Leopardstown Race 4 - Ballylinch Stud Red Rocks Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)
Aidan O'Brien has won seven out of the last ten renewals of this event and looks to have a strong hand to enhance that trend this year. DORSET (2) was progressive last season winning a valuable 1400m two-year-old contest at the Curragh during September before following up and landing the course and distance G3 Killavullan Stakes. Ticks plenty of boxes. POWER BLUE (1) provided best form last August scoring by 1.5L the 1200m G1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh. Down in grade and makes plenty of appeal. THESECRETADVERSARY (9) is another proven at the top level. Was a close fifth tackling the 1600m G1 Summer Stakes at Woodbine (Canada) seven months ago. Likely player. WARSAW (11) arrives unexposed for Aidan O'Brien. Improvement expected. FLUSHING MEADOWS (3) has Ryan Moore booked and holds classic entries. Worth a second look.
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len Curragh G1 Phoenix Stakes August 9 over 1207m defeating True Love with 59.5kg at $11. At his first start to post a big 4 len win. Curragh March 16 2025 over 1005m slow track defeating Slaney View carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. Big chance to come back a winner.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2 | $600,550.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:09.28 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/07/2025 | 32 | G2 OPEN 2 | $201,480.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:13.39 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/20 | 17/06/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 6-1-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:11.08 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 2 | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:02.56 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:04.51 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since winning by 0.5 len this track G3 Killavullan Stakes October 18 over 1408m defeating Daytona with 59.5kg at $2.60. On debut second of 10 at Curragh June 4 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Amadeus Mozart carrying 60.5kg at $6. In form and certainly worth following up.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $102,950.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | YS | Jack Cleary | 59.5kg | 1:33.66 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/30 | 27/09/2025 | 13 | 2 | $1,660,520.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Jack Cleary | 59.5kg | 1:28.91 | - | 29 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/09/2025 | 47 | G1 OPEN 2 | $693,730.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Y | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:26.73 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/07/2025 | 31 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:26.43 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/13 | 28/06/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:24.48 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.44 |
| 2/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:26.18 | 5-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track in the G3 Tyros Stakes July 24 over 1508m, 6 len behind North Coast carrying 59.5kg at $1.30. At his first start favourite; won by 1.5 len Curragh June 4 over 1207m defeating The Piper's Call carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. Must respect.
Last Starts 261 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 24/07/2025 | 26 | G3 OPEN 2 | $100,740.00 | Leopardstown | 1508m | YS | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:32.06 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 28/06/2025 | 24 | G3 OPEN 2 | $102,950.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:15.52 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.22 |
| 1/13 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:12.59 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Curragh in the G2 Beresford Stakes September 27 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Hawk Mountain with 59.5kg at $3.30. On debut won by 1.3 len Curragh August 9 over 1408m defeating Kensington Lane with 60.5kg at $19. Tough to beat on the latest effort.
Last Starts 196 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 | 27/09/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 2 | $205,900.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:43.36 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/5 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 2 | $229,630.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 1:26.09 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:23.64 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
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He is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by 1.3 len Dundalk All Weather October 29 over 1408m defeating Evening Blues with 60.5kg at $3.30. On debut second of 13 at Curragh October 4 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Causeway with 59.5kg at $13. Looks tested against this line-up.
Last Starts 164 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 29/10/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $34,530.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:27.17 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:30.37 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at this track in the G3 Killavullan Stakes October 18 over 1408m, 14 len behind Dorset carrying 59.5kg at $15. On debut won by 0.5 len Curragh September 27 over 1207m defeating White Smoke with 60.5kg at $9. Not keen on his chances this time.
Last Starts 175 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 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $102,950.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | YS | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:33.66 | - | 5 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 1:15.88 | - | 16 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Dundalk All Weather on February 27 over 1609m, 6 len behind Blanc De Blanc carrying 62kg at $19. Previously second-up 9th of 19 at Curragh on August 16 over 1207m, 7 len behind Mushaffar carrying 60kg at $26. Looking to others.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 138 | 3 | $73,580.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 62kg | 1:37.91 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 12/10/2025 | 19 | SELL 2 | $230,200.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | 1:29.37 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 23/09/2025 | 23 | 2 | $57,650.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Heavy | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | 1:47.55 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/13 | 31/08/2025 | 15 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Y | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | 1:41.75 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/19 | 16/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | 1:12.71 | - | 13 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/14 | 13/07/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 1:12.90 | - | 16 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G1 Middle Park Stakes September 27 over 1207m, 5 len behind Wise Approach carrying 58kg at $5.50. On debut second of 10 at Curragh in the G3 Round Tower Stakes August 30 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Mission Central carrying 59.5kg at $41. Expecting a bright return.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN C 2 | $529,200.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:11.56 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | G3 OPEN 2 | $116,050.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GY | Ronan Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:12.36 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Woodbine Inner in the G1 Summer Stakes September 13 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Argos with 55.5kg at $6.50. On debut second in a small field at this track May 16 over 1408m, 0.8 len behind Italy carrying 60.5kg at $17. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 2 | $764,526.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 1:36.90 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:37.55 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/07/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:33.12 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.15 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 2 | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:27.09 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:33.24 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when won by 1.5 len at Curragh October 21 over 1207m in heavy going defeating Go Just Do It with 60.5kg at $7.50. Must respect.
Last Starts 172 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 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:16.15 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation tenth of 20 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes June 17 over 1207m, 6 len behind Gstaad carrying 58.5kg at $11. At his first start won by 2.75 len Navan June 7 over 1005m defeating Fairy Oak carrying 58kg at $19. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 298 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20 | 17/06/2025 | 10 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 18-7-10 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:01.14 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |