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7f, Flat, 3yo+, €9,000, 14 runners
Winning time 1m 30.53s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Tip for this race
All today's tips ›Greek Flower heads our ratings on 80 and gets the nod in a wide-open 7f contest at Leopardstown on good ground. She is only narrowly ahead of Go Sioux Me on 78, so there is little in it at the top, but a couple of pounds in hand is enough to make her the one to beat. Go Sioux Me is the chief danger, with Zaraahmando and Bundle Of Interest also firmly in the picture, and with a big field the race may be tight, so confidence is low. Greek Flower gets the vote.
Result
Jimmy Dalton (7)
A. Slattery
Vied for front spot early - dropped to 3rd by halfway - pushed along over 1f out then ran on strongly inside the final furlong to hit the front near the finish and win
Orla Tynan (7)
A. Slattery
Quickly in front - four lengths up turning for home - lead cut over 1f out - stuck on gamely inside final furlong - collared near the line to finish second beaten half a length
Conor Cusack (7)
D K Weld
Prominent early - 5th at halfway - nudged up the straight and gained ground - took 2nd early in final furlong - stayed on same speed to finish 3rd
W. M. Lordan
Aidan O'Brien
Prompted pace in second throughout the first half - shaken up turning in and urged 1f out - fourth and made no dent inside the last 100 yards
Reese Holohan (5)
W. McCreery
Held up in last few - shaken up entering straight and still behind the pack 1f out - strong finish under pressure inside final furlong to close at the line in 5th
Adam Browne-Souza (7)
A. Slattery
Prominent early and 4th at halfway - shoved forward on turning in and 5th over 1f out after urging - stayed on at same speed inside the final furlong to finish 6th
Shane Foley
Mrs J. Harrington
Prominent enough in centre of field - urged on turning for home - 6th 1f out under a drive - stayed on at same speed to finish 7th
Seamie Heffernan
John James Feane
Raced in the pack's middle - urged on turning for home then got nowhere out wide over 1f out - plodded on inside the last furlong to finish 8th
No. 16, stall 12
8yo, 8-1, OR 50
J: Jessica O'Gorman (7) · T: Eddie & Patrick Harty
Jessica O'Gorman (7)
Eddie & Patrick Harty
Race held a central position early - urged on entering straight without making ground - plodded on at same speed inside final furlong and finished 9th
W. J. Lee
W. McCreery
Handy from the start and 6th at halfway - nudged on turning in and 7th 1f out under driving - made no further headway inside the final furlong to finish 10th
Patrick McGettigan (5)
Ciaran Murphy
Behind the main body of the field early - urged on turning in and 9th 1f out - made no dent late on to finish 11th
Colin Keane
Kevin Thomas Coleman
Held up at the back - made modest ground up the inside in the straight to be 8th over 1f out - found nothing late on and finished 12th
Donagh O'Connor
Ross O'Sullivan
Raced towards the back of the pack - urged on turning in without making any dent - tired late to finish 13th
Rory Mulligan (5)
Charles Weld
Held up at the back throughout - urged on early in the straight without making headway - outpaced late to finish 14th
Non-runners: Jon Riggens, Montevetro, Go Sioux Me
Racecard
Ben Coen
Edward Lynam 0/10
- Sire
- Requinto (IRE)
- Dam
- Hi Empress (IRE) by Antonius Pius
- Owner
- Dwpj Investments Ltd
- Foaled
- 24 Apr 2018
- Stable
- Dunshaughlin, Co Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 10 runs (0%)
Reese Holohan (5)
W. McCreery 2/19
Bella Colombia won twice in her last six starts, taking a first four and five starts back, but she has been unplaced last time out and a ninth two starts back since. She has run over today's trip and going, carries 141 lb from stall 13, and our rating of 71 ranks her ninth of 13.
- Sire
- The Last Lion (IRE)
- Dam
- Daanaat (IRE) by Kheleyf
- Owner
- Cor Racing Syndicate
- Foaled
- 26 Mar 2021
- Stable
- Rathbride, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 19 runs (11%)
- Trainer running to form
- 50%
- Ratings
- Perf 71, Speed 70
Jimmy Dalton (7)
A. Slattery 7/40
Zaraahmando arrives in sound form, second last time out and placed in four of his last six, with experience of today's trip and going after a 27-day break; our rating of 76 ranks him third of 13. The one concern is that he is yet to win in that sequence, and 141 lb is a hefty burden.
