Results From Leopardstown - Friday, 29th December 2023
Leopardstown 12:00 Result
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase
- 4yo+, 12 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £10,442, 2nd £3,363, 3rd £1,593, 4th £708, 5th £354, 6th £177
- Distance 2m 5f 70y
- Going Chase course - SOFT (Soft to heavy in places); Hurdle course - SOFT TO HEAVY
- Off Time 12:00
- Winning Time 05:48
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
in touch with leaders, headway and prominent after 3 out (usual 4 out), hampered by faller last (usual 2 out), soon led and ridden, went clear omitted last, stayed on
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2nd6
in touch with leaders, prominent 3 out (usual 4 out), not fluent last (usual 2 out), ridden when went second omitted last, kept on, no match for winner
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3rd7
took keen hold, pressed leader and briefly disputed lead early, prominent before 4th, in touch with leaders after 2 out (usual 3 out), headway and challenging from last (usual 2 out), no extra when lost second omitted last
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4th4 ¼
prominent, briefly disputed lead before 4th, 1 length down when briefly left in lead then badly hampered by faller and lost position last (usual 2 out), kept on
Tipped by:
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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5th2 ¼
towards rear, not fluent 1st, headway 2 out (usual 3 out), prominent when hampered by faller when raced wide last (usual 2 out), weakened omitted last
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6th14
never better than midfield, didn't always jump with fluency
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7th9
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear, headway into midfield 8th, hampered by faller last (usual 2 out), soon weakened
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8th16
took keen hold, prominent, hampered by faller last (usual 2 out), soon weakened
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9th3 ¾
never better than midfield, weakening when not fluent last (usual 2 out)
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- TOPSPEED
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FELL
in touch with leaders, 4 lengths down when fell 9th
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FELL
led narrowly or disputed lead, 1 length ahead going okay when fell last (usual 2 out)
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PU
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, dropped to last after 5th, mistake 8th, detached before 9th, pulled up 2 out (usual 3 out)
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
coughing
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
unsuitable ground
Tote Returns
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Total Win£11.8
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Exacta£134.2
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Trifecta£1411.3
Leopardstown 12:35 Result
Pigsback.com Maiden Hurdle
- 5yo+, 8 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £7,832, 2nd £2,522, 3rd £1,195, 4th £531, 5th £265, 6th £133
- Distance 2m 4f 0y
- Going Chase course - SOFT (Soft to heavy in places); Hurdle course - SOFT TO HEAVY
- Off Time 12:35
- Winning Time 05:05
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
took keen hold, raced in third, disputing second after 2 out (usual 3 out), led going easily last (usual 2 out), soon went well clear, impressive
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Alistair Jones - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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2nd25
jumped right on occasions, raced in second, disputing second after 2 out (usual 3 out), challenging last (usual 2 out), soon ridden and no chance with winner, kept on
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3rd5 ½
towards rear, not fluent 1st, mistake 5th, headway into midfield after 6th, in touch with leaders when pushed along briefly after 2 out (usual 3 out), went third when ridden but no chance with winner after last (usual 2 out), kept on
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4th21
led, jumped slightly right 7th, headed last (usual 2 out), soon weakened, tailed off
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5th35
in touch with leaders, disputing fourth after 4th, dropped to midfield when not fluent 5th, mistake and weakened 2 out (usual 3 out), tailed off after last (usual 2 out)
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6th74
in rear throughout, pushed along briefly after 3rd, hampered by faller 7th, weakened after 2 out (usual 3 out), tailed off after last (usual 2 out)
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FELL
midfield, disputing fourth after 4th, went fourth 5th, hit then fell 7th
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-
held up in rear, in touch with leaders when badly hampered then brought down 7th
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NR
unsuitable ground
Tote Returns
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Total Win£1.1
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Exacta£2.8
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Trifecta£5.5
Leopardstown 13:10 Result
BeattheBank.ie Irish EBF Mares Hurdle (Grade 3)
- 4yo+, 8 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £20,885, 2nd £6,726, 3rd £3,186, 4th £1,416, 5th £708, 6th £354
- Distance 2m 4f 0y
- Going Chase course - SOFT (Soft to heavy in places); Hurdle course - SOFT TO HEAVY
- Off Time 13:10
- Winning Time 05:07
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
travelled strongly, prominent, went second from 2nd, led going easily last (usual 2 out), nudged along when went clear omitted last, ridden briefly when went further clear run-in, comfortably
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2nd7 ½
towards rear, headway when not fluent 3 out (usual 4 out), went second and pushed along after last (usual 2 out), no chance with winner when ridden omitted last, kept on
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3rd3 ½
in touch with leaders, not fluent when prominent 3 out (usual 4 out), headway on inner after last (usual 2 out), outpaced and no chance with winner when pushed along omitted last, soon ridden briefly and no extra, no match for first two
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- The Irish Sun
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4th½
pressed leader, lost second when slow jump 2nd, pressed leaders after last (usual 2 out), weakening when no impression omitted last
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
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5th5 ½
soon towards rear, in touch with leaders when mistake last (usual 2 out), soon some headway, no extra omitted last
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6th10
prominent early, midfield when not fluent and dropped to rear 6th, headway on outer and prominent last (usual 2 out), soon weakened
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7th11
always behind, detached when mistake 2 out (usual 3 out), tailed off
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8th2 ¾
led, headed and weakened last (usual 2 out), soon dropped to rear, tailed off
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NR
stone bruise
Tipped by:
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
- TOPSPEED
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NR
coughing
Leopardstown 13:45 Result
Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1)
- 4yo+, 6 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £52,212, 2nd £16,814, 3rd £7,965, 4th £3,540, 5th £1,770, 6th £885
- Distance 3m 0f 100y
- Going Chase course - SOFT (Soft to heavy in places); Hurdle course - SOFT TO HEAVY
- Off Time 13:45
- Winning Time 06:37
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
travelled strongly, pressed leaders, went second when switched right after 2 out, led going easily towards near side before last, soon clear, eased towards finish, easily
Naps:
- Weekender
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2nd6
held up in last, not fluent 5th, towards rear 10th, headway on inner 4 out, outpaced when not fluent 2 out, headway when switched right and ridden before last, soon went second but no chance with winner, kept on
Naps:
- The Irish Sun
Tipped by:
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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3rd10
led narrowly or disputed lead early, led clearly after 6th, faced challenges 2 out, headed towards far side before last, soon lost second, no extra run-in, no match for first two
Naps:
- Racing Post
- The i
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4th2 ¾
towards rear, in touch with leaders after 6th, mistake when pecked on landing 8th, mistake when pecked on landing 4 out, went fourth but no extra before last
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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5th15
jumped right on occasions, raced in second and briefly disputed lead early, pressed leader after 6th, lost second and weakened after 2 out, dropped to rear when steadied last
Naps:
- Racing TV
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
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6th53
raced wide, soon towards rear, dropped to last when not fluent 10th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off after 2 out
Leopardstown 14:20 Result
Matheson Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 4yo+, 4 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £78,319, 2nd £25,221, 3rd £11,947, 4th £5,310, 5th £2,655, 6th £1,327
- Distance 2m 0f 0y
- Going Chase course - SOFT (Soft to heavy in places); Hurdle course - SOFT TO HEAVY
- Off Time 14:20
- Winning Time 03:55
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
travelled strongly, chased clear leader, not fluent 4th, pressed leader 3 out, led going easily after 2 out, faced challenge but going best before last, went clear when pushed out run-in, comfortably
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
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2nd3 ¼
held up in rear, disputing third when not fluent 4th, pressed leaders 3 out, mistake going okay 2 out, headway and went second then challenging when switched right before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, no match for winner
Naps:
- Farringdon - Morning Star
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
- The Irish Sun
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3rd8
took keen hold, held up in rear, disputing third when not fluent 4th, pressed leaders 3 out, briefly went second after 2 out, weakened before last, no match for first two
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4th11
jumped right on occasions, led and clear, mistake 2nd, reduced lead when mistake 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon headed and weakened quickly
Naps:
- myracing.com
Tote Returns
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Total Win£1.4
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Exacta£1.5
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Trifecta£1.9
Leopardstown 14:55 Result
Timeless Sash Windows Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle
- 4yo+, 9 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £13,053, 2nd £4,204, 3rd £1,991, 4th £885, 5th £442, 6th £221
- Distance 2m 4f 0y
- Going Chase course - SOFT (Soft to heavy in places); Hurdle course - SOFT TO HEAVY
- Off Time 14:55
- Winning Time 05:20
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
made virtually all, soon led at slow pace, increased tempo before 7th, not fluent 3 out, faced challenges but going okay after 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in
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2nd1 ¼
took keen hold, pressed leaders, went second and challenging on outer before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, no match for winner
Naps:
- Irish Daily Star
- Irish Post
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- The Irish Sun
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3rd2 ¼
briefly led, soon raced in second, not fluent 6th, lost second on inner before last, kept on, no match for first two
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4th4
held up in rear, hampered by faller 5th, headway before 2 out, went fourth but no extra before last, lame
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5th8 ½
in touch with leaders, headway and prominent on far side of group before 2 out, weakened after 2 out
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6thnk
raced wide, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent 4th, weakened after 2 out
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Alistair Jones - SPOTLIGHT
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7th19
in rear throughout, weakened after 2 out, tailed off
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8th5 ½
didn't jump well, in touch with leaders, towards rear when not fluent 6th, weakened after 2 out, tailed off
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FELL
in touch with leaders, midfield when fell 6th
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
unsuitable ground
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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NR
allergy
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NR
off feed
Leopardstown 15:25 Result
Plusvital Flat Race
- 4yo+, 8 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £10,442, 2nd £3,363, 3rd £1,593, 4th £708, 5th £354, 6th £177
- Distance 2m 0f 0y
- Going Chase course - SOFT (Soft to heavy in places); Hurdle course - SOFT TO HEAVY
- Off Time 15:25
- Winning Time 04:02
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
made all, faced challenge when pushed along from over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong
Tipped by:
- Alistair Jones - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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2nd2 ¾
took keen hold, raced in second, challenging going best over 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, no match for winner
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3rd3 ½
towards rear but in touch with leaders, midfield 5f out, headway on inner 3f out, went third and kept on from under 2f out, no match for first two
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4th8 ½
in touch with leaders, prominent 5f out, pressed leaders under 3f out, outpaced when lost second under 2f out, soon weakened
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
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5th2 ¼
towards rear but in touch with leaders, some headway on near side of group 2f out, soon no extra
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6th1 ¾
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent 5f out, weakened 2f out
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7th4
in rear, in touch with leaders halfway, outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened
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8th73
in rear throughout, lost touch when weakened from 6f out, tailed off before straight
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NR
stone bruise
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NR
unsuitable ground