Leopardstown Races & Results Tomform Thursday 17th August 2023

There were 46 Races on Thursday 17th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Beverley, 6 races at Salisbury, 6 races at Wolverhampton, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Windsor, 7 races at Tramore, 6 races at Ayr, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 17th August 2023

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

16:35 Leopardstown Claimer 7f - 12 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
4
1st (4) Is That Love (2/1 +43%)
Is That Love

2
2/1(+43%)
(4) Is That Love 2/1, Fairly useful gelding. Below form third of 11 in claimer at Killarney (8.2f, good, 13/8) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley with more needed.
Placed in claimers on last three starts including second to Big Baby Bull at Killarney.
5
2nd (5) Tai Sing Yeh (11/1 -10%)
Tai Sing Yeh

11
11/1(-10%)
(5) Tai Sing Yeh 11/1, Fairly useful gelding. 3 wins from 18 runs this year. Latest win at Naas in July. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 16/1) 2 days ago.
Durable sort, 6f Naas winner last month, his 11th success, unplaced at Dundalk on Tuesday.
2
3rd (2) Beauty Bella (18/1 -29%)
Beauty Bella

18
18/1(-29%)
(2) Beauty Bella 18/1, Fair filly. 10/3 and blinkered for 1st time, below form fifth of 10 in maiden at Gowran (8f, soft) 19 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Fair maiden form, possibly capable of handicap success but not suited by race conditions.
7
4th (7) Ampeson (10/1 +0%)
Ampeson

10
10/1(+0%)
(7) Ampeson 10/1, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. 33/1, fourteenth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 48 days ago. Much respected though on these terms.
Better horse on AW, rated 88 as opposed to 77 on turf, still some sort of chance in theory.
8
5th (8) Sunday Sovereign (5/1 +58%)
Sunday Sovereign

5
5/1(+58%)
(8) Sunday Sovereign 5/1, Fair gelding. Latest win at Bellewstown in July. 6/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Every chance if back to best.
Wins in Britain were over sprint distances, stayed 1m when making all for Bellewstown win.
9
6th (9) Big Dream (80/1 -142%)
Big Dream

80
80/1(-142%)
(9) Big Dream 80/1, Modest gelding. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 28/1) 35 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do.
Has seldom shown any sign of reproducing the form of a Dundalk maiden win in 2021.
10
7th (10) Muhalhel (33/1 +50%)
Muhalhel

33
33/1(+50%)
(10) Muhalhel 33/1, Fair gelding. Thirteenth of 16 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 20/1) 35 days ago, not clear run. Back down in trip. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021.
Rated 3lb superior to stablemate Big Dream, neither is well suited by the race conditions.
3
8th (3) Big Baby Bull (3.33/1 +17%)
Big Baby Bull

3.33
3.33/1(+17%)
(3) Big Baby Bull 3.33/1, Fairly useful gelding. Latest win at Limerick in June. 20/1, fifteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, soft) 26 days ago but he's a player at these weights.
Has won two races in this grade this season, generally good handicap form, 10lb claimer.
14
9th (14) Irresistible You (80/1 -100%)
Irresistible You

80
80/1(-100%)
(14) Irresistible You 80/1, Modest filly. 18/1, creditable fourth of 11 in claimer at Killarney (8.2f, good) 29 days ago, slowly away. Stable having good spell so she needs considering.
Last four runs have been in claimers, Fairyhouse fourth her best placing, more needed.
12
|U| (12) Von Krolock (100/1 -100%)
Von Krolock

100
100/1(-100%)
(12) Von Krolock 100/1, Poor gelding. Fourteenth of 17 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft, 16/1) 22 days ago. Others appeal more.
Yet to reach the first four in 11 starts, no reason to believe he can improve his record.
11
10th (11) Tortured Soul (7/1 +13%)
Tortured Soul

7
7/1(+13%)
(11) Tortured Soul 7/1, 65,000 gns yearling, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Shanghai Rock. Dam, 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart winner up to 10.4f Lateen Sails. Much respected newcomer.
Half-brother to a Richard Hannon-trained sprint winner, lack of experience a drawback.
13
11th (13) Zero Fighter (12/1 +14%)
Zero Fighter

12
12/1(+14%)
(13) Zero Fighter 12/1, Fair gelding. Winner at Roscommon in May. 9/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 36 days ago. Tongue strap back on so not dismissed.
Won maiden claimer at Roscommon in May, seems held by Sunday Sovereign on Bellewstown run.
LTO Selection:

16:35 Leopardstown Claimer 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The Denis Hogan-trained BIG BABY BULL can win his third claimer of the season. After providing his young jockey with a first career success at Limerick in June, the seven-year-old went on to run a big race when second in a strong handicap at Fairyhouse subsequently. Back over his optimum distance here, having disappointed at 6f last time, the Tagula gelding should take beating. Is That Love, who chased home the Hogan horse at Limerick, again holds leading claims on similar terms. The six-year-old has since gone close in another two claimers. Tai Sing Yeh returned to form when winning at Naas but the James McAuley-trained nine-year-old needs to step up following a lacklustre effort at Dundalk on Tuesday.

BIG BABY BULL wasn't at his best in a big-field Curragh handicap last time but has some fairly useful form to his name and can capitalise in this lesser company. Ampeson is another who can have a say on these terms, with Zero Fighter not discounted either in a trappy claimer.

Kyle McHugh rode his first winner when BIG BABY BULL beat Is That Love at Limerick in June and can notch another success now


17:05 Leopardstown Handicap 7f - 15 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
16
1st (16) Barbapapa (7.5/1 +12%)
Barbapapa

7.5
7.5/1(+12%)
(16) Barbapapa 7.5/1, Creditable eighth of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Dundalk (8f). Off 6 months but mark looks workable.
Dundalk maiden winner, now 12lb lower than his opening mark so possibly of some interest..
5
2nd (5) Half Nutz (6/1 +20%)
Half Nutz

6
6/1(+20%)
(5) Half Nutz 6/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, respectable fourth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 12 days ago, faring best of those held up. Has fallen to a workable mark.
Two good runs at the Galway festival, much better ground possibly not quite as suitable.
4
3rd (4) Chestnutter (10/1 -18%)
Chestnutter

10
10/1(-18%)
(4) Chestnutter 10/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Tipperary (7.4f, good, 17/2) 43 days ago, very much having run of race. New mark has kicked in.
Backed up a C&D win with a Tipperary success, high draw not ideal for hat-trick attempt.
10
4th (10) Mere Accountant (18/1 -13%)
Mere Accountant

18
18/1(-13%)
(10) Mere Accountant 18/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Gowran (8f, soft, 11/1) 19 days ago. Bounce back called for.
Dundalk 7f maiden winner. three respectable runs in turf handicaps and two poor efforts.
15
5th (15) Who Not What (8/1 +50%)
Who Not What

8
8/1(+50%)
(15) Who Not What 8/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 28 days ago.
Best display when just denied over 1m here in June, not as good over C&D last time.
11
6th (11) Might And Mercy (20/1 +39%)
Might And Mercy

20
20/1(+39%)
(11) Might And Mercy 20/1, 25/1, first run since leaving Noel Meade when thirteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Both wins for Noel Meade came over this trip, down the field at the Curragh last Saturday.
8
7th (8) Many Tears (14/1 +22%)
Many Tears

14
14/1(+22%)
(8) Many Tears 14/1, Winner at Gowran in June. Last of 9 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good to soft, 9/2) 60 days ago. Mark looks too high.
Last of nine on handicap debut, a hopeful sign that Colin Keane sticks with her now.
3
8th (3) Amanirenas (4/1 +20%)
Amanirenas

4
4/1(+20%)
(3) Amanirenas 4/1, C&D winner. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 9/2) 36 days ago, going clear. Stable in good form. Booking of Lee a plus.
Has gone up 9lb for last month's Fairyhouse win, may find a few too good as a result.
7
9th (7) Jaafel (20/1 +9%)
Jaafel

20
20/1(+9%)
(7) Jaafel 20/1, 10/1, first run since leaving Adrian McGuinness when bit below form fourth of 10 in claimer at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft) 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort having made a big move into contention. Can make presence felt from this mark.
Running in claimers lately, this season's overall form is not particularly convincing.
14
10th (14) Perfect Poise (25/1 -39%)
Perfect Poise

25
25/1(-39%)
(14) Perfect Poise 25/1, Creditable third of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft, 13/2) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Will find this tougher.
Has run with credit in maidens but Colin Keane has deserted her in favour of Many Tears.
12
11th (12) Toriangel (5/1 +58%)
Toriangel

5
5/1(+58%)
(12) Toriangel 5/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 4/1) 28 days ago. Enters calculations.
AW maiden winner over 1m last year, best two handicap runs this year have been over C&D.
18
12th (18) Angel Above (50/1 +0%)
Angel Above

50
50/1(+0%)
(18) Angel Above 50/1, 66/1, eighth of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, heavy) 17 days ago.
First reserve, Dundalk maiden winner, well beaten in three turf outings this year.
20
13th (20) Empress Of Bough (33/1 +0%)
Empress Of Bough

33
33/1(+0%)
(20) Empress Of Bough 33/1, Ninth of 17 in handicap (22/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 36 days ago, merely closing up late. Uphill task. RESERVE.
Third reserve, has lost form since second at Dundalk in January, 5lb out of the handicap.
13
14th (13) Dromantine (7/1 +30%)
Dromantine

7
7/1(+30%)
(13) Dromantine 7/1, Promising reappearance when 2 lengths second of 14 to On Our Radar in handicap (13/2) at Dundalk (7f) 36 days ago, nearest finish.
Dundalk winner, every chance if reproducing her useful AW form in her first turf handicap.
2
15th (2) Charlisse (22/1 -10%)
Charlisse

22
22/1(-10%)
(2) Charlisse 22/1, 80/1, won 14-runner maiden at Dundalk (7f) on debut, always holding on. Off 8 months. Makes handicap debut. Open to progress.
Overcame inexperience and a high head carriage to make a winning debut at Dundalk.
LTO Selection:

17:05 Leopardstown Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HALF NUTZ is a speculative suggestion in a race where the Ado McGuinness-trained six-year-old will require a lot of luck. For a horse who tends to miss the break, an inside draw is not ideal given that he may well be crowded and lose his position early on. However, the Sir Prancealot gelding is undeniably well handicapped at present, having shown a welcome return to form when a staying on fourth at Galway last time. If getting the gaps where it matters, he can win for the seventh time. Course and distance winner Chestnutter is on a hat-trick here but as a front runner, Noel Meade's filly won't find it easy from a wide stall. Toriangel seldom runs a bad race at this track so the daughter of Dark Angel has to be amongst the leading contenders once again.

BARBAPAPA hasn't stood much racing but he's in excellent hands and the assessor has given him a major chance on this return to action, He gets the tentative nod in what is a wide-open contest. Amanirenas and Lady Arwen

A low draw may help DROMANTINE in her bid to reverse Dundalk form with On Our Radar who has an outside berth.


17:35 Leopardstown Maiden 8f - 9 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) Chief Little Rock (0.33/1 +42%)
Chief Little Rock

0.33
0.33/1(+42%)
(2) Chief Little Rock 0.33/1, Is from an excellent family and shaped with lots of promise when second of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 21 days ago, finishing well. Sure to progress. Big shout.
6
2nd (6) Kinesiology (12/1 +14%)
Kinesiology

12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Kinesiology 12/1, Once-raced colt. Eighth of 13 in maiden (10/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on debut 31 days ago. Open to progress so he's no forlorn hope.
9
3rd (9) Soldier's Empire (4.5/1 +55%)
Soldier's Empire

4.5
4.5/1(+55%)
(9) Soldier's Empire 4.5/1, Foaled February 1. Bated Breath colt. Half-brother to 2 winners, notably useful 9.4f winner Mariesque. Highly respected on debut, especially if the market vibes are positive.
3
4th (3) Gasper De Lemos (8.5/1 -6%)
Gasper De Lemos

8.5
8.5/1(-6%)
(3) Gasper De Lemos 8.5/1, Foaled February 23. Justify colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Dame Kiri. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Market can guide with yard also having Chief Little Rock in here.
7
5th (7) Ringside Timing (10/1 +50%)
Ringside Timing

10
10/1(+50%)
(7) Ringside Timing 10/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Below form fifth of 13 in maiden (14/1) at the Curragh (7f, good) 5 days ago. In the mix if getting back on track.
5
6th (5) Kathaniel (200/1 -400%)
Kathaniel

200
200/1(-400%)
(5) Kathaniel 200/1, Once-raced gelding. Fourth of 6 in maiden (12/1) at Galway (8.3f, soft) on debut 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Needs to build on it.
4
7th (4) Highland Bells (200/1 -100%)
Highland Bells

200
200/1(-100%)
(4) Highland Bells 200/1, Once-raced colt. 100/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 21 days ago.
10
8th (10) T Or Coffey (250/1 -279%)
T Or Coffey

250
250/1(-279%)
(10) T Or Coffey 250/1, Twice-raced colt. Last of 6 in maiden (40/1) at Galway (8.3f, soft) 12 days ago.
8
9th (8) Rock 'N' Roll Kid (300/1 -500%)
Rock 'N' Roll Kid

300
300/1(-500%)
(8) Rock 'N' Roll Kid 300/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 9 in nursery (11/1) at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
LTO Selection:

17:35 Leopardstown Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CHIEF LITTLE ROCK can go one better now having finished runner-up over course and distance on his racecourse debut. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt shaped as though he would improve from that initial experience as he ran green before keeping on strongly to take second close home. With the benefit of that race, he should be an altogether different proposition here. Bad Desire is another colt entitled to improve, having also occupied the second spot on his introduction. However, the form of his Galway maiden may not be quite as strong as that in which Chief Little Rock made his debut. Soldier's Empire, a half-brother to two winners, should be noted on his racecourse debut. Ger Lyons is well able to ready one first time out, so the Bated Breath colt cannot be discounted on that score.

A few offer potential but there was lots to like about the debut C&D second of CHIEF LITTLE ROCK and he can go one better. Galway runner-up Bad Desire also looks a useful prospect so should ensure Aidan O'Brien's well-related Galileo colt doesn't have things all his own way. Ringside Timing and Kinesiology can fight it out for minor honours.

It should not take much improvement from an initial outing over C&D to see CHIEF LITTLE ROCK come home in front


18:05 Leopardstown Group 3 8f - 8 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
7
1st (7) Lord Massusus (5.5/1 +31%)
Lord Massusus

5.5
5.5/1(+31%)
(7) Lord Massusus 5.5/1, Useful gelding. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 7/1, 5½ lengths seventh of 10 to Zarinsk in Minstrel Stakes at this course (7.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago.
Reliable and progressive in conditions races and handicaps, plenty to prove at this level.
6
2nd (6) Alfred Munnings (2.75/1 +21%)
Alfred Munnings

2.75
2.75/1(+21%)
(6) Alfred Munnings 2.75/1, Lightly-raced winner. 1¾ lengths second of 4 to Self Belief in Meld Stakes (5/2) at this course (9f, good to soft) 28 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should progress.
Placed in two small-field Group 3 races this season, may improve with cheekpieces fitted.
3
3rd (3) Mutasarref (4.5/1 +40%)
Mutasarref

4.5
4.5/1(+40%)
(3) Mutasarref 4.5/1, Smart gelding. Course winner. 22/1, respectable fifth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 11 days ago.
Ran well under a big weight in a Galway handicap, reached a higher standard last year.
2
4th (2) Howyoulikethat (10/1 +50%)
Howyoulikethat

10
10/1(+50%)
(2) Howyoulikethat 10/1, Useful gelding. C&D winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (11/2) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 31 days ago, staying on well.
Promoted 9lb in the ratings for Killarney win but short of the standard required here.
8
5th (8) Shayzann (16/1 -33%)
Shayzann

16
16/1(-33%)
(8) Shayzann 16/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 10/11, won 10-runner maiden at Naas (8f, good to firm) 50 days ago, responding well. This is a big step up but has potential.
Naas maiden winner over 1m on second start, open to improvement but this looks demanding.
9
6th (9) Thornbrook (3.5/1 +13%)
Thornbrook

3.5
3.5/1(+13%)
(9) Thornbrook 3.5/1, Useful filly. Course winner. 7/1, creditable length third of 9 to Random Harvest in Valiant Fillies' Stakes at Ascot (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Group 2-placed at two, has trained on well judged on form of Chantilly win and Ascot third.
5
7th (5) Villanova Queen (4.5/1 -35%)
Villanova Queen

4.5
4.5/1(-35%)
(5) Villanova Queen 4.5/1, Useful filly. C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 19-runner handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, good, 25/1) 57 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
Won Royal Ascot handicap off 99, previously behind Mutasarref in a Listed race at Naas.
4
8th (4) Pretreville (33/1 +0%)
Pretreville

33
33/1(+0%)
(4) Pretreville 33/1, C&D winner. 12/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Naas (7f, soft) 22 days ago.
Nine-time winner, including twice at this level, well below his best in three 2023 outings.
LTO Selection:

18:05 Leopardstown Group 3 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Royal Ascot winner VILLANOVA QUEEN may be good enough to continue her upward progression for trainer Jessica Harrington. The four-year-old has run two of her better races at this track, winning her maiden and finishing a close third to a subsequent 1000 Guineas winner. Although disappointing on a couple of occasions earlier this season, the filly returned to form at the royal meeting. Mutasarref has yet to recapture his very best this term but the Ger Lyons-trained gelding may be suited by stepping back up to a mile. Having only had a couple of runs at the distance, the son of Dark Angel may well improve for it. Alfred Munnings remains a lightly raced colt with further scope for progression. The application of first-time cheekpieces may well see him in a better light.

THORNBROOK was an excellent third in a Group 3 at Ascot 19 days ago and this lightly-raced 3-y-o is preferred to Villanova Queen, who was seen to good effect when winning a handicap at the Royal Meeting. Alfred Munnings is another low-mileage 3-y-o who needs considering.

Younger horses have done well event in recent seasons, and THORNBROOK can maintain that trend following a good run at Ascot


18:35 Leopardstown Maiden 9f - 8 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) Up And Under (0.44/1 +45%)
Up And Under

0.44
0.44/1(+45%)
(9) Up And Under 0.44/1, Very useful colt who came in a good fifth in Irish Derby at the Curragh in July. Failed to land the odds when second of 16 in maiden at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) 15 days ago but he remains very much the one to beat.
Squandered a good opportunity at Galway, stands out on course Group race form over 1m2f.
2
2nd (2) This Songisforyou (12/1 -33%)
This Songisforyou

12
12/1(-33%)
(2) This Songisforyou 12/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. Promising debut third in 12f Galway maiden before coming in fifth of 18 in novice hurdle there 12 days ago. Down in trip and not discounted back in this sphere.
Bumper winner, third in 1m5f maiden on the first of two Galway runs, trip may be too sharp.
4
3rd (4) Cormac T (7/1 +42%)
Cormac T

7
7/1(+42%)
(4) Cormac T 7/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 4/1, good third of 13 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good) 73 days ago. In the mix.
Placed all three starts, official rating of 78 should make him competitive in place terms.
5
4th (5) Hutton Glen (5/1 +29%)
Hutton Glen

5
5/1(+29%)
(5) Hutton Glen 5/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Good third of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft, 5/1) 20 days ago. Very much one to consider.
Consistent maiden, only once out of the first three, good chance of getting into the money.
8
5th (8) The First And Last (6.5/1 -30%)
The First And Last

6.5
6.5/1(-30%)
(8) The First And Last 6.5/1, Thrice-raced colt, posting a good second of 6 in maiden (6/4) at Ballinrobe (9.6f, good) 52 days ago. One for the shortlist.
Runner-up both starts this season, beaten favourite at Ballinrobe, solid place chance.
6
6th (6) Sevensees (66/1 -100%)
Sevensees

66
66/1(-100%)
(6) Sevensees 66/1, Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 8 in maiden at Killarney (8.2f, good, 20/1) on debut 29 days ago. Needs a big step forward.
Made little impression first time out at Killarney, unlikely to feature.
7
7th (7) Sunny Dude (100/1 +0%)
Sunny Dude

100
100/1(+0%)
(7) Sunny Dude 100/1, Buratino gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Elusive Ice. Dam 8.3f winner. Betting can prove an accurate guide.
Half-brother to a couple of minor winners, dam won over 1m, from a good family, small yard.
1
8th (1) Say You're Sorry (200/1 -33%)
Say You're Sorry

200
200/1(-33%)
(1) Say You're Sorry 200/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 125/1, twelfth of 14 in maiden at Cork (10.1f, good to soft). Off 118 days.
No threat in maiden outings at Dundalk and Cork, safe to rule out.
LTO Selection:

18:35 Leopardstown Maiden 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

UP AND UNDER was certainly disappointing at Galway last time but aside from that one blip, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt has done nothing wrong. Following on from a very promising debut effort, the son of Lope De Vega then finished runner-up in two recognised Derby trials, before a respectable fifth in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh. Off a rating of 105, he really should prove far too strong for these opponents. This Songisforyou, who was third to Up And Under in that aforementioned Galway maiden, meets the O'Brien colt on slightly better terms now. However, it would still be something of a shock if he manages to overturn that form. The First And Last shouldn't be discounted as the prominent racer finds plenty for pressure and won't be easily passed.

UP AND UNDER has kept some excellent company this term and Joseph O'Brien's Irish Derby fifth can prove his latest Galway second to be a blip and open his account in style here. Hutton Glen arrives on the up so appeals as the one to chase home the favourite ahead of the lightly-raced bumper winner This Songisforyou.

A tendency to hang to the left counted against UP AND UNDER at Galway. His excellent course form implies that he can make amends now


19:05 Leopardstown Handicap 9f - 13 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
19
1st (19) Kampala Beach (11/1 +45%)
Kampala Beach

11
11/1(+45%)
(19) Kampala Beach 11/1, Respectable seventh of 16 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago, not clear run.
AW winner didn't get the clearest run over C&D last time; needs more.
9
2nd (9) Final Check (9/1 -29%)
Final Check

9
9/1(-29%)
(9) Final Check 9/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 15/2) 30 days ago, just holding on. Should remain very competitive up 6 lb.
Won a Killarney handicap last time, all out; has to cope with a 4lb rise up to this trip.
4
3rd (4) One Boss (5/1 +9%)
One Boss

5
5/1(+9%)
(4) One Boss 5/1, 11/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Similar races in defeat here and at Killarney, both over 1m; extra furlong should be fine.
5
4th (5) Rockbury Lad (3.5/1 +42%)
Rockbury Lad

3.5
3.5/1(+42%)
(5) Rockbury Lad 3.5/1, Good third of 16 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. One to consider. Engaged 7.10 Gowran Wednesday.
Good run over C&D last time; 3lb rise for that makes this tougher but a contender.
1
5th (1) Court Of Appeal (3.5/1 +36%)
Court Of Appeal

3.5
3.5/1(+36%)
(1) Court Of Appeal 3.5/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 13/2, creditable ninth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (9f, good) 48 days ago. Can give a good account.
C&D winner won a Navan handicap on comeback over 1m2f; solid last time off 1lb higher.
11
6th (11) Fairytale Princess (20/1 -25%)
Fairytale Princess

20
20/1(-25%)
(11) Fairytale Princess 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, soft, 22/1) 10 days ago.
Has to return to her best but shorter trip on good ground should suit; tough draw.
15
7th (15) Get Set Jet (12/1 +52%)
Get Set Jet

12
12/1(+52%)
(15) Get Set Jet 12/1, Eleventh of 17 in handicap (11/1) at Cork (10f, good) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Best run came over 1m on handicap debut here in June; needs to do more; tough draw.
8
8th (8) Slaney Tide (18/1 +10%)
Slaney Tide

18
18/1(+10%)
(8) Slaney Tide 18/1, Winner at Naas in July. Below form eleventh of 18 in handicap (33/1) at Galway (12f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Back down in trip.
Below form over further last twice; needs to get back to best but trip should suit.
17
9th (17) Alqabeela (11/1 +21%)
Alqabeela

11
11/1(+21%)
(17) Alqabeela 11/1, Below form eighth of 24 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft, 14/1) 10 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. Trainer going well.
Maiden after 20 starts over various trips and could run respectably but others preferred.
6
10th (6) Feature This (7/1 +56%)
Feature This

7
7/1(+56%)
(6) Feature This 7/1, Latest win at Dundalk in April. Below form eleventh of 18 in handicap (12/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 22 days ago. Difficult ask.
Ran well over C&D on return but below form on soft at Naas since; back on a sound surface.
18
11th (18) Deuteronomy (22/1 -57%)
Deuteronomy

22
22/1(-57%)
(18) Deuteronomy 22/1, Creditable seventh of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Killarney (8.2f, good) 29 days ago.
Maiden after 12 starts is rated 45 and needs to find improvement from somewhere.
16
12th (16) Stone Crafter (66/1 -65%)
Stone Crafter

66
66/1(-65%)
(16) Stone Crafter 66/1, 25/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Below best at Down Royal over 1m5f but this trip will suit better; blinkers; tough draw.
7
13th (7) Roman Palace (40/1 -21%)
Roman Palace

40
40/1(-21%)
(7) Roman Palace 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, last of 13 in handicap at Tipperary (7.4f, good) 43 days ago. Up in trip.
Below form in a Tipperary handicap last time and has to improve for this longer trip.
LTO Selection:

19:05 Leopardstown Handicap 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The form of the race in which ONE BOSS finished fifth over a mile at this track in June has worked out well in the interim. The third horse went on to win at the Galway festival, while the seventh landed a tidy gamble on his next run. The Jessica Harrington-trained three-year-old also took a step forward, finishing second to a well handicapped filly at Killarney. The daughter of Saxon Warrior holds leading claims in what is undoubtedly a competitive contest. Final Check kept on nicely when fifth on her handicap debut, before improving to win when upped in trip on her latest start. The John O'Donoghue-trained three-year-old could well benefit from the additional furlong she encounters here. Course and distance winner Court Of Appeal is well drawn for one who tends to make the running.

Tony Martin's DRACO PULCHRAC has caught the eye on 2 of her 3 outings this year and gets the nod to resume winning ways. Last month's Killarney runner-up One Boss, last-time-out scorer Final Check and top weight Court of Appeal head the many possible dangers.

FEATURE THIS ran a fine race over C&D on comeback before finding the ground too soft last time. Her yard is in form.


19:35 Leopardstown Handicap 9f - 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
1
1st (1) Celebrating Ethel (10/1 +60%)
Celebrating Ethel

10
10/1(+60%)
(1) Celebrating Ethel 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft) 24 days ago.
Decent effort on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last time and should have improved from that.
8
2nd (8) Morning Approach (4.5/1 +50%)
Morning Approach

4.5
4.5/1(+50%)
(8) Morning Approach 4.5/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 13/2, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 2 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
Third on soft ground at Naas before beaten 3l in the 4.10 at Dundalk Tuesday.
10
3rd (10) Portreath (14/1 +0%)
Portreath

14
14/1(+0%)
(10) Portreath 14/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft, 9/2) 24 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Below form at Ballinrobe last time; 1lb lower but has to bounce back.
16
4th (16) Smaoineamh Sile (14/1 +13%)
Smaoineamh Sile

14
14/1(+13%)
(16) Smaoineamh Sile 14/1, C&D winner. 7½ lengths twelfth of 16 to Rampage in handicap at this C&D (good, 11/1) 35 days ago, met some trouble.
Won back-to-back C&D events last summer; attractive mark but needs a return to form.
13
5th (13) Union Flag (18/1 -13%)
Union Flag

18
18/1(-13%)
(13) Union Flag 18/1, 18/5, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at this course (12.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Beaten a long way over 1m5f on soft here last time; good ground today will suit.
4
6th (4) Highland King (33/1 +18%)
Highland King

33
33/1(+18%)
(4) Highland King 33/1, 33/1, fourteenth of 18 in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft) 16 days ago.
Best effort when second over C&D a year ago; unsuited by soft ground last twice; squeak.
12
7th (12) Givemefive (7/1 -27%)
Givemefive

7
7/1(-27%)
(12) Givemefive 7/1, 7/2, good second of 17 in handicap at Cork (10f, good) 20 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Caught late on after going clear over 1m2f at Cork last time; drop in trip will suit.
9
8th (9) Velvet And Vine (8.5/1 -21%)
Velvet And Vine

8.5
8.5/1(-21%)
(9) Velvet And Vine 8.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 17 in maiden at this course (10f, good to soft, 11/2) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes handicap debut. Remains with potential.
Solid runs in three maidens from 1m-1m2f and respected on handicap debut.
11
9th (11) Rampage (5/1 -25%)
Rampage

5
5/1(-25%)
(11) Rampage 5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 16-runner handicap (4/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago, digging deep. Enters calculations.
Got off the mark over C&D last time; a 7lb rise makes this tougher; good claimer helps.
5
10th (5) Mads Black Eights (16/1 +36%)
Mads Black Eights

16
16/1(+36%)
(5) Mads Black Eights 16/1, C&D winner. 18/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft) 20 days ago.
Won a division of this race last year when drawn 15; not beaten far on comeback run.
3
11th (3) Qasbaz (28/1 -40%)
Qasbaz

28
28/1(-40%)
(3) Qasbaz 28/1, Latest win at Navan in July. 4/1, last of 9 in handicap at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Won over 1m2f at Navan last month; failed to handle the track when poor at Ballinrobe.
6
12th (6) Dutch Glory (6/1 +8%)
Dutch Glory

6
6/1(+8%)
(6) Dutch Glory 6/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Listowel in June. Good third of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 11/4) 36 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Won over 1m at Listowel; fine third back on AW last time and is likely to run well again.
14
13th (14) Blenheim Lad (14/1 +44%)
Blenheim Lad

14
14/1(+44%)
(14) Blenheim Lad 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in handicap (8/1) at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 87 days ago. Down in trip. Difficult ask.
Well beaten on handicap debut over 1m4f at Roscommon; gelded since.
7
14th (7) Drakensberg (125/1 -279%)
Drakensberg

125
125/1(-279%)
(7) Drakensberg 125/1, Course winner. Fifteenth of 17 in handicap (100/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Returned from a long absence this term but has been well beaten three times.
17
15th (17) Lofoten (22/1 +12%)
Lofoten

22
22/1(+12%)
(17) Lofoten 22/1, Eleventh of 17 in handicap (18/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 22 days ago, slowly away.
Has been soundly beaten on last three runs and doesn't make a lot of appeal.
2
16th (2) Giselles Ausie (12/1 +14%)
Giselles Ausie

12
12/1(+14%)
(2) Giselles Ausie 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Roscommon (10f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Chance on old form.
No win since 2021; dropping in the handicap but still has to improve upon recent runs.
20
17th (20) Mary Makebelieve (25/1 -14%)
Mary Makebelieve

25
25/1(-14%)
(20) Mary Makebelieve 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, bit below form eighth of 17 in handicap at Cork (10f, good) 20 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
Some promise in her handicap debut at Cork over 1m2f last time; senior rider stays aboard.
21
18th (21) Perfect Bliss (150/1 -127%)
Perfect Bliss

150
150/1(-127%)
(21) Perfect Bliss 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 10 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap debut.
Showed some ability on the first of three maiden runs; not much appeal on handicap debut.
LTO Selection:

19:35 Leopardstown Handicap 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The form of the race RAMPAGE won over course and distance last month received a significant boost when the runner-up was successful at Galway on his next start. The Tom McCourt-trained four-year-old had been running consistently prior to getting his head in front, so there may well be further improvement to come from the son of New Bay. The Johnny Murtagh-trained Givemefive has found his level since switching to handicaps of late, reaching the frame on his latest three starts. Although drawn out wide, the three-year-old looks one of the more likely winners. Dual winner Dutch Glory has yet to race over this distance but improved when stepped up to a mile this year. Her style of running suggests that the filly will have no issues with an additional furlong.

MORNING APPROACH seems to be building up to something, again shaping better than the result suggests under disadvantageous tactics when seventh at Dundalk on Tuesday, and she's worth another chance if this doesn't come too soon. Dutch Glory has thrived in her second season and she might have been chasing the hat-trick here if having a bit of luck at Dundalk. Givemefive is a steadily progressive 3-y-o who completes the shortlist.

A flyer is taken on HIGHLAND KING, who went close over C&D a year ago and was unsuited by soft ground the last twice.


20:05 Leopardstown Handicap 15f - 7 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) Barnacullia (2/1 -14%)
Barnacullia

2
2/1(-14%)
(2) Barnacullia 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Useful winner at 18f in chases. Very good second of 12 in handicap chase (11/2) at Galway (18.2f, soft) 11 days ago, clear of rest. Expected to be bang there.
Second over fences at Galway last time after being a bit below his best on the Flat there.
5
2nd (5) Kings Prince (16/1 +20%)
Kings Prince

16
16/1(+20%)
(5) Kings Prince 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 8 in claimer at Dundalk (7f, 16/1), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 139 days. Significantly up in trip. Chance if rediscovering old form.
Regressive on his last number of starts and not easy to fancy.
8
3rd (8) Futurum Regem (12/1 +64%)
Futurum Regem

12
12/1(+64%)
(8) Futurum Regem 12/1, 250/1, tailed-off eighth of 9 to Home By The Lee in Lismullen Hurdle at Navan (20f, soft). Off 9 months. Modest on the Flat, below form on last Flat outing.
Maiden on the Flat and doesn't make much appeal from 5lb out of the handicap.
7
4th (7) Television (14/1 +65%)
Television

14
14/1(+65%)
(7) Television 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 11/1, brought down in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good). Off 11 months. Significantly up in trip.
Returning from a long absence and will need to be tuned up to score.
1
5th (1) No Thanks (1.5/1 +14%)
No Thanks

1.5
1.5/1(+14%)
(1) No Thanks 1.5/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 16-runner handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.8f, good, 8/1) 3 days ago, responding well. Fairly useful on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing.
Decent Flat run at Galway and won over hurdles at Ballinrobe since; major player.
4
6th (4) Dark Voyager (25/1 -25%)
Dark Voyager

25
25/1(-25%)
(4) Dark Voyager 25/1, Eighteenth of 19 in handicap (66/1) at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago.
Well below his best in three starts for this yard and isn't easy to fancy.
6
|PU| (6) Abraham (4.5/1 -13%)
Abraham

4.5
4.5/1(-13%)
(6) Abraham 4.5/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2017. Good fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 28/1) 63 days ago, never nearer. Every chance.
NH winner has run well in defeat at this course, including last time out; one to consider.
LTO Selection:

20:05 Leopardstown Handicap 15f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BARNACULLIA, who was second over fences at Galway last week, is well handicapped on the level. The six-year-old caught the eye in three quick maiden runs in recent weeks, before staying on nicely when fifth on his handicap debut. The Michael Mulvany-trained gelding has been found a nice opportunity to open his account on the flat. No Thanks returned to winning ways when making most of the running over hurdles at Ballinrobe on Monday. Although rated almost a stone below Barnacullia under National Hunt rules, the Matthew Smith-trained gelding is arguably a stronger traveller in his races, so will be better suited to this small field. Abraham, who shaped well when fourth over course and distance last time, has the assistance of Elliot Ohgren, one of the better riders in this race.

BARNACULLIA is better known as a useful chaser but this looks a good opportunity for him to open his account on the Flat. No Thanks arrives on the back of a win over hurdles on Monday, while the veteran Abraham turned in his best effort of the season when fourth over C&D 9 weeks ago.

BARNACULLIA ran a cracker over fences at Galway after not getting the clearest of trips on the Flat there on his previous start.


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