- Sire
- Time Test (GB)
- Dam
- Shuthoor (IRE) by Kodiac
- Owner
- Eight Star Syndicate
- Foaled
- 19 Mar 2022
- Stable
- Thurles, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 7 wins from 40 runs (18%)
- Trainer running to form
- 51%
- Ratings
- Perf 77, Speed 82
Conor Cusack (7)
D K Weld 4/16
Tachos arrives off a third last time out, and a winner three starts back, after just 17 days, so she looks fit enough. She has run over today's trip and going, but 140 lb is a hefty burden and her rating of 73 only ranks her sixth of 13.
- Sire
- Gleneagles (IRE)
- Dam
- Outside Inside (IRE) by Holy Roman Emperor
- Owner
- Colvin G Ryan
- Foaled
- 28 Jan 2021
- Stable
- Curragh, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 4 wins from 16 runs (25%)
- Trainer running to form
- 45%
- Ratings
- Perf 73, Speed 70
W. J. Lee
W. McCreery 2/19
Bundle Of Interest steps up on a third last time out, has run over today's trip and going, and our rating of 75 ranks her fourth of 13 from stall one; the main risk is a 47-day absence, with 138 lb and no win in her last five.
- Sire
- Bungle Inthejungle (GB)
- Dam
- Security Interest (USA) by Belong To Me
- Owner
- Cor Racing Syndicate
- Foaled
- 17 Apr 2022
- Stable
- Rathbride, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 19 runs (11%)
- Trainer running to form
- 50%
- Ratings
- Perf 75, Speed 70
Adam Browne-Souza (7)
A. Slattery 7/40
Faoladh bounced back with a second last time out, 20 days ago, and has run over today's trip and going, though his only win in his last six starts came five starts back. Our rating of 74 sits above his official 68, but carrying 138 lb from stall 14 leaves little room for error.
- Sire
- Kodi Bear (IRE)
- Dam
- Lumiere Astrale (FR) by Trempolino
- Owner
- Men Of Forty Eight Syndicate
- Foaled
- 22 Apr 2022
- Stable
- Thurles, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 7 wins from 40 runs (18%)
- Trainer running to form
- 51%
- Ratings
- Perf 74, Speed 79
Patrick McGettigan (5)
Ciaran Murphy 1/17
Fifth last time out and a winner two starts back, she has run over today's trip and on this going, but an 82-day absence is a concern. Carrying 137 lb from stall eight, she sits seventh of 13 on our rating of 72.
- Sire
- New Bay (GB)
- Dam
- Praden (USA) by Munnings
- Owner
- Adelaide Racing Syndicate
- Foaled
- 22 Feb 2022
- Stable
- Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 17 runs (6%)
- Trainer running to form
- 50%
- Ratings
- Perf 73, Speed 67
W. M. Lordan
Aidan O'Brien 12/77
Purely arrives in fair fettle after a second last time out, but that is the only bright spot in a winless run of five, with a ninth and a seventh also in the book. She has run over today's trip and going, yet carrying 137 lb from stall 10, our figures rank her 13th of 13.
- Sire
- Siyouni (FR)
- Dam
- Curvy (GB) by Galileo
- Owner
- Michael Tabor Derrick Smith Mrs John Magnier
- Foaled
- 7 Apr 2023
- Stable
- Cashel, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 12 wins from 77 runs (16%)
- Trainer running to form
- 63%
- Ratings
- Perf 65, Speed 67
Rory Mulligan (5)
Charles Weld 1/3
Rosato won last time out and returns quickly after 11 days, having run over today's trip and going before, but that win followed a fourth two starts back and a ninth three starts back. Carrying 137 lb from draw 11, she is ranked tenth of 13 on our rating of 70.
- Sire
- Raven's Pass (USA)
- Dam
- Cherry Wine (IRE) by Dream Ahead
- Owner
- Mrs John M Weld
- Foaled
- 24 Mar 2021
- Stable
- Newbridge, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 3 runs (33%)
- Trainer running to form
- 48%
- Ratings
- Perf 70, Speed 72
Shane Foley
Mrs J. Harrington 4/41
Bear Right is yet to win in her last six, but a fourth last time out and a second three starts back show she's consistently in the mix, and she has run over today's trip and going. Carrying 135 lb from draw 7, she looks held by the pack, with our rating of 69 ranking her 11th of 13.
