Our Leopardstown racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 15th May 2026. The action gets underway at 17:05 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as GOOD.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Happy Pharoah boasts a 75% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Miss Georgie Benson has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, A P O’Brien’s yard sends out runners with a 19.69% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Leopardstown
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Leopardstown over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 14 | 8 | 57.14% | 78.57% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 18 | 8 | 44.44% | 77.78% |
| Mirror Online | Mirror Online | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
| Fortunatus | Sheffield Star | 15 | 5 | 33.33% | 60% |
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 75% |
17:05 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a typically informative Leopardstown juvenile maiden, and the market has latched on to the right pair. West Of Eden and King Of Cloughan are the only runners with racecourse form on the board, which gives them an obvious edge in a field where several are making their debut over a fair test at 7f. West Of Eden shaped better than the bare fifth suggests first time out and Ryan Moore sticking for Ballydoyle is hardly a negative. King Of Cloughan sets the standard on figures after finishing fourth and should know more now. Of the newcomers, Florida Bay is the interesting one from the same powerhouse yard as the favourite, while Chesham gets weight and could be sharper than the market expects. It is not an impossible puzzle, but there is enough depth to stop it being a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. West Of Eden – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 5 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 17
West Of Eden is the obvious one to beat and, in truth, he is hard to oppose. His debut fifth does not scream future winner at first glance, but Ballydoyle juveniles often come forward a good deal from the initial outing and this step up to 7f should suit much better. Ryan Moore keeps the ride, which tells its own story, and from stall 4 he should get a handy position in a small field. There is every chance he was learning on the job first time and will look a different horse with that experience banked. At 7/4, he is short enough, but still the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Chesham – 11/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor | Trainer: Robson De Aguiar | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way play, Chesham makes some appeal in a race where the exposed pair dominate the conversation. He gets 5lb from the colts as a two-year-old filly and has landed a decent draw in stall 2, which can help around here if she breaks smartly. The price is the main attraction: 11/2 is fair enough in a seven-runner maiden where only two have shown their hand. She does not come from one of the obvious glamour yards, so she may be underestimated in the betting, but these races can throw up a well-tuned newcomer at a workable price. If she knows her job, she could easily nick a place. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: West Of Eden is the win bet, with experience, stable strength and Ryan Moore all pointing in the same direction. For those wanting something at a better price, Chesham is the each-way punt in a seven-runner field with two places on offer. King Of Cloughan is the clear danger after a solid debut and is the one most likely to spoil the script.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Bay | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| King Of Cloughan | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Nola Soul | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Telegraph Road | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| West Of Eden | 7/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Chesham | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
17:40 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a fairly warm maiden for the grade, with a couple bringing solid placed form and several lightly-raced or unraced fillies adding a layer of intrigue. Suspicious Mindz sets the standard on figures after finishing second on her return and her rating of 95 makes her the obvious one, but she is drawn wide in 14 and short enough in a 15-runner field. Daring Heart is entitled to step forward from her juvenile debut for Ger Lyons, while Matilda Joslyngage has already shown useful form and her topspeed figure of 66 catches the eye. There are also potential improvers lurking in Kirkland Sioux and Make The Tide. It is not an impossible puzzle, but it is the sort of maiden where taking the short price blindly looks a risky way to play it.
