Leopardstown Race 5 - Boyle Sports 'Home Of The Early Payout' Hcp
MONVOE (4) brings the standout recent form, backing up a 1st at Limerick over 1655m by scoring again at Leopardstown over 1609m, winning by 3L. JOHNNY SODA (5) fits in well back to this trip after a 1st at Cork over 1609m and a prior 3rd at the Curragh over 1609m. How’Sthebai (3) was a close 4th at Naas over 1609m, beaten 1.1L, and has a Dundalk mile win on the page. RED AUTUMN (1) wasn’t far away when 4th in a Naas Premier Handicap over 1408m, beaten 3.45L, and draws well. Something for the Multiples: JOHNNY SODA (5) MONVOE (4) SON OF BEAUTY (2) HOW'STHEBAI (3)
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Comes off a 74-day break after a solid 4th at Naas over 1408m on 22 Mar, beaten 3.45L in a Premier Handicap on soft with 58kg at $29. Two runs prior included a 2nd at Roscommon over 1494m on 1 Sep, beaten 0.75L on soft at $6.50. Early 2YO win came at Bellewstown over 1601m on good at $3.25. From barrier 2 with 63.5kg for Chris Hayes, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 3.45L | $29.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $30,000.00 | Listowel | 1609m | HEAVY | P Mcgettigan | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 24/07/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1460m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.45L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Bellewstown | 1601m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $3.25 |
| 7/17 | 12/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1451m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.25L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 63kgs
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Back in trip after a 38-day break. Last start 5th of 10 at Naas over 1609m on 27 Apr, beaten 3.85L on good going with 56.5kg at $13 behind Bobby McGee. Won two runs back at Dundalk over 1609m on 6 Mar by a nose with 61kg at $4, defeating Egyptian Pharaoh. Draws barrier 1 with Jack Kearney up and rises to 63kg; each-way claims.
Last Starts 38 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 | 27/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1609m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.85L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Jack Kearney | 56.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 06/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Jack Kearney | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 23/01/2026 | - | Div 2 | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Jack Kearney | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comes off a 38-day break after a close 4th of 10 at Naas over 1609m on 27 Apr, beaten 1.1L on good ground at $17 with 54kg. Won two back at Dundalk over 1609m on 24 Oct by 0.75L at $13 with 59kg. Colin Keane reunites for G M Lyons from barrier 5, up 8.5kg to 62.5kg and up slightly in trip. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1609m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Nicola Burns | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.95L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.75L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comes off back-to-back wins, latest at Leopardstown over 1609m on 15 May on good going by 3L with 56kg at $9. Won prior at Limerick over 1655m on soft by 1.5L with 54kg at $23. Three-year-old gelding for R P Cody keeps Reese Holohan and draws barrier 4, up 6.5kg from last start and up 201m. In with a chance if holding that form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 15/05/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3L | $9.00 |
| 1/15 | 25/04/2026 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 1655m | SOFT | Leigh Roche | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/14 | 19/11/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Jack Kearney | 62kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 05/11/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/14 | 14/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.45L | $8.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Naas | 1005m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.25L | $8.50 |
| 7/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1005m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.25L | $201.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1676m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 18.55L | $251.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Killarney | 1627m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 19.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 20.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 2048m Navan run 19 days ago when 5th of 7 on soft, beaten 7.5L at $5.50. Prior form strong at the mile: won at Cork on 3 May on soft by 0.46L with 61kg at $4, and was 3rd at the Curragh on 19 Apr over 1609m on soft, beaten 1.75L at $10. Carries 61.5kg here from barrier 7 for Adam Caffrey for A McGuinness. Can feature with a return to his preferred trip.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $49,998.00 | Navan | 2048m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | Sam Coen | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.46L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $10.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Rory Cleary | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.25L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.45L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 7.85L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-up after 214 days. Last start 5th of 20 at Curragh over 1609m on 2 Nov (HEAVY), beaten 11.85L, with 60.5kg at $17 behind James J Braddock. Prior run 4th of 16 at Curragh over 1609m on 16 Oct (SOFT), beaten 2.05L at $67. Can improve if resuming well.
Last Starts 214 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Nicola Burns | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.85L | $17.00 |
| 4/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Nicola Burns | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.05L | $67.00 |
| 10/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 57kg | - | - | 19 |
| 10.35L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Back in trip 201m and drops 1.5kg after a 6th of 15 at Leopardstown over 1609m on 15 May, beaten 5.8L on good ground at $17. Second-up 4th of 12 at the Curragh over 1408m on 28 Sep, beaten 10.5L on soft at $19 behind Spangled Sands. Three runs to date without a placing, but draws two spots better from barrier 8. Can improve with the lighter weight and minor distance tweak.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 15/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 60.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |