Leopardstown Races & Results Tomform Thursday 20th July 2023

There were 47 Races on Thursday 20th July 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Leicester, 6 races at Hamilton, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Killarney, 8 races at Worcester, 6 races at Epsom, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 20th July 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

16:45 Leopardstown Maiden 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
9
1st (9) Special Wan (3.33/1 +76%)
Special Wan

3.33
3.33/1(+76%)
(9) Special Wan 3.33/1, Belardo filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Yermanthere and useful 7f/1m winner Yerwanthere.
Both siblings have won over 7f for this yard, one of them on debut at this venue.
5
2nd (5) Local Girl (3.33/1 +17%)
Local Girl

3.33
3.33/1(+17%)
(5) Local Girl 3.33/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/1, third of 11 in maiden at Roscommon (7.3f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Open to further improvement.
Only half a length behind Danvers Gold when third to easy winner over 7f at Roscommon.
4
3rd (4) Finsceal Go Deo (3.2/1 -16%)
Finsceal Go Deo

3.2
3.2/1(-16%)
(4) Finsceal Go Deo 3.2/1, Fair filly who found a little improvement when second of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Tipperary (7.4f, good) 15 days ago, slowly away. Stable in good form. Likely contender.
Back to form latest when second of 13; down a furlong in trip but should be more to come.
3
4th (3) Danvers Gold (1.75/1 -59%)
Danvers Gold

1.75
1.75/1(-59%)
(3) Danvers Gold 1.75/1, Thrice-raced filly. Second of 11 in maiden at Roscommon (7.3f, good to soft, 5/2) 16 days ago. Holds strong claims on form.
Second to easy winner at Roscommon (7f); half a length in front of Local Girl then.
10
5th (10) Spirit Of Paradise (12/1 +14%)
Spirit Of Paradise

12
12/1(+14%)
(10) Spirit Of Paradise 12/1, Invincible Spirit filly. Half-sister to useful 1½m winner Blazing Skies. Dam, 1m winner who stayed 1½m, sister to smart winner up to 1¾m Endless Time. Interesting newcomer.
Half-sister to Blazing Skies, placed over 7f for Willie McCreery before winning over 1m4f.
2
6th (2) Brookie Cookie (80/1 -264%)
Brookie Cookie

80
80/1(-264%)
(2) Brookie Cookie 80/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 5 days ago. Improvement required.
Beaten less than 5l on debut at Bellewstown (5f) earlier this month; not as good latest.
7
7th (7) Orange Avenue (150/1 -127%)
Orange Avenue

150
150/1(-127%)
(7) Orange Avenue 150/1, Once-raced filly. 50/1, last of 10 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago.
Was 50s, missed break and never a factor when last of 10 at Naas (6f).
1
8th (1) Apache Squaw (125/1 -213%)
Apache Squaw

125
125/1(-213%)
(1) Apache Squaw 125/1, Second Thought filly. Dam lightly-raced sister to smart 7f/1m winner Sruthan and half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Srucahan.
Homebred whose unplaced dam is a sister to 7f/7.4f Group 3 winner Sruthan.
8
9th (8) Santa Fe (100/1 -100%)
Santa Fe

100
100/1(-100%)
(8) Santa Fe 100/1, Once-raced filly. 50/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Naas (8f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago.
SP 50s, showed nothing over 1m at Naas last month.
6
10th (6) Needsomeluck (125/1 -89%)
Needsomeluck

125
125/1(-89%)
(6) Needsomeluck 125/1, Once-raced filly. Tongue strap on, eleventh of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 125/1) on debut 8 days ago.
Big price but showed bit of promise when beaten 13l at Fairyhouse; will need more time.
LTO Selection:

16:45 Leopardstown Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

With a name like SPECIAL WAN, it might be worth taking a chance on the Pat Foley-trained debutant. A half-sister to Yerwanthere, who managed to win here on debut last summer, the Belardo bay won't have to be a star to claim this weak affair. There was just half-a-length between Danvers Gold and Local Girl when they finished second and third at Roscommon earlier this month, and the 79-rated former should be able to confirm the form now. Finsceal Go Deo is without a win in eight starts and while she should give a good account of herself, she may have to settle for minor honours yet again. Apache Squaw is out of a sister to dual-Group 3 winner Sruthan and it'll be interesting to see how she fares on debut, while fellow debutant Spirit Of Paradise is another that warrants respect.

This can go to DANVERS GOLD, who boasts the best form and stepped up on her reappearance run when second at Roscommon earlier this month. Finsceal Go Deo and Local Girl look the obvious dangers.

A mark of 70 seems to leave her with plenty to find but FINSCEAL GO DEO has shown promise in 2 of her 3 starts this term and can score


17:15 Leopardstown Maiden 7f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
12
1st (12) Caught U Looking (5/1 +72%)
Caught U Looking

5
5/1(+72%)
(12) Caught U Looking 5/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 12 in maiden (22/1) at the Curragh (7f, good) on debut 20 days ago. May well do better.
Beaten 9l by exciting Ballydoyle prospect when sixth at the Curragh; merits consideration.
3
2nd (3) Stromberg (5.5/1 -10%)
Stromberg

5.5
5.5/1(-10%)
(3) Stromberg 5.5/1, Foaled March 11. 22,000 gns foal, €30,000 yearling, Iffraaj colt. Half-brother to useful 1m winner I Siyou Baby. Dam, French 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 7f winner Spectre. Respected newcomer.
Half-brother to I Siyou Baby who won three times over 1m for yard; holds Group 2 entry.
8
3rd (8) Mo Ghille Mar (9/1 -38%)
Mo Ghille Mar

9
9/1(-38%)
(8) Mo Ghille Mar 9/1, Foaled February 22. €38,000 yearling, Zoffany filly. Dam unraced from family of high-class middle-distance performer Pyledriver. Appealing newcomer.
Entered in Group 1 Moyglare so has clearly shown plenty; third home in a Barrier Trial.
10
4th (10) Quickstepping (22/1 +12%)
Quickstepping

22
22/1(+12%)
(10) Quickstepping 22/1, Foaled January 14. €23,000 foal, Fast Company colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Life On The Rocks. Dam, ran twice, out of sister to Derby runner-up Dragon Dancer.
Half-brother to 1m2f winner and plenty of stamina on damside; worth noting in the market.
18
5th (18) Sli Na Ghealai (3.33/1 -11%)
Sli Na Ghealai

3.33
3.33/1(-11%)
(18) Sli Na Ghealai 3.33/1, Promising sort. Third of 12 in minor event (16/1) at this course (7.2f, good) on debut 28 days ago. Trainer going well. Likely to improve.
Moyglare entrant came home well to be third over C&D last month; can go close.
4
6th (4) Nakota (14/1 +30%)
Nakota

14
14/1(+30%)
(4) Nakota 14/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 13 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to soft, 14/1) on debut 34 days ago. Yard in good form.
SP 14s, ran okay on debut when beaten 8.5l in decent maiden at Cork last month.
5
7th (5) Cardinal Zin (12/1 +52%)
Cardinal Zin

12
12/1(+52%)
(5) Cardinal Zin 12/1, Foaled February 19. €24,000 yearling, Make Believe colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Claonadh. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), out of winning half-sister to useful winner up to 1m One Word More.
Make Believe colt is a half-brother to yard's 5f 2yo winner Claonadh.
2
8th (2) Courageous Strike (5.5/1 -38%)
Courageous Strike

5.5
5.5/1(-38%)
(2) Courageous Strike 5.5/1, Promising sort. 9/1, second of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) on debut 59 days ago. Should progress.
Second of 13 over this trip at Roscommon and winner just failed to follow up at this venue.
13
9th (13) Tai Tam Bay (25/1 -25%)
Tai Tam Bay

25
25/1(-25%)
(13) Tai Tam Bay 25/1, Once-raced filly. 80/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) on debut 20 days ago.
Early speed before fading on debut at the Curragh; 3l behind Caught U Looking there.
15
10th (15) Enchanted Garden (8/1 +11%)
Enchanted Garden

8
8/1(+11%)
(15) Enchanted Garden 8/1, Foaled February 13. €17,000 foal, €13,000 yearling, resold €6,000 yearling, Calyx filly. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Brigante Sabino.
Calyx filly whose dam was unplaced over 1m3f-1m4f; holds Group 2 Lowther Stakes entry.
6
11th (6) Duplantis (33/1 -65%)
Duplantis

33
33/1(-65%)
(6) Duplantis 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, eighth of 13 in maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 34 days ago. Yard having good spell. Gelded.
Has shown ability but looks like he'll be one for nurseries after this outing; gelded.
1
12th (1) Edvard Grieg (16/1 +20%)
Edvard Grieg

16
16/1(+20%)
(1) Edvard Grieg 16/1, Foaled March 6. €45,000 yearling, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1¼m-1½m winner Lyrical Attraction and 1¼m winner Classical Memories.
Zoffany gelding cost E45,000 as a yearling; half-brother to middle-distance winners.
9
13th (9) Platino Bianco (50/1 -100%)
Platino Bianco

50
50/1(-100%)
(9) Platino Bianco 50/1, Foaled March 13. €40,000 yearling, Dark Angel filly. Closely related to useful 1m-1¼m winner Arqoob and half-sister to useful 9f-11f winner Chimney Rock and 2-y-o 7f winner Dromantine.
Related to three winners including last year's 7f nursery winner Dromantine.
7
14th (7) Dolce Far Niente (150/1 -127%)
Dolce Far Niente

150
150/1(-127%)
(7) Dolce Far Niente 150/1, Once-raced filly. 40/1, last of 12 in minor event at this course (7.2f, good) on debut 28 days ago. Yard having good spell.
SP 40s, never a factor over C&D on last month's debut.
16
15th (16) Rose Ellen (150/1 -127%)
Rose Ellen

150
150/1(-127%)
(16) Rose Ellen 150/1, Once-raced filly. Fifteenth of 16 in maiden (66/1) at Naas (5f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Unfancied and never a factor on last month's debut at Naas (5f).
17
16th (17) A Daughtersdelight (300/1 -200%)
A Daughtersdelight

300
300/1(-200%)
(17) A Daughtersdelight 300/1, Twice-raced filly. 200/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 11 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago.
Beaten 22l both starts; big outsider.
14
17th (14) Jaadil (14/1 +22%)
Jaadil

14
14/1(+22%)
(14) Jaadil 14/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 8/1) on debut 59 days ago, not knocked about. Trainer going well.
8s, green when sixth of 13 over this trip at Roscommon; 4l to find with Courageous Strike.
11
18th (11) Velvet Skies (125/1 -213%)
Velvet Skies

125
125/1(-213%)
(11) Velvet Skies 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fourteenth of 17 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 40/1) 55 days ago. Gelded.
Far from shamed both starts (behind subsequent Listed winner on debut); up in trip; gelded.
LTO Selection:

17:15 Leopardstown Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

With seven debutants in the line-up and not much form to go on, the market should be informative. A fine third on debut over the course and distance last month, SLI NA GHEALAI is one of the safer options. She stayed on nicely in the closing stages on that occasion and finished a place ahead of Mary The Priest, who had won on her previous start at Listowel. Courageous Strike also ran a fine race on debut, finishing second at Roscommon in May, with subsequent winner Lia Fail back in fifth. The chestnut colt is a half-brother to Rich, who managed to win on debut, finishing down the field on her most recent start in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot. With Ger Lyons saddling two of the 18 set to take part, it's interesting that Colin Keane is aboard the Noel Meade-trained Caught U Looking. Sixth behind the impressive Ylang Ylang on debut at the Curragh, she should be able to build on that performance. Stromberg, Mo Ghille Mar and Edvard Grieg are the most interesting of the newcomers.

Jessica Harrington has saddled the winner of this maiden twice in recent years and MO GHILLE MAR is an appealing newcomer for the yard. She holds an entry in the Moyglare Stakes and the hint should be taken if the market speaks in her favour. Fellow newcomer Stromberg, who also represents a yard with a good recent record in this race and holds a Group-race entry, is also of strong interest. Sli Na Ghealai and Courageous Strike look the pick of those with experience.

Some of the newcomers have Group-race entries, but SLI NA GHEALAI holds a Group 1 entry herself and can build upon her promising C&D bow


17:45 Leopardstown Handicap 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Eastern Wind (4.5/1 +55%)
Eastern Wind

4.5
4.5/1(+55%)
(2) Eastern Wind 4.5/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, good third of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 7 days ago, having run of race. Looks competitive on form.
Course winner over 1m last year; back to form when front-running third over 1m here latest.
9
2nd (9) Speckled Meadow (16/1 +36%)
Speckled Meadow

16
16/1(+36%)
(9) Speckled Meadow 16/1, First run since leaving Terence O'Brien when eleventh of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Tipperary (7.4f, good) 15 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Engaged 7.20 Killarney Wednesday.
Softer the better for mare who hit form in the mud last autumn; better for recent comeback.
4
3rd (4) Toriangel (4/1 +56%)
Toriangel

4
4/1(+56%)
(4) Toriangel 4/1, 10/1, bit below form ninth of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 55 days ago, never nearer. Booking of Stone-Walsh a plus. Others more persuasive.
AW maiden winner over 1m last year; mostly struggling in h'caps but C&D fourth in April.
5
4th (5) Dabana (14/1 -40%)
Dabana

14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Dabana 14/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Dundalk in February. 11/2, good fourth of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 132 days. Significantly down in trip. Others preferred.
Dundalk maiden winner (1m) back in February; fourth on h'cap debut (1m2f) when last seen.
8
5th (8) Who Not What (9/1 -157%)
Who Not What

9
9/1(-157%)
(8) Who Not What 9/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, found improvement when close second of 17 in handicap (16/1) at this course (8f, good) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces now tried and is a must for the shortlist.
Headed close home over 1m here six weeks ago having led from early; cheekpieces added.
3
6th (3) Sunday Sovereign (6/1 +0%)
Sunday Sovereign

6
6/1(+0%)
(3) Sunday Sovereign 6/1, Won 14-runner claimer (15/2) at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago, keeping on well. More required back handicapping here but not ruled out.
Three-time winning sprinter in Britain; first Irish win when made all over 1m in claimer.
1
7th (1) Invincible Larne (11/1 -83%)
Invincible Larne

11
11/1(-83%)
(1) Invincible Larne 11/1, Back from 15 months off when creditable second of 10 in handicap (33/1) at this course (7.2f, good) on yard debut 35 days ago. Will be dangerous if backing that up here.
Five wins in Britain; good start for yard when second to subsequent winner over C&D.
7
8th (7) Punk Poet (5/1 +44%)
Punk Poet

5
5/1(+44%)
(7) Punk Poet 5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Claims on best form.
Won off 82 at Cork last year and hinted at a revival in form when beaten 4l at Bellewstown.
10
9th (10) Super Cub (5/1 -25%)
Super Cub

5
5/1(-25%)
(10) Super Cub 5/1, Run creditably in recent starts, latest when fourth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft, 5/2) 47 days ago. Stable in good form. Holds solid claims.
Has failed to add to 2yo maiden win but loads of placed form; neck second at Gowran in May.
6
10th (6) Little Jo (22/1 +12%)
Little Jo

22
22/1(+12%)
(6) Little Jo 22/1, Latest win at Nottingham in May. First run since leaving Gemma Tutty when twelfth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Work to do.
Nine wins in Britain, two of them over 1m in May; well held on Irish debut at Bellewstown.
LTO Selection:

17:45 Leopardstown Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Very few can be safely ruled out in this competitive affair. Fitted with a first-time tongue-strap, WHO NOT WHAT went down by just a neck here early last month. Headed in the closing stages on that occasion, he should be suited by this slight drop in trip to seven-furlongs. The aforementioned tongue-strap remains in place, with cheekpieces added now. A five-time winner in the UK, Invincible Larne ran a cracker on his debut for John McConnell over the course and distance, finishing second after attempting to make all. Cillian McConnell retains the ride and again claims a valuable 7lb. Eastern Wind also attempted to do it from the front here last week, ultimately going down narrowly by a short head and a head. Already a course winner, it'll come as no surprise if she manages to take this. Successful in a claimer at Bellewstown recently, Sunday Sovereign is sure to have plenty of supporters, while other leading hopes are Super Cub and Dabana.

WHO NOT WHAT upped his game when second here last month and remains low mileage. He can open his account. Super Cub and Invincible Larne are feared most.

Plenty of these went forward last time; one who will be played later is PUNK POET who looked on the way back to form at Bellewstown


18:20 Leopardstown Maiden 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Opera Singer (0.62/1 +59%)
Opera Singer

0.62
0.62/1(+59%)
(5) Opera Singer 0.62/1, Once-raced filly. 7/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) on debut 20 days ago, considerately handled. Should have more to offer.
7s, tightened up on the rail early on before making some late headway at the Curragh.
1
2nd (1) Andromeda (9/1 -64%)
Andromeda

9
9/1(-64%)
(1) Andromeda 9/1, Foaled January 31. Galileo filly. Sister to several winners, including smart 1m and winner Peaceful and useful winner up to 9.4f Easter. Dam French winner up to 6.5f (6f winner at 2 yrs). Ryan Moore prefers Opera Singer.
Sister to four winners, notably Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Peaceful; overlooked by Moore.
2
3rd (2) Enthralling (7/1 +50%)
Enthralling

7
7/1(+50%)
(2) Enthralling 7/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in maiden (25/1) at the Curragh (7f, good) on debut 20 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
SP 25s, was green when beaten 12l by exciting prospect at the Curragh on Derby weekend.
4
4th (4) Kalispera (8/1 -7%)
Kalispera

8
8/1(-7%)
(4) Kalispera 8/1, Foaled February 25. Ten Sovereigns filly. Closely related to useful 1m winner Emphatic Answer and half-sister to 2-y-o 7.4f winner La Dolce Vita. Stable in good form.
Homebred is closely related to Group-placed 1m winner Emphatic Answer; Group 1/2 entries.
3
5th (3) Improvista (6/1 -140%)
Improvista

6
6/1(-140%)
(3) Improvista 6/1, Foaled April 10. Frankel filly. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to 1m (including at 2 yrs) winner Persuasive and winner up to 7f Creative Force, both very smart. One to take seriously on debut.
Frankel filly; dam half-sister to Group 1 winners Persuasive (1m) and Creative Force (6f).
6
6th (6) Still Rolling (22/1 -57%)
Still Rolling

22
22/1(-57%)
(6) Still Rolling 22/1, Foaled April 14. Awtaad filly. Dam, 9f/1¼m winner who stayed 13f, half-sister to smart/temperamental 1m winner Glor Na Mara. Trainer going well.
Awtaad filly out of 1m1f/1m2f winner who's related to smart Glor Na Mara and Wexford Opera.
LTO Selection:

18:20 Leopardstown Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

The regally bred Ballydoyle pair look the two to focus on here, with preference for OPERA SINGER, who is the choice of Ryan Moore. The Justify bay is a half-sister to Group 1 winners Brave Anna and Hit It A Bomb, and while she didn't show a whole lot on debut, after being bumped early, she can be expected to come on plenty for that experience. Newcomer Andromeda is the other Aidan O'Brien representative, with this one a sister to 2020 Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Peaceful. Joseph O'Brien introduces Kalispera and like the aforementioned pair, she holds some big race entries. Enthralling was behind the selection on debut and is best watched here, while Improvista will need to improve from finishing fifth in a barrier trial if she is to feature.

Frankel filly IMPROVISTA ticks plenty of the right boxes on paper and Group-race entries suggest that she is held in high regard. Confidence behind her in the betting would look significant and she gets the nod ahead of Opera Singer, who should be more street-wise following her debut spin at the Curragh and is Ryan Moore's pick ahead of stablemate Andromeda. Kalispera is another to note.

Likely a hot contest but OPERA SINGER was getting the hang of things late on at the Curragh and will be more streetwise now under Moore


18:50 Leopardstown Handicap 9f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Celtic Crown (14/1 +0%)
Celtic Crown

14
14/1(+0%)
(2) Celtic Crown 14/1, 25/1, thirteenth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago, not clear run. Ran well on previous outing, so can't be ruled out.
Best recent run when close third in Ulster Oaks over 1m2f at Down Royal in June.
3
2nd (3) Cordouan (3.33/1 +45%)
Cordouan

3.33
3.33/1(+45%)
(3) Cordouan 3.33/1, 20/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Likely to be on the premises.
Best of three starts this term when fourth of 14 in Nasrullah Handicap over C&D a week ago.
5
3rd (5) No Niki No (6.5/1 -8%)
No Niki No

6.5
6.5/1(-8%)
(5) No Niki No 6.5/1, Winner here in June. 14/1, fifth of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Step back up in trip will help and she's worthy of respect.
Off mark in Ireland when getting canny front-running ride from McDonogh to win over C&D.
8
4th (8) Tea Olive (2/1 +67%)
Tea Olive

2
2/1(+67%)
(8) Tea Olive 2/1, Winner at Gowran in April. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (9f, good, 5/1) 20 days ago, not clear run. Not discounted.
Running well this term; not clearest of runs when fifth over this trip at the Curragh.
7
5th (7) Vocal Studies (2.25/1 +44%)
Vocal Studies

2.25
2.25/1(+44%)
(7) Vocal Studies 2.25/1, 8/1, again not disgraced when fourth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Becoming well treated.
Shaping like he wants farther in last couple of starts over 7f but maybe not this far.
6
6th (6) Chavajod (11/1 -214%)
Chavajod

11
11/1(-214%)
(6) Chavajod 11/1, Course winner. Latest win here in May. Good second of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Roscommon (10f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Solid claims once more.
Won over 1m here on seasonal/stable debut; second at Roscommon (1m2f); up another 3lb.
LTO Selection:

18:50 Leopardstown Handicap 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

A case can be made for all eight runners. CORDOUAN was successful on his debut for Adrian McGuinness at Laytown in September and while he hasn't managed to win since, he has been pretty consistent. A close-up fourth in the valuable Nasrullah Handicap over the course and distance last Thursday, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a few places better now. While his form is quite erratic, Chavajod is given second preference. Successful here in May, he disappointed on his next start before filling the runner-up spot on his most recent outing at Roscommon. If putting his best foot forward, he is capable of making an impact. Noel Meade has his horses in flying form at present and so Tea Olive warrants respect, while course and distance winner No Niki No and Ladies Derby runner-up Higher Kingdom are other leading hopes.

HIGHER KINGDOM returned to form when second in a competitive event at the Curragh last time and a performance of similar merit could be enough to go one better. Chavajod is a big danger and No Niki No is one of several others for whom a case can be made.

Topweight Longbourn and Cordouan have good claims but maybe CHAVAJOD, running sweetly for his new yard this term, can score


19:25 Leopardstown Group 3 9f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Self Belief (6.5/1 +35%)
Self Belief

6.5
6.5/1(+35%)
(1) Self Belief 6.5/1, Useful gelding. 16/1, 22¼ lengths last of 5 to Mashhoor in International Stakes at the Curragh (10f, good) 19 days ago. Can give a good account.
Regressive this term; beaten a long way by Alfred Munnings last time; difficult to fancy.
3
2nd (3) Alfred Munnings (2.5/1 +38%)
Alfred Munnings

2.5
2.5/1(+38%)
(3) Alfred Munnings 2.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. Course winner. 4/1, 10¾ lengths third of 5 to Mashhoor in International Stakes at the Curragh (10f, good) 19 days ago, left poorly placed. Should improve. Not ruled out.
Beaten 10l on return in a Curragh Group 3 last time but should step forward from that.
6
3rd (6) Empress Of Beauty (6/1 +8%)
Empress Of Beauty

