April 12 / 15.20 Leopardstown

15.20

Good To Yielding

Leopardstown Members Handicap

  • Prize money: £10243.48
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Leopardstown Members Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.60
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 22613- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Couple of near misses here last year before off the mark over this trip at Killarney in August (good); decent run at Bellewstown afterwards (8lb higher) on softer ground; one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Vegas Muse

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won for the second time when taking a 1m Leopardstown handicap on return; below that form at Leopardstown and Naas since; found to be lame after last time, so has to bounce back.

12/1

2nd
4 (18)
Fixation

12/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 02612- BF

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made an immediate impact for new yard when scoring on stable debut at Dundalk (1m2f) in November and better again when second there over today's trip following month; likely still has more to offer on turf although wide draw far from ideal here.
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1st

2

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Fixation

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

AW winner got off the mark on turf at the Curragh (1m2f, good-to-firm) in June; took a sharp rise in the ratings for that; well held by Navy Waters on Galway form.

10/1

15th

7

(13)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Fixation

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

AW winner got off the mark on turf at the Curragh (1m2f, gd-fm) on latest 34 days ago; rider was taking off 7lb that day so with a 9lb rise, he's effectively 16lb higher here; however, this longer trip could unlock further improvement so not written off.

15/2

1st

5

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Fixation

10st 1lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: J P Murtagh

Won over the extended version of this trip at Dundalk last November on stable debut; second over 1m at the same venue on final start last year; resumed with another 1m second at Leopardstown; not beaten far in a 20-runner contest here last time, definite chance on overall form; cheekpieces fitted.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7111-3 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive from a low base last autumn, winning all three handicaps on heavy ground, at Gowran and twice at the Curragh; continued improvement on last month's return at latter venue when fine third of 25 from 7lb out of handicap in Irish Lincoln in first-time cheekpieces; encounters quicker conditions here, big player if handling them.
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7th

6

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Syzygy

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Won three handicaps in a row on heavy ground last autumn including twice at this track; showed she can handle better ground when second in a Navan Listed over 1m in June; not as good twice since and has to return to best.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:20 Killarney

Syzygy

9st 4lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Three-time handicap winner on testing ground over 1m to 1m2f last year; clear career-best when second to subsequent Group 3-winning stablemate in Listed race at Navan (1m, good); close to matching that effort when beaten 7l into fourth in Meld Stakes 36 days ago; strong pace in front would help and each-way chance.

9/1

4th

4

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Leopardstown

Syzygy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Progressive handicapper on heavy ground late last season; began this season with an excellent third in the 25-runner Irish Lincoln; placed in a 1m handicap at this venue in April; career-best on latest when chasing home stablemate and subsequent Group 3 winner Duckadilly in a 1m Listed race at Navan; 50-1 then, and is the outsider on figures here.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 2150-9 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good spell of form on turf last summer, winning over C&D off 66; last month's Dundalk comeback run should have brought him on and worth considering despite high draw.
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2

(18)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Faoladh

10st 1lb

J: Ava Maher

T: Andrew Slattery

Not the most consistent but landed a second win of the season at the Galway Festival (7f, yielding); 3lb rise for that not excessive but he's never raced over a trip this short; others make more appeal.

13/2

Form: 570-02 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Britain in 2023; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk last month when second to an improver over today's trip under a positive ride, his second run for the yard; same mark here, could go well from a good draw.
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6th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Merlin The Wizard

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; took advantage of a drop in grade when winning a claimer at Limerick and backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap; two fair runs at the Galway festival; moderate display at Tramore; cheekpieces on now.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Merlin The Wizard

10st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; took advantage of a drop in grade and forceful tactics when winning a claimer over this trip at Limerick and backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap off 72 (1m2f, yielding); not too bad in two runs at the Galway festival; good claimer takes off weight and this track may suit.

6/1

6th

10

(14)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Merlin The Wizard

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; after three more runs, took advantage of a drop in grade when winning a claimer at Limerick; backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap; was 4lb wrong when ninth in the big handicap here on Tuesday.

8/1

Form: 83550-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well in a couple of handicaps last year off higher marks; usual blinkers left off for seasonal return; good draw and a contender if forward enough on seasonal return.
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5th

7

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Pallatine Hills

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Placed only once from 13 starts, may have needed a recent run after a break; not the most consistent type.

14/1

20th

7

(21)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Pallatine Hills

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

0-12 but has shown enough to suggest he can win races; should step forward from latest run after a break here over 1m, but hasn't got the kindest of draws.

12/1

6th

17

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Pallatine Hills

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Maiden ran well in a couple of handicaps last year off higher marks; usual blinkers left off for seasonal return; good draw and a contender if forward enough on seasonal return.

12/1

25/1

Form: 22284-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
21-race maiden whose best form is over middle distances; ran well over this trip at Dundalk in October when last seen but may well need this comeback run.
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5th

5

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Revelation since dropping back to this trip with the addition of blinkers, and being ridden forward, with wins both here and at Naas, only worn down late at latter venue also; dropped out tamely at the Curragh before a much livelier display here last week, third in a 6f event after making much of the running.

8/1

3rd

6

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Revelation since dropping back to this trip with the addition of blinkers, and being ridden forward, with wins both here and at Naas, only worn down late at latter venue also; dropped out tamely at the Curragh on Saturday (3lb wrong) however so needs to bounce back; drops in class.

7/1

9th

11

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Gotta Catchem All

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Has been a revelation since dropping back to this trip with the addition of blinkers, and being ridden forward; just worn down late at Naas (Gavoo third) last time; wrong at the weights, so 5lb higher now.

7/1

10/1

Form: 42390-

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Her wins have been at 6f-7f but best run last year when runner-up in valuable C&D handicap on Champions Weekend in September off 1lb lower; heavy ground against her final start; one to consider although lacks a recent run.
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14

(14)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Anvika

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Poor strike-rate but hasn't been too far away in her last three handicaps and copes fine with all ground; each-way claims.

14/1

6th

12

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Anvika

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Not the easiest to win with, as record of 1-24 on turf illustrates; however, is now 2lb below that sole success and not beaten far in fillies' handicaps over C&D on penultimate or at Limerick on latest; place chance.

14/1

Form: 42253-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Maiden placed several times last year including here over 1m1f (good) off 77; absent since a faller over hurdles in October and probably best watched on return.
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7th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:00 Killarney

Molto Amichi

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Sole win in 14 starts on Flat came here over 1m on good last month off 75; set to finish a decent third on hurdles debut at Tipperary in October; that form entitles him to be considered.

9/1

9th

4

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Molto Amichi

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Eoin Griffin

Runner-up on five occasions; had become expensive to follow before beating Earls narrowly at Killarney, justifying good market support; has gone up 8lb, but his confidence may have been boosted by the breakthrough win.

6/1

1st

5

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Molto Amichi

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden has finished second five times, twice at Ballinrobe and three times at Leopardstown; on second start of the season, was backed at latter venue when front-running second over 1m1f; that was on soft to heavy, but he's fine on good; doesn't have to lead, but mightn't be much competition for it here.

11/4

10th
2 (12)
Sonoran

12/1

Form: 26403- BF

Last run: 137 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won 7f Tipperary maiden and then second in a Cork conditions race in first half of last season but didn't really progress; Dundalk run in November wasn't a bad effort but much more likely needed on return.
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5

(16)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Sonoran

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won his maiden over 7f; 0-8 in handicaps but kept on for fifth at the Curragh last time (1m2f, good) and rain would bring him into it now returned to shorter; not ideally drawn.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Sonoran

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Yet to add to tally since maiden win at Tipperary last year; good third at Leopardstown in May (1m2f, good) but hasn't built on that and handicapper slow to relent.

9/1

9th

1

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Sonoran

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Yet to add to tally since maiden win at Tipperary last year; good third at Leopardstown in May (1m2f, good) but hasn't built on that in two runs since; needs to get back on track.

10/1

14/1

Form: 51-438 C

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Seven Flat wins include here over 1m1f in 2024 and more recently on Dundalk AW in December (1m2f); mixed form since at same venue, 1m4f looking too far on latest; marked drop in trip here and visor replace cheekpieces; others preferred.
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14th

5

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven Flat wins include over C&D, and more recently on the AW in December; trip inadequate on seasonal return here in April and has since been pulled up over hurdles; champion jockey booked but veteran appears vulnerable.

14/1

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Walhaan

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven-time Flat winner won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March 2023 (2m, good to yielding) but generally moderate form over hurdles since then; the same can be said of his recent outing on the level at Leopardstown last month.

18/1

16/1

Form: /5805- C

Last run: 175 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 224725 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Busy AW campaign over the winter, winning over this trip and runner-up three times afterwards; ran well for a long way on latest but 1m4f seemed too far; back in trip with race-fitness guaranteed so definite each-way claims.
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18th

15

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Beat The Devil

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Patrick Magee

Best form is on the AW but was only 2l behind Mint Man over C&D on latest, his first try over 6f; could sneak into the money off the same mark with a repeat.

16/1

6th

13

(9)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Beat The Devil

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Patrick Magee

1m AW winner off 12lb lower has run poorly in all six starts on turf; back on the level after some moderate efforts over hurdles; unlikely.

16/1

7th

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:10 Sligo

Beat The Devil

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Patrick Magee

Flat winner was pulled-up on hurdles debut in testing ground last November, but a much better effort in a Downpatrick novice last time; penalised 8lb and still needs a fair bit more.

16/1

14th
12 (8)
Little Miss P

12/1

Form: 63555-

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; shaped well in Gowran and Galway maidens over this trip last summer on decent ground; opening mark looks okay so worth a look.
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8th

7

(11)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Little Miss P

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Fair form in maidens last year; disappointing on handicap/seasonal debut at Leopardstown; poor run at Roscommon over an extended 1m2f; better when dropped to 7f at Fairyhouse 13 days ago.

14/1

7th

2

(21)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Little Miss P

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Fair form in maidens last year; disappointing on handicap/seasonal debut at Leopardstown; dropped in trip after a poor run at Roscommon; plenty to prove at this stage.

25/1

11th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Little Miss P

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Fair form in maidens last year; disappointing on handicap/seasonal debut at Leopardstown; others have stronger claims.

10/1

25/1

Form: 50435- D

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner on yielding/soft for Johnny Murtagh; no success in Britain in recent years and poor form in three runs over hurdles for current yard over the winter; doesn't appeal as well treated.
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6th

6

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Navagio

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner (including at this venue) but no success since July 2023; has been below his best in four outings this season; plenty to prove now.

16/1

9th

10

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Navagio

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but no joy since July 2023; mark sliding but hasn't looked like taking advantage in recent starts; beaten 10.5l when down the field at the Curragh on latest.

25/1

Form: 14310-

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Roscommon claimer winner for Jack Davison and winning start for current yard in 7f Naas handicap last August off 72 (good-to-yielding); ran no sort of race later in month at Roscommon however and absent since.
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3rd

10

(11)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Spent All Me Money

9st 4lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a maiden claimer at Roscommon and a 7f Naas handicap last season but has completely lost way since; beaten 18l at Galway on latest; revival needed.

25/1

11th

4

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Spent All Me Money

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Won twice last year and is now 2lb below his last success but heavy defeats both starts this term; blinkers go back on but they didn't do much for him when he wore them before.

33/1

12th

1

(15)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Spent All Me Money

10st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Two wins in 2025, a 7f claiming maiden at Roscommon (good) and a Naas handicap (7f, good); a long way below his best on seasonal debut at Leopardstown in April.

16/1

Form: 392100

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
10 of 13 starts have been at Dundalk, winning 7f maiden there in February; has struggled both starts since in handicaps and of limited appeal back on turf.
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15th

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Battle Borne

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

AW maiden winner in February and second in a claimer back at Dundalk in May; however, he's been finding it a struggle in handicaps.

16/1

8th

12

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Battle Borne

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won a modest 7f maiden at Dundalk in February but soundly beaten in handicaps after that, including when last of all in two turf runs at Leopardstown over 1m; better effort in an AW claimer when last seen; others more likely; 12th in the 5.45 at Leopardstown yesterday.

16/1

12th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won modest 7f Dundalk maiden in February and best run since when runner-up in 1m claimer there last month; tailed off in two turf handicaps prior and is easy to oppose here.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €55.90
Straight Forecast €48.96
Tricast €316.50
Trifecta €336.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Merlin The Wizard

POSTDATA:

Beat The Devil

The Irish Sun:

Fixation

TOPSPEED:

Anvika

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Merlin The Wizard