Leopardstown Race 5 - Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes (Group 3)
PIERRE BONNARD (3) can take a step towards major targets this season. The leading Aidan O'Brien prospect was exceptional as a two-year-old last season including his 2L win in the G1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud which looks strong form. May improve from an underwhelming 6L seventh on comeback in the G3 Ballysax Stakes. Stablemate ENDORSEMENT (1) is one to watch. Finished ahead of the main selection in the noted G3. Looks a key threat. SHAIHAAN (4) landed a 2000m Curragh maiden by 3.25L forty three days ago. Might improve. JAMES J BRADDOCK (2) impressed scoring by 6L a 1600m maiden last year. One to watch.

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 9 at this track in the G3 Ballysax Stakes on April 12 over 2011m, 0.5 len behind Christmas Day carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Tipperary August 31 over 1810m defeating Limestone with 60.5kg at $2. Key runner who is a great chance to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/04/2026 | 168 | G3 3 | $125,730.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | R P Whelan | 59.5kg | 2:12.76 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $442,480.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Soft | W M Lordan | 57kg | 2:08.31 | 1-4-8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.10 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | 41 | G3 OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 59kg | 2:04.63 | 5-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 31/08/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | GY | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 2:01.35 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Killarney | 1609m | YS | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:45.36 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at this track in the G3 Ballysax Stakes on April 12 over 2011m, 3.5 len behind Christmas Day carrying 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 6 len at Curragh November 2 over 1609m in heavy going defeating Cannes with 59kg at $3.30. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/04/2026 | 161 | G3 3 | $125,730.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 2:12.76 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/20 | 02/11/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Wayne Hassett | 59kg | 1:45.97 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:49.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 9 at this track in the G3 Ballysax Stakes on April 12 over 2011m, 6 len behind Christmas Day with 61.5kg at $2. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.25 len at Dundalk All Weather August 15 over 1609m defeating Shaihaan carrying 60.5kg at $2.20. Rates highly for a top yard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/04/2026 | 168 | G3 3 | $125,730.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | Ryan Moore | 61.5kg | 2:12.76 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $442,480.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Soft | C Soumillon | 57kg | 2:08.31 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 57 | G3 OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | C Soumillon | 59kg | 2:04.63 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:38.02 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:44.40 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after six months scored a big 3.5 len win at Curragh March 28 over 2011m defeating Latin America with 61kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on August 15 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Pierre Bonnard carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. One of the contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 182 | MDN 3 | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 2:24.24 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.63 |
| 4/5 | 27/09/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 2 | $205,900.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:43.36 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Gavin Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:38.02 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 7/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:27.15 | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last in a small field at Naas on March 22 over 1609m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Hardy Warrior carrying 61kg at $2.30. Previously second-up of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Autumn Stakes on October 11 over 1609m, 4 len behind Hankelow carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 22/03/2026 | 162 | 3 | $31,020.00 | Naas | 1609m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 1:51.57 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.25 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | C Soumillon | 58.5kg | 1:38.12 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Listowel | 1408m | Heavy | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:34.95 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |