Leopardstown Race 2 - Boyle Sports 'Pick Your Place' Hcp
CAITOUNA (8) improved nicely on her first attempt over this distance when scoring by 0.5L against a big field at Fairyhouse last week. Not unduly punished at the weights and the follow up is plausible with a top jockey booked. ZENFORD (3) beat home VENETIAN STAR (7) by 0.5L on soft ground at Limerick (1400m) three weeks ago. The latter is now better off at the weights though the first mentioned appears most progressive of the pair and both are entitled to play a major role once again among this company. DARK LEADER (6) shaped with promise debuting tackling the trip in April. Hasn't quite matched that since trying 1600m so worth a look now providing initial handicap outing.

Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 17 at Curragh on June 26 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Summer Island with 56.5kg at $11. The start before that won by a nose at Curragh May 23 over 1408m defeating Zenford with 57.5kg at $23. Hard to fault if at his best.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 26/06/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Jack Kearney | 56.5kg | 1:26.20 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/13 | 23/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $52,970.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Jack Kearney | 57.5kg | 1:24.29 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $86,160.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Robert Whearty | 55.5kg | 1:39.95 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 168 | HCP 3 | $26,940.00 | Cork | 1609m | SH | G F Carroll | 63.5kg | 1:49.35 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | Robert Whearty | 60.5kg | 1:45.64 | - | 8 |
| 17.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,790.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | G F Carroll | 61kg | 1:31.73 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,620.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | G F Carroll | 61kg | 1:27.31 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 22/08/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $29,010.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | G F Carroll | 61kg | 1:44.90 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2025 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Robert Whearty | 58kg | 1:31.10 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 18/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:27.69 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 11/13 | 04/07/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $49,160.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Robert Whearty | 55.5kg | 1:42.19 | - | 7 |
| 27.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 12 at this track on October 18 over 1609m, 6 len behind River Ara carrying 61kg at $34. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.75 len at this track July 17 over 1408m defeating Joltin with 56.5kg at $34. Not keen.
Last Starts 264 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 18/10/2025 | 71 | NSY HCP 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | Wesley Joyce | 61kg | 1:45.64 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/08/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 1:37.55 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/15 | 17/07/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 1:32.92 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Limerick June 19 over 1408m in soft going defeating Venetian Star with 63kg at $1.90. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Curragh on May 23 over 1408m, nose behind Invincible Will carrying 53.5kg at $7. Can make it back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | Ben Coen | 63kg | 1:35.40 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/13 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $52,970.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | R M Mulligan | 53.5kg | 1:24.29 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $35,920.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Y | Jamie Powell | 61kg | 1:36.44 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/13 | 28/03/2026 | 161 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | Ben Coen | 60kg | 1:33.92 | - | 13 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | YS | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:34.22 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Resuming 6th of 8 at Cork in the LR POLONIA STAKES on May 3 over 1106m, slow going 12 len behind Royal Bay Cen carrying 58kg at $51. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at Naas on May 9 over 1207m, 11 len behind Chicago Pope carrying 59kg at $41. Needs easier than this.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 09/05/2026 | 6 | HCP 3 | $88,280.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Jamie Powell | 59kg | 1:09.45 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2026 | 223 | LR F 3 | $92,690.00 | Cork | 1106m | Soft | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 1:09.78 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/09/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Y | Jamie Powell | 57kg | 1:14.41 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/08/2025 | 10 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:14.16 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.38 |
| 2/14 | 14/08/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 0:58.99 | - | 15 |
| 0.2L | $2.38 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:00.54 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after eight months ran last in a small field at Killarney on May 12 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Glyfada with 60kg at $17. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at this track in the LR INGABELLE STAKES on September 13 over 1408m, 8 len behind Diamond Necklace carrying 58kg at $34. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 12/05/2026 | 241 | F 3 | $37,910.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | G F Carroll | 60kg | 1:45.69 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN F 2 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Y | Robert Whearty | 58kg | 1:28.24 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $32,950.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | G F Carroll | 56kg | 1:31.23 | 9-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 15 at Naas on June 24 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Listentodwindblow with 61kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 9 at Killarney on May 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Alphonsus Liguori carrying 61kg at $11. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 24/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:40.32 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $34,460.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:43.48 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $35,920.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:36.44 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Limerick on June 19 over 1408m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Zenford with 60.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at Fairyhouse on June 12 over 1207m, 14 len behind Midnight Dusk carrying 60.5kg at $9. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 1:35.40 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 10/12 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 1:15.24 | - | 12 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 28/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 61kg | 1:30.81 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | APP HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Cork | 1609m | Soft | P A Harnett | 61kg | 1:46.39 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/13 | 19/04/2026 | 203 | HCP 3 | $37,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:48.39 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/09/2025 | 23 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,790.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:31.73 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/09/2025 | 49 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,340.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 63kg | 1:28.97 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 18/07/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:27.69 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:14.28 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 0.5 len at Fairyhouse July 1 over 1408m defeating Dervo Annie with 60kg at $15. The race before that 9th of 18 at Curragh on June 3 over 1307m, 9 len behind Meriden carrying 59.5kg at $17. Fitter and is worth following up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 01/07/2026 | 28 | HCP F 3U | $20,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 60kg | 1:27.00 | - | 15 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/18 | 03/06/2026 | 49 | HCP 3 | $31,020.00 | Curragh | 1307m | GY | Reese Holohan | 59.5kg | 1:15.65 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/14 | 15/04/2026 | 40 | SELL MDN F 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | Reese Holohan | 55.5kg | 1:48.04 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/14 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | SELL MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $27,590.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:39.87 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th in a small field at Limerick on June 19 over 1408m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Zenford carrying 61kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on December 10 over 1408m, 2 len behind Golden Trigger carrying 60.5kg at $5. Rates highly and should do much better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | 191 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 1:35.40 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/13 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $34,180.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:26.14 | - | 17 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 102 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:28.24 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 5/28 | 09/08/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:09.83 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/17 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | James J G Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:12.13 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 12 at Down Royal on May 29 over 2112m, 11 len behind Harmani carrying 60kg at $15. Second run from a spell 7th of 20 at Curragh on June 26 over 1609m, 4 len behind Prevalence carrying 56kg at $26. Can't entertain on that form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20 | 26/06/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 56kg | 1:38.52 | - | 16 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/05/2026 | 232 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Good | W J Lee | 60kg | 2:15.26 | - | 12 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/10/2025 | 49 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Thurles | 1609m | GY | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 1:45.92 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/08/2025 | 39 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 60.5kg | 1:30.02 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/14 | 13/07/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:12.90 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |