September 13 / 16.55 Leopardstown

16.55

Soft

Tonybet Solonaway Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £97520.66
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Tonybet Solonaway Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
6 (6)
Alakazi

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.25
  • Place: £1.75

Form: 7-1322 CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo won C&D maiden in April and coped well with rise in class when second to Skukuza in Curragh Listed and staying on second to front-running Johan in Group 3 Desmond Stakes over C&D last month; gives impression a more strongly-run 1m will suit, unproven on ground this soft.
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9

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Alakazi

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo who has improved with each of his six runs, going close in a Group 3 at Leopardstown (1m, good) in August and winning a Group 2 there (1m, good to yielding) last month; today's company demands a further chunk of improvement but he might be dangerous to rule out in view of his progressive profile.

22/1

1st

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Alakazi

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Lightly raced 3yo won C&D maiden in April and coped well with rise in class when second to Skukuza in Curragh Listed and staying on second to front-running Johan in Group 3 Desmond Stakes over C&D last month; gives impression a more strongly-run 1m will suit, unproven on ground this soft.

9/2

7

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:23 Leopardstown

Alakazi

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Shaped quite well in a late-season 7f maiden here; won C&D maiden in April; coped well with rise in class when third in a 1m Listed event at the Curragh in May; surpassed that form when second to the Ed Dunlop-trained Skukuza at the same venue in June; Ben Coen's choice over Chicago Critic.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.05

Form: -23734 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ten victories include four here, notably twice at Group 3 level last year; not quite at same level this year but solid form, most recently fourth to Johan when attempting repeat Desmond Stakes win last month; admirable 7yo but will do well to make the frame.
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5th

5

(6)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Mutasarref

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Has won ten of his 30 starts, including four times at this venue at 7f-1m; most recent success came at Cork in October 2024 (1m, yielding) but ran some fine races last season, including when third in this; well behind a couple of these on seasonal return here last month but better expected now with that run under his belt; place chance.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Mutasarref

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Ten victories include four here, most notably twice at Group 3 level in 2024; not quite at the same level this year but solid form, most recently seasonal-best when getting up late for second in Group 2 Solonaway Stakes at the Curragh.

5/1

1

(1)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Mutasarref

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: G M Lyons

Ten victories include four here, notably this race in 2023 and twice at Group 3 level last year; not quite at same level this year but solid form, most recently seasonal-best when getting up late for second in Group 2 Solonaway Stakes here last month; major player once again.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.95

Form: 4-2531

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden winner last year and was gaining first win since when landing odds in minor Naas conditions event in July; highly tried at times, including smart form in both 2000 Guineas Trial over C&D and when beaten 5.5l in Irish 2000 Guineas; has been withdrawn due to soft ground before so ground unlikely to suit here.
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1st

3

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Comanche Brave

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Prevailed at the Curragh in May to break his Group 2 duck; not disgraced in the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot since but that seventh-place finish confirms his slight limitations at the top level; will find better opportunities when back down in class.

20/1

7th

3

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Comanche Brave

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Charles Boudot

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

The drop back to 6f proved to be a good move this spring, with a very respectable fifth in a hot Group 1 at Sha Tin in April (good to firm; Satono Reve second) and a 2l win in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good); not fully exposed at the trip and he's one to be interested in.

12/1

1st

5

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Comanche Brave

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Useful form at 7m/1m last season, fifth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, third in the Jersey Stakes, odds-on for 7f Naas win; kept on for third in 7f Group 2 in Saudi Arabia in February; ran as well as could have been expected when fifth of eight behind the spectacular Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin last month; trip possibly a little sharp for him.

5/1

4th
5 (7)
Skukuza

3/1

Form: 561193 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Progressive 4yo won over this trip at the Curragh this term in premier handicap and Listed contest (beating Alakazi); similar level of form unlucky-in-running third in Group 2 Strensall Stakes at York last month; below-par run on soft ground in between raises concerns but big player if handling it.
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24th

2

(17)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Skukuza

9st 12lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Ed Dunlop

Good second (off 20lb lower) in the Britannia at this meeting two years ago but he was progressive at the time, whereas his form has dipped in last two outings (normally a consistent sort, including at Group level); 2-2 at the Curragh compared to only 1-16 elsewhere; wears first-time headgear.

50/1

6th

8

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Skukuza

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Form dipped last time when he raced too freely; otherwise a broadly consistent sort who may rebound, provided he settles better; has Group form and can't be dismissed from a ratings perspective but may be more interesting when back at the Curragh where he's 2-2 (only 1-15 elsewhere).

10/1

6th

6

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Skukuza

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Won a valuable Curragh handicap last May and impressed in a Listed win there (also 1m, good) the following month; again had Ryan Moore riding when he looked a shade unlucky in York Group 3 (1m1f, good to firm) in August; finished last year with good efforts in Group 2s at Leopardstown and Longchamp; back in that sort of form when close fifth in Saint-Cloud Group 3 (1m, soft) 17 days ago and he's a likely player with Moore retaking the reins.

5/1

Form: 155445 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has gained two of his seven wins over C&D, Group 3 Desmond Stakes in 2023 and more recently beating Mutasarref a neck in Listed contest in April; hasn't matched that form since however and looks to have a bit to find, especially as the balance of form is on better ground.
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8th

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Lord Massusus

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven-time winner including Listed and Group 3 races here over 1m on good ground; not a bad effort in first handicap start since 2023 at the Curragh last time (denied a clear run) and eased 1lb for that; goes well here and firmly enters calculations upped in trip.

