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Thursday
Mrs. Eimear Mulhern
Mrs. Una Manning
Thursday
Mrs. Eimear Mulhern
Mrs. Una Manning
COMMITTEE
Mr. Jim Mulqueen (Chairperson)
Mrs. Suzanne Eade
Mr. Patrick Prendergast
OFFICIALS:
Mr Paul Dermody
Mr. Tommy Breen
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
Acting Stewards: Mr. T. Hunt, Mr. N.B. Wachman, Mr. J. Weld, Mr. M. Hillman & Mr. C.J. Sweeney
Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone
Starter: Mr. J.R. Banahan
Judge: Mr. A.L. McKeever
Handicapper: Mr. G. O’Gorman
Stewards Secretaries: Mr. M.F. O’Donoghue & Mr. A. Ring
Medical Officer: Dr. J. Pugh
Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell
Security Officer: Mr. D. Buckely
Receiver of Entries:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland.
Hon. Surgeon to the Club: Mr. Gary O’Toole, BSc (Hons), MB BAO BCh (Hons), BMedSci MCh AFRCSI FRCS (Tr & Orth).
Veterinary Surgeons:
Highfield Veterinary Clinic, Lisadell Equine Hospital, Ó’Scanaill & Associates Veterinary Surgeons, Ratoath Veterinary Clinic
Doctors to the Club: Dr. C.J. Murphy, Dr. R. Downey & Dr. F. Kenny
Commentator: Mr. Jerry Hannon
Farrier: Mr. Eamon Behan & Mr. Charlie Flanaghan
The Secret Orchard Marquee is located beside the parade ring and is open to all racegoers with an admission ticket. The Marquee Live music both evenings after the last race. With a 25-metre bar, outdoor food area and perfect viewing of the main stage, this is the perfect place to position yourself ahead of our live music after racing.
CHAMPIONS BAR – Enclosure
The Champions BAR is located by the Parade Ring at the far end of the Enclosure. The Champions Patio has an outdoor seating area with a great view of the parade ring.
Hurricanes – Enclosure
Located under the grandstand in the tunnel; Hurricanes is our traditional “Pub”.
Legacy Wine Bar – Enclosure
The Legacy Wine Bar is open to members of the public to enjoy and relax in high end comfort as well as wine, champagne, spirits, gins and bottled beer. There will be a DJ playing on the Legacy patio during racing. Redeem your prosecco and cocktails from our Cocktail Package here.
GROUND FLOOR – Grandstand
The Ground floor of the Grandstand features the Tote Hall. The Mane Course Burger Bar located here will be serving Gourmet Burgers and Colts Cafe offers Barista Coffee, sandwiches, snacks, tray bakes and scones.
FIRST FLOOR – Grandstand
The Paddock Food Hall located on the first floor of the Grandstand is a self-service restaurant, which is open all day offering diners traditional dishes including carvery roasts and hearty favourites.
SECOND FLOOR – Grandstand
The 1888 Restaurant is located on the second floor of the Grandstand overlooking the Parade Ring. The Leopardstown Lounge (open only to Owners & Trainers and their guests who have horses running on the day) is located opposite the 1888 Restaurant on the second floor. Annual Members can access the Members Bar which is restricted to Leopardstown Annual Members on a race day. The second floor parade ring viewing balcony are both accessed from this level.
THIRD FLOOR – Grandstand
The Third Floor of the Grandstand features the Circle Lounge, Third Floor Parade Ring Viewing Balcony, the Panoramic Suite and other private suites. A fully-serviced bar is available at the Circle Lounge along with a Gourmet Coffee outlet as well as a bistro selection including gourmet burgers, beer batter fish and chips, spicy chicken wings, Dublin Bay prawn cocktail, seafood chowder and Antipasta plates. Reserved Premium level seating can also be accessed from the Third Floor grandstand
FOURTH FLOOR – Grandstand
All penthouse suites are located on the fourth floor of the Grandstand.
Welcome to Day 1 of Dublin Racing Festival 2022. There is a top quality day of racing today with four Grade 1 races, a leading Grade 2 bumper and two competitive handicaps. Todays feature race, the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup promises to be another thrilling contest and we are very grateful for the support of Paddy Power
for this and the two supporting handicap races.
We also welcome the return of full crowds to Leopardstown for the first time since Dublin Racing Festival 2020. We are delighted to have racing fans back to experience National Hunt racing at Leopardstown and look forward to seeing everyone, without you, there has been a huge void at racing for the past two years.
Welcome to the first of our eight Bulmer’s Live at Leopardstown racing and music evenings, we have again taken the time to put together a diverse list of bands to suit all tastes of music genres and we hope you enjoy! – Wild Youth open the series tonight and they are swiftly followed by Keywest, Mark McCabe, Wallis Bird, The Undertones, The Academic, The Human League and the Whistlin’ Donkeys.
As with our spectators, our sponsors are integral to our racedays and we are very thankful for the support of Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors, Racing TV, and Goffs today, many of whom have supported Dublin Racing Festival since its inception. The continued support of all of todays sponsors have ensured we can continue to deliver competitive racing on what has become a marquee festival in the National Hunt calendar in only it’s fifth year as a festival.
The quality of racing at Leopardstown is maintained all summer and we are delighted to stage two Listed events tonight, The King George V Cup and the Glencairn Stakes. The King George V Cup was first staged in 1911 when Kirk Bloom won the race for Daniel Moloney. We are honoured that The British Ambassador, Mr. Paul Johnston, and his wife Mrs. Nicola Johnston, are with us this evening and will present the trophy to the winning owner of the King George V Cup.
We are delighted to welcome Skippio to the racecourse this evening as sponsors of the second race. Skippio, a new innovative app solution that significantly improves customers satisfaction at large-scale events, has been selected onto the final phase of Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontier’s Accelerator Development Scheme and was also a regional finalist in Irelands largest startup competition, Seedcorn.
We want to emphasise to all those attending, that although government restrictions relating to Covid-19 have been eased, we continue to encourage diligence and ask everyone to be mindful of others and continue best practice in relation to hand sanitising and masked wearing in crowded areas.
HRI Racecourses recently unveiled a primary partnership with Bulmers Ireland where they will become the Official Entertainment Partner of HRI Racecourses with the aim of enhancing all racegoers experience across our four racecourses at Leopardstown, Fairyhouse, Navan and Tipperary, the first manifestation of this is at Dublin Racing Festival and we are looking forward to seeing Mundy and his band playing live on stage in the Bulmers Secret Orchard Marquee after racing today.
The app brings efficiency to venues by reducing customer queuing times therefore increasing customer satisfaction and will be utilised at the eight Bulmers Live at Leopardstown race meetings this year. Customers will now be able to order from anywhere in the venue and be notified when their orders are ready for collection.
Should you require any assistance throughout the day, or notice anything that is not to your satisfaction, please don’t hesitate to bring it to the attention of myself or a member of the Leopardstown Staff. We hope you have a enjoyable day at Leopardstown Racecourse with us today.
Tim Husbands M.B.E.
Leopardstown Racecourse CEO
Leopardstown Racecourse
E:info@leopardstown.com
T: 01 289 0500
This week we announced that Plusvital are very kindly sponsoring the hotly contested Plusvital Summer Series Trainers Championship that will run over our eight evening fixtures. Each trainer will receive points for their successes at each of the meetings, with the overall winner taking home €3,000 of Plusvital nutritional supplement and genetic testing products. Plusvital will also sponsor three races during Leopardstown’s exciting summer season, emphasising their commitment to horse racing in Ireland and their continued support of Leopardstown Racecourse. As part of this race sponsorship, Plusvital are providing the trainers and breeders of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed horses in each of their races with Plusvital supplements and genetic testing packs. We are very grateful to Plusvital for their continued and generous support of Irish Racing.
We would also like to thank the Irish EBF for their continual support at Leopardstown, their contribution to Irish Horse Racing is very significant and important to the whole industry.
Wild Youth will be making the winning presentations for the sixth race on the card The Wild Youth Apprentice Handicap and they will commence playing after the last race at approximately 8.45pm on the Bulmer’s Live stage. We are delighted to be partnering with Bulmer’s again this year and are looking forward to the Bulmer’s Live at Leopardstown summer series continuing to grow as the main summer social event in the calendar.
On behalf of the Leopardstown team we hope you have a great evening and hope to welcome you back to Leopardstown soon again. If there is anything myself or the team can do to make your evening more enjoyable, please let us know.
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Trifecta
Placepot
Distance 7f27y
(IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (E4,000))
The Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and a €50 OneFor-All voucher and €50 cash to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
Winner €9,440 Second €3,200 Third €1,600 Fourth €800 Fifth €480 Sixth €320 Race conditions For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. Weights 9st 2lbs.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRA W / FORM / HORSE
6
Declared 7 Starting from stalls.
2 9-02
Owned by: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith
f Bay by Kingman - Wonder of Wonders (Kingmambo)
Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap
Bred by: Wonder Of Wonders Syndicate
RACING POST VERDICT Kingman filly related to several decent types; Ryan Moore’s pick Probable SP: 11/8
Owned by: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith
f Bay by Galileo - Mecca’s Angel (Dark Angel)
Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, royal blue cap
Bred by: Coolmore
Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger
f Bay by Teofilo - Ceistiu (Vocalised)
Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap
RACING POST VERDICT Galileo daughter of a smart sprinter a tried and trusted cross Probable SP: 10/1 Rory Cleary
8
Bred by: J S Bolger
RACING POST VERDICT Entitled to come on for recent debut run but this likely no weaker a maiden Probable SP: 14/1
4
2
Owned by: M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
f Bay by Justify - Liscanna (Sadler’s Wells)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap
Bred by: Mrs E Stockwell
POST VERDICT Well-bred daughter of Justify for whom ground should suit Probable SP: 11/2
5 Drawn 3
Owned by: Gaynor Bloodstock LLC
f Bay by Advertise - Darling Grace (Nayef)
Colours: WHITE, dark blue stars, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap, white star
2 9-02
2 9-02
2 9-02
Colin Keane
Bred by: Highgate Stud G M Lyons MEATH
RACING POST VERDICT Yard clicking into gear so market support could prove significant on debut Probable SP: 11/2
6 Drawn 7
Shardam (Fr)
Owned by: Zhang Yuesheng
f Bay by Too Darn Hot - Transhumance (Galileo)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & white check sleeves, white cap
2 9-02
Nathan Crosse
Bred by: Famille Niarchos Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Yard already have a Group-winning 2yo so market support would be interesting on debut Probable SP: 9/2
7
Drawn 4
Owned by: Oak Spring Syndicate
f Bay by Gleneagles - Outside Inside (Holy Roman Emperor)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white chevron, white diamonds on sleeves, striped cap
2 9-02
Chris Hayes
Bred by: Exors of the Late G J Freyne D K Weld KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Gleaneagles filly; yard yet to have a 2yo winner this season Probable SP: 10/1
LAST YEAR 1st Sheyya, 2nd Madly Truly, 3rd Unless TRAINER J P Murtagh WEIGHT 9-2 TIME 1m 33.39 secs GOING good BETTING FORECAST 11-8 Buttons, 9-2 Shardam, 11-2 Opera Singer, Serious Notions, 10 Content, Tachos, 14 Glor Tire
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Practically no form to go on so the percentage call is the Ballydoyle pick BUTTONS, with Shardam and Serious Notions the two most likely to follow the selection home. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: BUTTONS
Next Best: Shardam
SELECTION: BUTTONS
At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if a casualty occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse. The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.
A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race.
The horses’ welfare is always our priority.
In the event of a Garda Siochana order to evacuate the stands and enclosures, the following procedures will be adopted:
1. ORDERS TO EVACUATE WILL BE MADE ON THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM.
2. VISUAL NOTICE WILL BE FLASHED ON THE CLOSED CIRCUIT T.V.
3. THE FIRE ALARM MAY BE SOUNDED INTERMITTENTLY.
Customers should proceed in an orderly fashion, through the EXITS to the ASSEMBLY POINTS on the RACETRACK, and remain there until the ALL CLEAR has been given.
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PRIZE OF €3,000
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SCAN TO VIEW BEST TURNED OUT LEAGUE
Placepot
(Generously sponsored by Skippio) Skippio will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
Winner €7,080 Second €2,400 Third €1,200 Fourth €600 Fifth €360 Sixth €240
Race conditions
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80. Declared 18 Starting from stalls.
1 Drawn 9
07-9601
Chavajod (GB) 20 CPiece, 5 10-02
Owned by: D P Coakley & Joseph F Costello & Arthur Connick & Patrick Coakley g Grey by Toronado - Deire Na Sli (Aussie Rules)
Colours: PINK, black seams, dark green sleeves & cap
Bred by: The National Stud D P Coakley
RACING POST VERDICT Change of scene and addition of cheekpieces did the trick for C&D win, now 11lb higher Probable SP:
Career record 24 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €24,266
CD -- Handicap Rating 79
6th of 14 to Jaafel 9.11 DUN 24 FEB 1m Std
2 Drawn 12 Eastern Wind (GB) 20 CPiece, 4 10-01
Owned by: John P McGovern f Bay by Farhh - Random (Shamardal)
Colours: RED & WHITE CHECK, striped sleeves, quartered cap
James Ryan (7)
Bred by: Ed’s Stud Ltd T G McCourt MEATH 00-0000
RACING POST VERDICT C&D winner last June, never closer than tenth on her last three outings, all at this venue Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €31,937
Wind (GB) 2 flat wins €20,945.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 78
HR80 J.J.G. Ryan 9.7 (H) 5 1/4L 10th of 13 to Musical Rhapsody 9.9 here 19 MAY hcp 1m 2f Gd
to Smooth Tom
4 Drawn 8
Jaafel (Ire) 13
Owned by: Shamrock Thoroughbreds
g Bay by Dark Angel - Cheetah (Tiger Hill)
TStrap, 5 10-01
Colours: WHITE & ORANGE HALVED, emerald green sleeves, white stars, white cap, emerald green stars
Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 416063
Bred by: Woodnook Farm Pty Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Three-time Dundalk winner last winter, back to form with creditable third at the Curragh Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 27 runs, 3 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €34,087
Jaafel 3 flat wins €18,880.00 D -- Handicap Rating 78
Owned by: Frank J Lynch & Michael Hartnett & W O’Brien & A M Ryan
g Bay by Twilight Son - Galapagar (Miswaki) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, emerald green cross sashes, white sleeves, yellow cap
Bred by: Carmel Stud Richard John
RACING POST VERDICT Placed three times in a row at Dundalk in March, last of ten over 7f at Gowran on Monday
% Prize-money earned €17,672
YELLOW & WHITE STRIPES, black sleeves & cap
RACING POST VERDICT 7f course winner during a good spell of form last year, below best in three runs this term
places
7 % Prize-money earned €25,507
-- Handicap Rating 77
Owned by: Shamrock Thoroughbreds g Bay/Brown by Garswood - Hightime Heroine (Danetime)
Colours: WHITE & ORANGE HALVED, em. green slvs, white stars, white cap
Visor, 7 9-13
Bred by: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 143000
RACING POST VERDICT Winner at Dundalk in January, has failed to find a similar level of form on turf lately Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 30 runs, 4 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €112,878 Hightimeyouwon (GB) 4
-- Handicap Rating
8
31
Owned by: The 119 Partnership
g Bay by Iffraaj - Havin’ A Good Time (Jeremy)
8 9-13
Colours: WHITE, black hollow box, red armlet, red cap, black spots Bred by: Yeomanstown Stud John C McConnell MEATH 4274-96
RACING POST VERDICT His most recent win was over C&D 14 months ago, hard to win with but often placed Probable SP: 16/1
record 38 runs, 3 wins, 19 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €36,821 Zahee 3 flat wins €18,290.00 CD -- Handicap
9 Drawn 17
Sean D Bowen (7)
235-065
13 TStrap, 5 9-12 Owned by: Winning Chance Syndicate g Bay by Sir Prancealot - Ambriel (Dark Angel)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white star, white sleeves, royal blue stars, red cap
Bred by: W A Tinkler Denis Gerard Hogan
RACING POST VERDICT Still 5lb higher than when winning at Killarney last August but capable of holding his own Probable SP:
10 % Prize-money earned €30,498
10 Drawn 14
Declan McDonogh
Jered Maddox (GB) 13 7 9-09
Owned by: City Equine II Syndicate
g Bay by Lawman - Al Janadeirya (Oasis Dream)
Colours: WHITE, royal blue chevron, royal blue armlet, yellow cap, light blue star
Bred by: Times of Wigan Ltd David Marnane TIPPERARY 175204
RACING POST VERDICT Has a much better record on AW but produced a good effort on grass 13 days ago Probable SP: 10/1 Career record
RACING
Owned by: M&M Syndicate
g Chesnut by Pearl Secret - Embleton (Cacique)
Colours: YELLOW, large emerald green spots, emerald green spots on cap
Bred by: Mrs J A Prescott
22 hcp (50-85)1m 1f 136yds Gd
13 Drawn 18 Fastman (Ire) 20 CPiece, 7 9-07
Siobhan Rutledge (5)
Owned by: Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate g Brown by Elzaam - Manalisa (Manduro)
Colours: BLACK & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, emerald green cap, black star
Bred by: Alan & Elaine Strain John C McConnell MEATH 64388-2
RACING POST VERDICT Not an easy horse to win with but made a very pleasing start to the season with C&D second Probable SP: 7/1
Career record 40 runs, 3 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €47,354
Fastman 3 flat wins €15,606.30 -- Handicap Rating 70
20/1 HR66 Siobhan Rutledge 9.7 (CP) 2L 2nd to Chavajod (GB) 10.0 here 19 MAY 20rn hcp (50-70)1m Gd
100/30Fav HR68 D. McMonagle 10.1 (CP) 5 1/2L 8th of 14 to Notforalongtime (GB) 9.13
14
Drawn 10
Colin Keane
22
Owned by: Shane Dowling & Shane Fleming & Jerry Enright
f Bay by Starspangledbanner - Firstclass (Lawman)
Colours: GREY, white stars, diabolo on sleeves, white star on cap
5 9-06
Bred by: Cyril Ryan Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch KILDARE 38-4092
RACING POST VERDICT 20-race maiden but went very close in a 25-runner contest at Cork last month, solid chance Probable SP: 13/2
Career record 20 runs, 7 places Prize-money earned €10,144
Dagoda -- Handicap Rating 69
9.10 nk 2nd to Admiral Nelson (GB) 9.12 CK 17 MAY 25rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
15
Drawn 1
Draco Pulchrac
Owned by: Mrs Marie Martin