Top Selections
1. Matilda Joslyngage – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: Kevin Thomas Coleman | Form: 762- | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 66
Matilda Joslyngage appeals as the percentage call because she has already put together a body of form that stacks up nicely in this company and she brings the best topspeed figure in the field. Her mark of 91 leaves her with only Suspicious Mindz above her on ratings, yet she is available at 6/1, which makes her far more attractive from a betting angle. The draw in 15 is not ideal, but Leopardstown’s mile can be forgiving if Chris Hayes gets her settled and into a rhythm. She has the look of a filly who should cope well with this trip and, with race fitness potentially on her side over some unexposed rivals, she looks the value against the favourite. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Daring Heart – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Gary Carroll | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 5- | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 39
Daring Heart ran only once at two, finishing fifth, but that bare form does not tell the full story and she is exactly the type Ger Lyons can bring forward significantly from first to second start. A rating of 88 from that debut effort suggests there was plenty to like under the bonnet, and stall 2 gives Gary Carroll options in what could become a tactical enough mile. At 11/4 she is no rags-to-riches each-way play, but in a field of this size she still makes each-way sense because there is obvious upside and she should be much more streetwise now. If she improves as expected, she is right in the thick of it. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Matilda Joslyngage is the win play at 6/1 because her established form and strong topspeed figure make her look overpriced against a vulnerable favourite. Daring Heart is the each-way option, with natural improvement likely on her second start for a yard that excels with these types. Suspicious Mindz is the clear danger on form, while debutante Kirkland Sioux is the one unexposed runner worth respecting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Woods | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Coasting | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Daring Heart | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Farewell To Arms | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Perth | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Sunrush | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Suspicious Mindz | 7/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/4 | 2/1 (Betfair) |
| Thistle Cross | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Trustmore | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| De Songbird | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Full Moon Tonight | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Kirkland Sioux | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Make The Tide | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Matilda Joslyngage | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Saga Gaga | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
18:12 – Leopardstown Friday Night Social Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper Leopardstown mile handicap: big field, plenty with bits of recent form, and more than a few who look weighted to get involved if things fall right. Land Of The Giants and Lough Leane arrive off wins and are obvious starting points, while Monvoe is the unexposed 3yo getting in light after scoring last time. Moyassr is short enough for one coming here on the back of two quiet runs, and Bucaneer’s Spirit is interesting after bouncing back, though the lack of a quoted price makes him harder to weigh up. Draw and track position could matter with 17 runners around here, but I’d rather side with horses arriving in solid nick than try to revive some badly out-of-form types. Tricky, yes, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Land Of The Giants – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Coen | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Form: 600621 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 71
He looks the percentage call. That recent form string shows a horse coming to the boil, and the latest win suggested he has finally found his race again after a couple of quieter efforts earlier in the campaign. An official mark of 76 doesn’t look harsh in a race of this depth, and a Topspeed of 71 says he has the gears for a strongly-run Leopardstown mile. Sam Coen takes over for a yard that knows how to place one in these competitive handicaps, and from stall 7 he should have options. At 11/2 he makes plenty of appeal as one who still holds strong claims despite the rise in expectation. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Rockbury Lad – 16/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Keithen Kennedy | Trainer: M D O’Callaghan | Form: 05-923 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 68
He’s the each-way angle in a race where plenty of the market principals are short enough for what they’ve actually achieved. Rockbury Lad has been knocking on the door without getting his head in front, but those last two efforts suggest he’s coming back to a workable level and his mark of 73 is not beyond him at all. The draw in 2 could be handy if he breaks and holds a position, and Keithen Kennedy gets a horse who should travel well enough in a race that may set up for something ridden with patience. At 16/1, he doesn’t need to be a world-beater to make the frame, and he’s a fair each-way punt at the prices. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Land Of The Giants is the win play after a solid recent profile and looks the most convincing runner in the line-up. Rockbury Lad appeals as the each-way option at a much bigger price, especially with five places on offer. Monvoe is the obvious danger as the progressive 3yo, while Lough Leane is respected despite a difficult draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Borne | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Bay Of Dreams | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Perfect Judgement | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Lough Leane | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Faoladh | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| God Knows | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Java Wood | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Land Of The Giants | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Proleek Prince | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Rappell | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ohmali | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Dynamic Force | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Rockbury Lad | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Moyassr | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Monvoe | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sheamus Seimhiu | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Rappell |
18:47 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper Leopardstown handicap rather than a penalty kick, with several of these arriving on workable marks and a few coming here from very different angles. Diamond Exchange has the most solid recent profile after winning and then shaping well in third, while Star Mind comes here off a win and still sits on a feather weight despite a lofty rating. Tatum is another with obvious appeal after a productive spell last term, and Chica Guerrera has been knocking on the door often enough to think she won’t be far away again. The trick with this race is deciding whether to side with the proven recent form or the one still a shade ahead of the assessor. It looks competitive, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Diamond Exchange – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 263-13 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 66
Diamond Exchange makes the most appeal because she comes here with the right blend of recent form and a mark that still looks fair. She won on her return and backed that up with a solid third next time, so there is no guessing involved about wellbeing. An opening rating of 79 does not look harsh at all for a 4yo filly who may still be progressing, and Shane Foley is a positive booking in a race where track position will matter. At 3/1 she is no giveaway, but she is the one with the fewest holes in her profile and holds strong claims of landing this. Bet: WIN
2. Tatum – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Adam Caffrey | Trainer: Noel Meade | Form: 23121- | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 71
Tatum looks the each-way value in a race where a few at the head of the market are easy enough to like. Her form figures from last season are hard to knock, with two wins and a runner-up effort in her last four starts, and that topspeed figure of 71 suggests she has the pace for a race of this nature. She returns from a break, but Noel Meade’s mare has clearly been in good heart and the draw in 4 should give Adam Caffrey options. Available at 13/2, she looks the type to travel well and be bang there turning in, which makes plenty of each-way appeal. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Diamond Exchange is the straightforward win play because her current form is the strongest on offer and her mark still looks very workable. Tatum is the each-way punt at 13/2, especially with three places on offer in an 11-runner field. The main dangers are Star Mind, who is well treated on the weights, and Chica Guerrera, whose consistency gives her every chance of making the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Snow | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Chica Guerrera | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Diamond Exchange | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Great Mover | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Inthesmallhours | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Timeless Charm | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Eastern Peace | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Tatum | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Tofino | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Star Mind | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Casheldale Lass | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
19:22 – Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes (Group 3)
Race Details: 1m 6f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a small-field Group 3 in numbers only, because the market says there is one outstanding horse in here. Scandinavia arrives on a four-race winning streak, carries the clear top rating of 123 and already has the look of a stayer going right through the grades for Aidan O’Brien. On bare figures he sets a stiff standard and, unless the race turns tactical in a way that catches him out, he should simply prove too strong. The intrigue is really about the places. Dallas Star has been knocking on the door in decent company, while Leinster is solid enough without looking a natural spoiler. Le Destrier is respected for Willie Mullins but returns from a long absence, so this feels more straightforward than fiendish.
Top Selections
1. Scandinavia – 1/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 5111-1 | Rating: 123 | Topspeed: 120
There is no point getting cute here: Scandinavia is the class act and is hard to oppose. That sequence of 5111-1 tells its own story, and a mark of 123 puts him comfortably clear of these on official figures. Ryan Moore is the obvious booking for a horse who looks uncomplicated and thoroughly progressive, while the 1m6f trip on good ground should hold no fears at all. At 1/6, nobody is pretending this is a betting bonanza, but he is the one horse in the race with genuine Group quality already on the page. If he runs to form, the rest are playing for second. Bet: WIN
2. Dallas Star – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor | Trainer: Robson De Aguiar | Form: 8-2332 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 55
For an each-way angle in a six-runner race, Dallas Star makes more appeal than the more obvious Leinster. He has been admirably consistent this term, with form figures of 8-2332, and that latest second suggests he is holding his level well in staying races. His rating of 117 gives him enough substance to think he can nick the runner-up spot if the favourite does what the market expects. He is not obviously improving in leaps and bounds, but he keeps turning up and running his race, which matters plenty in these compact Group contests. Around 10/1, he looks the value option for the places. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple. Scandinavia is the win bet and the most likely result is that he outclasses them. If you want something at a backable price, Dallas Star is the each-way play to chase the favourite home. Leinster is the obvious danger to that place angle, while Le Destrier is interesting on ability but too risky after such a long break.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavia | 1/6 | 1/6 | 1/6 | 1/6 | 1/6 | 1/6 (Bet365) |
| Leinster | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Dallas Star | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Happy Pharoah | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 14/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Le Destrier | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mont St Michel | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 50/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | Scandinavia |
19:57 – Mervue Equine Supplements Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper Leopardstown handicap in the sense that there are several with chances and not many you could call bombproof. Marians Gal brings the best recent consistency after a solid 15-432 spell and is understandably near the head of the market, while Maxwell Smart and Jurality have been knocking on the door in similar company. Trishuli River is another with credible recent placed form, though he does have to defy a higher mark than plenty of these. At a bigger price, Tassarolo makes some appeal after shaping better the last twice. With 20 runners over this trip on good ground, pace, position and a bit of luck will matter, so this looks more a tricky betting heat than a strong race dominated by one obvious answer.
Top Selections
1. Marians Gal – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo | Trainer: Kevin Michael Smith | Form: 15-432 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 23
He is the one arriving in the most reliable nick and, in a race full of ifs and buts, that counts for plenty. Marians Gal has been edging towards a win with figures of 4-3-2 on his last three starts, and the latest effort strongly suggested this sort of test remains within range off 69. He is not thrown in, but he is honest, well enough drawn in 3, and carries a very workable 126. In a race where plenty are exposed or hard to trust, taking the solid option makes sense. Available at 4/1, he looks the percentage call rather than a flashy one.
Bet: WIN
2. Tassarolo – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Reese Holohan | Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan | Form: 048-93 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 59
Tassarolo is the each-way angle because his recent form hints that he is coming to the boil. He was a respectable third two starts back and then backed that up with another decent effort when fifth, which is more than can be said for a lot of these. The wide draw in 19 is not ideal over this trip, but if Holohan can get him settled and tucked in, he has the stamina and recent sharpness to get involved late. Denis Hogan’s runners are rarely overfaced in these staying handicaps, and 15/2 feels fair in a 20-runner race paying five places. He looks the value each-way play.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Marians Gal is the win bet because he is the most solid recent performer in a race short on certainty. Tassarolo is the each-way punt at a workable price, especially with five places on offer. The obvious dangers are Maxwell Smart, who ran well on return, and Jurality, who keeps knocking around the frame without quite getting his head in front.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tassarolo | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Church Mountain | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Felicity Smoak | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Autocrat | 18/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Amavasya | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Numidia | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Trishuli River | 8/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Eastern Wind | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Maxwell Smart | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Vivacious Lady | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Miners Cabin | 28/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Real Petite | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Voice Of Northeast | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Jurality | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Marians Gal | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Shakita | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Bang Po | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Creative Dancer | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Masego | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Autocrat |
20:30 – Women In Racing Lady Riders Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a likeable little finale but not an easy one to finish the card with. A few arrive here in decent nick, headed by Drucker, who is clearly progressing and escapes with just 9st7lb despite a career-high mark of 93. Touch The Moon has the class to feature if ready enough after an absence, while Soaring Sun and The Real Screamer both come here off wins and should make this competitive from the foot of the weights. The shape of the race suggests a proper handicap rather than a procession, and over 1m4f at Leopardstown you usually need a blend of tactical speed and the ability to truly see it out. It looks a tricky puzzle rather than a deep race, but there should be no hiding place.
Top Selections
1. Drucker – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Orla Tynan | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 6-1341 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed:
Drucker is the percentage call. He has improved with racing this year, his form figures of 6-1341 painting the picture of a 4yo still going the right way, and that latest win suggested this longer trip is playing to his strengths rather than stretching him. What really catches the eye is that he gets in here with just 133lb despite having the best rating in the field, which makes him dangerously well treated in the context of a lady riders’ handicap. Drawn in 2, he should get a neat run into the race, and at 7/2 he makes plenty of appeal against rivals who are either older, less progressive or more exposed. Bet: WIN
2. Autumn Twist – 18/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ms J I Stokes | Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan | Form: 0183-5 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 74
Autumn Twist looks the value play if you want something at a price. Her form can be read more kindly than the market may allow, and that recent comeback fifth should have sharpened her up for this assignment. She is another who is very well in at the weights, carrying only 135lb from a mark of 87, and her topspeed figure of 74 is among the better pieces of evidence on offer in a race where a few of these are priced on reputation rather than substance. Stall 3 is no bad place to be, and if she settles and gets a smooth trip, she has enough handicapping scope to outrun 18/1 by some distance. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Drucker is the solid win play, with his progressive profile and light weight making him hard to oppose. For an each-way punt, Autumn Twist makes plenty of sense at a big price from a handy draw. The obvious dangers are Touch The Moon if fully tuned up after a break, and Soaring Sun, who has winning form and arrives with momentum.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poetic Sound | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Touch The Moon | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 15/8 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Jabbar | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Harbour | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| The Real Screamer | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Nakasero | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Autumn Twist | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Drucker | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Soaring Sun | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Derry Lad | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Leopardstown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Pharoah | 4 | 3 | 75% | 100% |
| Nakasero | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Faoladh | 5 | 1 | 20% | 60% |
| Summer Snow | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 42.86% |
| Eastern Wind | 17 | 2 | 11.76% | 29.41% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Georgie Benson | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Conor Cusack | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Adam Grant | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Ryan Moore | 144 | 47 | 32.64% | 65.97% |
| Robyn Donaghue-Leahy | 10 | 2 | 20% | 30% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Leopardstown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P O’Brien | 1559 | 307 | 19.69% | 44.96% |
| W P Mullins | 1396 | 261 | 18.7% | 50.72% |
| Peter Lawlor | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 45.45% |
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 652 | 86 | 13.19% | 36.5% |
| P Sweeney | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Leopardstown racing tips for Friday 15th May 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Leopardstown today?
The first race at Leopardstown on Friday 15th May 2026 goes off at 17:05, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Leopardstown today?
The going at Leopardstown is reported as GOOD.
How many races are at Leopardstown today?
There are 7 races on the card at Leopardstown today, running from 17:05 through to 20:30.
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