Leopardstown Race 6 - Dubai Racing Carnival Rated Race
LORD AUS (4) improved for a stiffer test when scoring by 3.5L over 2400m at Limerick providing latest appearance and this longer trip should suit. Sets the standard. WYMAN (1) resumed with a 1.25L Curragh maiden success tackling 2000m. Shaped as though the extra distance would bring further progress. Main danger. HANDSHAKE (2) made a winning debut by 1.25L on the Dundalk All Weather in January and the runner-up has since boosted that form. Absence is the concern but clear potential remains. KEEPSGETTINGBETTER (3) proved admirably consistent. Missed by a neck contesting 2400m at the Curragh most recently and cannot be discounted.

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last run won by 1.3 len at Curragh June 26 over 2011m defeating Numantia with 61kg at $13. At only start last preparation 3rd of 11 at this track on April 15 over 2011m, 6 len behind Asakir with 61kg at $21. Has ability and another bold showing is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/06/2026 | 72 | MDN 3U | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good Firm | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:04.99 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/04/2026 | 225 | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | YS | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:17.49 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/09/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GY | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | 2 | $43,360.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Soft | Shane Foley | 59kg | 1:52.48 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when favourite; won by 1.3 len at Dundalk All Weather January 30 over 1609m defeating Nermal with 61kg at $2.50. Promising type who can get the job done again.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 30/01/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 1:41.16 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 14 at Curragh on June 26 over 2414m, neck behind Darius Dark with 56kg at $4.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on May 10 over 2414m, 1.0 len behind Darius Dark carrying 60kg at $4.30. This looks a stern test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 26/06/2026 | 47 | APP HCP 3U | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good Firm | P A Harnett | 56kg | 2:33.14 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $34,460.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Chris Hayes | 60kg | 2:39.38 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 62.5kg | 2:23.78 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 57kg | 1:40.29 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 10/14 | 06/03/2026 | 139 | SELL MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 14 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 18/10/2025 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Y | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:32.50 | - | 2 |
| 22.8L | $34.00 |
| 14/16 | 30/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:41.69 | - | 2 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at Limerick June 10 over 2414m defeating Point Cartwright carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Down Royal on May 29 over 2112m, 6 len behind Harmani with 55.5kg at $21. Not an appealing prospect despite a scarcity of opponents.
Last Starts 44 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 | 10/06/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 2414m | GY | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 2:43.19 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 29/05/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Good | Jamie Powell | 55.5kg | 2:15.26 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | R M Mulligan | 58.5kg | 2:07.80 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 13/15 | 22/04/2026 | 23 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Jamie Powell | 61kg | 1:42.45 | - | 12 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $44,220.00 | Navan | 2011m | Heavy | Jamie Powell | 61kg | 2:20.80 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |