Leopardstown Race 3 - Quinnbet Hurdle
Former Champion Chaser EL FABIOLO (2) seeks improvement on a fifth in the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle over 3218m here at the start of the month. Drops into easier company and looks very hard to beat. MAXXUM (1) ran creditably when third in the G1 Hattons Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse then backed it up with another third attempting the G2 Boyne Hurdle at Navan beaten 4.5L. Main danger. SOIR DE GARDE (3) resumes after 323 days. Won a 3319m maiden hurdle at Tramore on only run last campaign and is open to sharp progress. LINDEN ARDEN (4) arrives in form after a Punchestown win then a Fairyhouse second contesting 4023m. Can bounce back.

Jockey: Carl Millar
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after two months finished third in a small field at Navan in the G2 Boyne Hurdle on February 8 over 4425m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Staffordshire Knot with 73.5kg at $11. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Fairyhouse in the G1 Hatton's Grace Hurdle on November 30 over 4023m, 40 len behind Teahupoo carrying 74.5kg at $29. Fitter and sure to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/02/2026 | 70 | G2 OPEN 5U | $82,780.00 | Navan | 4425m | Heavy | Jordan Gainford | 73.5kg | 6:08.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/11/2025 | 13 | G1 OPEN 4U | $210,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | 5:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | 210 | G2 OPEN 4U | $94,570.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 5:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | G2 OPEN 5U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 99/26 | 12/03/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Carl Millar | 76kg | 5:11.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4425m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 5:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/01/2025 | 25 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 4928m | SH | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 6:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/20 | 29/12/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $183,590.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Carl Millar | 73kg | 4:51.01 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 01/12/2024 | 15 | G1 OPEN 4U | $201,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 74.5kg | 5:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/11/2024 | 166 | G2 OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 5:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 60.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 03/06/2024 | 32 | CHSE 5U | $30,220.00 | Listowel | 3822m | Good | Carl Millar | 69.5kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 8 len Punchestown on December 31 over 3822m defeating Glen Kiln with 71.5kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. Last start raced on the pace prior to fading ran last in a small field at this track in the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle on February 1 over 3218m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Brighterdaysahead with 75.5kg at $9. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 01/02/2026 | 32 | G1 OPEN 4U | $360,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 246 | HDLE APP 4U | $34,180.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | D J Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.50 |
| 99/6 | 29/04/2025 | 25 | G1 OPEN 5U | $503,690.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 99/4 | 04/04/2025 | 34 | G1 CHSE 5U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | P Townend | 74.5kg | 4:53.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 01/03/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 5U | $77,210.00 | Navan | 4123m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.36 |
| 99/8 | 02/02/2025 | 281 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2024 | 45 | G1 CHSE 5U | $308,540.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | P Townend | 74.5kg | 3:48.00 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.67 |
| 99/6 | 13/03/2024 | 38 | G1 CHSE 5U | $718,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | 4:10.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.22 |
| 1/5 | 04/02/2024 | 56 | G1 CHSE 5U | $257,380.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | YS | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.36 |
| 1/6 | 10/12/2023 | 227 | G2 CHSE 5U | $173,430.00 | Cork | 3319m | SH | Paul Townend | 76kg | 4:25.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/4 | 27/04/2023 | 44 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $209,870.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 3:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.25 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having had just one run last preparation to post a big 10 len win. Tramore on April 13 over 3319m defeating Nutbush City with 71.5kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. First up last campaign finished second of 9 runners at Punchestown on November 24 2024 over 3419m, on slow going 15 len behind Kalypso'chance carrying 76kg at $3.50. Sure to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 323 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/04/2025 | 106 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | J Townend | 71.5kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/5 | 28/12/2024 | 34 | FLAT 4U | $20,590.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/9 | 24/11/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 71kgs
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Useful gelding. Last outing finished second of 8 runners at Fairyhouse on February 21 over 4023m, in the wet; 24 len behind One Big Boum with 72kg at $7. The run before won by 1.5 len Punchestown on December 31 over 3822m defeating San Hilario carrying 71kg at $15 in a hurdle. Definite threat.
Last Starts 9 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 | 21/02/2026 | 52 | HDLE HCP 5U | $40,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 72kg | 5:37.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 31/12/2025 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,180.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Brian Hayes | 71kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/14 | 09/11/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 4U | $85,110.00 | Naas | 4023m | SH | Brian Hayes | 68kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/10/2025 | 106 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | Brian Hayes | 70.5kg | 5:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 99/15 | 01/07/2025 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,460.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | Y | Brian Hayes | 75kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $23.00 |
| 9/15 | 26/05/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 4U | $196,240.00 | Ballinrobe | 4727m | Good | Brian Hayes | 71.5kg | 5:38.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/11 | 08/05/2025 | 18 | CHSE HCP 5U | $32,380.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | GY | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | NCHSE 5U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Brian Hayes | 76kg | 5:30.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/03/2025 | 191 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Limerick | 3922m | YS | Brian Hayes | 71kg | 5:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 12/16 | 13/09/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | Good | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/08/2024 | 18 | CHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 4727m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 6:12.07 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up pulled up at Fairyhouse on November 29 over 4123m. Second-up finished tenth of 12 runners at Punchestown on December 31 over 3822m, 27 len behind Linden Arden with 72kg at $17. Won't find this easy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 31/12/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,180.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Philip Enright | 72kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $17.00 |
| 99/20 | 29/11/2025 | 265 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,110.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | YS | Philip Enright | 73kg | 5:28.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 13/16 | 09/03/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 3922m | Soft | Philip Enright | 72kg | 4:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 65.8L | $10.00 |
| 10/16 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Philip Enright | 73kg | 5:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 56.8L | $9.50 |
| 10/19 | 18/01/2025 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $77,630.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 5:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2024 | 142 | G1 OPEN 4U | $260,150.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $201.00 |
| 99/8 | 04/07/2024 | 38 | G3 OPEN 4U | $121,400.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | Y | Philip Enright | 70.5kg | 3:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/05/2024 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $26,020.00 | Ballinrobe | 3721m | Good | Philip Enright | 71kg | 4:38.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 99/11 | 02/05/2024 | 373 | G1 HDLE 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Philip Enright | 74.5kg | 5:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/04/2023 | 11 | G1 NHDLE 5 | $214,480.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 14/04/2023 | 33 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3313m | Good Soft | Philip Enright | 73kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $11.00 |