Thursday 11 June 2026 Leopardstown
6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.7 races 93 runners First off 17:30
Going
Soft
Headline
19:00 · €41,230
Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) ✓ Result
Open
1
—
R. P. Whelan
9%
P J F Murphy
5%
—
50
2
9-3
28/1
25/1
28/1
Fifth foal cost 37,000euros; sister to Key To Cotai (Listed-placed 5f 2yo/7f; RPR 97); dam 5f-7f 2yo winner (85); stable 0-63 with 2yos.
AI verdict
SR 50 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.
2
—
M C Grassick
9%
—
63
2
9-3
12/1
12/1
11/1
Ninth foal; 25,000euros yearling; half-sister to six winners inc Solent Gateway (1m2f-2m Flat inc AW, RPR 103; 2m hurdle); dam 7.5f-1m2f winner (inc Italian Group 1); travelled notably well when runner-up to Cashel Queen in 7f Naas barrier trial last month; hooded; respected.
AI verdict
SR 63 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
4
Shane Foley
11%
—
75
2
9-3
11/4
5/2
11/4
Cotai Glory filly made a satisfactory debut when fourth of eight at Fairyhouse (6f, good) a fortnight ago, doing best work at the finish; bred to get much further so this trip should help.
AI verdict
SR 75 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
4
6
Colin Keane
16%
Noel Meade
11%
—
74
2
9-3
4/1
Offered something to build on with never-nearer 5.25l sixth of 12 on debut at the Curragh (6f, good) after getting upset in the stalls; should improve for that and could go well if acting on softer ground.
AI verdict
SR 74 suggests ability but 4/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
—
A. Slattery
11%
—
69
2
9-1
11/1
10/1
11/1
Awtaad filly cost 40,000euros as a yearling; dam unraced half-sister to Sea Silk Road (1m6f Group 1), out of German 7.5f 2yo Listed winning half-sister to 1m6f Group 3 winner Oriental Eagle; market can guide.
AI verdict
SR 69 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
—
Luke McAteer
8%
Jack Foley
11%
—
64
2
9-1
14/1
12/1
14/1
Sottsass filly cost 21,000euros as a foal; half-sister to five winners inc Galles (UAE 1m1f-9.7f dirt), Longden (US 8.5f dirt/1m1f turf) and Golden Valour (7f-10.6f inc AW;); dam 1m winner; stable's sole 2yo runner this season won so worth monitoring.
AI verdict
SR 64 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
—
Ben Coen
11%
—
67
2
9-1
10/1
11/1
10/1
Awtaad filly cost 6,500gns; half-sister to seven winners; dam 1m-8.6f winner (inc AW; 102), half-sister to Dubai World Cup winner African Story; respectable third in 7f barrier trial at Naas last month; yard 2-42 with 2yos.
AI verdict
SR 67 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
—
Gavin Ryan
8%
—
79
2
8-13
5/2
5/2
9/4
Price increased to 46,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to French winner Gregolimo (1m2f/10.5f inc 2yo/AW/Listed; RPR 108); dam French 6f-7.5f winner; stuck to her task well when seeing off Lily Bear in 7f Naas barrier trial last month; top connections and receives 4lb from that filly here.
AI verdict
SR 79 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
9
—
Jamie Powell
8%
J. P. Murtagh
11%
—
73
2
8-13
9/1
8/1
17/2
Thunder Moon filly; 20,000euros vendor yearling; dam French 10.5f/1m3f winner, half-sister to 1m5f Flat and useful 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner River Frost, out of unraced half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Passing Glance; yard 0-14 with 2yos this year.
AI verdict
SR 73 suggests ability but 8/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
10
—
Leigh Roche
6%
—
53
2
8-11
33/1
FCST
28/1
Fifth foal; 3,000euros yearling; half-sister to winners Nice Spirit (French 1m; RPR 83) and Artic Power (US 6f turf); dam placed 1m in France (78); stable 0-165 with 2yos; best watched.
AI verdict
SR 53 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden ✓ Result
Open
1
—
Leigh Roche
6%
Gerard Kyne
4%
—
36
4
9-13
80/1
66/1
80/1
First foal; 1,000euros vendor yearling; dam unraced sister to 1m-1m4f Flat and 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Snookered, out of 1m winner; others preferred.
AI verdict
SR 36 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 80/1.
2
089-
R. P. Cleary
6%
—
10
3
9-13
200/1
Half-sister to stable's nine-time winner Ducky Mallon but no impact in three maidens last year.
AI verdict
SR 10 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 200/1.
3
70-
—
19
3
9-13
80/1
Not a bad run on debut at the Curragh in May last year but regressed at Naas in October; 243 days off.
AI verdict
SR 19 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 80/1.
4
—
—
69
3
9-3
2/1
2/1
32/17
Blue Point filly cost 850,000euros as a yearling; closely related to smart 1m-1m2f winner Botanical (RPR 117), half-sister to last weekend's impressive Coronation Cup winner Bay City Roller; dam 1m2f-1m6f winner (inc Listed); easy winner of 7f Naas barrier trial last month; could be exciting.
AI verdict
SR 69 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
5
32
Shane Foley
11%
—
100
3
9-3
evn
11/10
Evs
Bit green but got the message late on when third on her course debut (1m, good to yielding; runner-up won the Oaks last weekend); beaten odds-on favourite when second at Naas next time (1m, good); sets a good standard.
AI verdict
Favourable weight of 9-3 gives a real edge in this handicap.
6
—
Chris Hayes
10%
—
41
3
9-3
33/1
25/1
28/1
Ten Sovereigns filly; 32,000euros yearling; sister to 6f 2yo winner Leonardo Dax (RPR 91), closely related to 5.7f turf/6f AW winner Apache Star (81); fourth to Blooming Rose in Naas barrier trial; others preferred.
AI verdict
SR 41 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.
7
43-337
Ben Coen
11%
A. Slattery
11%
77
87
3
9-3
9/2
9/2
4/1
Consistent in maidens, making the frame on all four occasions (best RPR on soft to heavy); ran below best on handicap debut at the Curragh (1m, good) in a visor (disgarded); each-way player back on a softer surface.
AI verdict
SR 87 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
8
4
—
33
3
9-3
22/1
18/1
22/1
Respectable fourth of 12 on her Cork debut last month (7f, soft to heavy) when beaten 8.5l; will need to take a significant step forward to land this.
AI verdict
SR 33 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 20/1.
9
—
Adam Caffrey
9%
—
41
3
9-3
80/1
66/1
80/1
Second foal; 1,000euros yearling; closely related to Italian 7.5f winner Tosca Galaxy but makes little appeal here; tongue-tied.
AI verdict
SR 41 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 66/1.
10
86
W. J. Lee
16%
W. McCreery
9%
—
47
3
9-3
33/1
25/1
33/1
Came from off the pace to finish midfield on her course debut (1m, good); made little impression 11 days later at Dundalk (7f); looks one for another day.
AI verdict
SR 47 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.
11
05
—
46
3
9-3
40/1
33/1
40/1
Midfield finish on debut at the Curragh (6f, soft); not a bad effort when fifth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) 13 days ago but likely to fall short in this lineup.
AI verdict
SR 46 suggests ability but 33/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
12
07
Paul W Flynn
9%
—
4
3
9-3
125/1
FCST
100/1
Never recovered from a slow start on Roscommon debut; 400-1 when tailed off at Fairyhouse; will likely be aimed at handicaps.
AI verdict
SR 4 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 150/1.
13
—
Wesley Joyce
6%
—
41
3
9-3
40/1
33/1
40/1
Fourth foal cost 8,000euros; dam well beaten 6f-1m, half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Royal Razalma, out of Listed-placed 7f winner; can only be watched.
AI verdict
SR 41 suggests ability but 33/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
14
23-209
J S Bolger
8%
72
75
3
9-3
8/1
15/2
8/1
Showed ability on all three maiden starts at 5f-7f, including on soft; failed to beat a rival home in C&D Group 3 next time; nearer last than first on Curragh handicap debut; cheekpieces need to spark a revival.