12/1

7th

1

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Lord Massusus

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Joseph G Murphy

Ground versatile; seven-time winner (including at Group 3 and Listed level); running respectably in stakes company this term and is 2-2 in handicaps, though hasn't run in one since winning off 1lb higher at Naas in 2023; course winner interesting with rider taking off 5lb.

11/1

6th

3

(1)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lord Massusus

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Confirmed his liking for this venue when winning a Listed race here last season (Mutasarref a neck behind), his second C&D win; improving for each outing this season and should run his race but a rating of 99 leaves him with a fair amount to find with a few of these rivals.

16/1

Form: 12-99

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Last year's Group 1 Dewhurst runner-up (soft) ran way below that level in both Guineas' in the spring on better ground, fading after showing up early at Newmarket and even worse at the Curragh, always behind after a slow start; missed two engagements since due to ground but has it in his favour here so return to form conceivable.
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2nd

2

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Expanded

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

2024 Dewhurst runner-up on soft; highly tried in a three-run campaign last season, which never really took off; seasonal return was much more positive when coming home strongly from off the pace in a Leopardstown Listed contest (1m, yielding to soft) to take the runner-up spot behind a better-fancied stablemate; big player but this better ground is a small concern.

9/4

2nd

3

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Expanded

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

2024 Dewhurst runner-up on soft; ran way below that level in two Guineas attempts on better ground last spring; faded after showing up early at Newmarket, always behind at the Curragh after a slow start; failed to run to expectations when unplaced favourite for a C&D Listed race last September.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-7193 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Career-best when winning C&D Listed Amethyst Stakes in May (good), coming from well off pace; similar tactics employed in Group Desmond Stakes over C&D last month but left with too much to do when strong-finishing 1l third to front-running Johan; likely stronger pace here should suit but this looks a deeper race.
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4th

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:58 York

Chicago Critic

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: J P Murtagh

Comes from off the pace; has made the frame several times at Group level since his Listed win 13 months ago; not disgraced at Epsom most recently, especially considering the race panned out unfavourably; however, chance again partly depends on whether the cards drop right.

16/1

4th

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Chicago Critic

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Short-headed in a Group 2 at Meydan (7f, good) in January but he needs a bigger performance if he's to take this and he hasn't been at the top of his game on his three starts since, most recently at the Curragh.

16/1

8th

4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Chicago Critic

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

All three wins have come at 1m; back after a spell in the Emirates; not far off best when touched off by Elnajmm in the 7f Group 2 Al Fahidi Fort in January; beaten 3l in fourth behind the same horse in a Group 3 last time; blinkered first time now; not appealing at this trip.

16/1

Form: 31-765 C

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed fine 2yo campaign, notably Group 1 National Stakes win on this weekend on good ground; three runs in first half of this season well below that level however, including beaten 6.25l in Irish 2,000 Guineas and when not looking to stay 1m2f in Prix Eugene Adam at Saint-Cloud in June; returns from a break with plenty to prove, including on soft ground.
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8th

9

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Scorthy Champ

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Enjoyed fine 2yo campaign, notably Group 1 National Stakes win on this weekend on good ground; three runs in first half of this season well below that level however, including beaten 6.25l in Irish 2,000 Guineas and when not looking to stay 1m2f in Prix Eugene Adam at Saint-Cloud in June; returns from a break with plenty to prove, including on soft ground.

9/1

8

(8)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Scorthy Champ

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Inexperience evident when 2l third of four in Group 2 Futurity here (7f, good) last August on his second start; more professional when winning Group 1 National Stakes here (7f, good) in September by a neck from Henri Matisse; possibly stretched by this trip when seventh in 2,000 Guineas on return, weakening late on; others preferred.

20/1

8

(8)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Scorthy Champ

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Inexperience evident when 2l third of four in Group 2 Futurity here (7f, good) last August on his second start; more professional when winning Group 1 National Stakes here (7f, good) in September by a neck from Henri Matisse; possibly stretched by this trip when seventh in 2,000 Guineas on return, weakening late on; others preferred.

20/1

11/2

Form: /013-1 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Interrupted career but has a good strike rate, including high-profile handicap wins at Goodwood and twice at Doncaster including a year ago; first Group win came under canny front-running ride over C&D last month in Desmond Stakes (accounted for four of thesse rivals) on belated seasonal return; unlikely to get such a soft lead here but handles soft and could go well.
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9th

2

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Johan

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack Channon

Interrupted career but has a good strike rate, including high-profile handicap wins at Goodwood and twice at Doncaster including a year ago; first Group win came under canny front-running ride over C&D last month in Desmond Stakes (accounted for four of thesse rivals) on belated seasonal return; unlikely to get such a soft lead here but handles soft and could go well.

11/2

2

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:23 Leopardstown

Johan

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack Channon

2022 Lincoln winner, also won Goodwood's Coral Golden Mile on his first run in 2023; enhanced fine record when fresh with 1m handicap win at Doncaster last autumn after a break of almost six months; has usually been well held in Listed/Group events, but ran creditably when third in a 1m Group 3 at Saint-Cloud on his final start last season.

4/1

1st

1

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Johan

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Channon

Absent since beating only one rival here in March when bidding for a second success in the Lincoln; normally goes well fresh, so that was a disappointing reappearance effort; not sure what to expect.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €90.50
Straight Forecast €58.76
Tricast €570.83
Trifecta €598.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Skukuza

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Johan

POSTDATA:

Mutasarref

TOPSPEED:

Skukuza

The Irish Sun:

Johan