179
f Bay by Dragon Pulse - Cailini Alainn (Danehill Dancer)
Colours: PINK, white spots, pink sleeves, quartered cap
5 9-06
Bred by: Newtown Anner Stud A J Martin MEATH 311800-
RACING POST VERDICT Won twice at Dundalk last autumn, probably needs further than this to show her best form Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 18 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €16,314
Draco Pulchrac 2 flat wins €12,390.00 -- Handicap Rating 69
11.5 (TS)
of 21fn, 22rn to Arctic
Owned by: Michael G Cleary g Chesnut by Fast Company - Blue Jean Baby (Poet’s Voice)
Colours: PURPLE, purple & white quartered cap
Bred by: Castle Paddock Bloodstock Ltd Michael G Cleary KILDARE 07-0000
RACING POST VERDICT Has run over a range of distances, makes no appeal here from 5lb out of the handicap Probable SP: 66/1
Career record 10 runs
Superlike -- Handicap Rating 51 150/1 HR53 W.M. Lordan 8.7 (CP) 39L 11th of 12 to Grappa Nonino
KILL 16 MAY hcp (50-80)2m 182yds Gd/Yld 80/1 HR86 A.M. King 10.12 72L 15th of 16fn, 18rn to I Don’t Get It
250/1 J. Cleary 10.0 20L 18th of 20 to Shadowed 9.8 CUR 25 MAR mdn 7f Sft/Hvy
CPiece ON No. 1, 2, 13 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 4, 9, 15, 16, 17 VISOR ON No. 7 H,T ON No. 8
Long Handicap: Superlike 8-2 (114)
LAST YEAR 1st Focus Required, 2nd Zahee, 3rd Juyush TRAINER Luke Comer WEIGHT 8-7 TIME 1m 42.59 secs GOING good
Yld
BETTING FORECAST 5 Helpmeout, 6 Chavajod, Jaafel, 13-2 Dagoda, 7 Fastman, 8 Eloquent Arthur, 10 Jered Maddox, 12 Thefullbackline, 14 Draco Pulchrac, Who Not What, 16 Maid To Shine, Plunkett, Zahee, 20 Benavente, Hightimeyouwon, Ms Eagleton, 25 Eastern Wind, 66 Superlike
Considering she had not run since last August, HELPMEOUT performed well when fourth at the Curragh recently. She has won twice over C&D and may account for two of her Curragh opponents, third-placed Jaafel, and Eloquent Arthur who took fifth. Others to consider are Chavajod and Fastman, winner and second over C&D just under three weeks ago, and Dagoda, a maiden who went close at Cork last time. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: HELPMEOUT
Next Best: Fastman
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DIRECTIONS PROUD
First Aid
Order of Malta will be located in the medical room in the Weighroom Building and will be on standby to deal with any public injuries that may arise.
Lift
There is a lift located to the right of the Tote which gives access to second and third levels of The Grandstand Building – The Panoramic Suite, Private Suite and Circle Lounge. There is also a lift in the main Grandstand building giving access to all floors including The 1888 Restaurant and Leopardstown Lounge.
ATM| Card Payments
There are ATM Units located in the Enclosure today on the first floor and a new ATM installed beside the Information and racecard hut in the general enclosure. Card Payments are accepted in all bars.
Lost Property
All lost property is returned to the Racecourse Administration Office after racing. Tel:01-289 0500
Free Public WiFi
Free Wifi is available to all patrons – Select Free Racecourse WiFi, no password is required.
Traffic Arrangements
When departing the racecourse, to aid the smooth flow of traffic, please follow Parking Attendants, Garda instructions and directional signals.
Transport
Courtesy Bus Service to & from Sandyford Luas Stop, & All Public Car parks – operating times 15:15 to 23:15. Leopardstown run complimentary shuttle buggies for anyone with mobility issues between carparks before and after racing also.
TAXI Service
Borough Cabs - 01-2800444
Stillorgan Taxis- 01-4372092
Dalkey Taxis - 01-285 7777
Fire Exits
Fire Exits are signed in all buildings with exit locations noted on the Racecourse map at the back of the race card.
Cloakroom and Phone Charging Station
Our complimentary cloakroom and phone charging station is located downstairs in the Grandstand.
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (E2,500))
Trifecta
Placepot
Distance 1m1f
Leopardstown will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer & Jockey along with €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
Winner €23,600 Second €8,000 Third €4,000 Fourth €2,000 Fifth €1,200 Sixth €800 Race conditions For three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible.
Weights 3-y-o 8st 11lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.
Declared 7 Starting from stalls.
1 Drawn 2 Vega Magnifico (Ire) 12
Owned by: Rectory Road Holdings Limited g Chesnut by Lope de Vega - Hit The Sky (Cozzene) Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap
4 9-09
Bred by: Knocktoran Stud&Hit The Sky Partnership Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 4163-66
RACING POST VERDICT Just fair efforts in handicaps this season; up in class here and has a bit to find Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €11,587
Magnifico 1 flat win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 92
Owned by: Niarchos Family
Drawn 5
f Bay by Frankel - Mosuo (Oasis Dream)
Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap
Bred by: Niarchos Family W McCreery KILDARE 51509-0
RACING POST VERDICT Well held so far in stakes company; has a fair bit to find Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €9,947
Believeinmiracles 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 89
50/1 HR92 N.M. Crosse 9.9 (H) 16L 12th of 14 to Indian Wish (FR) 9.9 GOW 3 MAY Listed 1m 1f
Flame Of Eire (Ire) 13 4 9-04
Owned by: Mrs P Harney
f Bay by Mehmas - Flame of Hibernia (One Cool Cat) Colours: PURPLE, beige sash, beige cap
Ballybeg Stud
RACING POST VERDICT Needs to improve from recent handicap effort and not sure this fast ground will suit Probable SP:
earned €31,597
Giladah
32
Owned by: D K Weld f Bay by Muhaarar - Tarfasha (Teofilo)
ROYAL BLUE, pink slvs., gold cap.
by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
RACING POST VERDICT Dual C&D winner in handicaps last year but plenty on at the weights here Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €29,301
Giladah 3 flat wins €25,075.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 86
Hood, 4 9-04
f Bay by Siyouni - Kerisa (Azamour) Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Bred by: His Highness The
winner for the yard back up in grade here and major player Probable SP: 15/8
Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €23,530
Moon De Vega (GB) 2 flat wins €14,572.10 -- Handicap Rating 100
13/8 HR92 W.J. Lee 9.12 (CP) (TS) won 3 3/4L 6 1/2L from Mashia 9.3 and Aurifodina 8.13 GOW 23 MAY 4rn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 2min 2.8sec
Rob Hornby 9.2 8L 9th of 14 to Katoucha (FR) 9.2 DEAUVILLE 20 DEC 22 Listed 1m 1f 110yds Std A. Crastus 8.12 9L 13th of 18 to Flyingbeauty (FR) 9.1 FONTAINEBLEAU 25 NOV 22 Listed 1m 2f Sft
7
Drawn 1
Salt Lake City (Ire) 229
Owned by: M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
c Bay by Galileo - Heartache (Kyllachy)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap Bred by: Coolmore
RACING POST VERDICT Relatively unexposed 3yo could well have more to offer this year; respected Probable SP: 7/2
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €9,700 Salt Lake City 1 flat win €7,080.00 W.
9.3 9L 5th of 8 to Auguste Rodin 9.3 DONCASTER
3 8-11
A decisive winner on her first start for Paddy Twomey recently, MOON DE VEGA can land a valuable black-type win for connections here. Kerkiya looks a major threat, while the sole 3yo in the field Salt Lake City could well have improvement to come and has to be respected. [Alan Hewison]
Source:
SELECTION: MOON DE VEGA
Next Best: Believeinmiracles
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Winner €9,440 Second €3,200 Third €1,600
Fourth €800 Fifth €480 Sixth €320
Race conditions An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (95 = 10st).
Declared 13 Starting from stalls.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRA W / FORM / HORSE
1 Drawn 6
Owned by: Top Five Syndicate
13
g Bay by Requinto - Alexander Express (Sri Pekan) Colours: RED, royal blue chevron & sleeves, royal blue cap
Distance 1m1f Ben Coen
6 10-00
TIPPERARY 40310-0
Bred by: Mr John Brown Miss Hilary McLoughlin
RACING POST VERDICT Now 22lb higher than at the time of a 1m course win last July, fair recent Curragh run Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 19 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €35,540 Howyoulikethat 4
€32,450.00 C -- Handicap Rating 91
Owned by: Ms Amanda Torrens
g Bay by Mukhadram - Lady Catherine (Bering) Colours: RED, grey stars, grey star on cap Bred by: Tinnakill Bloodstock & P Grimes Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE 4322-00
RACING POST VERDICT Almost two years since his last win, has had a break since a couple of runs in Bahrain Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 26 runs, 2 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €62,523
Longbourn 2 flat wins €18,880.00 D -- Handicap Rating 90
3 Drawn 9
770-369
Celtic Crown
50 6 9-12
Owned by: Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Ms Hazel McGuinness
f Bay by Hallowed Crown - Kosika (Hard Spun) Colours: WHITE & ORANGE HALVED, emerald green sleeves, white stars, white cap, emerald green stars
Bred by: Moran Stud Farm Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN
RACING POST VERDICT Harmed her chance when slowly away over 7f last time, this trip should suit her better Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 27 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €129,439
Celtic Crown 4 flat wins €115,050.00 -- Handicap Rating 89
1m Sft/Hvy
14/1 HR87 Adam Caffrey 9.9 nk 1/2L 3rd to Higher Kingdom (GB) 9.10 DUN 10 MAR 12rn Ext hcp 1m Std
4
Drawn 1
Charcor (Ire) 42
Owned by: John B O’Hagan
g Bay by Choisir - Sanadaat (Green Desert)
Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE HOOPS, yellow sleeves, purple cap
TStrap, 9 9-10
Luke McAteer (3)
Bred by: Minch Bloodstock And Castletown Stud Martin Brassil KILDARE
on his comeback, last Flat run was in 2020, best watched now
Siobhan Rutledge (5)
Drawn 5 Higher Kingdom (GB) 76 6 9-09
5
Owned by: Seamus Devlin
g Bay by Kingman - Noozhah
Colours: DARK BLUE, white stars, yellow sleeves & cap
Bred by: South Acre Bloodstock
RACING POST VERDICT Won three of his last six Dundalk races, now 19lb higher than on final 2022 turf start
Career record 27 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €36,001
-- Handicap Rating 86
by: Gary Devlin & Shamrock
Bay by Cappella Sansevero - Beatrix Potter (Cadeaux
Colours: GREY, orange disc, grey cap Bred by: CBS Bloodstock
RACING POST VERDICT In good form at Dundalk in the latter part of last year, below his best last three outings
10 % Prize-money earned €90,335
RACING POST VERDICT Dundalk winner, highly tried on turf in the past, probably too high in the ratings Probable SP:
10 % Prize-money earned €12,308
Owned by: Juddmonte
g Chesnut by Frankel - Tates Creek (Rahy) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap
winner over 1m3f last season, this trip may be short of his best
by: Mark E Phelan & S P O’Connor
RACING POST VERDICT Laytown winner last year, definite chance on the basis of recent second to Sirjack
9 % Prize-money earned €12,217
62
Drawn 13
H,T, 5 9-05
Owned by: Malachy Trainor/Eithne McMorrow/Gabriel Byrne/Turnings Syndicate
g Bay by Mehmas - Hairpin (Bernardini)
Colours: MAROON, beige star, grey sleeves, grey cap, beige star
4-21115 RACING POST VERDICT Five-time Dundalk winner including three in a row in
Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud John C McConnell
record
-- Handicap Rating 82
Owned by: Dooley
the finish over 1m at Naas on latest Probable SP:
record 15 runs, 2 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €38,572
Expert 2 flat wins €28,615.00 -- Handicap Rating 76
1/2L 3rd to Shimmerz 8.7 CUR 1 MAY 18rn Ext hcp 7f Sft
LAST YEAR 1st Chicago Bear, 2nd Coill Na Sionainne, 3rd Jungle Cove TRAINER J P Murtagh WEIGHT 9-2 TIME 1m 57.78 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 4 Coeur D’or, 5 Sirjack Thomas, 6 Independent Expert, 13-2 Malabu Drive, 8 Coill Na Sionainne, Mulgrave, 10 Higher Kingdom, 12 Howyoulikethat, 14 Celtic Crown, Pierre Lapin, 16 Eskimo Komet, Longbourn, 20 Charcor
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
This could boil down to a rematch of a recent Curragh race. Runner-up COEUR D’OR may turn the tables on the winner Sirjack Thomas. Also capable of getting seriously involved are Independent Expert and Malabu Drive. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: COEUR D’OR
Next Best: Independent Expert
SELECTION: INDEPENDENT EXPERT
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(Registered as the Nijinsky Stakes) The King George V Cup perpetual trophy will be presented to the winning owner & a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. The groom in charge of the best turned out horse will receive €100.
Winner €23,600 Second €8,000 Third €4,000 Fourth €2,000 Fifth €1,200
Race conditions For three years old only that have not won a Group 1 or a Group 2 race. Weights 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.
Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger
g Chesnut by New Approach - Global Reach (Galileo) Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap
769-311
Bred by: J S Bolger
RACING POST VERDICT Much improved this spring with step up in trip; should go well if handling fast ground Probable
2
3 places Strike-Rate 28 %
Rating 98
2
4
5-6
earned
Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg
c Bay by Galileo - Dialafara (Anabaa) Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud
RACING POST VERDICT Tame enough Derby Trial effort; entitled to come on for that and quicker ground may suit Probable SP: 11/4
Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €12,793 Tower Of London 1 flat win €9,735.00 C -- Handicap Rating 99
7/2 HR96 W.M. Lordan 9.5 7 1/2L 6th of 8 to Sprewell 9.5 here 7 MAY Group 3 1m 2f Sft/Hvy
3 Drawn 1 Amusement (Ire) 32 3 9-00
Ryan
Owned by: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg f Chesnut by Galileo - Rock Orchid (Fastnet Rock) Colours: DARK BLUE Bred by: B V Sangster
RACING POST VERDICT Improved for stamina test here last month; back in trip and much quicker ground
Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €13,225
1 flat win
CD -- Handicap Rating 83
Owned by: Mrs David Nagle & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith f Bay by Justify - Adeste Fideles (Giant’s Causeway)
3
Colours: DARK BLUE, light green seams, light green cap. Bred by: Barronstown Stud
RACING POST VERDICT Would have gone very close but for being hampered in Dundalk maiden; open to improvement
Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,170
Shamwari (USA)
5
Drawn 3
Declan McDonogh
Thunder Roll (Ire) 36
Owned by: Annus Mirabilis Syndicate
f Chesnut by Night of Thunder - Swingland (Pivotal)
Probable SP: 6/1
3 9-00
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, grey diamonds
Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 2
RACING POST VERDICT Gowran maiden second has since changed hands; should have plenty more to offer Probable SP: 7/1
Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,850 Thunder Roll
LAST YEAR 1st Cairde Go Deo, 2nd Boundless Ocean, 3rd Inuit
TRAINER G M Lyons WEIGHT 9-3 TIME 2m 43.69 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 6-4 New Variant, 11-4 Tower Of London, 9-2 Amusement, 6 Shamwari, 7 Thunder Roll
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
A commanding winner at Naas last month, NEW VARIANT looks a much improved performer and could prove the one to beat here if handling this fast ground. Amusement would have won easier but for her rider losing his irons here last month and faces a much stiffer task on paper but could go well in a race in which none of the five runners can be ruled out. [Alan
Hewison]SELECTION: NEW VARIANT
Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: NEW VARIANT
Next Best: Tower Of London
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Winner €7,080 Second €2,400 Third €1,200 Fourth €600 Fifth €360 Sixth €240 Race conditions
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 50-85. Declared 14 Starting from stalls.
1
Owned by: John Kalmanson
f Bay by Mehmas - Hazarayna (Polish Precedent)
Colours: WHITE, orange collar & cuffs, hooped cap
Bred by: Ballycrighaun Stud
RACING POST VERDICT Plenty of weight here but should be sharper as a result of last month’s seasonal debut
16 % Prize-money earned €18,567
Drawn 4
final Flat start in 2021, chase winner last
Owned by: Morph Speed Partnership
7 9-11
g Bay by Morpheus - Flamanda (Niniski) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, diabolo on sleeves, hooped cap Bred by: Timothy Gleeson & Miss Ashley O’Leary Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
RACING POST VERDICT Five-time winner, failed to find his form last year, two mildly encouraging runs this term Probable SP: 8/1
23 % Prize-money earned
Owned by: Rock Bar Syndicate g Chesnut by Teofilo - Hawsa (Rahy)
Colours: BLACK, white hoop, halved sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Godolphin
RACING POST VERDICT Best Irish run so far when keeping on well for third at Roscommon last week, solid chance Probable SP: 13/2
Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €10,870
Owned by: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
2
g Chesnut by Teofilo - Catchphrase (Dubawi)
Colours: BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star
Bred by: Newtown Anner Stud J P Murtagh KILDARE
6 Drawn 3
Range (Ire) 32 Blinkers, 7 9-06
Owned by: D A Mulligan
g Bay by Canford Cliffs - Petit Chou (Captain Rio) Colours: GREY & PINK DIAMONDS, grey sleeves, pink cap
Scott McCullagh
316050
Bred by: Martin Mulligan
RACING POST VERDICT Four-time Dundalk winner with a 0-12 turf record on Flat, unlikely to make breakthrough
SP: 16/1 Career record 32 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €31,455
Range 4 flat wins €23,600.00 -- Handicap Rating 75
RACING POST VERDICT Scored at Tramore and Listowel last season over 1m4f,
were in maidens, handicap form was less convincing, seasonal debut
g Chesnut by Lope De Vega - Autumn Leaves (Muhtathir)
Colours: RED & WHITE HOOPED, check cap Bred by: B Sangster & Freynestown Stud
2m at Dundalk late last year, this trip possibly short of optimum
Owned by: Winning Chance Syndicate
f Chesnut by Phoenix Reach - Sister Moonshine (Averti)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white star, white sleeves, royal blue stars, red cap
Bred by: Horizon Bloodstock Limited Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY 04-9003
RACING POST VERDICT Won over 1m2f on quick ground in Britain, modest Irish hurdles form, others preferred Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €8,238
-- Handicap Rating 69
Owned by: Mrs A Frost
7
f Bay by Soldier Hollow - Atiana (Samum)
Colours: RED, white diamond, white sleeves, red spots, red cap
Sean D Bowen (7)
Bred by: Gestut Fahrhof Mrs Lorna Fowler MEATH 103516
RACING POST VERDICT Three-time 1m4f winner in France, may improve from satisfactory Irish debut at Roscommon Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 30 runs, 3 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €52,993
12
Drawn 1
Cian MacRedmond
Emperor Of Silk (Ire) 51
Owned by: Mrs Margaret Comer
g Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Silk Dress (Gulch)
6 8-10
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange star, orange stars on sleeves, white cap, em. green star
Bred by: Luke Comer Anthony Mullins KILKENNY 757380
RACING POST VERDICT Has shown fair form at Dundalk including over 1m4f, struggled at Gowarn on turf debut Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 7 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,210
Emperor Of Silk -- Handicap Rating 65
20/1 HR65 J. Cleary 9.9 44L last of 17 to Rockview Roman 8.9 GOW 18 APR hcp (47-65)1m 1f 130yds Sft
7/1 HR67 J. Cleary 8.8 4 1/2L 8th of 9 to S’all Good Man 8.13 DUN 16 MAR hcp 1m 4f Std
40/1 HR67 J. Cleary 9.1 2 1/4L hd 3rd to Turf Range 9.4 DUN 3 MAR 14rn hcp (47-75)1m 4f Std
13
Drawn 10
Siobhan Rutledge
Make The Switch (Ire) 16
Owned by: Make The Switch Syndicate
8 8-07
g Bay by Dansili - Switch (Quiet American) Colours: WHITE, large emerald green spots, emerald green spots on sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm G A Kingston LOUTH 064-319
RACING POST VERDICT Both wins gained at Dundalk, big price when finishing in mid-field at Gowran last time Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 22 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €22,680
Make The Switch
1 N.H. win €6,501.00 -- Handicap Rating 61
Owned by: John P Wade f Bay by Golden Horn - Vive Ma Fille (Doyen) Colours: MAROON, white cross sashes & sleeves, maroon cap Bred by: Jonathan Mitchell
RACING POST VERDICT Best run last year was on seasonal debut, difficult task now from 8lb out of the handicap
Career record 14 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,789
good BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Theophilos, 13-2 Last Ammo, 7 Hazy Mehmory, 8 Agenda, Morph Speed, 10 Believe In Science, Tronador, 14 Act Of God, Make The Switch, 16 Butterfly Garden, Emperor Of Silk, Turf Range, 20 Danza Della Luna, Folly Beach
The extra furlong should help LUCKY AMMO who was staying on in the closing stages when third at Roscommon last week. Lorna Fowler had a winner over jumps at Listowel on Monday and could go close with French recruit Agenda who can improve from her Irish debut at Roscommon. Theophilos is on the upgrade but has to cope with an aggregate 15lb rise for his last two runs.
[Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: LUCKY AMMO
Next Best: Morph Speed
SELECTION: MORPH SPEED
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Winner €6,195 Second €2,100 Third €1,050 Fourth €525 Fifth €315 Sixth €210
Race conditions
An extended handicap for three years old only rated 47-70. Declared 16 Starting from stalls.
Owned by: Luke Comer
16
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c Bay by Dick Whittington - Luminize (Vocalised)
Colours: MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap
Bred by: Luke Comer
RACING POST VERDICT Big price in a maiden last time, each-way chance judged on Dundalk handicap form
2 places Prize-money earned €4,798
Owned by: DCJGPN Syndicate
g Bay by Adaay - Firoza (King’s Best)
Colours: PURPLE, yellow cap, white star
Bred by: M Phelan
RACING POST VERDICT Improved on turf form when switched to Dundalk, hard to be sure if drop in trip will suit Probable
Owned by: GBLOGBD Limited
g Bay by Australia - Glenrowan Rose (Bushranger)
PURPLE, white sleeves, purple cap, white star
by: Weldspec
Bataan (GB) 197 3 9-13
Owned by: Peter M Brant
f Bay by Showcasing - The Begum (Zamindar)
046-
Colours: DARK GREEN, light green yoke, light green armlet, dark green cap Bred by: Rhydian Morgan-Jones
POST VERDICT * Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €712 Bataan (GB) -- Handicap Rating 68
Gary Carroll
5 Drawn 1
Mobilise (GB) 16
Owned by: Juddmonte
g Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Flare Of Firelight (Birdstone)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap
3 9-13
Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd G M Lyons MEATH 0-70
RACING POST VERDICT Stable has shown signs of running into form since the beginning of the month
Career record 3 runs Mobilise (GB) -- Handicap Rating 68 40/1
Lady Christa (Ire) 55 3 9-12
Owned by: Llewelyn Runeckles Partnership
f Chesnut by Gustav Klimt - Orangecherie (Duke of Marmalade)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, light blue cross sashes, light blue cap
Bred by: D Llewelyn & J Runeckles Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH 65-9
RACING POST VERDICT Showed definite promise in two runs at two, may have needed the run at Dundalk in April Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €456
Lady Christa -- Handicap Rating 67 25/1
Colgan
7
9th of 14 to Clounmacon 9.2 DUN 14 APR mdn 7f Std
33/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 6 1/2L 5th of 13 to Tarawa 9.2 here 22 OCT 22 mdn 7f Sft 66/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 10L 6th of 12 to Spirit Gal (FR) 9.2 NAAS 15 SEP 22 mdn 5f 205yds Gd/Yld
7 Drawn 3
Parana Delta (GB) 16
Owned by: Harold John Millar
f Bay by Expert Eye - Island Magic (Oasis Dream)
CPiece, 3 9-12
Hugh Horgan (7)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue epaulettes, dark blue stars on slvs, dark blue star on cap Bred by: Glebe Farm Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 0-5530
RACING POST VERDICT Showed solid form at Dundalk, may be capable of doing better than on turf debut at Gowran Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,830
Parana Delta (GB) -- Handicap Rating 67
12/1 HR68 C. Stone-Walsh 8.12 10L 12th of 16 to Rumbled Again 9.4 GOW 23 MAY hcp (47-75)7f Gd
22/1 HR68 A.C. Persse 8.10 nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Angel Above 9.3 DUN 20 JAN 11rn mdn 7f Std
50/1 A.C. Persse 8.10 3L 5th of 13 to Dayzee 8.10 DUN 13 JAN mdn 1m Std
8
Drawn 6
Angel’s Feather (Ire) 22 CPiece, 3 9-11
Owned by: Zhang Yuesheng
f Bay by Dark Angel - She’s Complete (Oratorio)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & white check sleeves, white cap
Scott McCullagh (3)
Bred by: Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 75-02
RACING POST VERDICT Second to Summer Snow over 7f at Cork, this extra furlong may favour the winner more Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,470
Angel’s Feather -- Handicap Rating 66 16/1
9
Drawn 9
Fratas
7 3 9-11
Owned by: Raymond McMahon
f Chesnut by Fracas - Deontas (Teofilo)
Colours: RED, white cross sashes & sleeves, red cap, yellow star Bred by: J S Bolger
Michael Mulvany MEATH 0-969
RACING POST VERDICT Never threatened over 1m2f on recent stable/handicap debut, does not seem well handicapped Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €125
Fratas -- Handicap Rating 66
33/1
RACING
Owned by: Team Giddy Up Racing Club
f Grey by El Kabeir - Chute Hall Lady (Dark Angel)
Colours: WHITE & RED CHECK, red armlet, royal blue cap, white diamonds
Bred by: Mark J Doyle
Was strong at the finish when winning over 7f at Cork, may improve again at this trip
POST VERDICT Did not show much in three runs last season but may slot into handicaps effectively Probable
Billy Lee
distances, hard to make a strong case for him Probable SP:
14
Owned by: Dundalk Racing Club
Drawn 11 Cherry Pink (Ire) 7 3 9-03
f Bay by Elzaam - Esmaggie (Muhtathir)
Colours: WHITE & BLACK CHEVRONS, white sleeves, red cap
Bred by: John Joe Ronayne M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) KILDARE 80-9353
RACING POST VERDICT Maiden form at 1m was ordinary but has improved since, two fair runs over 7f this term
Career record 6 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,000 Cherry Pink -- Handicap Rating 58
Probable SP: 7/1
Owned by: Ms Charlotte Musgrave
f Bay by Saxon Warrior - Chroussa (Holy Roman Emperor)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red seams, red sleeves & cap
Bred by: James F Hanly
RACING POST VERDICT Modest form in two outings at two for Jim Bolger, 5f inadequate on yard debut, may improve
Owned by: Festival Dreamers Syndicate/Brian P Larkin f
by Zoustar - Ysper (Orpen)
Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, white stars on sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: The Ysper Partnership Peter Fahey KILDARE 609-880
RACING POST VERDICT Has made little impression in three handicap runs for this stable, first time beyond 1m Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 6 runs Prize-money earned €152 Zouperior (GB) -- Handicap Rating 54 50/1
GOW 23 MAY hcp (47-75)7f Gd
28/1 HR61 L.F. Roche 9.8 7 1/2L 8th of 10 to Sneddy Eddie 9.3 SLGO 16 MAY hcp (47-65)5f 182yds Gd/Yld
40/1 HR62 L.F. Roche 9.4 10L 8th of 14 to Little Keilee 9.8 SLGO 30 APR Ext hcp 5f 160yds Sft/Hvy
TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3 CPiece ON No. 7, 8
LAST YEAR 1st Helpmeout, 2nd The Last Swallow, 3rd The Pargey Bee
TRAINER W McCreery WEIGHT 9-5 TIME 1m 44.62 secs GOING gd-yld
BETTING FORECAST 5 Drop The Dip, Summer Snow, 6 Angel’s Feather, 7 Cherry Pink, 10 Bataan, Jalo, 12 Bright Dick, Gloves Off, Lady Christa, Parana Delta, 14 Ano Manna, Mobilise, Quick Blessing, 20 Fratas, Zouperior, 25 Turbo Sprint
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Cork 7f winner SUMMER SNOW may prove even more effective over the extra furlong and can uphold form with runner-up Angel’s Feather. Penalised Listowel winner Drop The Dip and last week’s Roscommon third Cherry Pink should also be in the mix. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: SUMMER SNOW
Next Best: Drop The Dip
SELECTION: DROP THE DIP
RACE 1: 5.30pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €16,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (E4,000)) Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,440), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs 27 yards. €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 2: 6.00pm
THE SKIPPIO EXPRESS COLLECTION HANDICAP OF €12,000 (50-80)
(Generously sponsored by Skippio) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80. About 1 mile. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 1st June. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 3: 6.30pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF GLENCAIRN STAKES OF €40,000 (LISTED RACE)
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (E2,500)) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600), Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800. For three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile 1 furlong. €360 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 11lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2022) Winner of a Listed race or a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 4: 7.00pm
THE PLUSVITAL SPEED GENE HANDICAP OF €16,000 (Generously sponsored by Plusvital) Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,440), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (95 = 10st). About 1 mile 1 furlong. €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 1st June. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 3lbs.
RACE 5: 7.30pm
THE KING GEORGE V CUP OF €40,000 (LISTED RACE) (Registered as the Nijinsky Stakes) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600), Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200. For three years old only that have not won a Group 1 or a Group 2 race. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €360 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2022) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 6: 8.00pm
THE WILD YOUTH APPRENTICE HANDICAP OF €12,000 (50-85) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 50-85. About 1 mile 4 furlongs 180 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Riders: Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 3lb allowance (95 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 4th June and which are not cumulative). Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed 7lb. Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed 4lb. Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed 2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules. Handicaps calculated 1st June. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 7: 8.30pm
THE BULMERS LIVE AT LEOPARDSTOWN HANDICAP OF €10,500 (47-70)
Winner will receive €6,300 (Penalty Value: €6,195), Second will receive €2,100, Third will receive €1,050, Fourth will receive €525, Fifth will receive €315, Sixth will receive €210. An extended handicap for three years old only rated 47-70. About 1 mile. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 1st June. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 1lb.
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