October 19 / 14.25 Leopardstown

14.25

Yielding

Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £21942.15
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 237342 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

Form: 91-602 CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner on favoured heavy ground has had a restricted 4yo campaign, much the best of three efforts on latest when getting favoured ground at Listowel last month, disputing with winner throughout when beaten 1.25l over today's trip; more needed here though and will appreciate rain.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(8)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Navan

Norwalk Havoc

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Four-time winner at 7f/1m, the last two at Listed level; Leopardstown specialist; considerably inferior to stablemate Hotazhell.

14/1

3rd

1

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Norwalk Havoc

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Four-time winner at 7f/1m, including two late-season Listed events at this venue on heavy ground; returned with fair seventh of 25 behind Ribee in the Irish Lincoln; appeared not to stay 1m2f in another premier handicap at the Curragh on latest

20/1

Form: 480160

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Highly-tried 3yo and often out of his depth but did win 4-runner 1m2f Navan contest in July when dropped in grade; tame effort in handicap company latest and now drops back to 1m; opposable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

24

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Rock Of Cashel

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Niels Petersen

Proved well down the pecking order at Ballydoyle, notwithstanding two wins (7f/1m2f); comfortably on top in Ovrevoll handicap (8.5f) in latest start for a Norwegian stable that he has joined this year; however, faces a markedly harder assignment in this field.

33/1

4

(7)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Rock Of Cashel

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Highly-tried 3yo and often out of his depth but did win 4-runner 1m2f Navan contest in July when dropped in grade; tame effort in handicap company latest and now drops back to 1m; opposable.

12/1

19th

4

(17)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Rock Of Cashel

9st 11lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Highly-tried 3yo and often out of his depth but did win 4-runner Navan contest over this trip in July when dropped in grade; no show in Group 3 Royal Whip over C&D latest; stiff task back in handicap company.

20/1

9/2

Form: 1-5113

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced progressive 3yo whose two wins have been in small-runner Hamilton contests at this trip on decent ground; softer ground seemed to stretch him when respectable third in Sandown Listed on latest; tried hooded now and has to be respected.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Sallaal

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Produced a very smart handicap performance at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) on Oaks day, registering an RPR of 121 and taking record to 4-8; leading contender provided that form is backed up returned to Listed level.

Evs

1st

3

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Sallaal

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Has run respectably on soft; hooded on last two starts, with a back-to-form second of six when stepped up to 1m2f for C&D handicap (good) on 2026 reappearance; raised 5lb since and probably not straightforward but that was a promising effort here from out the back (ran on well with too much to do) and he has to be in serious calculations.

7/2

2nd

1

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Sallaal

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Made it three wins from his first four starts when scoring on handicap debut at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last July; his progress stalled in two Listed races subsequently but this lightly raced 4yo has been gelded since and the return to better ground could be a positive, along with the step up in trip; retains potential for a top trainer who won this in 2018 and 2019; respected.

4/1

Form: 166726 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Highly-tried filly with just a Killarney maiden win to her name but only denied by narrowest margin in Group 3 Fairy Bridge Stakes at Tipperary in August (yielding) and wasn't disgraced when under 5l off winner in Group 1 Matron Stakes over C&D last month; place claims.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Queen Of Thunder

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Highly-tried filly with just a Killarney maiden win to her name but only denied by narrowest margin in Group 3 Fairy Bridge Stakes at Tipperary in August (yielding) and wasn't disgraced when under 5l off winner in Group 1 Matron Stakes over C&D last month; place claims.

13/2

3

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Leopardstown

Queen Of Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

Seventh of 13 behind Fallen Angel in last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas; back from long absence to win 1m Killarney maiden in May; ran her best race of the season when a short head second in a Group 3 event over a little shorter than this at Tipperary 13 days ago.

33/1

6

(10)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

16:00 Tipperary

Queen Of Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: K J Condon

Seventh of 13 in last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas; back from long absence to win 1m Killarney maiden in May; failed to build on that when unplaced in a 1m Listed race at Navan in June; not disgraced in sixth in a 7f Group 2 event at the Curragh; found 6f inadequate at Naas last Sunday; may do better now.

8/1

Form: 753333

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner in France (one on soft) at 1m2f and extended 1m3f; 0-11 this term for current yard but some solid efforts including latest when strong-finishing third in Naas fillies Listed a week ago over this trip (yielding); this looks a better race so more required.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(5)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Soft Winds

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Twice a winner in France (one on soft) at 1m2f and extended 1m3f; 0-11 this term for current yard but some solid efforts including latest when strong-finishing third in Naas fillies Listed a week ago over this trip (yielding); this looks a better race so more required.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Soft Winds

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Twice a winner in France (one on soft) at 1m2f and extended 1m3f; 0-10 this term for current yard, appearing a bit one-paced back at today's trip last two times on heavy; looks to have a bit to find.

12/1

5

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Soft Winds

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for yard; rated 94 and shaped nicely when a 3.25l third of 9 in a listed race at Killarney (1m, good) last month; won on soft ground in France and is preferred by McMonagle so has to be considered for yard that won this in 2021 and 2022.

7/1

11/2

Form: 13 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut 7f winner at the Curragh in May and missed a few engagements before returning to finish third in Group 3 Fairy Bridge Stakes (Tipperary) in late August, having been badly hampered turning in; renews rivalry with second-placed Queen Of Thunder and could well reverse form with better luck in running.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:55 Leopardstown

Fingerpaint

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D K Weld

Won a Curragh maiden on debut last year and was a fine third in a Tipperary Group 3 next time after a 100-day break; didn't seem to handle heavy ground on final start last year; again below her best on return at Navan; will held by Duckadilly on that running.

100/30

7th

4

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

16:02 Navan

Fingerpaint

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D K Weld

Debut 7f winner at the Curragh early last season; fair third in Group 3 event at Tipperary last August, having been badly hampered turning in; probably unsuited by heavy ground when failing to make an impact at Leopardstown on her final start.

8/1

Form: 723150 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a Bellewstown maiden over this trip in August but safely held twice since in handicaps; looks out of her depth here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(3)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Touted Plan

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a Bellewstown maiden over this trip in August but safely held twice since in handicaps; looks out of her depth here.

40/1

Non-runners

Gun Carriage, Serengeti

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €26.00
Straight Forecast €21.08
Trifecta €142.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mutasarref

The Irish Sun:

Fingerpaint

TOPSPEED:

Sallaal

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Queen Of Thunder

POSTDATA:

Mutasarref