Leopardstown Race 5 - Bulmers Live Apprentice Hcp
MOYASSR (8) relished the step up in trip at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago in a 2000m contest when winning by 2.5L. The handicapper has been quite brutal with his rise in the weights but is still feared. COEUR D'OR (1) drops in grade significantly here. Responded favourably to first time blinkers at Cork in April. Not taken lightly. ABBEY ACTRESS (6) disappointed when stepping up into listed level at Gowran Park. Will now find things easier dropping in grade. Market confidence would be crucial. VEGA'S MUSE (4) could play a role if returning to the level of performance when winning at Leopardstown.

Jockey: Sam Coen
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 16 at Cork on April 24 over 2112m, 1.0 len behind Final Voyage carrying 59.5kg at $12. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 2011m, 3.5 len behind Diego El Queso with 61.5kg at $19. Big chance to find winning form.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 2:14.90 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $44,900.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | YS | Patrick Mcgettigan | 61.5kg | 2:19.35 | - | 11 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 16/18 | 03/04/2026 | 152 | HCP 4U | $179,620.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 2:19.72 | - | 1 |
| 32.8L | $26.00 |
| 14/23 | 02/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $94,570.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Chris Hayes | 63kg | 1:46.55 | - | 14 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $67,140.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Y | Chris Hayes | 63.5kg | 2:12.18 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/09/2025 | 17 | 3U | $32,670.00 | Punchestown | 1911m | GY | Chris Hayes | 61.5kg | 2:01.39 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/15 | 30/08/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $193,420.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GY | Chris Hayes | 60kg | 1:38.88 | - | 15 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 11/14 | 29/07/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $208,120.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:49.13 | - | 14 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/06/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 63kg | 1:36.90 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/18 | 24/05/2025 | 266 | HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 63.5kg | 1:38.08 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/24 | 31/08/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $185,400.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:38.50 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 15 at Sakhir February 19 over 1800m, 12 len behind Signalman with 57.5kg at $26. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at Sakhir January 2 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Hi Royal with 59.5kg at $19. Worth including.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | 1:49.19 | - | 1 |
| 12.4L | $26.00 |
| 13/15 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 12 |
| 25.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/16 | 02/01/2026 | 111 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 10/16 | 13/09/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | 1:26.76 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 14/14 | 29/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $208,120.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | 1:49.13 | 9-8-14 | 12 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 59kg | 1:51.36 | 5-6-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/06/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 4-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/18 | 24/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 56kg | 1:38.08 | 12-16-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/16 | 19/04/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $42,730.00 | Cork | 2112m | Soft | Luke Mcateer | 56kg | 2:19.72 | 5-3-3 | 17 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/15 | 09/04/2025 | 124 | HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 62kg | 2:08.51 | - | 14 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/12/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $36,420.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 60.5kg | 2:35.67 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Joseph Harnett
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Galway October 27 over 2414m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Slurricane carrying 59kg at $10. First up last campaign 11th of 18 at Galway July 31 over 1709m, soft track; 15 len behind Genuine Article carrying 61kg at $19. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 227 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 27/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $31,650.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | Joseph Harnett | 59kg | 2:48.03 | - | 18 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $87,400.00 | Listowel | 2212m | Heavy | Reese Holohan | 53.5kg | 2:36.27 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/16 | 01/09/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | Joseph Harnett | 59.5kg | 2:50.15 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 11/18 | 31/07/2025 | 270 | HCP 4U | $39,330.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 1:48.67 | - | 18 |
| 15.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/17 | 03/11/2024 | 6 | HCP 3U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 1:46.39 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/16 | 28/10/2024 | 48 | HCP 3U | $26,880.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | R P Whelan | 61kg | 2:47.69 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/09/2024 | 38 | 3U | $29,090.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | R P Whelan | 58.5kg | 1:47.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/14 | 03/08/2024 | 4 | HCP 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 65.5kg | 1:31.18 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/17 | 30/07/2024 | 111 | HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | R P Whelan | 64.5kg | 1:52.39 | - | 14 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/04/2024 | 23 | HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Heavy | Dillon Butler | 56kg | 1:40.76 | - | 8 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 15/23 | 18/03/2024 | 134 | HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Dillon Butler | 60kg | 1:54.13 | - | 18 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Dundalk All Weather March 27 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Bishopton carrying 62kg at $8.50. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Naas October 11 over 1408m, 24 len behind Serengeti carrying 63.5kg at $51. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 62kg | 1:28.38 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/13 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | APP HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 63kg | 1:40.75 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Niall George Mccullagh | 63.5kg | 1:28.39 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | APP HCP 4U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Patrick Mcgettigan | 61.5kg | 1:28.36 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Niall George Mccullagh | 57.5kg | 1:26.05 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/12/2025 | 55 | APP HCP 3U | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61.5kg | 1:38.15 | - | 7 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 11/10/2025 | 554 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | W J Lee | 63.5kg | 1:30.47 | - | 3 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/04/2024 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $614,439.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:44.93 | 6-2-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.38 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2024 | 29 | 3 | $334,730.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 55kg | 1:49.83 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $10.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2024 | 79 | 3 | $206,610.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 55kg | 1:36.11 | - | 8 |
| 11.1L | $1.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2023 | 84 | NOV 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 62kg | 1:40.02 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Patrick Mcgettigan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Gowran Park in the LR VICTOR McCALMONT MEMORIAL STAKES on May 5 over 1911m, 8 len behind Sindria carrying 59.5kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on April 15 over 2011m, 0.8 len behind Diego El Queso with 60kg at $2.30. Better than that and is a leading player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/05/2026 | 20 | LR 4U | $88,280.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 2:00.15 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/04/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $44,900.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | YS | Ben Coen | 60kg | 2:19.35 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 3/14 | 28/03/2026 | 336 | HCP 4U | $36,190.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SH | Ben Coen | 64.5kg | 1:48.12 | - | 11 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/19 | 26/04/2025 | 187 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 65kg | 2:12.24 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Gowran Park | 2414m | SH | R P Whelan | 58kg | 2:44.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/10/2024 | 66 | APP HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 2212m | Heavy | James J G Ryan | 59.5kg | 2:38.77 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/17 | 02/08/2024 | 47 | HCP 3 | $31,520.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | R P Whelan | 62.5kg | 1:55.61 | - | 18 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/16 | 16/06/2024 | 57 | MDN FM 3U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | R P Whelan | 58.5kg | 2:02.19 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/18 | 20/04/2024 | 127 | MDN 3 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Heavy | Ronan Whelan | 58.5kg | 1:35.69 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $101.00 |
| 14/14 | 15/12/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | J M Sheridan | 56kg | 1:27.17 | - | 8 |
| 42.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Rory Mulligan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 23 at Curragh November 2 over 1609m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Titanium carrying 52.5kg at $34. First up last campaign seventh of 16 at Roscommon September 1 over 2414m, soft track; 15 len behind Clear Quartz with 61.5kg at $13. See how he returns.
Last Starts 221 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $94,570.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Wesley Joyce | 52.5kg | 1:46.55 | - | 15 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/18 | 19/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $38,370.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Heavy | Niall George Mccullagh | 61kg | 2:17.92 | - | 5 |
| 14.5L | $15.00 |
| 12/15 | 04/10/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Soft | E Cody | 69.5kg | 2:46.69 | - | 8 |
| 17.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/16 | 01/09/2025 | 156 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | Niall George Mccullagh | 61.5kg | 2:50.15 | - | 19 |
| 15.8L | $13.00 |
| 14/18 | 29/03/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Soft | Niall George Mccullagh | 63.5kg | 2:46.32 | - | 14 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |
| 99/12 | 24/02/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:21.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/21 | 12/01/2025 | 76 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:27.10 | - | 0 |
| 46.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/16 | 28/10/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $26,880.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | Niall George Mccullagh | 59kg | 2:47.69 | - | 15 |
| 16.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/10/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Heavy | Leigh Roche | 54.5kg | 2:43.93 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/14 | 30/09/2024 | 81 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Soft | Niall George Mccullagh | 62kg | 2:58.94 | - | 11 |
| 2.8L | $67.00 |
| 14/14 | 11/07/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Niall George Mccullagh | 56kg | 1:55.40 | - | 14 |
| 17.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 len at Fairyhouse May 28 over 2011m defeating Out On Friday carrying 56kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 15 at this track on May 15 over 1609m, 4 len behind Monvoe with 56kg at $9.50. Big chance of going back-to-back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 28/05/2026 | 13 | APP HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Reese Holohan | 56kg | 2:11.52 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/15 | 15/05/2026 | 11 | APP HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Adam Grant | 56kg | 1:41.27 | - | 15 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 13/15 | 04/05/2026 | 9 | APP HCP 4U | $31,020.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Adam Grant | 58.5kg | 1:25.29 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 12/14 | 25/04/2026 | 64 | HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 62.5kg | 1:51.26 | - | 5 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $40,470.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 51.5kg | 1:39.78 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/14 | 30/01/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 64kg | 1:38.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/14 | 13/01/2026 | 46 | APP HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Grant | 58kg | 1:39.25 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/14 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 2:19.66 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/14 | 19/11/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 60.5kg | 1:40.20 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/14 | 31/10/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $19,180.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 63kg | 1:39.60 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 11/13 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $22,340.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Y | Nathan Crosse | 59kg | 1:30.67 | - | 10 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |