Leopardstown Race 2 - Captain Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial Maiden
CANNES (4) sets the standard after a strong 2nd at Leopardstown over 2011m, beaten 1.5L, and looks suited up in trip. ALMAZANN (1) was a close 2nd at Cork over 2103m, beaten 0.2L from a wide gate, and draws better. ANTIGUA (3) wasn’t far off them when 4th here over 2011m and can progress. MIGHTY WAVE (8) brings a recent Gowran Park 3rd over 1572m but now stretches significantly in distance.
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Cork over 2103m on 24 Apr, beaten 0.2L by Enceladus on good going at $3.10 with 59.5kg from barrier 14. Draws gate 1 now and rises 1.5kg to 61kg, with Chris Hayes up for D K Weld. Up 311m in trip after that promising debut. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 16 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $13,000.00 | Cork | 2103m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 59.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up after debuting 15th of 18 at Navan over 2048m on 25 Apr, beaten 20.85L on Good with 61kg at $51. Draws better today moving from barrier 18 to 6. Steps up 366m in trip and stays on 61kg for James Ryan for G M Lyons. Can improve with experience.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 18 |
| 20.85L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up this season he improved to 4th at Leopardstown over 2011m on 15 Apr, beaten 6.5L on soft with 61kg at $6.50 behind Asakir. Prior runs as a 2YO were 8th/11 at Leopardstown and 10th/20 at the Curragh over 1609m on heavy. Cheek pieces go on and he sticks to barrier 2 with Wayne Lordan for A P O’Brien. Can improve further at this trip.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | C & G | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 60.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 19.2L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | J Cleary | 59.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 13.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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Has been around the mark with 2nds at both starts. Last start 2nd of 11 at Leopardstown over 2011m on 15 Apr, beaten 1.5L by Asakir on soft with 61kg at $2.38. Prior run 2nd of 20 at the Curragh over 1609m on 2 Nov on heavy, beaten 6L at $11. Steps up 403m from that debut prep and draws barrier 5; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 25 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | C & G | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old colt trained by J P O'Brien, drawn barrier 7. Carries 61kg with J M Sheridan booked. Irish-bred by Wootton Bassett out of Miss Yoda. Can improve.
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Palace Pier out of Alpine Snow, trained by A Mullins at Kilkenny. Carries 61kg from barrier 4 with Seamie Heffernan booked. Set-up reads straightforward and fitness profile not disclosed. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up after debuting 10th of 18 at Navan over 2048m on 25 Apr, beaten 15L on good going with 61kg at $41. Steps out again for G P Cromwell with Gary Carroll taking over, and draws barrier 3. Distance rises 366m and retains 61kg. Can improve with race experience but needs to lift.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 15L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a 31-day break after a solid 3rd at Gowran Park over 1572m on 9 Apr, beaten 2.75L on soft with 61kg at $29 behind Lunar Tide. Prior run was 7th of 10 at the Curragh over 2011m on 28 Mar on soft, beaten 21L at $41. The 3YO gelding sticks with Declan McDonogh for J S Bolger and draws barrier 8. Can feature with further improvement at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | C & G | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1572m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 21L | $41.00 |