- Sire
- Kodi Bear (IRE)
- Dam
- Zero Turn (IRE) by Galileo
- Owner
- Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
- Foaled
- 26 Mar 2023
- Stable
- Moone, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 4 wins from 41 runs (10%)
- Trainer running to form
- 45%
- Ratings
- Perf 69, Speed 71
Donagh O'Connor
Ross O'Sullivan 1/20
Altimara is winless in her last five, with a ninth last time out and a fifth two starts back, and she returns after 59 days with a struggling yard (1/22 in the last 14 days). She has run over today's trip and going, and our rating of 71 sits above her official 64, but the form needs to improve from stall two.
- Sire
- Starspangledbanner (AUS)
- Dam
- Nancy Astor (GB) by Shamardal
- Owner
- Yvonne Lavin
- Foaled
- 30 Apr 2021
- Stable
- Kilcullen, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 20 runs (5%)
- Trainer running to form
- 42%
- Ratings
- Perf 71, Speed 71
Seamie Heffernan
John James Feane 0/6
Greek Flower is yet to win in her last six, but a third six starts back is her best recent finish, and she's fit after 20 days off and has run over today's trip and going. Our rating of 80 sits well clear of her official 64, making her the one to beat from stall 17.
- Sire
- Australia (GB)
- Dam
- Timeless Call (IRE) by Sakhee
- Owner
- Reginald Roberts
- Foaled
- 26 Apr 2019
- Stable
- Curragh, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 6 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 41%
- Ratings
- Perf 80, Speed 78
Orla Tynan (7)
A. Slattery 7/40
Queen Aethelflaed was third last time out and has run over today's trip and going, but she's been unplaced in two of the three runs before that and her only win came six starts back. Carrying 130 lb from draw 15, she's hard to fancy with our figures ranking her 12th of 13.
- Sire
- Saxon Warrior (JPN)
- Dam
- Don't Be (GB) by Cape Cross
- Owner
- Kay Russell
- Foaled
- 5 Apr 2022
- Stable
- Thurles, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 7 wins from 40 runs (18%)
- Trainer running to form
- 51%
- Ratings
- Perf 65, Speed 65
Colin Keane
Kevin Thomas Coleman 1/15
Green Kite is hard to fancy, unplaced last time out and a eighth two starts back, and he is winless in his last six, with a second six starts back his best finish. He has run over today's trip and going and is fresh enough after 14 days, but 129 lb off 59 asks plenty.
- Sire
- Profitable (IRE)
- Dam
- Valentine Hill (IRE) by Mujadil
- Owner
- Kim Coleman
- Foaled
- 8 May 2022
- Stable
- Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 15 runs (7%)
- Trainer running to form
- 40%
- Ratings
- Perf 64, Speed 77
Denis Gerard Hogan 1/22
Montevetro is winless in his last five, with an eighth last time out and a ninth three starts back, so he is hard to fancy; a second five starts back and a third four back are the best of it. He has run over today's trip and going, is back after 14 days and drawn five.
- Sire
- Mehmas (IRE)
- Dam
- Halla Na Saoire (IRE) by Teofilo
- Owner
- Sunnyhill Racing Syndicate
- Foaled
- 10 May 2023
- Stable
- Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 22 runs (5%)
- Trainer running to form
- 28%
- Ratings
- Perf 61, Speed 61
Gegenpressing t D
137 days
8yo, 8-8, OR 50 08-510
J: Jessica O'Gorman (7) · T: Eddie & Patrick Harty
Jessica O'Gorman (7)
Eddie & Patrick Harty 2/10
Gegenpressing is hard to fancy after a 137-day absence and an unplaced run last time out, with just one win in his last five starts. On the plus side, he won two starts back and has run over today's trip and going before.
- Sire
- The Gurkha (IRE)
- Dam
- Bouyrin (IRE) by Invincible Spirit
- Owner
- Edward P Harty
- Foaled
- 19 Feb 2018
- Stable
- Curragh, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 10 runs (20%)
- Trainer running to form
- 33%
- Ratings
- Perf 57, Speed 82
J A Nash 0/3
Go Sioux Me counts a win two starts back and a third three starts back among his last four runs, and he has run over today's trip and going before, while our rating of 78 ranks him second of 13. The risk is an eighth last time out, though he's had 29 days to recover.
- Sire
- Sioux Nation (USA)
- Dam
- Dance Company (GB) by Aussie Rules
- Owner
- Sioux Me Syndicate
- Foaled
- 20 Apr 2020
- Stable
- The Curragh, Co. Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 53%
- Ratings
- Perf 78, Speed 68
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.