Leopardstown Race 4 - Ballycorus Stakes (Group 3)
NATIVE WARRIOR (4) proved a fine servant for connections and if leaving the Naas effort well behind will prove a class above this field based on his runner up effort at Saint-Cloud in March. OH CECELIA (8) only narrowly missed beaten attempting a G3 at Naas four weeks ago and this step up in trip should suit her pedigree. Take very seriously. EAST HAMPTON (3) was not disgraced on heavy ground here during March. Freshened since holding strong place claims. CELESTIAL ORBIT (2) has always been held in high regard and back in a G3 she brings claims based on her win here contesting the G3 Park Express Stakes.

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 9th of 11 at Haydock Park in the LR Spring Trophy on May 9 over 1408m, 21 len behind Lake Forest carrying 61.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Meydan in the G2 Al Fahidi Fort on January 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Elnajmm with 57kg at $10. Looking to others.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 09/05/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN 3U | $108,900.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Mark Winn | 61.5kg | 1:27.58 | - | 7 |
| 21.5L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | G3 OPEN 3U | $325,670.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:23.02 | - | 10 |
| 20.9L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/02/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 4U | $459,770.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:36.85 | - | 11 |
| 56.1L | $18.00 |
| 12/15 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $345,528.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:22.57 | 9-12-12 | 13 |
| 11.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | 84 | G2 OPEN 4U | $345,528.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:35.81 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $223,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | 1:22.52 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $258,300.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Soft | Robert Havlin | 60kg | 1:24.72 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/08/2025 | 25 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,206,940.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 1:22.93 | 2-2-9 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2025 | 59 | G2 OPEN 3U | $326,690.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Robert Havlin | 60kg | 1:24.55 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/05/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Robert Havlin | 58kg | 1:29.09 | 6-4-7 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.88 |
| 9/11 | 05/04/2025 | 168 | G1 OPEN 3U | $652,174.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | 1:07.77 | 5-7-9 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 0.5 len at Curragh G3 Park Express Stakes April 3 over 1609m defeating Princess Child carrying 62kg at $34. Last start 7th of 12 at Curragh in the G2 Ridgewood Pearl Stakes on May 24 over 1609m, 3 len behind City Of Memphis with 58kg at $13. Major player on best efforts.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/05/2026 | 51 | G2 F 4U | $229,530.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:36.51 | - | 12 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/04/2026 | 145 | G3 F 3U | $179,620.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SH | Joseph Sheridan | 62kg | 1:47.74 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/18 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN M 3U | $84,100.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Jason Watson | 56kg | 1:48.29 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 13/18 | 19/10/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN F 3 | $89,030.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Good Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:18.96 | - | 15 |
| 8.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/09/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 3U | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Soft | Jamie Spencer | 56kg | 1:46.40 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2025 | 112 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $104,060.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:40.38 | - | 11 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 12/13 | 11/05/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $976,910.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good | James Peter Spencer | 57kg | 1:34.05 | - | 2 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/04/2025 | 264 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $156,830.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Soft | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:29.22 | 9-9-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/07/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN F 2 | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:30.37 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/07/2024 | 30 | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:28.75 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 05/06/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:12.90 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 10 at Curragh in the LR Gladness Stakes on March 28 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Big Gossey carrying 61kg at $10. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.5 len at Naas March 23 2025 over 1408m defeating Wizard Of Odds carrying 60kg at $8. Hard to fault and can go on with it.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 196 | LR 3U | $88,450.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | 1:33.71 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN 3U | $258,300.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 1:24.72 | 11-10-10 | 10 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | 1:24.60 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $208,120.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | 1:28.27 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/06/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 57kg | 1:12.76 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/06/2025 | 19 | G3 OPEN 3U | $118,240.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Luke Mcateer | 56.5kg | 1:34.64 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2025 | 62 | HCP 3 | $58,870.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 65.5kg | 1:25.54 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/03/2025 | 128 | HCP 3 | $78,040.00 | Naas | 1408m | SH | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | 1:38.10 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/11/2024 | 29 | 2 | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 61.5kg | 1:15.53 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/21 | 17/10/2024 | 91 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Luke Mcateer | 59kg | 1:15.42 | - | 16 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 18/07/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1307m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | 1:21.14 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Saint-Cloud in the G3 Prix Edmond Blanc on March 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Dreamliner carrying 57kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at Naas in the LR OWENSTOWN STUD STAKES on May 17 over 1408m, 7 len behind Wannabe Royal carrying 62kg at $2.60. Key runner who is a great chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/05/2026 | 49 | LR 3U | $88,280.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 62kg | 1:29.12 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2026 | 162 | G3 OPEN 4U | $121,390.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | James Doyle | 57kg | 1:42.64 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/20 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | James Doyle | 62kg | 1:39.43 | 18-15-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/15 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $326,690.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Soft | Jamie Spencer | 59.5kg | 1:30.89 | 14-9-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/20 | 06/09/2025 | 38 | HCP 3U | $147,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 1:26.99 | 16-9-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/20 | 30/07/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | C Soumillon | 62.5kg | 1:25.06 | 12-11-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 28/06/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | James Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:27.34 | 11-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/05/2025 | 58 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 56kg | 1:41.63 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 9/22 | 29/03/2025 | 196 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 1:40.09 | 3-1-9 | 21 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 11/14 | 14/09/2024 | 42 | HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 55.5kg | 1:38.06 | 8-8-11 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 03/08/2024 | 44 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:54.60 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track in the G3 Ballycorus Stakes June 12 over 1408m, soft track; 2 len behind Copacabana Sands with 56.5kg at $11. On debut 11th of 18 at Curragh March 16 2025 over 1609m, soft track; 7 len behind Dupont Law with 59kg at $41. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 364 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 12/06/2025 | 32 | G3 OPEN 3U | $118,240.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 56.5kg | 1:34.64 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/05/2025 | 56 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:31.33 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/18 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Ben Coen | 59kg | 1:48.55 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by a head at Naas LR OWENSTOWN STUD STAKES May 17 over 1408m defeating Expanded with 60kg at $34. The run before that 8th of 10 at Cork in the LR CORK STAKES on April 4 over 1207m, slow going 23 len behind Navassa Island with 59kg at $15. One of the contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/05/2026 | 43 | LR 3U | $88,280.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | R P Whelan | 60kg | 1:29.12 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | LR 3U | $89,810.00 | Cork | 1207m | Soft | R P Whelan | 59kg | 1:17.42 | - | 6 |
| 23.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 175 | LR 3U | $88,450.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | R P Whelan | 59kg | 1:33.71 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/18 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $95,390.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SH | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:13.29 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/09/2025 | 66 | 3U | $33,020.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Heavy | Wayne Hassett | 58kg | 1:33.11 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN F 3 | $86,720.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:46.15 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/06/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $95,390.00 | Navan | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 1:43.28 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2025 | 10 | LR OPEN 3 | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 1:39.27 | - | 2 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/13 | 25/04/2025 | 33 | MDN F 3 | $25,150.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58.5kg | 1:34.16 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 23/03/2025 | 39 | MDN F 3 | $27,750.00 | Naas | 1609m | SH | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58.5kg | 1:52.74 | - | 14 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/13 | 12/02/2025 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Mikey Sheehy | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Curragh in the LR TETRARCH STAKES on May 4 over 1609m, 10 len behind Causeway with 59.5kg at $12. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track in the G3 Red Rocks (Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial) Stakes on April 12 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Thesecretadversary with 59.5kg at $26. Not keen on his chances this time.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/05/2026 | 22 | LR 3 | $88,280.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | 1:37.40 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/04/2026 | 44 | G3 C 3 | $125,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | 1:32.99 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 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 |