6
6/1(+8%)
(6) Empress Of Beauty 6/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Gowran in May. 9/1, head second of 9 to Library in listed race at Naas (10f, good to firm) 22 days ago. May well do better still. In the picture.
Second in a fillies' Listed race at Navan last time and improving but this demands more.
5
4th (5) Trustyourinstinct (0.91/1 +39%)
Trustyourinstinct

0.91
0.91/1(+39%)
(5) Trustyourinstinct 0.91/1, Promising Churchill colt who impressively made it 2-2 in 6-runner minor event at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 32 days ago. The one to beat with more to offer.
Smart colt has won both starts at a lower level; respected but will have to improve.
LTO Selection:

19:25 Leopardstown Group 3 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

BOLD DISCOVERY might be able to upstage likely favourite Trustyourinstinct. The latter is two from two but faces his stiffest task to date and may come up short against the classy, battle-hardened selection. After disappointing in two May starts, the Jessica Harrington-trained bay was subsequently treated for allergies and showed his true colours when claiming a Listed contest on his most recent outing. He should be well able for this step-up in trip to nine-furlongs and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end. A half-brother to the brilliant 2021 dual Oaks winner Snowfall, Alfred Munnings was a well-beaten third on his return to action at the Curragh. He is entitled to come on plenty for that effort though, as it was his first in over a year. Self Belief has been ultimately disappointing so far this season and will need to bounce back to his best if he is to feature. Empress Of Beauty went down by just a head in Listed company at Naas last month and should give a good account of herself.

Joseph O'Brien's Churchill colt TRUSTYOURINSTINCT looks a good prospect and is fancied to take this step up in class in his stride and make it 3-3. Curragh scorer Bold Discovery should ensure he doesn't have things all his own way though, with improving duo Empress of Beauty and Alfred Munnings not discounted either.

Returning to the scene of his impressive maiden score last year, ALFRED MUNNINGS can take a big step forward from his return start.


19:55 Leopardstown Maiden 10f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
13
1st (13) Teorie (4/1 +20%)
Teorie

4
4/1(+20%)
(13) Teorie 4/1, Thrice-raced colt. Sixth of 12 in maiden at this course (12.8f, good, 15/2) 28 days ago. Claims if he can bounce back.
Below form over 1m5f here last time but cheekpieces back on down in trip; needs more.
14
2nd (14) Tommy Thug (10/1 +50%)
Tommy Thug

10
10/1(+50%)
(14) Tommy Thug 10/1, Promising individual. 16/1, eighth of 17 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good) on debut 20 days ago. Open to improvement but has plenty to find.
Was 9l behind today's rival Saturn over this trip at the Curragh and a fair bit to find.
12
3rd (12) Saturn (0.67/1 +26%)
Saturn

0.67
0.67/1(+26%)
(12) Saturn 0.67/1, Promising sort. Second of 17 in maiden (8/1) at the Curragh (10f, good) on debut 20 days ago. Sets the standard and should progress from that initial outing, so leading claims.
Green but showed promise on debut over this trip at the Curragh; looks the one to beat.
18
4th (18) Velvet And Vine (5.5/1 +31%)
Velvet And Vine

5.5
5.5/1(+31%)
(18) Velvet And Vine 5.5/1, Promising type. Sixth of 17 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft, 7/1) 32 days ago, not knocked about. Type to do better but might be more of a handicap type.
Will need to find improvement to take this but should be thereabouts; stable selected.
16
5th (16) Miss McHenry (25/1 -127%)
Miss McHenry

25
25/1(-127%)
(16) Miss McHenry 25/1, Promising type. 12/1, twelfth of 14 in maiden at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft) 13 days ago, badly hampered. Shaped well on penultimate start and remains with potential.
Badly hampered at Bellewstown last time but seems to be the stable second choice today.
10
6th (10) Rioja Alta (14/1 +22%)
Rioja Alta

14
14/1(+22%)
(10) Rioja Alta 14/1, 26,000 gns foal, 42,000 gns yearling, Australia gelding. Dam, Swedish 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Rougemont. Worth a market check.
Gelded son of Australia will have to be smart to score on debut.
15
7th (15) Lady Pro (125/1 -25%)
Lady Pro

125
125/1(-25%)
(15) Lady Pro 125/1, Twice-raced filly. First run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when tenth of 14 in maiden (125/1) at Dundalk (8f) 8 days ago. Back up in trip.
Showed a similar level of form in two starts; handicaps will suit better.
11
8th (11) Saffronandblue (125/1 -89%)
Saffronandblue

125
125/1(-89%)
(11) Saffronandblue 125/1, Once-raced gelding. Twelfth of 16 in maiden at Limerick (8f, good, 50/1) on debut 27 days ago. Up in trip.
Was never involved when beaten 17l on debut at Limerick and seems best watched.
3
9th (3) Cahersiveen (33/1 -65%)
Cahersiveen

33
33/1(-65%)
(3) Cahersiveen 33/1, €15,000 foal, €30,000 yearling, Australia gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 7f-1¾m winner The Navigator and 2-y-o 6f winner Mustique. Dam maiden (stayed 1¼m).
Gelded son of Australia will have to be smart to score on debut.
9
10th (9) Lynskey (150/1 -50%)
Lynskey

150
150/1(-50%)
(9) Lynskey 150/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 8 in maiden at Down Royal (10.3f, good, 33/1) on debut 26 days ago.
Finished 25l last on debut at Down Royal and can only be watched today.
6
11th (6) Gardone (150/1 -127%)
Gardone

150
150/1(-127%)
(6) Gardone 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good, 125/1) 19 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Up in trip.
Was 18l behind at the Curragh last time and will be of more interest in handicaps.
17
12th (17) My Birthday Girl (14/1 +58%)
My Birthday Girl

14
14/1(+58%)
(17) My Birthday Girl 14/1, £10,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Sandy Paradise. Not an obvious sort on paper.
A 10,000GBP yearling; is by a decent sire but will have to be smart to score on debut.
5
13th (5) Eagles Reign (150/1 -500%)
Eagles Reign

150
150/1(-500%)
(5) Eagles Reign 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 10 in maiden (200/1) at Naas (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Up in trip.
Better effort at Naas last time in blinkers; headgear is left off today; others preferred.
4
14th (4) Don Archilito (250/1 -150%)
Don Archilito

250
250/1(-150%)
(4) Don Archilito 250/1, Once-raced gelding. Tongue strap on, last of 12 in maiden at Fairyhouse (12f, good, 150/1) on debut 34 days ago.
Was beaten 25l on debut at Fairyhouse and loads of improvement needed.
8
15th (8) Latinised (200/1 -100%)
Latinised

200
200/1(-100%)
(8) Latinised 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 10 in maiden (80/1) at Naas (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Up in trip.
Some promise on debut at Limerick but was disappointing at Naas since.
2
16th (2) I'm Polly (200/1 -100%)
I'm Polly

200
200/1(-100%)
(2) I'm Polly 200/1, Lightly-raced filly. 250/1, eleventh of 14 in maiden at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft) 13 days ago.
Well beaten in four maidens and seems safe to look elsewhere.
1
17th (1) Dawn Noir (250/1 -150%)
Dawn Noir

250
250/1(-150%)
(1) Dawn Noir 250/1, Once-raced gelding. Tongue strap on, last of 14 in maiden at Roscommon (11.7f, good to soft, 100/1) on debut 16 days ago.
Beaten 44l on debut at Roscommon; look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:

19:55 Leopardstown Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

The first foal out of brilliant four-time Group 1 winner Alpha Centauri, SATURN is the standout name. While friendless on debut at the Curragh on Derby weekend, the grey colt went down fighting and was beaten by just half-a-length. He is sure to come on plenty for that experience and looks the one to beat. Kadeen has two solid efforts to his name but was two-and-three-quarters of a length behind the selection at the Curragh and it's difficult to see him reversing the form now. Tommy Thug made some late gains when eighth behind the aforementioned pair on debut and it'll be interesting to see if he can build on that effort. The 80 rated Teorie is sure to have plenty of supporters, while others that warrant respect are Velvet And Vine and newcomer Rioja Alta.

SATURN showed plenty when second at the Curragh on debut and, with improvement on the cards, he's fancied to open his account at the second attempt. Kadeen looks the obvious danger but a quick return to form from Teorie would give him a solid chance.

Having run green when narrowly beaten at the Curragh on debut, the beautifully-bred SATURN should be able to go one better.


20:30 Leopardstown Handicap 13f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
1st (10) Pinot Gris (3.6/1 -20%)
Pinot Gris

3.6
3.6/1(-20%)
(10) Pinot Gris 3.6/1, Lightly-raced winner. 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good) 26 days ago, well on top finish. Should have more to offer. Big shout.
Won a Down Royal handicap at 10.5f in first-time cheekpieces; 5lb higher now but respected.
4
2nd (4) One Cool Poet (12/1 +70%)
One Cool Poet

12
12/1(+70%)
(4) One Cool Poet 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Booking of Lee a plus. Every chance if back to best.
Veteran was poor at Tramore last time and has to bounce back.
13
3rd (13) Grey Fable (7/1 +42%)
Grey Fable

7
7/1(+42%)
(13) Grey Fable 7/1, Very good second of 16 in handicap (18/1) at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Needs considering.
Second to a progressive sort at Roscommon over this trip last time; can take a hand.
3
4th (3) Loughisle Lady (40/1 -43%)
Loughisle Lady

40
40/1(-43%)
(3) Loughisle Lady 40/1, 12/1, won 11-runner maiden at this course (15f, good to firm) on flat debut, all out. Off 13 months. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins with her fitness to prove on her handicap debut.
Won a QR maiden here over 1m7f just over a year ago; market a guide on return/stable debut.
5
5th (5) Desert Wind (40/1 +39%)
Desert Wind

40
40/1(+39%)
(5) Desert Wind 40/1, 33/1, sixteenth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (9f, good) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.
Has been badly regressive since last autumn and isn't easy to make a case for at present.
8
6th (8) Pale Moonlight (7/1 +7%)
Pale Moonlight

7
7/1(+7%)
(8) Pale Moonlight 7/1, 10/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Gowran (13.7f, soft). Off 92 days. Visor back on. Merits consideration.
Has been slowly away last twice but with a visor back on is of interest.
7
7th (7) Bambeano (20/1 +9%)
Bambeano

20
20/1(+9%)
(7) Bambeano 20/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Dundalk in January. 11/2, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (16f), left poorly placed. Off 155 days but not ruled out.
In decent form at Dundalk when last seen; best watched on return unless market support.
15
8th (15) Portunalia (66/1 -100%)
Portunalia

66
66/1(-100%)
(15) Portunalia 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Dundalk (12f) 8 days ago. Stable in good form. Has work to do.
Stumbled at the start last time but still disappointing; best watched until showing more.
17
9th (17) On The Money (14/1 +0%)
On The Money

14
14/1(+0%)
(17) On The Money 14/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fifth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Tipperary (12.6f, good) 15 days ago. Stable in good form. Blinkers back on. Must improve.
Beaten 2.5l in first-time cheekpieces at Tipperary last time; needs more up in grade.
12
10th (12) Fairytale Princess (7/1 -40%)
Fairytale Princess

7
7/1(-40%)
(12) Fairytale Princess 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 17 in maiden (50/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Yard having good spell. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task at these weights though.
Shapes as though this trip will suit and one to consider on handicap debut.
1
11th (1) Dalvey (20/1 -43%)
Dalvey

20
20/1(-43%)
(1) Dalvey 20/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Limerick (17f, good) 27 days ago. Back down in trip. Shortlist material off an easing mark.
Soundly beaten in handicaps lately and isn't high on the list despite a falling mark.
6
12th (6) Highland King (40/1 -233%)
Highland King

40
40/1(-233%)
(6) Highland King 40/1, Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good) 45 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead. Enters calculations.
Not a bad run at Gowran last time; best form has come here; has a squeak on stable debut.
11
13th (11) Baile Locha Riach (10/1 -11%)
Baile Locha Riach

10
10/1(-11%)
(11) Baile Locha Riach 10/1, Good 5 lengths fifth of 14 to Pinot Gris in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good, 20/1) 26 days ago, never nearer. Up in trip. Trainer going well. Tongue strap on 1st time. Considered.
Was 5.25l behind Pinot Gris at Down Royal last time; shouldn't be too far away.
16
14th (16) Union Flag (3.6/1 +64%)
Union Flag

3.6
3.6/1(+64%)
(16) Union Flag 3.6/1, Good second of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Fairyhouse (12f, good to firm) 41 days ago.
Best handicap run came when 2nd at Fairyhouse over 1m4f last time; go well off same mark.
9
15th (9) Oh Cleo (50/1 -52%)
Oh Cleo

50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Oh Cleo 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, below form seventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving G. M. Lyons with more required.
Takes a major step-up in trip on handicap/stable debut; market could guide.
2
16th (2) Darraby (12/1 +52%)
Darraby

12
12/1(+52%)
(2) Darraby 12/1, 22/1, third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.8f, good) 40 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time on the Flat. Others more persuasive.
Some decent runs after winning last year; solid hurdle run last month and has a squeak.
LTO Selection:

20:30 Leopardstown Handicap 13f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

A competitive contest to round off proceedings, where it might be worth taking a chance on BAILE LOCHA RIACH. A 200,000 pound yearling purchase, he has been disappointing, however his most recent effort at Down Royal was his best to date, and he might be able to build on that performance. Despite still showing signs of greenness, he kept on in the closing stages to finish fifth and fitted with a tongue-strap for the first time now, it should help his cause. Named after the hometown of his owner Michael Burke, a trip to Galway could also be on the cards for this Siyouni chestnut. Pinot Gris made the breakthrough at Down Royal, with the selection back in fifth, and it'll come as little surprise if he manages to follow-up. It'll be interesting to see how Loughisle Lady fares, making her debut for Ciaran Murphy while also returning from a lengthy absence. Union Flag, Darraby, Grey Fable and On The Money are others to keep on side.

PINOT GRIS got off the mark with something to spare at Down Royal and can make light of a 5 lb rise in the weights with this return to 1m4f another plus for Gavin Cromwell's son of Mastercraftsman. Roscommon second Grey Fable could emerge as the chief threat with Pale Moonlight and Dalvey two more who need factoring into an open handicap.

Second to a most progressive sort at Roscommon last time, GREY FABLE can go one better and confirm that form with Pinot Gris.


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