Leopardstown Race 4 - P.w. Mcgrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes (Group 3)
DELACROIX (1) proved himself to be high potential when narrowly denied a nose contesting the G1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster in latest. Finds a suitable race to resume with a win. Stablemate PUPPET MASTER (4) could appreciate the increased distance on offer having finished 3.5L fourth in the G2 Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket over 1609m. Dangerous. LAMBOURN (3) brings a creditable record on yielding ground. Claims. KIBRIS (2) was a winner on debut tackling 1609m at the Curragh. Not discounted.
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Doncaster in the G1 Futurity Trophy October 26 over 1609m, soft track; a nose behind Hotazhell with 58.5kg at $2.90. On debut second of 8 at this track July 25 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Green Impact carrying 60.5kg at $5. Looks hard to beat back in this easier level.
Last Starts 158 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | G1 OPEN 2 | $391,120.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:41.95 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 12/10/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $117,970.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Soft | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:40.49 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/4 | 14/09/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN 2 | $251,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:39.52 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/13 | 10/08/2024 | 16 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:25.42 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:43.72 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when won by 0.5 len at Curragh November 3 over 1609m defeating Game Point with 60.5kg at $6. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 150 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:47.11 | - | 28 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: R P Whelan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Curragh in the G2 Beresford Stakes September 28 over 1609m, 7 len behind Hotazhell with 59.5kg at $8. At his first start won by 0.8 len Killarney July 17 over 1609m defeating J'adore Chris with 59kg at $7. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 28/09/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $205,900.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GY | Declan McDonogh | 59.5kg | 1:38.16 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2024 | 45 | LR OPEN 2 | $99,830.00 | Craon | 1650m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:43.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2024 | - | 2 | $43,360.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 59kg | 1:43.12 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: W M Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G2 Royal Lodge Stakes September 28 over 1609m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Wimbledon Hawkeye carrying 58kg at $4. On debut second of 9 at Killarney July 15 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Apples And Bananas carrying 57kg at $11. Improvement expected.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/09/2024 | 56 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $226,870.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:38.38 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2024 | 19 | MDN 2 | $32,080.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:50.01 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:42.59 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 0.8 len at Dundalk All Weather February 14 over 1609m defeating Waterford Flow carrying 61kg at $1.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 61kg | 1:40.07 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.53 |
Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. First-up won by 2.75 len at Dundalk All Weather February 12 over 1408m defeating Wannabe Royal carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on March 7 over 1609m, 3 len behind Titanium Emperor carrying 58.5kg at $13. Looking to others.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/03/2025 | 23 | 3 | $68,630.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 58.5kg | 1:38.23 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/13 | 12/02/2025 | 107 | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/11 | 28/10/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Heavy | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:54.60 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
She is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at this track in the G3 Eyrefield Stakes October 19 over 1810m, soft track; 2 len behind Sigh No More with 58kg at $8. On debut third of 16 at Cork September 11 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Jaliyah carrying 58kg at $21. Will need to do even more.
Last Starts 165 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/10/2024 | 18 | G3 OPEN 2 | $92,790.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Soft | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58kg | 1:59.17 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/15 | 01/10/2024 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58kg | 1:41.47 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/16 | 11/09/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1609m | Good Firm | Declan McDonogh | 58kg | 1:41.11 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |