15.52
HeavyPadel At Leopardstown Golf Launching Spring 2026 Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £76956.52
- 2m 0f 0y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.90
- Place: £2.60
Form: 433321 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Admirably consistent handicapper who didn't run too badly when midfield in the County Hurdle last month; however, this is a step up the ladder for him and regular rider Jack Kennedy evidently prefers the chances of The Yellow Clay. |
10/1 |
|
13th 3 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Big improver in recent months, winning strong 2m Leopardstown handicaps at the Christmas meeting (yielding) and at the Dublin Racing Festival (heavy); will need to improve again to complete a hat-trick of big-field successes but that can't be ruled out in his current mood. |
14/1 |
|
1st 2 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Steady improver put up his best effort when winning over C&D last time; is 8lb higher in a tougher race so will have to progress again, but is possible he could do so. |
7/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 0-4341 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 190y |
11st 10lb |
Won 2m maiden here in January (soft-to-heavy) and excellent run following month when favourite in very competitive 19-runner 2m Leopardstown handicap, going clear with winner from last; took another step forward when third to a top-class novice in 2m4f Grade 2 Fairyhouse novice on latest (Generous Risk second) in first-time cheekpieces, despite slipped saddle; good chance he'll improve again at 3m and don't rule out. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Won 2m Punchestown maiden hurdle in good style in January (soft-to-heavy) and excellent run following month when favourite in very competitive 19-runner 2m Leopardstown handicap, going clear with winner from last; cheekpieces added and upped in trip on switching to novice company. |
7/1 |
|
25 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Reserve; 13th at 33-1 in the Champion Bumper here last March; progressing well at 2m in the mud as a hurdler, easily winning a maiden at Punchestown and second of 19 when hot favourite for a top handicap at Leopardstown on latest run; the front two drew clear in the latter, after this one travelled best and launched a strong challenge; not crying out for this longer trip on that display but his stable has made many notable strikes. |
9/1 |
33/1
- Place: £5.60
Form: 130-53 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Won three bumpers when trained in France; struggled in first two starts over hurdles for this yard but decent third at Punchestown in January and best effort to date when an 8.5l third of 19 from well out of the handicap in a listed handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (2m, heavy); leading claims, though unproven on decent ground. |
4/5 |
|
3rd 20 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Smart bumper performer in France but hasn't transferred that to hurdles; third in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last time, but this is much tougher from 9lb out of the handicap. |
33/1 |
|
14th 13 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: 2814-3 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Top-rated here at 138; won Grade 1 at Aintree in April 2025, her last start on ground with good in the description; below best in hot handicaps this year but better expected now back on a sounder surface; giving weight away to most of her rivals but the one to beat. |
13/8 |
|
16th 2 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 1lb |
Grade 1 Juvenile winner at Aintree (2m1f, gd-sft) last year; has come up dry since, beaten similar distances in first three handicaps; dropped 1lb for an 11l fifth behind Kalix Delabarriere on latest and Townend takes over now; drying ground a plus and could go well. |
11/2 |
|
5th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Aintree last year; lightly raced this season, but DRF fourth of 19 to Bowensonfire in 2m handicap was a fine run; didn't count in County Hurdle latest but can't be discounted. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 393111 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
11st 7lb |
One of two for yard; dual hurdles winner rated 10lb higher in that sphere; sole chase start resulted in a 3.5l win in a beginners' at Thurles (18.5f, gd-yld) in October; pulled up in hot handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest but unexposed over fences and could go well in first handicap chase. |
11/4 |
|
17 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
On a roll earlier in the season, hat-trick of wins included over hurdles at Punchestown and Thurles; DRF fifth wasn't a bad run upped in grade but other may now be better handicapped (1lb wrong here). |
16/1 |
|
5th 18 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Won last three starts; one over fences and the last two over hurdles, at Punchestown and Thurles; is up another 13lb but has to be considered again. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 1163-5 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 9lb |
Won Grade 1 Juvenile at the DRF last season; below best first three starts this season but better effort when a 7.5l third of 18 in Listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest (2m, yld-sft); same mark here but stamina to prove for this longer trip. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler last season; sustained an injury over the summer and has posted decent RPR's in three defeats since returning at Christmas, latest when 10th of 23 in County Hurdle after not clear run (only 1l behind Karbau); more needed but don't rule out. |
10/1 |
|
10th 5 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
This useful Flat performer was a Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler last season; sustained an injury over the summer but there's been enough in two comeback runs at Leopardstown this winter (seventh to Bowensonfire in handicap latest) to think he retains his ability; not discounted. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 2350F- D
Last run: 274 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Two wins over hurdles in France on heavy ground; yet to hit the target for this yard; beaten off 136 in handicap hurdles at Fairyhouse and Punchestown on last two starts; should make a chaser on breeding, but has to prove he acts on good ground. |
11/2 |
|
5th 7 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
10st 13lb |
Two-time winner on heavy in France is 0-7 for Willie Mullins; below best first two runs this season but more like it at Fairyhouse on latest when staying on for a 7.5l fourth over 2m (yld-sft); same mark here, forecast rain a positive and this trip should suit; interesting. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Two hurdle wins in France in spring 2024; yet to score for Willie Mullins in six attempts but set some stiff tasks, most recently didn't seem to stay 2m5f of Coral Cup at Cheltenham; return to 2m may suit but yard look to have stronger contenders. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 2P60-4 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 12lb |
Modest strike-rate over hurdles for one of his ability, hasn't added to Limerick maiden win as a 3yo, albeit some good runs in top company; didn't land a blow in BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham on latest but previous Leopardstown fourth was a solid effort; major claims down in grade here. |
100/30 |
|
9th 21 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Raced freely when 12-1 in this last year and was pulled up; a maiden hurdle in December 2023 remains his last win and he's not been consistent, but such performances as his Flat third in the Cesarewitch (second favourite; plenty went wrong) in October and fourth of 16 in a hot 2m4f handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in December show that he can still be competitive on his day. |
12/1 |
|
9th 8 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Was hit and miss over hurdles last season but was third in the Cesarewitch back on the level and fourth in 2m4f hurdle here at Christmas; one to consider. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 8857-0 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Back to life when seventh in the Martin Pipe (2m5f, soft) at Cheltenham after not getting the clearest run and built on that to win by 3.25l at Cork (2m3f, yielding) under a claimer; Townend takes over now and she looks like a mare on an upward curve having disappointed earlier in her career. |
5/2 |
|
1st 9 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Had been below her best in first two starts this term but came back to life when not getting the best of runs in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; same rider aboard; has to be on the shortlist. |
3/1 |
|
7th 24 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Campaigned only at about 2m; disappointing mare who has unconvincing form figures since scoring easily on debut for Willie Mullins; posted duck eggs in competitive handicaps at Leopardstown on last two outings; new trip needs to make a big difference. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 01-712 CD
Last run: 128 days
W: 11st 1lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 7lb |
Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower. |
40/1 |
|
10th 7 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here. |
16/1 |
|
11th 6 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 21287- D
Last run: 287 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 7f 131y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose; the best of these over hurdles (rated 143); no impact on first three starts for this yard in hot handicap hurdles; well beaten on sole previous chase start at Cork when with Gavin Cromwell but this much easier; wouldn't want it too soft. |
11/8 |
|
16th 7 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles during his time with Gavin Cromwell but well beaten in a big-field handicap on the Flat and over hurdles (behind a few of these at Dublin Racing Festival) since joining current yard; the refitting of blinkers needs to help spark a revival. |
25/1 |
|
12th 4 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles; was poor on the Flat when last seen but has a shout if back to his best hurdle form; handles soft. |
20/1 |
22/1
Form: 61-086 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Failed to fire on the Flat last time but had previously returned to hurdles (dual winner) with a respectable fifth of 21 in a Listed handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding); off the same mark here in a less demanding race. |
7/2 |
|
7th 9 (2) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Just five Flat races, faring easily best when he won a handicap at Bellewstown (1m3f, soft) last month; returned to hurdling for a respectable show at Punchestown festival 19 days ago; his trainer's three runners at Chester last week were all well held, albeit with two in the Chester Cup, but this one should have more to offer in this sphere and goes on the shortlist. |
13/2 |
|
5th 15 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 1lb |
Dual-purpose; 2-8 over hurdles, his last win coming at this meeting last year off 7lb lower; no impact over timber since but won on the Flat at Bellewstown 17 days ago and Sean Bowen was on board for that win here last season; can't discount. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 1P19-P D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 7 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Grade 2 juvenile hurdle winner last year but has disappointed over hurdles and on the Flat since; pulled-up over 2m4f here last time but can do better back to 2m. |
20/1 |
|
14th 17 (3) |
20th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Won the first of seven Flat races for Richard Hannon, last seen in this sphere when among the backmarkers in the 1m Britannia here (33-1; sole start on good to firm) 12 months ago; very hit and miss in his four hurdle races for the champion jumps trainer, albeit in top races when he failed to fire; connections are enough to earn him respect but Ethical Diamond is presumably their principal hope. |
22/1 |
|
9th 1 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
always behind |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: P580-1 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
30th Sep 2022 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, headway on outer after 3 out, led and ridden from 2 out, kept on well run-in, always doing enough, finished lame (jockey said gelding finished lame) |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 11F4-7
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
16/1
Form: 70-110 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 9 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Both hurdles wins over 2m, including Listed handicap here in November; has struggled off revised mark since however, twice not looking to stay 2m5f, latest in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; return to 2m in his favour and cheekpieces tried. |
16/1 |
|
18th 7 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Has registered both hurdles wins over 2m, including in Listed handicap at Fairyhouse in November; early faller at the Dublin Racing Festival last time; something to prove back up in distance, having failed to convince with his stamina in three attempts at about 2m4f. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Won a 2m Fairyhouse handicap in November, beating Bowensonfire, but seemed not to stay 2m4f here since off this mark; not ruled out but has to rebound. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: -4513F D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
2nd Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
held up in midfield, headway going okay after 2 out, keeping on when not fluent last, ridden when ran on towards finish, went second final strides |
40/1 |
7/1
Form: 54-4B3 C
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Top-class bumper horse but hasn't had a smooth run since; yet to win over hurdles but put up a decent effort last time at Punchestown; needs more but has won twice at this track and is on the shortlist. |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 12lb |
Top-class bumper performer in 2022-23 season; encouraging enough hurdles debut at Fairyhouse a year ago but let down by jumping on more testing ground at Naas subsequently; switched to Flat this year, notably winning Leopardstown amateur maiden (good), most recently never sighted in Naas premier handicap; back hurdling here with concerns over jumping remaining. |
5/2 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 12lb |
Top-class bumper performer in 2022-23 season; encouraging enough hurdles debut at Fairyhouse a year ago but let down by jumping on more testing ground at Naas subsequently; switched to Flat this year, notably winning Leopardstown amateur maiden (good), most recently never sighted in Naas premier handicap; back hurdling here with concerns over jumping remaining. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 4210P- D
Last run: 274 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 9lb |
Back to form with a bang at Fairyhouse under this rider latest, winning by 5l with a few of these behind; a 9lb rise for that seems fair but overall profile suggests he's far from guaranteed to back that up; obvious chance if he does. |
10/1 |
|
1st 16 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner but has been poor on last three starts in handicaps, pulled up after never counting at DRF in February; cheekpieces added but very hard to be confident in (1lb wrong). |
25/1 |
|
17 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner but has been poor on last two starts and has an absence to overcome, so others preferred. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
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| Exacta | €42.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €29.10 |
| Tricast | €491.48 |
| Trifecta | €773.40 |
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