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Leopardstown Race 6 - P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes (Group 3)

PIERRE BONNARD (1) Back from a break. Winner by 2L last start at Saint Cloud and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Racing against tougher rivals. Rises in weight. Big chance. CHRISTMAS DAY (2) Back after break. Fought on well to win a tight contest by a nose last run at this venue and challenged by weaker competitors. Showing consistent performance in races. Respect. ENDORSEMENT (4) First up and ran 2nd first up last preparation at Killarney. Has shown early pace in races to date. Solid career start. Stepping up to a higher level. Each way chance at best in this. JAMES J BRADDOCK (6) Back after a spell. Blitzed its rivals when winning by 6L last start at Curragh. Watch market moves closely.

Race Time:3:55 PM

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2012m

Pierre Bonnard (3)4111X

Trainer: A P O'Brien (Tipperary)12 mths 4: 3-0-0

Jockey: R L Moore

Weight: 62kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: Camelot

Dam: Sultanina

Dam's Sire: New Approach

Stats

Prize Money$164,671.00

Avg $$41,167.75

Win %75.00%

Place %75.00%

Career4: 3-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 2-0-0

Soft1: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First run back from a break. Displayed potential when winning by 2L last start at Saint Cloud and putting a tidy record together so far. Racing in stronger company. Maybe the one to get involved with.

Last Starts 167 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	26/10/2025	-	Group 1	$250,000.00	Saint Cloud	1999m	SOFT7	Christophe Soumillon	57kg	-	-	8	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. A Boy Named Susie 3. Proof	2L	$1.57
1/8	11/10/2025	-	Group 3	$63,941.00	Newmarket	2011m	GOOD	Christophe Soumillon	59kg	-	4-6-6-6-6-6-5-3	4	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. Endorsement 3. Del Maro	1.5L	$2.50
1/12	15/08/2025	-	2Y MDN	$18,001.00	Dundalk	1609m	GOOD	Wayne Lordan	60.5kg	-	-	8	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. Shaihaan 3. Nazario	2.25L	$2.20
4/8	24/07/2025	-	2Y MDN	$20,000.00	Leopardstown	1609m	GOOD	Wayne Lordan	60.5kg	-	-	8	1. Hardy Warrior 2. South Island 3. Montreal	8L	$9.00

Christmas Day (7)3511X

Trainer: A P O'Brien (Tipperary)12 mths 4: 2-0-1

Jockey: Wayne Lordan

Weight: 61kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: Camelot

Dam: Beauly

Dam's Sire: Sea The Stars

Stats

Prize Money$44,247.00

Avg $$11,061.75

Win %50.00%

Place %75.00%

Career4: 2-0-1

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-0-1

Soft2: 1-0-0

Heavy1: 1-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First up after a break. Secured the win by a slim margin last run around here and will find this grade more suitable. Should muster plenty of early speed. Looks good for a place at least.

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
1/8	18/10/2025	-	Group 3	$60,000.00	Leopardstown	1810m	SOFT	J Cleary	59.5kg	-	-	4	1. Christmas Day 2. A Boy Named Susie 3. Port Of Spain	0.1L	$7.50
1/9	20/09/2025	-	C & G	$25,000.00	Gowran Park	1609m	HEAVY	Wayne Lordan	59.5kg	-	-	8	1. Christmas Day 2. Hedjet 3. Hamiyan	0.5L	$2.50
5/12	31/08/2025	-	2Y MDN	$18,001.00	Tipperary	1810m	SOFT	J Cleary	58kg	-	-	1	1. Endorsement 2. Limestone 3. Winday	6.55L	$6.00
3/9	02/08/2025	-	2Y MDN	$20,000.00	Galway	1676m	GOOD	J Cleary	58.5kg	-	-	7	1. Action 2. Perisher 3. Christmas Day	5.25L	$6.50

A Boy Named Susie (2)14422X

Trainer: Donnacha O'Brien (Tipperary)12 mths 5: 1-2-0

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Weight: 59.5kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: Starspangledbanner

Dam: Soho Susie

Dam's Sire: Montjeu

Stats

Prize Money$80,702.00

Avg $$16,140.40

Win %20.00%

Place %60.00%

Career5: 1-2-0

Track2: 0-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft3: 1-2-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Fresh from a break. Tidy run when 2nd last start at Saint Cloud and drawn nicely. Jockey Oisin Murphy and trainer Donnacha Aidan Obrien work well together. Most likely not today.

Last Starts 167 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	26/10/2025	-	Group 1	$250,000.00	Saint Cloud	1999m	SOFT7	Mickael Barzalona	57kg	-	-	6	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. A Boy Named Susie 3. Proof	2L	$15.00
2/8	18/10/2025	-	Group 3	$60,000.00	Leopardstown	1810m	SOFT	Christopher D Hayes	59.5kg	-	-	5	1. Christmas Day 2. A Boy Named Susie 3. Port Of Spain	0.1L	$13.00
4/4	13/09/2025	-	Group 2	$150,000.00	Leopardstown	1609m	GOOD	Gavin Ryan	59.5kg	-	-	2	1. Benvenuto Cellini 2. Hardy Warrior 3. Nil Bua Gan Dua	5.55L	$9.50
4/5	23/08/2025	-	Group 2	$119,999.00	Curragh	1408m	GOOD	Gavin Ryan	59.5kg	-	-	5	1. Constitution River 2. Geryon 3. Go Just Do It	7L	$9.00
1/6	16/07/2025	-	2Y	$25,000.00	Killarney	1645m	SOFT	Gavin Ryan	61kg	-	-	3	1. A Boy Named Susie 2. Bellamano 3. Acclamatic	3L	$4.33

Endorsement (6)2128X

Trainer: A P O'Brien (Tipperary)12 mths 4: 1-2-0

Jockey: Ronan Whelan

Weight: 59.5kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: Wootton Bassett

Dam: Embellish

Dam's Sire: Galileo

Stats

Prize Money$25,875.00

Avg $$6,468.75

Win %25.00%

Place %75.00%

Career4: 1-2-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft3: 1-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First up and honest race when 2nd first up last preparation at Killarney. Expecting to settle positively. Good career start. Facing formidable rivals. Capable type.

Last Starts 167 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	26/10/2025	-	Group 1	$250,000.00	Saint Cloud	1999m	SOFT7	Wayne Lordan	57kg	-	-	1	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. A Boy Named Susie 3. Proof	5.6L	$8.00
2/8	11/10/2025	-	Group 3	$63,941.00	Newmarket	2011m	GOOD	Wayne Lordan	59kg	-	5-4-4-4-4-4-4-6	8	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. Endorsement 3. Del Maro	1.5L	$3.50
1/12	31/08/2025	-	2Y MDN	$18,001.00	Tipperary	1810m	SOFT	Wayne Lordan	60.5kg	-	-	9	1. Endorsement 2. Limestone 3. Winday	1.75L	$2.00
2/8	14/07/2025	-	2Y MDN	$18,001.00	Killarney	1627m	SOFT	J Cleary	58.5kg	-	-	2	1. Benvenuto Cellini 2. Endorsement 3. Limestone	2.75L	$11.00

Italy (5)12238X

Trainer: A P O'Brien (Tipperary)12 mths 5: 1-2-1

Jockey: Chris Hayes

Weight: 59.5kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: Wootton Bassett

Dam: Bound

Dam's Sire: Galileo

Stats

Prize Money$99,950.00

Avg $$19,990.00

Win %20.00%

Place %80.00%

Career5: 1-2-1

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 1-2-0

Soft1: 0-0-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First up and solid effort when winning by 3/4L first up last preparation at the track. Facing a weaker grade. Going over extra ground. Place at best.

Last Starts 182 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/9	11/10/2025	-	Group 1	$491,850.00	Newmarket	1408m	GOOD	Wayne Lordan	58.5kg	-	9-9-9-9-9-8-8	4	1. Gewan 2. Gstaad 3. Distant Storm	7.25L	$13.00
3/6	14/09/2025	-	Group 1	$400,001.00	Curragh	1408m	SOFT	Ronan P Whelan	59.5kg	-	-	6	1. Zavateri 2. Gstaad 3. Italy	2.7L	$4.50
2/7	20/08/2025	-	Group 3	$162,311.00	York	1408m	GOOD	Ryan Moore	58.5kg	-	7-7-6-5-4-2-2	5	1. Gewan 2. Italy 3. Distant Storm	1.5L	$3.25
2/7	12/07/2025	-	Group 2	$98,370.00	Newmarket	1408m	GOOD	Ryan L Moore	58.5kg	-	4-3-3-4-3-4-2	6	1. Saba Desert 2. Italy 3. Wild Desert	1.25L	$1.67
1/6	16/05/2025	-	2Y MDN	$20,000.00	Leopardstown	1455m	GOOD	Wayne Lordan	60.5kg	-	-	1	1. Italy 2. Thesecretadversary 3. Ipanema Beach	0.75L	$1.45

James J Braddock (4)21X

Trainer: J P O'Brien (Kilkenny)12 mths 2: 1-1-0

Jockey: J M Sheridan

Weight: 59.5kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: Zarak

Dam: Burkina Faso

Dam's Sire: Mukhadram

Stats

Prize Money$14,876.00

Avg $$7,438.00

Win %50.00%

Place %100.00%

Career2: 1-1-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-1-0

Heavy1: 1-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Won easily by a margin of 6L last start at Curragh. Place claims.

Last Starts 160 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/20	02/11/2025	-	Smullen Series	$25,000.00	Curragh	1609m	HEAVY	M W Hassett	60.5kg	-	-	4	1. James J Braddock 2. Cannes 3. Atomic City	6L	$3.25
2/13	08/10/2025	-	2Y MDN	$15,000.00	Navan	1645m	SOFT	Dylan Browne Mcmonagle	60.5kg	-	-	4	1. Sugar Goodson 2. James J Braddock 3. Ardad Ned	0.5L	$3.75

Shosholoza (9)15X

Trainer: J P O'Brien (Kilkenny)12 mths 2: 1-0-0

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh

Weight: 59.5kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: Australia

Dam: Ecosse

Dam's Sire: Acclamation

Stats

Prize Money$14,834.00

Avg $$7,417.00

Win %50.00%

Place %50.00%

Career2: 1-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 1-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First up after 24 weeks and shot clear to win by 5 1/2L first up last preparation at Tipperary. Up against a more competitive field. Do not dismiss.

Last Starts 167 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	26/10/2025	-	Group 1	$250,000.00	Saint Cloud	1999m	SOFT7	Dylan Browne Mcmonagle	57kg	-	-	2	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. A Boy Named Susie 3. Proof	2.8L	$10.00
1/6	05/10/2025	-	2Y MDN	$18,001.00	Tipperary	1810m	GOOD	M W Hassett	60.5kg	-	-	1	1. Shosholoza 2. Acclamatic 3. Claret	5.5L	$11.00

South Island (8)52618X

Trainer: Donnacha O'Brien (Tipperary)12 mths 5: 1-1-0

Jockey: Gavin Ryan

Weight: 59.5kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: Wootton Bassett

Dam: Amarena

Dam's Sire: Soldier Hollow

Stats

Prize Money$14,016.00

Avg $$2,803.20

Win %20.00%

Place %40.00%

Career5: 1-1-0

Track2: 0-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 0-1-0

Soft3: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing fresh after a break. Started at $8.00 and ordinary performance when 8th last time at the track but matched against lesser competition. Others preferred.

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
8/8	18/10/2025	-	Group 3	$60,000.00	Leopardstown	1810m	SOFT	Gavin Ryan	59.5kg	-	-	2	1. Christmas Day 2. A Boy Named Susie 3. Port Of Spain	15.1L	$8.00
1/8	28/09/2025	-	2Y MDN	$20,000.00	Curragh	1810m	SOFT	Gavin Ryan	60.5kg	-	-	2	1. South Island 2. Cape Cod 3. Enceladus	1.75L	$4.50
6/12	31/08/2025	-	2Y MDN	$18,001.00	Tipperary	1810m	SOFT	Paddy Harnett	58kg	-	-	8	1. Endorsement 2. Limestone 3. Winday	9.8L	$5.00
2/8	24/07/2025	-	2Y MDN	$20,000.00	Leopardstown	1609m	GOOD	Gavin Ryan	60.5kg	-	-	2	1. Hardy Warrior 2. South Island 3. Montreal	3.75L	$4.50
5/13	28/06/2025	-	C & G	$20,000.00	Curragh	1408m	GOOD	Gavin Ryan	59.5kg	-	-	6	1. Dorset 2. Benvenuto Cellini 3. Al Haarith	6.75L	$26.00

Victory Tip (1)1

Trainer: H De Bromhead (Waterford)12 mths 1: 1-0-0

Jockey: Billy Lee

Weight: 59.5kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: Invincible Army

Dam: Tip It On The Top

Dam's Sire: War Chant

Stats

Prize Money$10,434.00

Avg $$10,434.00

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Career1: 1-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy1: 1-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Solid win by 1 1/4L last time at Curragh and was a debutant last start. Does take a while to get into stride. Has the ideal stall. Seems very unlikely.

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
1/23	15/03/2026	-	C & G	$20,000.00	Curragh	1609m	HEAVY	Billy Lee	59.5kg	-	-	23	1. Victory Tip 2. Joe Cool 3. Shaftesbury Avenue	1.25L	$17.00