Leopardstown Race 8 - Breast Cancer Ireland Handicap
PALMEZZANO (7) took a big step forward after a break when 0.5L second in a 2000m handicap at Navan a month ago. Can continue the improvement. DRUCKER (11) was off the mark on season return when successful by 1.75L in a 2200m handicap at Dundalk AW. Makes appeal. NUIT (5) shaped with credit last month producing a fourth contesting a 2000m maiden at Gowran Park. Holds claims. MISTER ADAM (1) looks one to note.

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming 4th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on January 29 over 2112m, 6 len behind The Padre carrying 61kg at $3.30. Second-up 3rd of 18 at Curragh on March 16 over 1609m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dupont Law with 59kg at $10. Sure to be about the mark.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/18 | 16/03/2025 | 46 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Joseph Sheridan | 59kg | 1:48.55 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
4/13 | 29/01/2025 | 87 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 2:18.36 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
4/27 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 1:47.11 | - | 30 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: W M Lordan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 10th of 12 at Cork on April 19 over 2414m, slow going 18 len behind What's Your Game carrying 62kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Thurles on October 10 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Mint Candy with 55kg at $8. Strips fitter this time and is a definite top-three hope.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 19/04/2025 | 173 | HCP 3 | $25,250.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | W M Lordan | 62kg | 2:46.52 | - | 10 |
| 18.5L | $8.00 |
5/11 | 28/10/2024 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Heavy | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:54.60 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
4/8 | 10/10/2024 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Thurles | 1609m | Good | Jack Cleary | 55kg | 1:43.05 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
12/16 | 11/09/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1609m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:41.11 | - | 8 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: L T Mcateer
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 16 at this track on March 30 over 2011m, 6 len behind Serious Contender with 57.5kg at $12. Last start 4th of 7 at Dundalk All Weather on April 11 over 2112m, 2.25 len behind Drucker carrying 65kg at $4. Capable and should go well.
Last Starts 28 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 | 11/04/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Luke McAteer | 65kg | 2:17.22 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
8/16 | 30/03/2025 | 123 | HCP 3 | $48,260.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Luke McAteer | 57.5kg | 2:07.38 | - | 14 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
5/14 | 27/11/2024 | 33 | SELL MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Luke McAteer | 58.5kg | 1:28.87 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
11/14 | 25/10/2024 | 49 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McAteer | 61kg | 1:40.59 | - | 10 |
| 9.3L | $29.00 |
6/14 | 06/09/2024 | 15 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Luke McAteer | 61kg | 1:30.28 | - | 11 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
2/18 | 22/08/2024 | 24 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Luke McAteer | 61kg | 1:32.56 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
6/8 | 29/07/2024 | 39 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Luke McAteer | 59.5kg | 1:30.15 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $151.00 |
13/13 | 20/06/2024 | - | SELL 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Robert Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:29.63 | - | 13 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: S T Mccullagh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by 0.5 len at Navan April 8 over 2011m defeating Palmezzano with 61.5kg at $6. Second-up 5th of 12 at Cork on April 19 over 2414m, slow going 9 len behind What's Your Game carrying 61kg at $5.50. Genuine hope based on the win two back.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 19/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 3 | $25,250.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61kg | 2:46.52 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
1/19 | 08/04/2025 | 144 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61.5kg | 2:06.12 | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
6/13 | 15/11/2024 | 18 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,390.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Mikey Sheehy | 62.5kg | 1:41.03 | - | 11 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
11/16 | 28/10/2024 | 9 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Galway | 1408m | Heavy | Wayne Hassett | 61kg | 1:36.47 | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
11/13 | 19/10/2024 | 7 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Mikey Sheehy | 59.5kg | 1:35.75 | - | 8 |
| 25.3L | $151.00 |
4/11 | 12/10/2024 | 6 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1609m | GY | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:45.57 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
8/10 | 06/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Soft | Mikey Sheehy | 60.5kg | 2:04.67 | - | 7 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after four months 4th of 7 at Gowran Park on April 2 over 1911m, 5 len behind Deressa carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on November 22 over 1609m, 4 len behind Carolina Jetstream with 58kg at $5.50. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 37 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 | 02/04/2025 | 131 | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 2:05.39 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
3/14 | 22/11/2024 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:41.88 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
3/11 | 12/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1609m | GY | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:45.57 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: R C Colgan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months 11th of 14 at Naas on March 23 over 1609m, 32 len behind Faiyum carrying 58.5kg at $67. Previously second-up 22nd of 27 at Curragh on November 3 over 1609m, 20 len behind Kibris with 58kg at $29. Unlikely to be competitive.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/14 | 23/03/2025 | 140 | MDN F 3 | $27,750.00 | Naas | 1609m | SH | Robert Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:52.74 | - | 3 |
| 32.0L | $67.00 |
22/27 | 03/11/2024 | 13 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 1:47.11 | - | 10 |
| 20.5L | $29.00 |
5/15 | 21/10/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | SH | Rory Cleary | 55kg | 1:52.26 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 19 at Navan on April 8 over 2011m, 0.5 len behind Junkyard Dog carrying 62kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Dundalk All Weather on December 6 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Ardagh Red carrying 58kg at $8. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/19 | 08/04/2025 | 69 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 62kg | 2:06.12 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
7/13 | 29/01/2025 | 54 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 2:18.36 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
5/11 | 06/12/2024 | 33 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 58kg | 1:40.95 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
16/27 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Scott McCullagh | 59kg | 1:47.11 | - | 26 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Naas October 13 over 1408m, 7 len behind Fiona MacCoul with 58.5kg at $67. On debut ninth of 13 at Down Royal June 21 over 1408m, 8 len behind Iowntheball carrying 57.5kg at $19. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
Last Starts 208 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/16 | 13/10/2024 | 14 | SELL 2 | $208,120.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:28.30 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
13/16 | 29/09/2024 | 38 | NSY HCP 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | 1:31.74 | - | 8 |
| 14.5L | $8.00 |
1/18 | 22/08/2024 | 34 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 1:32.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
3/7 | 19/07/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:28.67 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
2/9 | 05/07/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:41.85 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
9/13 | 21/06/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | J A Powell | 57.5kg | 1:31.48 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: R Coakley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Killarney October 7 over 1609m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Tangapour with 60.5kg at $11. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Gowran Park September 3 over 1408m, 8 len behind Monumental carrying 59.5kg at $29. Wait and see how he comes up.
Last Starts 214 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 07/10/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Heavy | Rory Cleary | 60.5kg | 1:49.87 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 10/09/2024 | 7 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Rory Cleary | 60.5kg | 1:48.00 | - | 6 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
7/10 | 03/09/2024 | 109 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 59.5kg | 1:27.91 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |
7/10 | 17/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 60.5kg | 1:32.88 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: J A Heffernan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 19 at Navan on April 8 over 2011m, 7 len behind Junkyard Dog with 63.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Cork on April 19 over 2414m, slow going 8 len behind What's Your Game with 59kg at $15. Should be cherry ripe third-up and looks a solid top three prospect.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 19/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 3 | $25,250.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | W J Lee | 59kg | 2:46.52 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
13/19 | 08/04/2025 | 180 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | W J Lee | 63.5kg | 2:06.12 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
3/14 | 10/10/2024 | 112 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Thurles | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:40.82 | - | 14 |
| 8.3L | $3.75 |
7/13 | 20/06/2024 | 27 | SELL 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 56kg | 1:29.63 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
4/21 | 24/05/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Wayne Lordan | 57kg | 1:13.43 | - | 26 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: A J Slattery
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months won by 1.75 len at Dundalk All Weather April 11 over 2112m defeating Quickshot carrying 60kg at $13. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Dundalk All Weather on October 11 over 1408m, 9 len behind Glyndwr with 60kg at $17. Heading the right way and should measure up again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 11/04/2025 | 176 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 60kg | 2:17.22 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
14/14 | 17/10/2024 | 6 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:42.84 | - | 10 |
| 25.5L | $201.00 |
8/8 | 11/10/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 60kg | 1:26.57 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
6/9 | 21/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 59.5kg | 1:40.41 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |