Leopardstown Race 2 - Captain Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial Maiden
CANNES (4) can make it third time lucky for Joseph O'Brien. This Sea The Stars colt produced a great run when beaten 1.5L attempting a 2000m maiden at Leopardstown. Another 400m to help and he looks a winner in waiting. ALMAZANN (1) was only beaten a head on debut. Can progress from that effort over 2100m at Cork sixteen days ago. Looks a live player. ANTIGUA (3) is fitted with first-time cheekpieces. More is required from his 6.5L defeat at Leopardstown when behind the main selection. COUNT BEZUKHOV (5) is a fascinating debutant. The Wootton Bassett colt is out of G1 German Oaks winner Miss Yoda and warrants a market check.
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 61kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 16 at Cork on April 24 over 2112m, head behind Enceladus carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Leading contender with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 2:16.12 | - | 14 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, 15th of 18 at Navan on April 25 over 2011m, 20 len behind Latin America with 61kg at $51. Don't think he will trouble this field.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $44,900.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 2:07.40 | - | 18 |
| 20.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 2011m, 6 len behind Asakir with 61kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 10th of 20 at Curragh on November 2 over 1609m, on heavy track; 19 len behind James J Braddock with 60.5kg at $13. Plenty of improvement to come.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/04/2026 | 164 | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | YS | W M Lordan | 61kg | 2:17.49 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/20 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | R P Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:45.97 | - | 11 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Y | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:44.94 | - | 11 |
| 13.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 20 at Curragh on November 2 over 1609m, on heavy track; 6 len behind James J Braddock carrying 60.5kg at $11. Returned from break 2nd of 11 at this track on April 15 over 2011m, 1.5 len behind Asakir carrying 61kg at $2.40. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/04/2026 | 164 | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | YS | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:17.49 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 1:45.97 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Wootton Bassett out of Miss Yoda. Should kick off on the right note.
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Palace Pier out of Alpine Snow. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 10th of 18 at Navan on April 25 over 2011m, 15 len behind Latin America carrying 61kg at $41. Won't find this any easier so he looks safely held.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $44,900.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Robert Whearty | 61kg | 2:07.40 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 61kgs
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Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Curragh on March 28 over 2011m, 21 len behind Shaihaan carrying 61kg at $41. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Gowran Park on April 9 over 1609m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lunar Tide carrying 61kg at $29. Progressive type with more to offer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 1:44.55 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | G F Carroll | 61kg | 2:24.24 | - | 9 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |