October 19 / 14.55 Leopardstown

14.55

Yielding

Gables Foxrock Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Gables Foxrock Cup Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 15/28-

Last run: 389 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Saint-Cloud debut winner two years ago had a very restricted 3yo campaign last year for William Haggas, second to a smart type in Hamilton novice and always behind after slow start in Goodwood Listed; spent time with Paddy Twomey but never ran and picked up by current connections for 3,600gns at Tattersalls Online Sale in August; headgear combination tried and watching brief advised.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

19:43 Gowran Park

Terre De Vega

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won on good ground at two in France; ran only twice for William Haggas in 2024; same last year for this stable, the best of those a second at Leopardstown on the first of two late-season handicap outings; out of his depth in 10.5f Listed at Naas on return; plenty to find.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Terre De Vega

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won on good ground at two in France; ran only twice for William Haggas in 2024; same last year for this stable; second at Leopardstown on the first of two late-season handicap outings; faces a huge task at these weights.

50/1

22th

5

(4)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Terre De Vega

9st 11lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won on good ground whan trained in France as a 2yo; not many runs since and was picked up by current connections for 3,600gns in an online sale in August; seemed rusty in the early stages but ran on well to be just denied at Leopardstown 14 days ago; up 5lb but a big player if building on that.

13/2

Form: 170000

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner in Britain for William Haggas but both turf runs for current yard (on yielding) have been poor; may want better ground.
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4th

4

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Brewing

9st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run.

12/1

9th

14

(14)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Brewing

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk this winter before a below-par Newcastle run on latest; others have much stronger claims on turf form.

10/1

Form: 510113 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In the form of her life this summer, with wins over C&D, at Down Royal and at Galway; fine run after aggregate 21lb rise when good third in C&D mares handicap in August, from franked since by both the winner and second; remains very much of interest.
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17th

3

(22)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Summer Snow

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Won three times last year up to a mile; hasn't been near that level this year but last time at Down Royal was a bit better; needs a return to best.

14/1

5th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Summer Snow

9st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

C&D (good) win was one of three victories last season; two efforts this term have not been his best; 2lb below his last winning mark now.

33/1

15th

1

(16)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Summer Snow

10st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Progressive in handicaps at 7f/1m last season; probably a bit high in the ratings now; big price when towards the rear at Leopardstown on seasonal debut.

20/1

Form: 361021 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won Sligo nursery for Jessica Harrington last year; return to form of late, winning Gowran claimer and in fillies' handicaps runner-up at Bellewstown and clear with runner-up Fast Tara when getting up late at Naas 11 days ago (yielding); 10lb rise but rider now claims 7lb.
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2nd

3

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Gloriously Glam

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian McGuinness

Below best in handicaps on last two starts; solid form in claiming company (form figures of 3113); handles most ground and went close over C&D on her only previous visit in October; big player.

5/1

5th

4

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Gloriously Glam

9st 6lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Was gaining a fourth career victory when landing 7f Gowran claimer (good to yielding) last month; beaten favourite next time in Fairyhouse claimer; finished last of eight in 7f Gowran handicap last week but she's 3lb below her last winning mark, will appreciate the forecast rain and could bounce back under 7lb claimer.

8/1

8th

5

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Gloriously Glam

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid fourth behind three of today's rivals over C&D in April; was gaining a fourth career victory when landing C&D claimer (good to yielding) last month; beaten favourite in Fairyhouse claimer on latest; fair mark returning to handicaps; respected.

9/1

Form: 55-580 C

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Maiden win came here last summer (good) but struggled in handicaps in first half of this season for Jessica Harrington; absent since June and may want better ground.
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16th

4

(1)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Va Va Vroom

9st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Out of form for Jessica Harrington last year; no sign of a revival in two runs this term; this looks too demanding.

25/1

10th

13

(9)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Va Va Vroom

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner at two; struggled in handicaps in the first half of last season for Jessica Harrington and never counted on yard debut last October; not much better on reappearance.

20/1

12th

1

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Va Va Vroom

10st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner here at 2 (good) but struggled in handicaps in first half of last season for Jessica Harrington and never counted on yard debut here in October on heavy; handicapper relenting but still on a high enough mark; wide draw a negative.

16/1

Form: 570422 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with three good runs within a fortnight this month on favoured easy ground, notably only caught late by Gloriously Glam at Naas and chased home a progressive type at Roscommon; up an aggregate of 6lb but another bold showing expected with 10lb claimer now booked to offset that rise.
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4th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Fast Tara

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed twice in handicaps this season but only one career win from 27 starts is a concern; finished last in Listed company at Navan on Sunday; new headgear combination is tried now.

10/1

9th

3

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

16:02 Navan

Fast Tara

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed twice in handicaps this term; only one win from 26 starts; faces a huge task in this company.

33/1

Form: 135272 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Belatedly got off the mark over C&D in March and some good runs in defeat since, notably beaten a neck at Naas (7f) and latest when strong-finishing second over this trip at Punchestown last month; good 5lb claimer booked and right in the mix.
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2nd

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two C&D wins last season on good and heavy ground; yet to hit top gear this term but has slipped 4lb below his last success and hinted that he might be coming back to form at Ballinrobe on latest; not discounted.

11/1

5th

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Dark Viper

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at Leopardstown; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in four 2026 appearances.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at this venue; ground was heavy when he scored off this mark last October, his 2024 win was on good going; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in three 2026 appearances.

12/1

Form: 081555 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has had a good season, winning here over 7f (good) and better form when scoring over today's trip at Galway (soft); handicapper seems to have had her measure of late though so much more needed.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Electric Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Course winner; has been busy this year; fit from AW when winning at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in March; has largely remained in good form since, given a forceful ride at Roscommon (10.5f) on latest when finishing second; can go well dropped 1lb.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Electric Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; has made the running on her two most recent starts; may find a few too good again.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Electric Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; fourth over this trip on AW last time after making the running, and not sure she wants to go this far.

14/1

Non-runners

Areana

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €79.10
Straight Forecast €70.27
Tricast €175.89
Trifecta €185.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Electric Beauty

TOPSPEED:

Areana

The Irish Sun:

Dark Viper

SPOTLIGHT:

Summer Snow

POSTDATA:

Electric Beauty