August 20 / 19.00 Leopardstown

19.00

Good To Firm

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  • 1m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 47/7-3 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Useful juvenile hurdler last season reappeared from six months' absence when well-backed favourite on flat handicap debut at Galway festival, not quite getting home over 2m1f, having led home turn, finishing a good third of 19; 3lb higher but likely major player back slightly in trip.
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2nd

5

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:07 Listowel

Ben Hur

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Useful juvenile hurdler last season; reappeared from six months' absence when well-backed favourite on Flat handicap debut at Galway festival, finished a good third of 19; built on that when winning well over 1m5f at Leopardstown.

13/2

1st

5

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Ben Hur

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Useful juvenile hurdler last season reappeared from six months' absence when well-backed favourite on flat handicap debut at Galway festival, not quite getting home over 2m1f, having led home turn, finishing a good third of 19; 3lb higher but likely major player back slightly in trip.

9/2

3rd

23

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Ben Hur

9st 5lb

T: Noel Meade

Third reserve; Fairyhouse 3yo maiden hurdle winner in December safely held in Grade 2 at Leopardstown later in month; best work at the finish on all three flat maiden runs so potential improver upped in trip here on handicap debut.

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -83310 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over C&D last month on good ground, soft ground probably against him at Galway (beaten when hampered); cheekpieces retained and could bounce back.
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3rd

16

(12)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Cooleys Mist

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: H Rogers

Second reserve; consistent with the exception of his Galway blip in July; close third to an improver last week at Listowel (1m6f).

3rd

10

(15)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Cooleys Mist

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: H Rogers

First and second in 1m5f Leopardstown handicaps on either side of an excusable defeat at Galway; mark untouched after last time and the removal of cheekpieces is no big deal.

4/1

15/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 690023

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Just 1m4f AW maiden win to his name but arrives on the back of two fine runs on turf, had the run of the race when pipped over 1m6f at Fairyhouse (rated race) and again made plenty of use of when third in 1m3f Naas handicap early this month; definite claims back up in trip.
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9th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pavilion End

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Charles O’Brien

C&D maiden winner early last year and placed twice here; good chance now based on three consecutive placed efforts on turf; went close over 1m6f at Fairyhouse (rated race); close on the heels of Diamond Exchange and Nakasero when third in 1m3f Naas handicap; again not beaten far over 1m5f at Leopardstown.

9/2

3rd

4

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Pavilion End

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Just 1m4f AW maiden win to his name but arrives on the back of two fine runs on turf, had the run of the race when pipped over 1m6f at Fairyhouse (rated race) and again made plenty of use of when third in 1m3f Naas handicap early this month; definite claims back up in trip.

15/2

3rd

5

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Pavilion End

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Just 1m4f AW maiden win to his name and best over farther; had the run of the race when pipped over 1m6f at Fairyhouse, and readily opposed over this trip.

12/1

4th
6 (11)
Darius Dark

13/2

Form: -01110 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Much improved when upped to 1m4f, rattling off a hat-trick of wins, at Cork, here and the Curragh; didn't do himself justice at Galway when keen but remains of interest.
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7th

11

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Darius Dark

8st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: J P Murtagh

Irish gelding who commenced his handicap career with a hat-trick of wins over 1m4f; beaten twice since but ran well at Leopardstown (1m5f) last time; the drop back to 1m2f presents a question mark.

16/1

4th

6

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Darius Dark

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Much improved when upped to 1m4f, rattling off a hat-trick of wins, at Cork, here and the Curragh; didn't do himself justice at Galway when keen but remains of interest.

13/2

12th

6

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 84y

19:50 Galway

Darius Dark

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has reeled off a hat-trick of 1m4f handicap wins at Cork, Leopardstown and the Curragh; further progress is feasible; however, an aggregate 19lb rise may bring the sequence to an end; not guaranteed to confirm Cork form with Nod Of Approval.

6/1

Form: 80-034 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Good opening efforts in handicaps, staying on late over 1m2f at Cork and raced handier over slightly shorter at Gowran, weakening late on when only beaten 1l into fourth; upped in trip now and contender if he stays.
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1st

8

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Lauderdale King

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Things have picked up in handicaps and decisively justified favouritism over 1m4f at Cork 22 days ago; raised 6lb but looks on the upgrade.

3/1

1st

18

(19)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Lauderdale King

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Stayed on nicely for third on handicap debut here in May (10.5f, heavy), shaping like this trip would suit; beaten 1l when stepped up to 1m4f at Gowran and not a bad effort on return from a break at Leopardstown latest; rain a big plus and interesting.

11/2

5th

12

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Lauderdale King

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Good opening efforts in handicaps, staying on late over 1m2f at Cork and raced handier over slightly shorter at Gowran, weakening late on when only beaten 1l into fourth; upped in trip now and contender if he stays.

8/1

11/2

Form: 114732

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back Dundalk wins in the spring, and close second at Dundalk last month; previously put up his best turf effort of the season when close third to Darius Dark over 1m4f at the Curragh; steps up in grade.
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8th

4

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Celtic Druid

9st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole turf win came over this course in 2025 but has a better record on AW, with two wins earlier this year; has to rebound from two below-par efforts.

16/1

8th

9

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Druid

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back-to-back C&D wins in the spring, and close second here in July; best turf effort of the season when close third to Darius Dark over 1m4f at the Curragh; looks held by Pavilion End on Leopardstown running last month; however, back on his favoured surface now with Sadhbh Tormey's claim back in play.

13/2

7th

7

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Celtic Druid

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Back-to-back Dundalk wins in the spring, and close second at Dundalk last month; previously put up his best turf effort of the season when close third to Darius Dark over 1m4f at the Curragh; steps up in grade.

11/2

Form: -00337

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to Bellewstown maiden win of last summer although creditable handicap placings last month at Tramore and Ballinrobe; reportedly saddle slipped leaving stalls at Gowran on latest so that run forgiven; others look better handicapped.
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4th

5

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:48 Listowel

Sea Coral

10st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a 1m4f maiden at Bellewstown last season; mixed form this term; saddle slipped on penultimate start; posed no threat in a 1m5f handicap at Leopardstown a month ago; no hurdling experience.

6/1

8th

2

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Sea Coral

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Hasn't added to Bellewstown maiden win of last summer although creditable handicap placings last month at Tramore and Ballinrobe; reportedly saddle slipped leaving stalls at Gowran on latest so that run forgiven; others look better handicapped.

12/1

7th

10

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Sea Coral

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Below par first two runs this term; positives can be taken from her last two races; not without a chance of reversing Tramore form with Daboya and Ballinrobe form with War Rooms; worth noting how much market support she attracts relative to stablemate Marazion.

13/2

Form: -32050 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two flat wins in 2022 included here over 1m7f; long losing stretch since and not too much to take from recent efforts; cheekpieces now added.
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9th

8

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Harrys Legacy

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two flat wins in 2022 included here over 1m7f; long losing stretch since and not too much to take from recent efforts; cheekpieces now added.

16/1

19th

22

(12)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Harrys Legacy

9st 6lb

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Second reserve; two flat wins in 2022 included over this trip at Killarney; good runs this year at Gowran and when close third back at Killarney; bit to find with Gaoth Chuil on recent Killarney run though.

5th

8

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Harrys Legacy

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual winner on the Flat; ran way too bad to bad to be true at Fairyhouse last time but a repeat of his previous effort over this C&D would give him a definite chance here.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 118130 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Much improved this year, recording wins at Navan, Ballinrobe and over just shy of this trip at Limerick in June; held off career-high marks last twice, trip possibly too far at Killarney and in Galway premier handicap; drops back in grade so respected, but this ground may be on the quick side.
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7th

2

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Satono Chevalier

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M K Flannery

Much improved this year, recording wins at Navan (1m2f), Ballinrobe (1m5f) and Limerick (1m4f); fair third at Killarney in July before finding things too demanding more recently; unplaced at Clonmel last week.

12/1

6th

1

(1)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Satono Chevalier

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M K Flannery

Much improved this year, recording wins at Navan (1m2f), Ballinrobe (1m5f) and Limerick (1m4f); fair third at Killarney in July before finding the company too demanding in a Galway premier handicap; needs to bounce back from a moderate Leopardstown run; down in trip now; good 7lb claimer.

14/1

11th
3 (3)
Ehteyat

14/1

Form: 1237-6

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner whose turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; back from hurdling campaign last season and stablemate of top-weight may just need this.
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4

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:17 Listowel

Ehteyat

11st 10lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose Flat turf win came over 1m6f on heavy here last year; posted some good efforts in maiden hurdles last season but didn't appear to stay 2m6f in Ballinrobe handicap on latest; down slightly in trip here and handicapper giving him a chance.

16/1

12th

1

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Ehteyat

11st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose Flat turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; posted some good efforts over hurdles last season, notably when third to El Cairos at Thurles; pulled up on last hurdle outing, but not discounted on return to this sphere after a break.

16/1

11th

3

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Ehteyat

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; back from hurdling campaign last season and stablemate of top-weight may just need this.

14/1

Form: 00-645

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner has won twice on the Flat, the latest over 2m1f at Limerick in 2025; hasn't been too far away of late and has been dropped a few lbs, now 3lb below that winning mark.
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12th

6

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Party Dress

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: W McCreery

Two wins on the Flat, the latest over 2m1f at Limerick last season; 4lb below that winning mark; this stiff track should bring her stamina into play.

6/1

5th

19

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Party Dress

11st 12lb

J: Daisy Mae Christie

T: W McCreery

Hurdle and dual Flat winner; similar efforts in defeat last thrice; has a bit to find.

20/1

10

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Party Dress

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: W McCreery

Hurdle winner has won twice on the Flat, the latest over 2m1f at Limerick in 2025; hasn't been too far away of late and has been dropped a few lbs, now 3lb below that winning mark.

7/1

Form: 54795

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

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Payout
Exacta €18.00
Straight Forecast €14.68
Tricast €109.09
Trifecta €251.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ben Hur

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sea Coral

TOPSPEED:

Party Dress

POSTDATA:

Harry's Legacy

The Irish Sun:

Ben Hur