AI verdict
SR 75 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
15
8
G. F. Carroll
10%
Joseph G Murphy
11%
—
56
3
9-3
28/1
16/1
25/1
Mehmas filly cost 40,000euros as a yearling and was heavily supported late on in the betting on 1m debut at Naas last month but lost all chance with a slow start; still early days and she's worth monitoring.
AI verdict
SR 56 suggests ability but 16/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap ✓ Result
Open
1
10-974
Jack Cleary
8%
M C Grassick
9%
70
55
10
10-0
11/1
FCST
10/1
Largely consistent veteran, 7-74 in his career and made the frame on three visits to this track, including seven days ago when 5l fourth to Bella Isabella; handles soft; needs things to fall right given how he's ridden; drawn wide; each-way chance if granted a solid pace to aim at.
AI verdict
SR 55 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 12/1.
2
7-0032
70
58
9
10-0
14/1
12/1
14/1
Two wins last year on good ground, including at Roscommon off 80; bounced back to form with encouraging third at same track last month before backing that up under positive ride at Down Royal 13 days ago when 1.5l second to Faoladh; definitely capable off this mark but soft ground a concern.
AI verdict
SR 58 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
860611
J M Sheridan
11%
78
81
3
9-12
7/2
3/1
7/2
Improved for switch to handicaps last month and dropped back to this trip to good effect when scoring at Down Royal; followed up under a penalty dropped to 6f at the Curragh eight days ago easily by 3.5l in a good time; now 14lb higher but she's lightly raced and hard to know her ceiling; not guaranteed to handle soft but leading player nonetheless.
AI verdict
SR 81 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
4
7-9500
P Sweeney
7%
66
38
5
9-10
33/1
22/1
28/1
Won five times in Britain, latest in August; shaped well a couple of times on the AW for this stable but didn't beat a rival home the last twice on turf, slowly away both times; down 3lb.
AI verdict
SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 28/1.
5
0-0070
Ben Coen
11%
P J F Murphy
5%
66
48
9
9-10
11/1
14/1
9/1
Six-time winner, including here as a 2yo; ran well here twice last summer but has been out of form this term; 11th of 15 at Roscommon 24 days ago; down 4lb and hard to recommend.
AI verdict
SR 48 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 16/1.
6
0070-1
64
66
5
9-8
10/1
8/1
10/1
C&D winner last April for Paul Stafford off 13lb lower; positive start for new yard when staying on strongly to land Fairyhouse handicap (6f, good) 14 days ago by 0.5l off a seven-month layoff; up in trip and 4lb higher; handles soft; should go well again.
AI verdict
SR 66 suggests ability but 8/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
-07356
64
56
4
9-8
14/1
12/1
14/1
Maiden after 16 starts; best efforts have come on the AW; has found some consistency on turf the last three times; beaten 2l into sixth at Down Royal (7f, gd) 13 days ago despite being keen; dropped 1lb; soft ground a question mark.
AI verdict
SR 56 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 12/1.
8
7380-4
62
38
8
9-6
25/1
FCST
22/1
Nine-time winner, latest over a year ago at Naas (6f, gd) off 3lb higher before good third at the Curragh; returned from layoff to be beaten 10l in claimer at Fairyhouse 14 days ago; that leaves him with plenty to find up in trip.
AI verdict
SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.
9
920-84
Colin Keane
16%
61
54
4
9-5
12/1
14/1
10/1
Best run in six efforts came in Killarney maiden (1m, soft) in October when 5.5l to Lady Lilac; mild signs of promise in two runs this term, latest at Gowran Park 22 days ago when beaten 3.25l into fourth over 7f on good to yielding in a claimer; dropped 4lb and Colin Keane takes over for yard in good form; could be on a nice mark and each-way chance.
AI verdict
SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 16/1.
10
99-021
Shane Foley
11%
68
71
3
9-2
15/2
11/2
15/2
Improved for switch to handicaps and good ground when second at Roscommon last month before going one better at Fairyhouse (7f, gd) 14 days ago when making all to beat Elly Bay by 0.5l, showing good attitude after racing keenly; up 5lb and improving but soft ground a negative.
AI verdict
SR 71 suggests ability but 13/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
11
05399-
W. J. Lee
16%
58
46
7
9-2
22/1
18/1
20/1
Two-time winner on soft ground in 2023; signs his turn could be near again when placed at Galway in September before two below-par runs over a mile; drop in trip and ground will suit; off 241 days.
AI verdict
SR 46 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 22/1.
12
006001
Luke McAteer
8%
Paul W Flynn
9%
64
78
3
8-12
3/1
Benefitted from return to soft ground, being dropped in the handicap and far more positive tactics when making all over a mile here seven days ago on his eighth start, winning cosily by 5l; has to recover quickly and probably will try dominate from the front again; obvious contender under a penalty but more on his plate down in trip.
AI verdict
SR 78 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
13
3531-0
Wesley Joyce
6%
52
59
8
8-10
9/1
12/1
9/1
Two-time winner, including over this trip on heavy at Gowran Park last year off 8lb lower; latest win at Bellewstown (1m, g/y) in August; satisfactory return over inadequate trip at Navan 26 days ago; 3lb drop generous and player with ground likely to suit.
AI verdict
SR 59 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
14
08170-
52
44
3
8-10
40/1
28/1
33/1
Stayed on well to win Bellewstown handicap (1m, gd) in August but never landed a blow in two starts after; trainer has more obvious chance with Only One Scobie; off 254 days.
AI verdict
SR 44 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.
15
00083-
R. P. Cleary
6%
61
60
2
8-9
12/1
9/1
11/1
Much-improved effort on fifth run when going close to landing a gamble at Down Royal (7f, gd) in September, beaten 2l into third by Sovereign Thought; travelled through the race like she was well treated; up 4lb and off 279 days; soft ground an unknown.
AI verdict
SR 60 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
16
06-0
J S Bolger
8%
59
42
3
8-7
25/1
FCST
22/1
Best run in three maidens came at Navan (6f, soft) in October when beaten 7l into sixth by Michael's Well; down the field at the Curragh 53 days ago; bred to appreciate step up in trip and opening mark looks reasonable.
AI verdict
SR 42 suggests ability but 25/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Ballycorus Stakes (Group 3) ✓ Result
Open
1
-30009
Colin Keane
16%
David O'Meara
13%
102
83
7
9-9
18/1
FCST
16/1
Group 1 Lockinge winner in 2024 and Group 2 winner at Goodwood the same year; on a losing run since and ran poorly in Dubai in three starts this year; didn't fare any better at Haydock 33 days ago, fading tamely; hard to be positive about him currently.
AI verdict
SR 83 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 18/1.
2
402-17
103
106
4
9-9
9/2
Ran nine times for Ollie Sangster, winning twice as a 2yo; best run for that stable came at Saint-Cloud (1m, heavy) when second in Listed; career-best on debut for this stable when winning Group 3 at the Curragh in April, worth more than the 0.5l winning margin suggests; backed up that run in less testing conditions when beaten 3l into seventh in Group 2 18 days ago; big shout back on favoured ground; down in trip.
AI verdict
SR 106 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
3
5260-2
Luke McAteer
8%
David Marnane
10%
109
110
4
9-9
9/2
Sole win came in Madrid Handicap at Naas (7f, soft) last year; best subsequent run came when beaten a neck by Diego Velazquez in Group 2 at the Curragh over same trip; started this year positively when 1.5l second to Big Gossey in Listed Gladness 75 days ago, deserving extra credit for where he came from; at his best on soft and big run expected.
AI verdict
SR 110 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
4
115-27
James Doyle
21%
K. R. Burke
20%
110
119
5
9-9
11/10
Rediscovered his best with a visor added last summer, landing three handicaps, including at Ascot (7f, soft) off a mark of 103; cracking return when beaten 0.5l by Dreamliner in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud in March on soft; didn't come on as expected when beaten 7.5l into seventh by Wannabe Royal in Listed race at Naas 25 days ago; nothing got into it from off the pace that day so shouldn't be judged too harshly; handles soft and the one to beat.
AI verdict
SR 119 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
5
013-
Ben Coen
11%
J. P. Murtagh
11%
103
94
4
9-9
10/1
10/1
17/2
Looked potentially smart when storming 4.25l clear in C&D maiden last year on second start; improved on that to be beaten 2l into third in this race last year, shaping particularly well on unfavoured side of the track; off since; open to plenty of improvement and a big player.
AI verdict
SR 94 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
34-581
R. P. Whelan
9%
100
94
4
9-6
11/1
17/2
9/1
Limerick maiden winner on soft; followed a poor run over 6f at Cork with a career-best at Naas (7f, gd) 25 days ago when making all in Listed race; needs to build on that and not guaranteed to do so; likely to go forward.
AI verdict
SR 94 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
28-336
David Marnane
10%
100
85
3
8-13
22/1
18/1
20/1
Tipperary maiden winner last year over extended 7f on yielding; backed it up when second to the smart Limestone on heavy at Listowel; returned this term with a clear career-best when 3.25l third to Thesecretadversary in Group 3 over C&D; didn't back that up last time out at the Curragh but each-way chance with conditions to suit down in trip.
AI verdict
SR 85 suggests ability but 20/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
615132
Shane Foley
11%
K J Condon
11%
101
109
3
8-10
11/1
Cork maiden winner over 5f on good for Jack Davison last year; positive start for new stable when winning Naas handicap (5f, soft) in March, added another win in conditions race at Cork (5f, soft); cracking run when a head second to the very smart Havana Anna in Lacken Stakes 25 days ago having raced alone stands side; chance on that but step up in trip not guaranteed to suit.
AI verdict
SR 109 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Bulmers Live Apprentice Handicap ✓ Result
Open
1
40-063
89
87
10
10-0
10/3
5/2
3/1
Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on penultimate run at this track (1m2f) when beaten 3.5l in sixth; kept on well to take 1l third at Cork (10.5f, good to yielding) on latest; off a winnable mark and drop in trip is in this veteran's favour.
AI verdict
SR 87 suggests ability but 3/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
00-500
David Marnane
10%
89
62
6
10-0
8/1
16/1
8/1
Multiple turf/AW winner including over C&D; ran respectably returned to Bahrain in January but soundly beaten there twice since; prefers a quicker surface than what's forecast which is a concern.
AI verdict
SR 62 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 20/1.
3
/0138-
Mark Fahey
13%
87
77
7
9-12
16/1
10/1
14/1
Record of 6-36 on turf with three of those at his beloved Galway; rounded off last year with midfield finish at that venue from a tough draw; handles the mud but usually needs the comeback run.
AI verdict
SR 77 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
4
13-170
86
81
4
9-11
16/1
11/1
14/1
Added second turf win when keeping on well to comfortably land course handicap (1m, good to yielding) on seasonal return; follow-up attempt under 7lb penalty came too quickly on softer ground; tailed off last time at Naas.
AI verdict
SR 81 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
8-7456
85
62
5
9-10
20/1
16/1
20/1
Won two Kempton novices at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keeneland in April 2024; finished no better than fourth in seven runs (six on AW) since joining this yard and soft ground looks a negative.
AI verdict
SR 62 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 16/1.
6
/1-326
84
87
5
9-9
13/8
32/17
18/13
Solid form in handicaps for John O'Donoghue; good efforts in handicaps at the Curragh (1m, soft to heavy) and at this course (1m2f, yielding to soft; had Couer d'Or behind) on first two runs for this stable; outclassed in Listed grade at Gowran but a big player if the ground deteriorates.
AI verdict
SR 87 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
7
07070-
Charles Weld
6%
68
73
4
8-7
12/1
FCST
11/1
Sole win came at this course (1m, heavy) off 6lb higher in April 2024; regressive last season; returns from a layoff with plenty to prove; 1lb wrong.
AI verdict
SR 73 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
150051
Reese Holohan
10%
Paul W Flynn
9%
68
88
5
8-7
7/2
11/4
7/2
Boasts a fine AW record (four wins) and gained a first turf victory under this rider at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; must be respected off the back of that but sole run on soft previously was a poor effort and this is a much tougher assignment; 1lb wrong.
AI verdict
SR 88 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap ✓ Result
Open
1
-63202
82
87
4
10-2
9/4
2/1
9/4
Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; unlucky in two of her last three outings, beaten a nose at Limerick (1m, yielding) in April and just failed at Gowran (9.5f, yielding) 10 days ago; enjoys testing conditions; another big run on the cards.
AI verdict
SR 87 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
2
3560-6
Chris Hayes
10%
D K Weld
13%
82
62
5
10-2
12/1
Won over C&D (good) around this time last year from 8lb lower; missed the break on her return at Gowran 10 days ago when 16l behind Spanish Temptress; wouldn't want it too soft.
AI verdict
SR 62 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 14/1.
3
120432
Wesley Joyce
6%
76
72
4
9-10
9/2
10/3
9/2
Course winner; has been busy this year; fit from AW when winning at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in March; has largely remained in good form since, given a forceful ride at Roscommon (10.5f) on latest when finishing second; can go well dropped 1lb.
AI verdict
SR 72 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
4
926-00
Ben Coen
11%
75
50
5
9-9
28/1
25/1
28/1
Won twice last season, both at this venue (7f, good to soft) including on this card; remains 5lb above her last win and her first two runs of the season offered little, but the yard had two winners at Roscommon on Monday so watch the betting.
AI verdict
SR 50 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 28/1.
5
208-14
R. P. Whelan
9%
K J Condon
11%
75
74
5
9-9
10/1
Went close in 1m Navan maiden on the third of five starts last season; a revelation on reappearance at Ballinrobe, winning very easily from an 85-rated favourite; poor run last time at Gowran but could be well treated on handicap debut for all soft ground is an unknown.
AI verdict
SR 74 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
45-220
J M Sheridan
11%
74
69
4
9-8
8/1
8/1
13/2
Sole win off 15lb lower at Clonmel last September (9.5f, soft); runner-up first two starts this term at 9.5f-1m5f; tailed off at Gowran 10 days ago; forecast rain a plus; could bounce back.
AI verdict
SR 69 suggests ability but 17/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
-05663
W. J. Lee
16%
W. McCreery
9%
72
75
4
9-6
10/3
7/2
10/3
Only win from 21 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran (9.5f) last September from 5lb lower; failed to retrieve her best form in first four outings this term, but beaten only 1.25l when third at this course (7f, soft) last week and the step up in trip is a plus.
AI verdict
SR 75 suggests ability but 4/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
90-800
71
55
5
9-5
25/1
20/1
25/1
No win since June 2024; standout effort last year a fine second in premier fillies' handicap at this venue (1m, good to yielding); 5lb lower here but hard to fancy on this season's efforts and testing conditions also a worry.
AI verdict
SR 55 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 20/1.
9
140-86
71
65
9
9-5
16/1
12/1
16/1
Course winner; added her fourth handicap win at Naas in October (10.5f, yielding) off 63; out of her depth on return at Cork before midfield in Naas handicap last month; chance if near her best.
AI verdict
SR 65 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
10
43000-
70
47
4
9-4
50/1
Showed some ability on the Flat in France last year without winning but has been poor in three Irish runs, including over hurdles twice for this yard; best watched.
AI verdict
SR 47 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 66/1.
11
85500-
P Sweeney
7%
70
48
3
9-4
33/1
Won 1m2f Chelmsford handicap for Charlie Johnston last year; inconsistent record subsequently and she beat just one rival home on her first two runs for current yard; Irish turf debut.
AI verdict
SR 48 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.
12
929-80
69
53
4
9-3
40/1
33/1
40/1
Best run came when close second in Gowran maiden (9.5f, heavy) last autumn; well below that level since, including on handicap debut at that venue on latest; tongue-tie is reached for now.
AI verdict
SR 53 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 40/1.
13
0-958
David Marnane
10%
71
65
3
8-7
14/1
Failed to threaten in three maidens at 7f-1m but did catch the eye making late gains at Limerick on third start (7f, yielding); made no impact on 7f handicap debut at the Curragh last month; up in trip.
AI verdict
SR 65 suggests ability but 16/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
14
-42438
Leigh Roche
6%
Paul W Flynn
9%
59
63
4
8-7
16/1
FCST
14/1
Maiden but she's generally been running consistently this season; early traffic problems when third at Fairyhouse last month puts her right in the picture; not at her best there six days ago; blinkers; 2lb wrong.
AI verdict
SR 63 suggests ability but 16/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Sandyford Business District Handicap ✓ Result
Open
1
079-22
W. J. Lee
16%
59
58
5
10-1
5/1
9/2
5/1
Maiden in ten runs but has threatened to break it the last two times when runner-up at Gowran Park (9.5f, soft) and Limerick (1m4f, yielding); unlucky last time having hit the front and nailed on the line; up another 3lb but ground will suit and can go close again.
AI verdict
SR 58 suggests ability but 9/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
-72243
P J F Murphy
5%
59
52
5
10-1
11/1
Been running consistently well on the AW for over a year, landing two handicaps, latest in November off this mark; beaten favourite 104 days ago when 2.75l behind Daonethatgotaway over 1m4f; four turf runs have been poor and soft ground unlikely to suit; drawn wide.
AI verdict
SR 52 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 11/1.
3
5-9230
Jamie Powell
8%
M D O'Callaghan
12%
59
46
7
10-1
14/1
Three-time winner who shaped well in a C&D handicap in August when eighth off 7lb higher mark; placed on the AW twice in last three runs but below-par effort here over a mile 27 days ago; soft not likely to suit.
AI verdict
SR 46 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 14/1.
4
8-0808
J M Sheridan
11%
57
41
4
9-13
18/1
14/1
18/1
Encouraging run on handicap debut after a break when 1.5l second over C&D in August off 8lb higher; nothing of note in five starts after but fared better under positive tactics when 7l eighth at Gowran Park (1m, yielding) 10 days ago; still a fair bit to do.
AI verdict
SR 41 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 14/1.
5
348-14
Cian Hughes
10%
55
60
4
9-11
7/1
Sole win came on eighth run when landing a mile handicap at this course in April (good), beating Cleopatra's Needle by 0.75l; ran to a similar level at Cork 48 days ago when beaten 3l into fourth; 7lb rise seemed to anchor him that day but another good run can be expected dropped 1lb.
AI verdict
SR 60 suggests ability but 15/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
62380-
R. P. Cleary
6%
55
40
4
9-11
25/1
20/1
25/1
Maiden on turf after 20 runs; placed five times last year on good and heavy but finished on a low note with a below-par run on the AW; off 183 days and makes stable debut dropped in trip; will handle the ground and is capable off this mark.
AI verdict
SR 40 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 20/1.
7
-70867
James Ryan
7%
T G McCourt
7%
54
28
7
9-10
25/1
Four-time winner, last turf win in 2023 over this trip at Galway on soft; two AW wins since; beaten 9.5l into seventh at Gowran Park 22 days ago (1m, good); cheekpieces back on and handles soft but mark looks a bit high.
AI verdict
SR 28 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.
8
008030
54
45
7
9-10
12/1
Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.
AI verdict
SR 45 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 12/1.
9
09-639
54
48
4
9-10
12/1
11/1
12/1
Step in the positive direction on seventh start when beaten 4.25l into third by Majestic King at Gowran Park (1m, good); failed to back that up at same track 22 days ago when ninth; steps up in trip, lightly raced and trainer in good form.
AI verdict
SR 48 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 11/1.
10
46333-
Colin Keane
16%
53
35
5
9-9
18/1
0-16 on the Flat, six on the turf; consistent on the AW during the winter and failed to make an impact in three hurdle runs since; ground a question mark; off ten days since finishing eighth in Listowel maiden hurdle.
AI verdict
SR 35 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 18/1.
11
-93601
Leigh Roche
6%
Paul W Flynn
9%
50
52
6
9-6
10/1
Followed a poor effort at Cork with a 33-1 surprise win at Killarney (1m, good) 30 days ago, holding on by a short head with Secret Magician in third; stays well and finished second three times in testing conditions last year so a definite player off 4lb higher.
AI verdict
SR 52 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
12
7022-0
Ben Coen
11%
59
55
3
9-3
10/1
FCST
9/1
Lightly raced and improved for switch to handicaps when 1.5l second at Naas (1m, good) in September; went close again when beaten a neck up 4lb at Gowran Park after on heavy; ran poorly on return six days ago at Fairyhouse but slight drop back in trip and testing conditions could see her play a part.
AI verdict
SR 55 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
13
00/0-5
J A Nash
2%
47
34
4
9-3
18/1
16/1
18/1
Showed little in first six starts on the Flat and over hurdles; plugged on reasonably well when fifth over 1m4f at Dundalk 16 days ago but hard to recommend.
AI verdict
SR 34 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 18/1.
14
407-70
Shane Foley
11%
P Sweeney
7%
47
30
10
9-3
22/1
Five-time winning veteran; last win came at Naas (1m, yielding) last July off 1lb higher; on a decent mark but not much encouragement to be taken from return to turf 63 days ago when 12th at Gowran Park.
AI verdict
SR 30 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.
15
/090-0
Luke McAteer
8%
P Sweeney
7%
45
14
5
9-1
50/1
No sign of promise in six starts in maidens from 7f to 1m4f; market support might pique interest but one to avoid otherwise on handicap debut.
AI verdict
SR 14 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 50/1.
16
9607-0
R. P. Whelan
9%
E McNamara
10%
44
28
4
9-0
28/1
28/1
25/1
Little promise in five maiden starts and down the field on handicap debut at Listowel 11 days ago; up in trip.
AI verdict
SR 28 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.
17
4-2327
T G McCourt
7%
40
47
5
8-10
11/1
10/1
11/1
Maiden in 17 starts but was placed on the AW three times this year and ran well from the front 83 days ago from a wide draw; low mark but hard to have too much confidence back on turf up in trip, especially on soft ground.
AI verdict
SR 47 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
18
066730
40
32
8
8-10
28/1
FCST
25/1
2-34 on turf, last turf win in May 2022; been running fine this year without really threatening to win; placed at Gowran Park (1m, good) two starts ago; well held ten days ago; no obvious reason why he'd warrant support off same mark.
AI verdict
SR 32 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 28/1.
19
00-404
Wesley Joyce
6%
52
53
3
8-10
10/1
Two best runs in six starts came at Gowran Park over 7f on soft, finishing fourth in pair of handicaps in April either side of a less appealing run at Bellewstown; handles soft and shaped as if this trip could be within reach last time.
AI verdict
SR 53 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
20
0008-0
Ghulam Abbas
0%
40
30
4
8-10
50/1
Hard to find encouragement in four handicap runs thus far; not an obvious contender.
AI verdict
SR 30 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 50/1.
21
0-99
Chris Hayes
10%
49
29
3
8-7
25/1
25/1
22/1
Towards the back and little impression in three maiden runs; makes handicap debut off basement mark and hard to know what to expect.
AI verdict
SR 29 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.
22
0904
49
59
3
8-7
5/1
Three runs of little consequence in maidens but made more of an impression on handicap debut when beaten 6.25l into fourth at Gowran Park (9.5f, yielding) ten days ago, still looking green; likely to improve with racing and could figure for top stable.
AI verdict
SR 59 suggests ability but 11/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.