Leopardstown Race 5 - Ballylinch Stud Priory Belle Stakes (Fillies' Group 3)
TRUE LOVE (2) First up and tidy effort when 2nd first up last preparation at Curragh. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Up against weaker rivals. Worth strong consideration. COMPOSING (1) First up from a break of 26 weeks. Tailed off to finish 6th last run at Newmarket. May see an upturn in form and matched against less formidable competition. Winnable race. RIVER ARA (12) First run back from a break. Got the upper hand late when winning by 1/2L last start at the track and putting a tidy record together so far. Can get the job done. BLACK CAVIAR GOLD (4) Resuming after a 28 week break. Left nothing to chance when winning by 2 3/4L last time at Curragh and up against a less competitive field. Solid career start. Good each way value for punters.

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break of 26 weeks. Jumped at $4.33 and weakened under pressure when 6th last run at Newmarket. May see an upturn in form. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 1 | $520,131.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | 4-7-5-6-5-6-6-6 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/30 | 27/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $955,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.75L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 1 | $400,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | C Soumillon | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 24/07/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1460m | GOOD | Ryan Moore | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $1.45 |
| 1/13 | 27/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 |
| 5/13 | 25/05/2025 | - | 2yo | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.35L | $4.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and finished 2nd first up last preparation at Curragh. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Matched against lesser competition. Racing over more ground. Solid chance.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Wayne Lordan | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.6L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 1 | $270,517.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | 3-2-2-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/08/2025 | - | Group 1 | $350,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ryan Moore | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.26 |
| 1/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ryan Moore | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $1.50 |
| 1/23 | 18/06/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 2 | $147,555.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 5-8-7-2-1 | 25 |
| 1.25L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1005m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Got the prize when winning by 3/4L last time at Dundalk and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Competing in a more challenging class. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 164 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 | 29/10/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $3.90 |
| 3/14 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.95L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a 28 week spell. Did a good job when winning by 2 3/4L last time at Curragh and taking on a lower class of opponents. Good career start. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 195 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 | 28/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1408m | SOFT | William James Lee | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1408m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7L | $11.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot away to win by 3L last time at Dundalk and facing less formidable opponents. Flawless this preparation with 2 wins from 2 runs. Could feature here.
Last Starts 43 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 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $40,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3L | $4.50 |
| 1/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and displayed potential when winning by 1 1/4L first up last preparation at Naas. Might have to make up considerable ground. Competing at a lower class. Hard to have.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.75L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Listed | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.75L | $17.00 |
| 1/15 | 24/08/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break of 28 weeks. Jumped at $5.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 9th last run at Curragh but back in an easier grade. Few more classier types in this race.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17.15L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 2/14 | 18/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.35L | $41.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Paddy Harnett | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 23.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 26 week break. Bold effort to win by 1 3/4L last run at Thurles. Entitled to be a big price.
Last Starts 184 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 | 09/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Thurles | 1649m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.75L | $2.75 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Listed | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/08/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.95L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. In the money when 2nd last start at Chantilly but matched against a stronger field. Appears tested.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Chantilly | 1399m | SOFT7 | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.35L | $29.00 |
| 2/16 | 14/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $241,001.00 | Curragh | 1264m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.05L | $29.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | Fillies' Listed | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1005m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |
| 14/17 | 20/06/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $122,963.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-6-14 | 16 |
| 12.15L | $126.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Listowel | 1261m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a 37 week spell. Winner by 1 1/4L last run at the track and having second career run. Expected to settle towards the rear. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 261 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1460m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a 28 week break. Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start at Curragh and competing in a less challenging grade. Drawn nicely. Chances are slim.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.75L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 1 | $400,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.45L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.25L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 09/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 1225m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| 2.55L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Brave effort to win narrowly by 1/2L last start here and promising career start. Suited by the weight drop. Solid claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | J Cleary | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.62 |
| 3/16 | 30/09/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.25L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1408m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | J Cleary | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.35L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last time at Curragh and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Prefer in a much weaker race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3UP FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 06/04/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1005m | GOOD | Ross Coakley | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 16/03/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | Ross Coakley | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.75L | $2.62 |

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 30 weeks and game effort to win narrowly by a head first up last preparation at Cork. Expecting to settle positively. Facing a weaker group of contenders. Considering others.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 1 | $400,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.45L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/06/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1264m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a 26 week break. Tidy run when 3rd last start at Naas. Looks to be in trouble.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1408m | SOFT | Paddy Harnett | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 20.1L | $81.00 |