Leopardstown Race 3 - Hkjc World Pool Golden Fleece Stakes (Group 1)
Aidan O'Brien has won this with some top-class performers in the past and he may unleash another courtesy of DARKNESS FALLS (2). This son of Camelot managed to take a step forward from his debut performance landing a Curragh maiden by 7L a fortnight ago. Might prove well up to this level now tackling the extra 200m. Charlie Appleby trained unbeaten contender QUEST FOR STARS (7) commands the utmost respect. He showed a battling attitude to see off a talented performer in the Listed British Stallion Studs EBF Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury last time and should have more to offer. Stepping up in trip may bring out further progress from GREEN DREAMER (3) who stayed on well to grab third in the G2 Coolmore Stud City Of Troy Tom Cooper Irish EBF Futurity Stakes over 1400m last start. NOLA SOUL (5) cannot be dismissed.
Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.5 len at Curragh on June 3 over 1408m defeating Bull Shark carrying 60.5kg at $5. Last start 4th in a small field in the G3 Tyros Stakes at this track on July 23 over 1408m, 5 len behind Florida Bay carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 51 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 | 23/07/2026 | 50 | G3 2 | $125,490.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:25.81 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:26.30 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on July 23 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Green Dreamer with 60.5kg at $9.50. Last start favourite; won by 7 len at Curragh on August 29 over 1609m defeating Albany County carrying 59.5kg at $1.70. Yard have an execellent record in this race and must be greatly respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 29/08/2026 | 37 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:40.23 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $1.67 |
| 3/5 | 23/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:42.53 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field in the G2 Futurity Stakes at Curragh on August 22 over 1408m, 1.3 len behind Giant Sequoia with 59.5kg at $26. The start before that won by 2 len at this track on July 23 over 1609m defeating Shakespeare carrying 60.5kg at $6. Not without a strong chance upped in grade.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/08/2026 | 30 | G2 2 | $232,610.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | 1:24.44 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:42.53 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 1:44.61 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59.5kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on August 6 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Wall Street carrying 59.5kg at $10. Looks up against it trying to break the maiden at this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:43.33 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 4th in a small field in the G2 Futurity Stakes at Curragh on August 22 over 1408m, 1.3 len behind Giant Sequoia with 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len in the LR Chesham Stakes at Ascot on June 18 over 1408m defeating On Just Terms carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 21 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 | 22/08/2026 | 65 | G2 2 | $232,610.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:24.44 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/14 | 18/06/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:26.85 | 4-4-1 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:29.08 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Last start favourite; scored a big 12 len win at Hamilton Park on August 21 over 1709m defeating Trumpety Trump carrying 60.5kg. The start before that 4th in a small field in the G2 Vintage Stakes at Goodwood on July 28 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Dr Rascal with 58.5kg at $7. Looks vulnerable.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 21/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $22,920.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:48.41 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $1.04 |
| 4/6 | 28/07/2026 | 17 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | David Egan | 58.5kg | 1:26.53 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 58.5kg | 1:24.29 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 18/06/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:26.85 | 2-2-5 | 15 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $34,490.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:26.32 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market, won by 0.5 len at Sandown Park on July 29 over 1408m defeating Grove Street carrying 62kg at $3.30. Last start won by a neck in the LR Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury on August 12 over 1609m defeating Scommessa Sicura carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. In form and certainly worth following up.
Last Starts 31 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 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $99,820.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 58.5kg | 1:43.85 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 62kg | 1:31.59 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 60.5kg | 1:25.51 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Pierre-Charles Boudot
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.5 len at Curragh on August 9 over 1408m defeating Benown carrying 60.5kg at $1.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on July 23 over 1609m, 2 len behind Green Dreamer with 60.5kg at $1.40. Worth a market check.
Last Starts 34 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 | 09/08/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:23.96 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.53 |
| 2/5 | 23/07/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:42.53 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.44 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:26.96 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Curragh on July 18 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Porto Vecchio with 59.5kg at $9. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Galway on August 1 over 1709m defeating Zarak Pasha with 60.5kg at $2.10. Open to plenty of improvement but needs it.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $38,180.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:49.59 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:27.83 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
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At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Curragh on August 16 over 1810m defeating Dancinginthecity carrying 60.5kg at $2.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Galway on August 1 over 1709m, 0.8 len behind Victory Speech carrying 60.5kg at $2.50. Form from his maiden win isn't strong enough.
Last Starts 27 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 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:53.25 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/4 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $38,180.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 1:49.59 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:44.61 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |