August 06 / 19.10 Leopardstown

19.10

Good To Firm

Carnival de Leop Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 0m 7f 42y
  • 18 runners
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Carnival de Leop Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 8-1493 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough in a C&D handicap in April (good); ran to a similar level at Cork later in the month when beaten 3l into fourth; followed that with a disappointing effort at this venue, with soft ground a possible excuse; solid third behind Pete's Dream at Fairyhouse on latest; 7f might be too sharp.
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6th

3

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Launch Time

10st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Won a pair of Leopardstown handicaps this year over 1m and 7f; travelled notably well when runner-up at Bellewstown on latest, giving way inside the final furlong; has the speed for 6f; should go well again under Keane.

11/4

2nd

1

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Launch Time

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Won a pair of Leopardstown handicaps this year over 1m and 7f, the latter occasion in a first-time visor; didn't run badly off this mark at Cork last time; notable jockey booking and this represents a drop in class.

100/30

7th

1

(14)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Launch Time

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Two wins have come at Leopardstown, latest eight days ago in first-time visor when defeating Jazzit by 0.5l; 4lb rise fair and is a winner over this trip so stepping back up in distance may bring about further improvement; leading player.

7/2

2nd
11 (8)
Jazzit

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 305883

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Placed three times at sprint distances on AW earlier in the year; best turf run so far when third in a 19-runner 6f contest at Cork recently; worth another shot at this trip, now that he is more mature than at the time of previous attempts in Britain.
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4th

6

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Jazzit

10st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Placed three times at sprint distances on AW earlier in the year; appeared to be on the brink of a breakthrough when second in 17-runner contest at Leopardstown (7f, good) last month; raced too freely over same C&D two weeks later; player.

8/1

10th

19

(14)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Jazzit

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Placed three times at sprint distances on AW earlier in the year; now appears to be on the brink of a breakthrough; third in a 19-runner 6f event at Cork, second in a 17-runner contest over C&D on latest; first reserve.

2nd

11

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Jazzit

9st 7lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Placed three times at sprint distances on AW earlier in the year; best turf run so far when third in a 19-runner 6f contest at Cork recently; worth another shot at this trip, now that he is more mature than at the time of previous attempts in Britain.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 8190-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Breakthrough win came at Killarney last October (1m, soft); made a pleasing return when fourth at the same venue last month, 2 1/4 behind subsequent winner Pete's Dream.
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9th

11

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Draiocht

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Best run this year was when a close third at Leopardstown over this trip; however, has plenty to find from 9lb out of the handicap.

25/1

6th

9

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Draiocht

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Landed a 1m soft-ground handicap at Killarney in October; ran on well when less than a length off Launch Time over 7f at Leopardstown; better suited by 1m and is weighted to turn the tables.

7/2

100/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 00-000

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Best run was on debut, has failed to beat a single opponent in three races this term; needs a miracle in first-time cheekpieces.
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7th

17

(25)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Cork

Cannonball Queen

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: S M Duffy

Attracted some support and vastly improved at Leopardstown early last month when close up in fourth (7f, good; new cheekpieces); didn't seem to quite get home over 1m at the Curragh last week so will appreciate return to this trip.

10/1

6th

14

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Cannonball Queen

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: S M Duffy

Attracted some support and produced a vastly improved effort at Leopardstown when close up in fourth (7f, good; new cheekpieces); slower ground would be a concern but one to consider.

6/1

5th
6 (6)
Brains

10/1

Form: 042657 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Veteran winner of 14 races (11 on AW); respectable form in recent months, highlighted by a Roscommon second; place chance if running up to that level.
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3rd

2

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Brains

10st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times; now 3lb lower than when beaten 1l at Leopardstown on penultimate; not as good back there on latest, but could rebound and not discounted off dangerous mark.

7/1

6th
20 (10)
Suerte

Form: 69-700

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Never closer than seventh in four handicap attempts; seems regressive; second reserve.
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7th

5

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Suerte

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

A 14-race maiden whose only placed run was at this venue early in her career; fair sixth of 17 at Leopardstown three starts ago; unappealing on the balance of form.

14/1

11th

4

(20)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Suerte

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

A 13-race maiden; bits and pieces of form to her credit and did some very good late work behind Launch Time at Leopardstown; couldn't back that up at Bellewstown but return to a more galloping track should suit, albeit wide draw not ideal.

13/2

10th

2

(12)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Suerte

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

A 12-race maiden; bits and pieces of form to her credit and did some very good late work behind Launch Time at Leopardstown; okay draw for a hold-up filly and capable of getting involved.

8/1

11/2

Form: -03951 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Took a long time to win a race; scored twice last season and added another in first-time cheekpieces last time, overcoming a slow start to score over 1m at Naas; reasonably effective over 7f, up 6lb and has plenty of weight here, though rider's 3lb claim will help a little.
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5th

4

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Dinamine

10st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Record of 3-53; sported first-time cheekpieces when successful at Naas in July (1m, good) before close seventh next time (7f); tailed off at the Curragh on penultimate; well behind Land Of The Giants at Navan eight days ago.

14/1

12th

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Dinamine

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Record of 3-52; in first-time cheekpieces when successful at Naas in July (1m, good) and similar form when a close seventh next time (7f); last run needs forgiving but he has a big effort in him.

7/1

Form: 232770

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Useful form at a modest level on AW last winter; poor recent run on turf; trainer's Jazzit is more appealing; first reserve.
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11th

10

(16)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Desert Of The Sea

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden had placed form in 7f/1m handicaps here in early spring; ran well in Laytown maiden last week.

14/1

5th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Laytown

Desert Of The Sea

10st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Useful form at a modest level on AW last winter, but is of no appeal taking on much superior rivals here.

66/1

8th

19

(13)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Desert Of The Sea

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Useful form at a modest level on AW last winter; poor recent run on turf; trainer's Jazzit is more appealing; first reserve.

Form: 757503 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Only two wins from 54 races; often placed, though only once from six Leopardstown visits; creditable third at Gowran 12 days ago gives him an each-way chance; trainer got on the scoreboard at Galway.
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12th

16

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat, including here over 9.5f in July (good); needs to improve on more recent form.

14/1

7th

13

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat; is 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in March 2025 but he's becoming difficult to predict; only midfield at Leopardstown on latest; others look more solid.

12/1

Form: 46039-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner; in the form of his life for Dick Brabazon in 2022, winning three times in a July-to-September spell, and rising to a career-high mark of 94; frustrating in recent seasons; joined Peter Fahey late last year after a claiming-race third on AW; has slumped to a career-low mark of 56; champion jockey up; won when fresh early in his career.
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9th

11

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Gordon Bennett

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Peter Fahey

The last of his four wins came off 90 in a Curragh premier sprint handicap in 2022; steadily declining since 2024; not bad efforts lately and stepping up to this trip for the first time might help.

20/1

7th

16

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

T: Peter Fahey

First reserve; reached a mark of 94 when winning three times as 4yo; rating has steadily declined since then, although two runs this year not without some merit; blinkers reached for.

7th

6

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Gordon Bennett

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Best form in 2022, winning three times in a July-to-September spell, and rising to a career-high mark of 94; frustrating in recent seasons; joined Peter Fahey late last year after a claiming-race third on AW; stumbled out of the stalls over 7f at Leopardstown earlier this month, left with too much to do; capable of better.

11/1

14/1

Form: 620-10

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Managed a few fair runs last year and was a surprise winner on return at Bellewstown (1m, good); failed to back that up at Dundalk; not the most reliable type.
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10th

11

(18)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Cork

Micasso

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Donal Kinsella

Belatedly off the mark on seasonal return at Bellewstown under today's rider in July (1m, good) but hasn't backed that up in three runs since, bit more encouraging at Navan last week though didn't seem to stay stiffer 1m; back in trip now and don't rule out.

15/2

4th

7

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Micasso

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Donal Kinsella

Belatedly off the mark on seasonal return at Bellewstown under today's rider in July (1m, good) but safely held twice since off 6lb higher, never landing a blow back at 7f latest; return to 1m to suit.

10/1

Form: 4123-0 D BF

Last run: 139 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Had enjoyed a consistent spell at Dundalk before a poor run in March; turf form is weak, and the lack of a recent run may count against him.
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4th

6

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Wellwhatshappenin

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: David Flood

Ended last year with a win and two placed efforts on AW at Dundalk (7f/1m); well handicapped on that form but he's been out of sorts in three runs this season and has something to prove for new yard.

12/1

8th

4

(13)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Wellwhatshappenin

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Had enjoyed a consistent spell at Dundalk; turf form is weak and well beaten behind Launch Time at Leopardstown; others preferred.

25/1

Form: -89413

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Belated first win came over an extended 1m at Fairyhouse early last month, with Launch Time in third; fair third off his revised mark in a 1m contest at Killarney, with Draiocht in fourth; concerning that he has been unplaced in four 7f attempts.
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13th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Petes Dream

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Belated first win came over an extended 1m at Fairyhouse early last month, with Launch Time in third; fair third off his revised mark in a 1m contest at Killarney, with Draiocht in fourth; concerning that he has been unplaced in four 7f attempts.

6/1

3rd

5

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Petes Dream

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Belated first win came at Fairyhouse early this month when beating Bella Colombia over this trip on good ground under today's rider; reportedly returned with blood in nostrils but can't be ruled out here off 5lb higher.

11/2

1st

5

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Petes Dream

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden from 13 starts but creditable seasonal return at Down Royal (7f, soft) when fourth of 11; could improve with that run under his belt.

8/1

Form: 8-00U9 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner; has been badly out of form since a second placing on AW last October; first time with this headgear combination.
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14th

15

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time winner; has been badly out of form since a second placing on AW last October; first time with this headgear combination.

25/1

9th

14

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time turf winner; out of sorts on AW last winter, unseated rider at start on reappearance at Bellewstown 13 days ago; jockey booking is the main positive.

20/1

14

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Conor David Maxwell

An 8yo mare with five wins from 45 starts; not in great form and another headgear switch.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 40-000 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Most recent of three wins came at the Curragh nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); only flashes of his best last season, out of sorts this term.
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2nd

9

(12)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Imperial Dream

8st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

A dual winner on good ground but has been below form in three runs this year and is unproven on ground this soft.

22/1

15th

2

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Imperial Dream

10st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Most recent of three wins came at the Curragh nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); only flashes of his best last season, out of sorts this term.

25/1

15th

15

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Imperial Dream

8st 11lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Most recent of three wins came here nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); has never run over this trip; hard to make a case for him.

25/1

7/1

Form: -00492 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; has plenty to find with Pete's Dream and Draoicht on running at Killarney; however, his recent Gowran second suggests he could go close; lack of consistency is a worry; drawn high too, but rider is capable of coping with that potential negative.
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16th

5

(20)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

The Blue Panther

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; has plenty to find with Pete's Dream and Draoicht on running at Killarney; however, his recent Gowran second suggests he could go close; lack of consistency is a worry; drawn high too, but rider is capable of coping with that potential negative.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; best run this term came last month at Roscommon (7.5f, good) when a never-nearer fourth; didn't progress at Killarney last time (1m, good) when keen.

16/1

9th

8

(11)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, last two coming at Listowel; first sign of form this season on latest when never nearer fourth at Roscommon 15 days ago; down to a decent mark so considered.

10/1

33/1

Form: 0-0000

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Useful form last autumn featured the eighth win of his career, achieved under this rider in a 1m Bellewstown event; totally out of form this term, failing to reach the first ten in four runs between March and May.
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8th

14

(15)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Mogwli

8st 12lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner including over C&D last year; however, has been badly out of form this year and can't be fancied until showing more.

50/1

17th

13

(17)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Mogwli

9st 4lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Useful form last autumn featured the eighth win of his career, achieved under this rider in a 1m Bellewstown event; totally out of form this term, failing to reach the first ten in four runs between March and May.

33/1

13th

9

(17)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Mogwli

9st 8lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now.

33/1

Form: 9760

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Dress Dance, Cordouan, Pure Valour

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Payout
Exacta €41.00
Straight Forecast €32.94
Tricast €477.47
Trifecta €714.90

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Wellwhatshappenin

POSTDATA:

Master Garvey

SPOTLIGHT:

Gordon Bennett

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Blue Panther