that run and well-drawn here; could go well at a price.

16/1

Form: 968-00

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form and two early-season runs this term well below best (blinkered last time); reduced mark and drops in grade but still need to see more spark before backable.
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12th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Bill Silvers

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Best run for this yard when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that; three runs this term well below best.

16/1

13th

1

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Bill Silvers

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Best run for this yard when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that and two runs this term well below best, visored last time in a claimer; drops in grade but remains opposable.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Bill Silvers

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Best run for this yard was when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that and was well beaten on his seasonal return last month at Leopardstown; visor goes on and has been given a chance at the weightings but you'd like to see more positive recent form.

10/1

14/1

Form: 060-02

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner but 0-13 on turf, although has twice gone close at Cork including last month over inadequate 1m; extra 1f and good ground in his favour so don't rule out.
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9th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Unterberg

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Laura Hourigan

Best on AW (six wins) but just 1-21 on turf; scored at Dundalk in March but soundly beaten back on turf of late; jockey booking encouraging off a reduced mark.

14/1

14th

9

(19)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Unterberg

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Best on AW (6-12) but just 1-20 on turf; scored at Dundalk in March but soundly beaten back on turf the last twice (7l behind Thatwilldoso on penultimate); drawn wide; others more convincing.

25/1

8th

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Unterberg

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Loves Dundalk and won three in a row there in the spring (10.5f/1m4f); sole turf win came here last summer over 1m1f (off 60) and will be sharper for Roscommon run after nearly three months off; AW mark of 87; turf mark of 78 reflects his good AW form earlier in the year, rather than his actual achievements on grass.

11/1

16/1

Form: 23200- C

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on testing ground, including here last year; runs well fresh but this ground is quicker than she wants.
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6th

10

(5)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Speckled Meadow

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Four-time winner, most recently over C&D (yielding) last October; yet to hit top form this term and only midfield on latest at Galway; best form on much softer ground than this and 8lb wrong here.

33/1

9th

10

(21)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Speckled Meadow

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Course winner over 7f in 2022 has run well in defeat back here since over 1m; similar efforts last three runs including up to an extended 1m3f; needs more; tough draw.

22/1

6th

10

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Speckled Meadow

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Good servant to her connections; four-time winner from 7f to 1m2f, but very much at home on much softeer ground than she meets today; up against it taking on some promising fillies with younger legs today.

14/1

Form: 450-52

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in Britain (three on turf); 0-14 in Ireland but ran best race for this yard when second of 12 at Dundalk (1m2f) off 58 in March; 7lb higher back on turf but claimer offsets that.
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4th

15

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Pillar Of Hope

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

5-26 on turf; just 2lb higher than when winning at Leopardstown in October (1m2f, heavy); beaten 3.75l into fifth in this race last season off this mark but hard to fancy on this season's efforts and others look better treated.

16/1

6th

10

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Pillar Of Hope

9st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Six-time winner, five of those coming on turf; ground-versatile and showed signs of returning to form when coming from the back for a 6.75l fourth of 15 at Leopardstown on latest; eased 2lb but has not run well on both previous visits to this venue.

10/1

20/1

Form: 10060-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three of five wins have been at the Curragh on soft/heavy over shorter; likely best watched on seasonal return with question marks over trip/ground.
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13th

13

(19)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Zephron

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Soft ground no excuse when down the field in his last two races; this 9yo is on a lengthy losing run.

25/1

10th

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Zephron

9st 6lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Anthony McCann

Five wins from 52 starts but none since April 2024; weak form last season and bar one okay run on penultimate at Gowran, that trend has continued in three outings this term.

25/1

11th

5

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose.

10/1

Form: 34248-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Experienced handicapper with two wins on good ground last summer at 1m; recent maiden hurdle form a bit underwhelming and slight concern over this trip back on the level.
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7

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Stormie Outlook

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins (both on good) for the late Edward O'Grady; made a bright start for this stable when fifth at Listowel; ran at Leopardstown on Sunday.

12/1

14/1

Form: 54/21-

Last run: 306 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
It wasn't a strong maiden he won at Galway (1m, soft) last August but potential improver entering handicaps and yard's few recent runners have gone well.
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6

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Flying Bay

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a weak Galway maiden last summer but 0-5 in handicaps since, twice well beaten at this year's Galway festival when cheekpieces tried (nor discarded); hard to fancy.

14/1

17th

16

(15)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Flying Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a weak C&D maiden at last year's meeting and absent until well held in Leopardstown handicap in June; better effort 15 days later in first-time tongue-tie at Down Royal when staying on late after not clear run but didn't count here on Tuesday in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

13

(16)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Galway

Flying Bay

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a maiden over the extended 1m at this meeting last year but has been below that level in two handicap starts this term; cheekpieces need to have a reviving effect.

20/1

14/1

Form: 5/476-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced on flat last year, Curragh maiden fourth (1m2f) his best effort; fair level of form hurdling, winning Bellewstown maiden and most recently decent second at Kilbeggan; likes decent ground, could have more to offer back on the level in first handicap.
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17

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Kaptain Bay

10st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in April for Noel Meade and some decent runs in defeat since; can be forgiven a poor Flat run on testing ground at Gowran five days ago but still needs more; 5lb out of the handicap.

25/1

12

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Kaptain Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in April and runner-up in a Kilbeggan handicap was his best run since; well beaten in Flat return in a claimer around here last month (1m, good); cheekpieces on now but others preferred.

40/1

14/1

Form: 21-449

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
AW winner over 1m last winter has run solid races this term at same trip though tame finish in cheekpieces (now left off) latest at the Curragh; not sure this extra furlong is what he wants.
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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

Form: 05940-

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Pick of five maiden runs on the flat last year when fourth at Killarney (1m, heavy) before winning hurdles debut at Fairyhouse in November (good); hasn't progressed however, often keen and not too fluent; back on the flat now with ground to suit but wide draw a negative.
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9th

16

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Space Warrior

10st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Thomas Mullins

No success since a juvenile maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse in November 2024; has dropped a long way in the ratings from an opening mark of 111 and, although recent Ballinrobe effort wasn't convincing, previous Clonmel third under today's rider offers hope; 1lb wrong.

16/1

9th

10

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Space Warrior

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Thomas Mullins

No success since a juvenile maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse in November 2024; has dropped a long way in the ratings from an opening mark of 111 to 94; should enter calculations based on a third placing at Clonmel in April.

5/1

Form: 7-98

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 5yo entering handicap after just three maiden runs over various trips, no show when soundly beaten at Tipperary last week; hard to make a case for on evidence to-date and opening mark looks high.
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5th

6

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

13:45 Tramore

Captain Hanley

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Runner-up in maiden hurdles at Clonmel (2m4f) in May and Punchestown (3m) in June; not so good the last twice back in trip and has it to do here.

12/1

4th

3

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:18 Kilbeggan

Captain Hanley

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Runner-up in maiden hurdles at Clonmel in May and Punchestown in June; failed to match that form at Wexford last month; more like it when fourth in a Flat handicap at Tramore four days later.

10/1

Non-runners

The Real Screamer, Loingseoir, Whist

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €78.70
Straight Forecast €53.72
Tricast €226.39
Trifecta €195.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Tachos

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Whist

The Irish Sun:

Zipster

SPOTLIGHT:

Alpha Capture

POSTDATA:

Tachos