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Formscan By Donal Murphy - Down to a career low mark of 59, EL BELLO might be able to defy top-weight in this competitive affair. Third on two starts at the Curragh earlier this season, he done well to finish seventh when drawn widest of all on his penultimate outing at this venue. While disappointing most recently at Listowel, he is given the chance to redeem himself. Harbanaker and Saxon Kingdom are both bidding for follow-up wins, with the former successful over the course and distance in April when rated just 41. Beaten by a neck in a 20-runner Naas contest, Roderick is sure to have plenty of supporters with Shane Foley aboard, while others for the shortlist are Starting Monday and three-time course and distance winner Smaoineamh Sile.

110
3377
El Bello (GB) 6,gr g 10-2

El Kabeir (USA)-Ya Halla(Dark Angel)

cp+(11) (Jim Finn)
Rated 59

Head to Head

In the last 3 years El Bello (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Roderick (GB)1
28th May 2024 Tipperary(7f 20yds, Flat, Sprint: Soft. Round: soft to heavy.) El Bello (GB) 2nd (7/2 9-11 Rated 74) D King 5.50L in front of Roderick (GB) 3rd (9/2 9-6 Rated 68) J M Sheridan (10 ran)
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Smaoineamh Sile (GB)1
5th May 2025 Curragh(7f , Flat Hcap, Good) El Bello (GB) 3rd (16/1 9-2 Rated 65) D J O'Connor 18.22L in front of Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 25th (100/1 8-10 Rated 59) C D Fahy (25 ran)
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Obama Army (GB)1
31st Jan 2024 Dundalk(1m 2f 150yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Obama Army (GB) 5th (9/1 9-4 Rated 67) G M Ryan 4.00L in front of El Bello (GB) 10th (20/1 9-9 Rated 71) C D Hayes (14 ran)
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Saxon Kingdom (IRE)1
5th May 2025 Curragh(7f , Flat Hcap, Good) El Bello (GB) 3rd (16/1 9-2 Rated 65) D J O'Connor 1.00L in front of Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 8th (25/1 8-0 Rated 43) J Pietropaolo (25 ran)
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27
35-4
Starting Monday (IRE) 8,ch g 10-2

Raven's Pass (USA)-Turning Times(Pivotal)

cp9(48) (Starting Monday Syndicate)
Rated 59 Won When Rated 71

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Starting Monday (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Roderick (GB)1
7th Apr 2024 Leopardstown(1m , Flat Hcap, Heavy) Starting Monday (IRE) 2nd (6/1 9-8 Rated 62) W J Lee .50L in front of Roderick (GB) 3rd (25/1 9-7 Rated 66) S D Bowen (20 ran)
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415
90-0
Obama Army (GB) 5,b g 9-13

Washington DC (IRE)-Intrusion(Indesatchel)

ts+(26) (Breen White)
Rated 56 Won When Rated 64-60

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Obama Army (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
El Bello (GB)1
31st Jan 2024 Dundalk(1m 2f 150yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Obama Army (GB) 5th (9/1 9-4 Rated 67) G M Ryan 4.00L in front of El Bello (GB) 10th (20/1 9-9 Rated 71) C D Hayes (14 ran)
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Limestone Red (IRE)1
16th Aug 2024 Cork(1m 205yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm, Good in places) Limestone Red (IRE) 3rd (13/2 9-11 Rated 58) R P Whelan 9.22L in front of Obama Army (GB) 16th (20/1 10-2 Rated 63) G M Ryan (18 ran)
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51
98-0
Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 7,ch f 9-12

Pride of Dubai (AUS)-Queen Of Tara(Sadler's Wells)

(38) cd3 (McGrath Sherry Whearty Syndicate)
Rated 55 Won When Rated 56-57

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Smaoineamh Sile (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shining Aitch (GB)3
22nd Jun 2023 Leopardstown(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding (Good, good to yielding in places after R2) (Good after R6) ) Shining Aitch (GB) 6th (18/1 9-11 Rated 59) D P McDonogh 8.87L in front of Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 16th (22/1 9-0 Rated 55) Cillian McConnell (22 ran)
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1st Sep 2022 Clonmel(1m 1f 136yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 4th (9/1 9-8 Rated 62) Siobhan Rutledge 7.88L in front of Shining Aitch (GB) 9th (7/1 10-1 Rated 64) C T Keane (14 ran)
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4th Aug 2022 Leopardstown(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Good) Shining Aitch (GB) 7th (14/1 9-5 Rated 65) J J G Ryan 10.25L in front of Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 14th (11/2J Fav 9-11 Rated 64) Dylan Browne McMonagle (16 ran)
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El Bello (GB)1
5th May 2025 Curragh(7f , Flat Hcap, Good) El Bello (GB) 3rd (16/1 9-2 Rated 65) D J O'Connor 18.22L in front of Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 25th (100/1 8-10 Rated 59) C D Fahy (25 ran)
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Saxon Kingdom (IRE)1
5th May 2025 Curragh(7f , Flat Hcap, Good) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 8th (25/1 8-0 Rated 43) J Pietropaolo 17.22L in front of Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 25th (100/1 8-10 Rated 59) C D Fahy (25 ran)
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616
-090
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Limestone Red (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Obama Army (GB)1
16th Aug 2024 Cork(1m 205yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm, Good in places) Limestone Red (IRE) 3rd (13/2 9-11 Rated 58) R P Whelan 9.22L in front of Obama Army (GB) 16th (20/1 10-2 Rated 63) G M Ryan (18 ran)
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79
2821
Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 4,b g 9-7

Saxon Warrior (JPN)-Boundless Joy(Montjeu)

ts+cp6(22) (Deva Racing Se)
Rated 50

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Saxon Kingdom (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Roderick (GB)1
6th Dec 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 5th (50/1 8-6 Rated 45) W Joyce .50L in front of Roderick (GB) 6th (33/1 9-1 Rated 50) J M Sheridan (14 ran)
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Gatsby Cap (IRE)1
4th Apr 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 2nd (7/2 8-6 Rated 43) J Pietropaolo 9.00L in front of Gatsby Cap (IRE) 8th (22/1 9-0 Rated 51) C D Fahy (11 ran)
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Harbanaker (IRE)1
7th Feb 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 6th (9/2Fav 8-12 Rated 46) W Joyce 3.75L in front of Harbanaker (IRE) 10th (40/1 8-5 Rated 47) Jessica O'Gorman (14 ran)
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Shining Aitch (GB)2
21st May 2025 Gowran Park(1m , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 1st (7/1 9-1 Rated 45) G M Ryan 10.63L in front of Shining Aitch (GB) 10th (33/1 8-10 Rated 50) Alyse Jane Clarke (15 ran)
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30th Oct 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Shining Aitch (GB) 4th (25/1 9-3 Rated 58) J J G Ryan 7.88L in front of Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 12th (125/1 9-0 Rated 54) D E Sheehy (14 ran)
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Smaoineamh Sile (GB)1
5th May 2025 Curragh(7f , Flat Hcap, Good) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 8th (25/1 8-0 Rated 43) J Pietropaolo 17.22L in front of Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 25th (100/1 8-10 Rated 59) C D Fahy (25 ran)
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El Bello (GB)1
5th May 2025 Curragh(7f , Flat Hcap, Good) El Bello (GB) 3rd (16/1 9-2 Rated 65) D J O'Connor 1.00L in front of Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 8th (25/1 8-0 Rated 43) J Pietropaolo (25 ran)
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Jurality (GB)1
13th May 2025 Killarney(1m 31yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-0 Rated 44) G M Ryan .56L in front of Jurality (GB) 4th (10/1 9-8 Rated 52) Dylan Browne McMonagle (14 ran)
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88
7448
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jurality (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Gatsby Cap (IRE)1
7th May 2025 Gowran Park(1m , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places) Jurality (GB) 4th (14/1 9-8 Rated 52) Dylan Browne McMonagle 6.25L in front of Gatsby Cap (IRE) 11th (50/1 9-2 Rated 46) D W O'Connor (14 ran)
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Saxon Kingdom (IRE)1
13th May 2025 Killarney(1m 31yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-0 Rated 44) G M Ryan .56L in front of Jurality (GB) 4th (10/1 9-8 Rated 52) Dylan Browne McMonagle (14 ran)
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Vervain (IRE)1
6th Jun 2025 Fairyhouse(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places; changed to Good after Race 1) Jurality (GB) 8th (12/1 9-5 Rated 49) J M Sheridan 11.75L in front of Vervain (IRE) 14th (22/1 9-2 Rated 59) G F Carroll (18 ran)
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94
/041
Harbanaker (IRE) 8,b g 9-4

Camacho (GB)-Valse Bleue(Barathea)

ts+(64) cd1 (Niamh Harvey)
Rated 47 Won When Rated 59

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Harbanaker (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Gatsby Cap (IRE)2
28th Mar 2025 Dundalk(1m 2f 150yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Harbanaker (IRE) 4th (25/1 9-4 Rated 46) C T Keane 4.06L in front of Gatsby Cap (IRE) 7th (50/1 9-0 Rated 52) C D Fahy (13 ran)
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24th Aug 2022 Bellewstown(7f 187yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Harbanaker (IRE) 6th (17/2 9-4 Rated 60) R Whearty .81L in front of Gatsby Cap (IRE) 9th (22/1 9-5 Rated 64) Kyanna Van Buuren (15 ran)
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Lisabetta (IRE)1
3rd Nov 2023 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Lisabetta (IRE) 7th (14/1 9-1 Rated 57) K G Kennedy 7.13L in front of Harbanaker (IRE) 13th (11/1 9-5 Rated 54) D W O'Connor (13 ran)
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Saxon Kingdom (IRE)1
7th Feb 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 6th (9/2Fav 8-12 Rated 46) W Joyce 3.75L in front of Harbanaker (IRE) 10th (40/1 8-5 Rated 47) Jessica O'Gorman (14 ran)
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1012
0960
Shining Aitch (GB) 8,gr g 9-4

Sepoy (AUS)-Light Shine(Dansili)

ts+vs+(22) d1 (Mrs Pauline McCourt)
Rated 47 Won When Rated 65

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Shining Aitch (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Roderick (GB)1
27th Nov 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Shining Aitch (GB) 11th (20/1 9-0 Rated 59) Sadhbh Tormey 2.50L in front of Roderick (GB) 12th (33/1 8-12 Rated 54) P McGettigan (14 ran)
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Gatsby Cap (IRE)1
5th Apr 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Shining Aitch (GB) 1st (16/1 9-8 Rated 57) J J G Ryan 6.50L in front of Gatsby Cap (IRE) 11th (28/1 9-0 Rated 56) C D Fahy (14 ran)
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Smaoineamh Sile (GB)3
22nd Jun 2023 Leopardstown(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding (Good, good to yielding in places after R2) (Good after R6) ) Shining Aitch (GB) 6th (18/1 9-11 Rated 59) D P McDonogh 8.87L in front of Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 16th (22/1 9-0 Rated 55) Cillian McConnell (22 ran)
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1st Sep 2022 Clonmel(1m 1f 136yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 4th (9/1 9-8 Rated 62) Siobhan Rutledge 7.88L in front of Shining Aitch (GB) 9th (7/1 10-1 Rated 64) C T Keane (14 ran)
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4th Aug 2022 Leopardstown(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Good) Shining Aitch (GB) 7th (14/1 9-5 Rated 65) J J G Ryan 10.25L in front of Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 14th (11/2J Fav 9-11 Rated 64) Dylan Browne McMonagle (16 ran)
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Saxon Kingdom (IRE)2
21st May 2025 Gowran Park(1m , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 1st (7/1 9-1 Rated 45) G M Ryan 10.63L in front of Shining Aitch (GB) 10th (33/1 8-10 Rated 50) Alyse Jane Clarke (15 ran)
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30th Oct 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Shining Aitch (GB) 4th (25/1 9-3 Rated 58) J J G Ryan 7.88L in front of Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 12th (125/1 9-0 Rated 54) D E Sheehy (14 ran)
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1117
-080
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Vervain (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jurality (GB)1
6th Jun 2025 Fairyhouse(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places; changed to Good after Race 1) Jurality (GB) 8th (12/1 9-5 Rated 49) J M Sheridan 11.75L in front of Vervain (IRE) 14th (22/1 9-2 Rated 59) G F Carroll (18 ran)
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1214
8002
Roderick (GB) 9,b g 9-2

Pastoral Pursuits (GB)-Reeling N' Rocking(Mr Greeley)

ts+cp8(45) (P Sweeney)
Rated 45

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Roderick (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shining Aitch (GB)1
27th Nov 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Shining Aitch (GB) 11th (20/1 9-0 Rated 59) Sadhbh Tormey 2.50L in front of Roderick (GB) 12th (33/1 8-12 Rated 54) P McGettigan (14 ran)
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Starting Monday (IRE)1
7th Apr 2024 Leopardstown(1m , Flat Hcap, Heavy) Starting Monday (IRE) 2nd (6/1 9-8 Rated 62) W J Lee .50L in front of Roderick (GB) 3rd (25/1 9-7 Rated 66) S D Bowen (20 ran)
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El Bello (GB)1
28th May 2024 Tipperary(7f 20yds, Flat, Sprint: Soft. Round: soft to heavy.) El Bello (GB) 2nd (7/2 9-11 Rated 74) D King 5.50L in front of Roderick (GB) 3rd (9/2 9-6 Rated 68) J M Sheridan (10 ran)
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Saxon Kingdom (IRE)1
6th Dec 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 5th (50/1 8-6 Rated 45) W Joyce .50L in front of Roderick (GB) 6th (33/1 9-1 Rated 50) J M Sheridan (14 ran)
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133
7840
Gatsby Cap (IRE) 9,b g 9-1

Gale Force Ten (GB)-Blue Dahlia(Shamardal)

ts+cp+(36) (John C McConnell)
Rated 44 Won When Rated 60-65

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Gatsby Cap (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Harbanaker (IRE)2
28th Mar 2025 Dundalk(1m 2f 150yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Harbanaker (IRE) 4th (25/1 9-4 Rated 46) C T Keane 4.06L in front of Gatsby Cap (IRE) 7th (50/1 9-0 Rated 52) C D Fahy (13 ran)
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24th Aug 2022 Bellewstown(7f 187yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Harbanaker (IRE) 6th (17/2 9-4 Rated 60) R Whearty .81L in front of Gatsby Cap (IRE) 9th (22/1 9-5 Rated 64) Kyanna Van Buuren (15 ran)
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Shining Aitch (GB)1
5th Apr 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Shining Aitch (GB) 1st (16/1 9-8 Rated 57) J J G Ryan 6.50L in front of Gatsby Cap (IRE) 11th (28/1 9-0 Rated 56) C D Fahy (14 ran)
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Saxon Kingdom (IRE)1
4th Apr 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Saxon Kingdom (IRE) 2nd (7/2 8-6 Rated 43) J Pietropaolo 9.00L in front of Gatsby Cap (IRE) 8th (22/1 9-0 Rated 51) C D Fahy (11 ran)
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Jurality (GB)1
7th May 2025 Gowran Park(1m , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places) Jurality (GB) 4th (14/1 9-8 Rated 52) Dylan Browne McMonagle 6.25L in front of Gatsby Cap (IRE) 11th (50/1 9-2 Rated 46) D W O'Connor (14 ran)
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1411
4760
Elvetham (IRE) 3,b g 8-13

Blue Point (IRE)-Elouges(Dalakhani)

(10) (Mr B Homewood)
Rated 54

162
0-06
Lisabetta (IRE) 7,b m 8-11

Gutaifan (IRE)-Casablanca Jewel(Kalanisi)

bl+(10) d1 (Mr R Tongue)
Rated 40 Won When Rated 41-45

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Lisabetta (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Harbanaker (IRE)1
3rd Nov 2023 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Lisabetta (IRE) 7th (14/1 9-1 Rated 57) K G Kennedy 7.13L in front of Harbanaker (IRE) 13th (11/1 9-5 Rated 54) D W O'Connor (13 ran)
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1713
0-86
Vovatia (IRE) 3,b f 8-7

Dandy Man (IRE)-Queen Elsa(Frozen Power)

(34) (Sue Chadwick)
Rated 43

Long Handicap Vovatia 8-2.

First Time - Blinkers Limestone Red» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 4/1 Harbanaker, 5/1 Roderick, Saxon Kingdom, 7/1 Ledger, Starting Monday, 8/1 El Bello, 12/1 Smaoineamh Sile, Vovatia, 16/1 Jurality, Elvetham, 25/1 Limestone Red, Obama Army, Thegooseiscooked, Lisabetta, Gatsby Cap, Vervain, 33/1 Shining Aitch.

Previous Years
2024 Silkies Sib 4 9-7 Amy Jo Hayes 16/1 (Timothy Doyle) (Drawn 17)
2023 Vidala 4 8-12 R C Colgan 20/1 (Ms Sheila Lavery) (Drawn 5)
2022 Complete Fiction 5 8-12 R P Cleary 28/1 (Jarlath P Fahey) (Drawn 3)
2021 Drummer 6 8-12 James J Doyle 18/1 (Denis Gerard Hogan) (Drawn 15)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Tracey Collins/R P Whelan
1
2
50

Adrian McGuinness/Adam Caffrey
1
9
11

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
John C McConnell
8
70
11

Adrian McGuinness
3
23
13

T G McCourt
2
12
16

Denis Gerard Hogan
2
31
6

Tracey Collins
1
2
50

Gerard Keane
1
2
50

William Harvey
1
3
33

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
R P Whelan
4
11
36

L T McAteer
2
7
28

S Foley
2
15
13

W J Lee
2
16
12

C D Hayes
2
14
14

J A Powell
1
9
11

Adam Caffrey
1
15
6

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Leopardstown

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
D K Weld
288
1763
16

T G McCourt
20
337
6

Adrian McGuinness
19
422
5

Ms Sheila Lavery
14
201
7

Joseph G Murphy
13
210
6

Denis Gerard Hogan
12
185
6

John C McConnell
10
267
4

Timothy Doyle
10
192
5

Gerard Keane
8
139
6

Paul W Flynn
5
107
5

Tracey Collins
4
140
3

P Sweeney
1
8
13

William Harvey
1
4
25

Thomas Dowling
0
12
0

Paul Traynor
0
9
0

Gillian Scott
0
12
0

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Leopardstown

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
J A Heffernan
126
1304
10

S Foley
105
985
11

C D Hayes
98
1191
8

W J Lee
65
805
8

G F Carroll
43
596
7

R P Whelan
42
552
8

R P Cleary
40
669
6

Dylan Browne McMonagle
30
251
12

G M Ryan
16
258
6

L T McAteer
16
147
11

J A Powell
8
91
9

R Coakley
8
149
5

M W Hassett
6
59
10

Adam Caffrey
5
86
6

P McGettigan
3
18
17

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Leopardstown

Horse
Wins
Runs
El Bello (GB)
0
1
Starting Monday (IRE)
0
3
Ledger (IRE)
0
1
Smaoineamh Sile (GB)
3
11
Limestone Red (IRE)
0
2
Saxon Kingdom (IRE)
0
4
Jurality (GB)
0
1
Harbanaker (IRE)
2
5
Shining Aitch (GB)
0
4
Vervain (IRE)
0
1
Roderick (GB)
0
2
Gatsby Cap (IRE)
0
7
Thegooseiscooked (IRE)
0
1