Leopardstown
Today, September 13, 2025Flat1m5fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
ZANNDABAD was an eyecatcher at York and can gain an overdue first success since joining Tony Martin. Aeronautic shaped well at Goodwood and heads the dangers along with Helvic Dream, who has been at the top of his game under both codes this summer. Too Bossy For Us had an excuse at Galway and is also shortlisted along with Aidan O'Brien 3-y-o Light As Air.
Zanndabad
Aeronautic
Helvic Dream
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
- 5. AeronauticJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 5114-053
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictC&D winner. Good third of 14 in handicap (11/2) at Goodwood (1¾m, good) 42 days ago. Another bold show likely. 
17. Light As AirJ: Jack ClearyT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 33-2301- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictCareer best when winning 9-runner maiden (1/2) at the Curragh (1½m, soft) 55 days ago. Blinkers on first time. May still have more to offer for his top stable.
1. Harbour WindJ: S. CoenT: D. K. Weld, IrelandF: 2/1225-574- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictCourse winner. 6/1, 6¼ lengths fourth of 7 to Al Riffa in Curragh Cup at the Curragh (1¾m, good to soft) 56 days ago. Trainer going well.
11. Happy PharoahJ: P. A. HarnettT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 954112- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictC&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 4/1, very good 4¼ lengths second of 8 to Floresta in listed race at this course (1¾m, good) 23 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
12. Too Bossy For UsJ: J. M. SheridanT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 313284-20- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
Verdict7/2 and hooded first time, poorly drawn when twelfth of 20 in handicap at Galway (17f, good to soft) 47 days ago and likely still in form. Down in trip. Enters calculations.- 10. ZanndabadJ: Seamie HeffernanT: A. J. Martin, IrelandF: 07/366-704
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictWinless for current yard but looked unlucky not to close very close when fourth of 10 over 1½m at last month's York Ebor meeting, shuffled to the rear before running on well. Considered. 
14. Lord ChurchJ: J. A. PowellT: Emmet Mullins, IrelandF: 1132-3797- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
Verdict10/3, creditable seventh of 18 in handicap at Galway (1½m, good to soft) 43 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieces on 1st time.- 3. Helvic DreamJ: C. D. HayesT: Noel Meade, IrelandF: 312/553-63
- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictSmart dual-purpose performer who was a good third in 1¾m handicap at the Curragh before returning to hurdles with a very good second of 19 in Galway Hurdle (first past the post but demoted to second). Respected. 
15. Buddy OneJ: R. P. ClearyT: Paul John Gilligan, IrelandF: 07/1- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictUseful jumper who landed a 13f Flat maiden at Ballinrobe in July. 15/2, sixth of 22 in Galway Plate back chasing 45 days ago. This is his first handicap on the Flat.
2. London CityJ: Christophe SoumillonT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 56/115-050- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLooked a colt firmly on the up when taking a 1½m York handicap in spring 2024 but hasn't progressed in a light career since, finishing down the field in the Ebor at York last month. Top yard won this last year but his claims aren't obvious.
7. BuntingJ: Ben Martin CoenT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 1/3-4- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictUseful Flat performer and similar level over hurdles. Off 3 months, shaped as if better for the run when fourth of 7 in conditions event back on Flat at Galway (1¾m, good to soft) 43 days ago. First handicap start on the Flat.
8. Comfort ZoneJ: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 2/071-30- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictSeventeenth of 20 in handicap at Galway (17f, good to soft, 5/1) 47 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
9. CharlusJ: G. F. CarrollT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 1/112-030- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictDual French Flat winner who landed a maiden hurdle for this yard in January but has failed to make a significant impact back on the Flat this summer. Dangerous to dismiss anything from this yard but his claims aren't obvious.
4. Crypto ForceJ: David EganT: Adrian Murray, IrelandF: 44-689125- Price History:
- 36.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictLatest win at Gowran in July. 8½ lengths fifth of 6 to Zahrann in Royal Whip Stakes (66/1) at the Curragh (1¼m, good) 28 days ago. Back up in trip.
16. God Of ThunderJ: Keithen KennedyT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 0595-1060- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictLatest win at Limerick in June. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 25/1) 29 days ago. Back up in trip.
6. Sea The BossJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 8/140-7694- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
Verdict4¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Sons And Lovers in Ballyroan Stakes (18/1) at this course (1½m, good) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut from a mark which demands improvement.
19. RazdanJ: R. M. MulliganT: Christopher David Timmons, IrelandF: 4/507-5300- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
Verdict9/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Roscommon (1½m, good to soft) 12 days ago, very slowly away. Cheekpieces on first time. Uphill task.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
18. BryantJ: L. F. RocheT: Adrian Murray, IrelandF: 4-2361- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictLightly-raced winner. First run since leaving George Scott when winning 8-runner maiden (3/1) at Roscommon (1½m, good) 25 days ago, soon clear.
13. En OrJ: J. J. G. RyanT: A. J. Martin, IrelandF: 41071-709- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
Verdict16/1, respectable ninth of 18 in handicap at Galway (1½m, good to soft) 43 days ago, unable to sustain effort.