Leopardstown Race 2 - Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes (Listed)
DUBLIN'S KNIGHT (3) Back from a spell of 79 weeks. Was dominant when winning by 3 1/4L last start at Keeneland and putting a tidy record together. Is in good order and can run well. FAIYUM (7) Backs up quickly. Close up last time at Naas and has been racing in stronger company. Won't be far away during the run. Racing consistently this campaign. Appears well in this. KING CUAN (1) Comprehensive victory when winning by 3 1/4L last time at Curragh and taking on easier opposition. Billy Lee and Paddy Twomey deserve respect together. Has the ability to take this out. ZODIAC BEAR (2) First up. Failed to finish at Curragh but dropping in grade. Might be ridden for luck. Include in chances.

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn and scored a big 3.5 len win in the LR Concorde Stakes at Curragh on October 4 over 1408m on a soft track defeating Princess Child with 60.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 15 in the LR Woodlands Stakes at Naas on April 27 over 1005m, 2 len behind Mission Central carrying 61kg at $6. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 12 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 | 04/10/2026 | 160 | LR 3U | $88,950.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 1:29.96 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/15 | 27/04/2026 | 23 | LR 3U | $86,160.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 0:57.69 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 168 | LR 3U | $89,810.00 | Cork | 1207m | Soft | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:17.42 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.38 |
| 17/19 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,020,910.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good | W J Lee | 59kg | 1:11.72 | 16-17-17 | 17 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/09/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $116,530.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 1:13.78 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/13 | 31/08/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Y | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 0:58.40 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/06/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 1:12.76 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/06/2025 | 61 | SELL 3U | $35,310.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | W J Lee | 63kg | 1:16.23 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.91 |
| 5/8 | 06/04/2025 | 539 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:10.77 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 15/10/2023 | 31 | SELL 2 | $208,120.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | 1:32.94 | - | 11 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/14 | 14/09/2023 | 8 | 2 | $164,940.00 | Naas | 1207m | GY | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | 1:11.92 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.57 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of three months. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Curragh in the G2 Minstrel Stakes July 19 over 1408m. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at this track in the G3 Ballycorus Stakes June 11 over 1408m, soft track; 3 len behind Native Warrior with 61kg at $15. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | G2 3U | $224,020.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Ben Coen | 61.5kg | 1:22.78 | - | 1 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/06/2026 | 17 | LR 3U | $174,910.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:38.88 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/06/2026 | 364 | G3 3U | $122,430.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:35.03 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 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: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning post a big 3 len win. Keeneland Turf April 13 2025 over 1710m defeating World Beater carrying 54.5kg at $2.19. On debut second of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf January 25 2025 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Wakan carrying 53.5kg at $6.80. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 551 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 13/04/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:41.71 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.19 |
| 2/12 | 08/03/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $150,883.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:34.62 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Oisin Murphy | 53.5kg | 1:33.91 | 8-3-2 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 11 in the LR Listowel Stakes on September 22 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Meriden carrying 61kg at $8.50. The run before that 11th of 22 at Curragh on September 13 over 2011m, 5.5 len behind Orandi carrying 59kg at $23. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 22/09/2026 | 9 | LR 3U | $87,620.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Y | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:40.41 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 11/22 | 13/09/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $262,850.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Shane Foley | 59kg | 2:05.03 | - | 19 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/14 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $89,460.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | 2:14.92 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 22/22 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 2:09.35 | 10-16-22 | 11 |
| 25.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/20 | 23/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $88,280.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Shane Foley | 60kg | 2:04.82 | - | 17 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/16 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Shane Foley | 60kg | 2:14.90 | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/21 | 03/04/2026 | 204 | HCP 4U | $89,810.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SH | Shane Foley | 60kg | 1:47.70 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Clonmel | 1911m | Soft | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | 2:08.83 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $45,090.00 | Galway | 1709m | YS | Scott Mccullagh | 60.5kg | 1:54.98 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $25,150.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Soft | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:46.04 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 8/13 | 29/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 54.5kg | 1:52.36 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at Naas on October 10 over 1408m, slow going 0.5 len behind Storm Ready with 61kg at $15. Previously second-up won by a neck at Cork on May 3 over 1408m in soft going defeating Dmaniac with 58kg at $5.50. Fitter but others appeal more.
Last Starts 6 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 | 10/10/2026 | 118 | HCP 3U | $44,480.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | A C Persse | 61kg | 1:34.47 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 13/15 | 14/06/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $172,320.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | A C Persse | 56.5kg | 1:25.75 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/05/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1408m | Soft | A C Persse | 58kg | 1:31.96 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/21 | 03/04/2026 | 152 | HCP 4U | $89,810.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SH | A C Persse | 53kg | 1:47.70 | - | 21 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/20 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Heavy | A C Persse | 58kg | 1:32.16 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/15 | 04/10/2025 | 104 | HCP 3U | $31,220.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SH | A C Persse | 60.5kg | 1:15.21 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2025 | 59 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good Soft | William Cox | 61kg | 1:37.83 | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2025 | 27 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:24.94 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/03/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:25.54 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Curragh on September 26 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Invincible Will with 58.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 in the LR Concorde Stakes at Curragh on October 4 over 1408m, slow going 5.5 len behind King Cuan carrying 59.5kg at $41. Doesn't rate well enough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/10/2026 | 8 | LR 3U | $88,950.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:29.96 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/09/2026 | 182 | 3 | $61,330.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Y | W M Lordan | 58.5kg | 1:27.91 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 28/03/2026 | 297 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | Ryan Moore | 60kg | 1:33.92 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 9/13 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:12.59 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 16 in the LR Garnet Stakes at Naas on October 11 over 1609m, slow going nose behind Princess Child carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 8th of 12 in the G3 Denny Cordell Lavarack Fillies Stakes at Gowran Park on September 19 over 1911m, 17 len behind Syzygy carrying 60.5kg at $2.40. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 11/10/2026 | 22 | LR F 3U | $86,160.00 | Naas | 1609m | Soft | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:42.45 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 8/12 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | G3 F 3U | $122,660.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | YS | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 2:06.33 | - | 7 |
| 17.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/14 | 29/08/2026 | 116 | G3 F 3U | $125,250.00 | Curragh | 1810m | GY | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:52.79 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/05/2026 | 32 | LR 4U | $88,280.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | GY | G F Carroll | 61kg | 2:00.15 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $1.73 |
| 3/10 | 03/04/2026 | 195 | G3 F 3U | $179,620.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SH | Colin Keane | 63.5kg | 1:47.74 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/14 | 20/09/2025 | 87 | G3 OPEN F 3U | $116,530.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 58kg | 2:04.87 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $1.83 |
| 2/9 | 25/06/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $121,400.00 | Naas | 2112m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 2:11.79 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/4 | 13/05/2025 | 51 | F 3 | $36,940.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 60kg | 1:43.07 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/14 | 23/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $27,750.00 | Naas | 1609m | SH | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 1:52.74 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |