Leopardstown
Today, September 13, 2025Flat7f
Verdict
Verdict
A host in with chances but GLENEAGLE BAY has few miles on the clock and based on both efforts in valuable handicaps at Ascot this year, Stephen Thorne's 5-y-o gets the nod to register a first success since his debut at the expense of Rahmi, who ran a cracker on reappearance at Cork last month and is entitled to come on from that here. Tribal Nation, Pier Pressure and Dunum are just a trio of others to consider, too.
Gleneagle Bay
Rahmi
Tribal Nation
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
- 5. Gleneagle BayJ: David EganT: Stephen Thorne, IrelandF: 5222-5302
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
Verdict18/5, wasted no time getting back on track when second of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 6 weeks ago, left behind by winner only late on. Ought to be winning a good pot soon so could be worth chancing nudged up 2 lb. - 1. RahmiJ: R. M. MulliganT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 0732031-4
- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictEnded last year with success at Naas (7f, good to soft) and shaped as if retaining all ability after 10 months off when ¼-length fourth of 7 to Super Sox in listed race (18/1) at Cork (7f, good) recently, doing well to get as close as he did. Not dismissed despite being 9 lb higher. 
3. DunumJ: P. A. HarnettT: Miss Natalia Lupini, IrelandF: 6636-8013- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictLatest win at Galway in July. Ran at least as well in defeat when third of 15 at same course (7f, soft, 7/2) 6 weeks ago. Every chance he'll be in the mix from 2 lb lower in his current mood.- 12. Tribal NationJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 521-5363
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 61
VerdictFailed to repeat his good Royal Ascot effort as he got turned over at very short odds when third of 4 in minor event (1/3) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 2 months ago. Merits consideration returned to handicap company (gelded since last seen). 
7. Slieve BinnianJ: L. T. McAteerT: David Marnane, IrelandF: 14-733110- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
Verdict2 wins from 6 runs this year, latest here in July. Found run of good form coming to an abrupt halt when 11¼ lengths last of 14 to Dunum at Galway (8.6f, good to soft, 7/1) 46 days ago. 2 lb lower and could having been freshened up since, an instant revival is on the cards.
2. Dance Night AnddayJ: R. P. WhelanT: Ross O'Sullivan, IrelandF: 18-452250- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictC&D winner. 20/1, ran one of this season's poorer races dropped back to 6f when 5¾ lengths eleventh of 12 to Sky Majesty in Ballyogan Stakes at Naas (good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Bounce back needed returned to a handicap.
16. NakaseroJ: Conor CusackT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 621-45501- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictJustified support on his first try at the trip when winning 15-runner handicap (6/1) at this course (9f, good) 3 weeks ago, benefiting from a sound-tactical ride from a 10-lb claimer having his first winner under Rules. Back down in trip and this is considerably tougher.
14. Pier PressureJ: Nicola BurnsT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 6-7466221- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictHas really benefited for the addition of a hood and confirmed the promise of 2 previous starts when winning 16-runner handicap (13/8) at Gowran (8f, good) 7 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 50 yds. Not dismissed lightly.
9. Chicago FireballJ: P. McGettiganT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 272-06701- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictCourse winner. 4/1, bounced back to best to get off the mark for the year in 5-runner handicap at Gowran (7f, good to firm) 31 days ago, always holding on. This much tougher and circumstances unlikely to be so favourable.
15. GlenfinnanJ: M. W. HassettT: Michael DodsF: 0-0090074- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict10/1, fared better from a reduced mark when fourth of 11 in handicap at Sandown (7f, soft) 2 weeks ago, despite usual headstrong nature not helping in the conditions. Sole English raider who warrants respect.
6. Hurricane IvorJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 6-1424405- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictStruggling for form at present, last of 5 in minor event (15/2) at Tipperary (7.5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Not one to be interested in for now.
8. Blues EmperorJ: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 77-003100- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictLatest win at Fairyhouse in July. Run best excused when eleventh of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 18/1) a fortnight ago, having hopeless task from position. Handicapper drops him 3 lb but others potentially better treated.
4. One Smack MacJ: G. F. CarrollT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 125-4320- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 84
Verdict33/1, well-beaten last of 15 to Noble Champion in Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 3 months ago. Makes handicap debut and he needs to get back on track (gelded since last seen).
13. I Am SupermanJ: J. A. PowellT: M. D. O'Callaghan, IrelandF: 65049549- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Merely underlined his inconsistency when ninth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 18/1) a fortnight ago. Not taken lightly.
10. DaamberdiplomatJ: Seamie HeffernanT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 1-4804107- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictProving more miss than hit this year, scoring at the Curragh in June but below form when seventh of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 29 days ago. 1 of 4 for this yard and others look stronger.
11. Noble TruthJ: J. J. G. RyanT: John McConnell, IrelandF: 0/0000- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictLanded the 2022 Jersey during his time with Charlie Appleby. Very lightly raced since and significant doubts as to whether anything like that sort of ability remains, again finishing well held at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 7 weeks ago. Can only be watched.- Unnamed Favourite
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