Leopardstown Race 8 - Breast Cancer Ireland Handicap
KEEPSGETTINGBETTER (3) chases a hat-trick after dominant wins at Dundalk over 2149m by 2.06L and earlier over 1609m, and looks ready for 2414m. BAY OF STARS (1) is a last‑start winner at Dundalk over 2414m by 0.5L and stays this trip. DARIUS DARK (6) comes off a Cork 2436m win by 0.5L and draws low. DREOILIN (9) rates a key chance rising in trip after 2nd at the Curragh over 1609m, beaten 0.75L, and prior 2nd at Navan over 2012m.
Jockey: Sam Coen
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comes off a Dundalk 2414m win on 23 Apr by 0.5L, carrying 61kg at $4.50, defeating I Hope You Dance. Only other run was 6th of 13 over 1609m there on 21 Nov, beaten 10.1L at $9.50. Now third career start for D K Weld with 62.5kg from barrier 3 under Sam Coen. Can feature with further progress at this trip.
Last Starts 17 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/13 | 21/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.1L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 62kgs
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Back in trip after a 1609m Dundalk run 30 days ago when 5th of 10, beaten 6.6L with 61kg at $5 behind Golddream. Best figure to date came at Leopardstown over 1609m when 3rd on soft, beaten 2.7L at $17. Carries 62kg here and draws barrier 5 for Gavin Ryan for Donnacha O'Brien. Can feature with improvement at this distance.
Last Starts 30 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 9/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 60kgs
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Back in trip after consecutive Dundalk wins, latest 10 Apr over 2149m by 2.06L with 62.5kg at $2.10. Won prior on 20 Mar over 1609m by 0.46L at $13. Carries 60kg here, 2.5kg less than last start, with Chris Hayes again for Donnacha O’Brien. In with a chance if holding that improving form.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2149m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.06L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.46L | $13.00 |
| 10/14 | 06/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 22.85L | $34.00 |
| 14/16 | 30/09/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.95L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 59kgs
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Back in trip after two Gowran Park runs on soft, latest 4th of 7 over 1408m on 22 Apr, beaten 8.35L at $41. Prior effort was 7th of 7 over 1929m, beaten 6.4L at $15. Three runs this season without a placing but draws barrier 6 and carries 59kg for Adam Caffrey. Can improve with the distance drop and experience.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.35L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | 3Y F MDN | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1929m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.25L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comes off a 16-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 8 at Cork over 2436m on 24 Apr, beaten 3.8L on GD/YD(YD PL) at $3.50 with 59.5kg. Won at Navan two back over 2012m on heavy at $4.50, defeating Dreoilin, and now drops 1kg. Barrier lifts to 9 and cheek pieces go on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Cork | 2436m | GD/YD(YD PL) | Andrew Slattery | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.4L | $4.50 |
| 8/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.25L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.05L | $51.00 |
| 14/19 | 16/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.25L | $151.00 |
| 14/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,998.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 13.25L | $81.00 |
| 11/15 | 01/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comes off a last-start win at Cork over 2436m on 24 Apr by 0.5L at $6.50 carrying 51kg, beating Nod Of Approval. That was a sharp turnaround from two heavy-track runs at a mile, including 17th of 23 at the Curragh on 15 Mar at $34. Now draws barrier 2 with Ben Coen for J P Murtagh and rises 6.5kg. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Cork | 2436m | GD/YD(YD PL) | Rory Mulligan | 51kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 17/23 | 15/03/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Jamie Powell | 59.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 31.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Ross Coakley | 60.5kg | - | - | 20 |
| 18.9L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | N G Mccullagh | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 15.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 21‑day turnaround after finishing 7th at the Curragh over 1609m on 19 Apr, beaten 7.25L on soft with 58kg at $51 behind Arctic Assassin. Prior runs were 7th at Naas over 1609m on 22 Mar (soft, 8.45L, $201) and 12th at Dundalk over 1609m on 6 Mar (good, 9.9L, $251). Drops 1.5kg and rises 805m in trip; still a 3yo filly for H De Bromhead with Robbie Colgan up. Can improve if staying the longer journey.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.25L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.45L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 06/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.9L | $251.00 |
| 11/14 | 30/01/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $15,999.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.1L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, runner-up at Navan over 2012m on 30 Mar at $6 on heavy and again at the Curragh over 1609m on 19 Apr, beaten 0.75L on soft at $5.50. Steps up 805m in trip and carries 56.5kg, with Declan McDonogh riding for J S Bolger. Three-year-old filly by Teofilo with 2 seconds from 5 starts and 21 days since last run. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Declan Mcdonogh | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | HEAVY | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8L | $81.00 |
| 9/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | Ross Coakley | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.45L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Ross Coakley | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 14.55L | $67.00 |