Our Leopardstown racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 18th June 2026. The action gets underway at 16:35 and runs through to 20:20, with going reported as GOOD.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Gaoth Chuil boasts a 28.57% strike rate from 7 runs at the track, Mr J W Hendrick has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 5 rides, Aidan Melia’s yard sends out runners with a 20% 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% |
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 75% |
| Mirror Online | Mirror Online | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
| Fortunatus | Sheffield Star | 15 | 5 | 33.33% | 60% |
16:35 – Irish EBF Auction Series Race (IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a fairly informative 2yo maiden with a couple bringing solid racecourse evidence and several likely types from good yards trying to take a hand at the first attempt. Sea Of Rain sets the standard on what we’ve seen, having shaped with plenty of promise when fourth and already earning a mark of 89, while Apollo’s Comet also showed enough on debut to suggest she can win a race of this nature soon. The market is naturally interested in newcomers like Miss Ellie Mae and Tosca No Candis, and in these auction races the debutantes can be dangerous, but proven Leopardstown-style stamina at 7f often counts for plenty. It is a tricky enough puzzle despite the small amount of public form, though Sea Of Rain looks the percentage call.
Top Selections
1. Sea Of Rain – 7/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: J S Bolger | Form: 4 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 56
There was plenty to like about Sea Of Rain’s debut fourth and, in a race where most of these are either unraced or still learning, that experience could be a major edge. A mark of 89 stands out in this field and suggests the run was no ordinary introduction. Drawn low in stall 2, she should get a handy position, and Bolger juveniles tend to come on sharply for the first outing. At around 7/2 she is not being missed by the market, but she still makes plenty of appeal because she brings the best established form and looks the one most likely to cope with this 7f test. Bet: WIN
2. Apollo’s Comet
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 3 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 68
Apollo’s Comet appeals as the each-way alternative after a debut third that suggested there is a race in her when things drop right. She achieved that with a useful enough figure of 82 and her Topspeed of 68 is actually the best published number in the line-up, which gives her a very solid platform here. Harrington’s juveniles usually know their job well enough second time, and Shane Foley is the right man to deliver her late if this turns tactical. She does have 7lb more than Sea Of Rain, which is worth noting, but she looks dependable in a race where several are priced on potential alone. Bet: EACH-WAY
Danger: Miss Ellie Mae is the obvious unknown from a shrewd Gavin Cromwell yard and the market strength suggests she’s expected to go well first time.
Betting Strategy
Sea Of Rain is the win play because she sets the clearest standard and should improve for that debut fourth. Apollo’s Comet makes more appeal as an each-way punt in a field of 11, as her debut third and solid speed figure give her a strong chance of hitting the frame. Miss Ellie Mae and Tosca No Candis look the main threats among the newcomers.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Jack | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Leadlight | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Matrook | 33/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Cornelia | 9/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Docks | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tosca No Candis | 7/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Bold Move | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Miss Ellie Mae | 7/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Chiquitita Bee | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Of Rain | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
17:10 – BOYLE Sports Money Back If 2nd To SP Fav Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper Leopardstown handicap, deep, competitive and not one for the faint-hearted. Goal Exceeded, Irish Rumour and Faoladh all arrive with obvious claims, while Reposado has been knocking on the door often enough to make plenty of shortlists. The pace and draw could matter in a 17-runner 7f here, and there are a few who look weighted to go well if things fall right. Goal Exceeded brings the strongest recent profile on the figures and has the look of one who is well treated from the foot of the weights, while Irish Rumour comes here after a solid second and is the sort to outrun his draw if getting cover. Tricky? Very much so. But it is not impossible to narrow down.
Top Selections
1. Goal Exceeded – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Adam Caffrey | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Form: 86-203 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 74
He makes most appeal in a race full of solid handicappers rather than obvious improvers. That latest third suggested he is still in good nick, and his recent sequence of 2-0-3 reads better than plenty in this field. A mark of 77 is workable given he owns the best official rating in the line-up and a topspeed figure of 74 says he has the raw pace for a race like this. Adam Caffrey takes over for a yard that knows how to place these seasoned handicappers, and 11/2 looks fair rather than cramped. He is the one I keep coming back to. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Loingseoir – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Cleary | Trainer: M C Grassick | Form: 0-9744 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 71
Veterans can win these races at Leopardstown and Loingseoir has been hinting that his turn is not far away. His last two fourth-place finishes were perfectly respectable efforts in similar company, and he is now running from a mark of 75 with a topspeed figure of 71 that stacks up very well in this field. The wide draw is not ideal, but he tends to hold his form and at 9/1 he looks the sort to reward an each-way play in a race paying five places. Jack Cleary knows him, and this does not look beyond him if he gets the breaks. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Goal Exceeded is the win play because his recent form and figures are the most convincing in the field. Loingseoir is the each-way option at a sensible price with five places on offer. Irish Rumour and Faoladh are the obvious dangers, while Reposado is another who would not shock if finally converting consistent placed form into a win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faoladh | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Buttermere Ridge | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Perfect Base | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Send Harry | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Apache Outlaw | 17/2 | 12/1 | 12/1 (William Hill) |
| Ardeur | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Phoenix Pairc | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Reposado | 15/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Loingseoir | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Navagio | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Free Solo | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Goal Exceeded | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Mickey The Steel | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Hexagonal | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Irish Rumour | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Caffu Zafeen | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Eichan San | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Hexagonal |
| The Irish Sun | Loingseoir |
17:45 – Bulmers Live Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper Leopardstown handicap: a big field, several unexposed 3yos taking on older exposed types, and not much room for error over a mile. Ocean Echo and Cosmic Funk bring the most persuasive recent form among the younger brigade, while Bucaneer’s Spirit arrives in solid nick for the older horses after a pair of placed efforts. Battle Borne is interesting from stall 1 after a revival last time, but plenty of these have been threatening more than delivering. The pace should be honest enough and that may suit something still ahead of the assessor rather than one of the battle-hardened handicappers. It is a tricky puzzle rather than a deep race, and I’d much rather side with potential than habitually well-handicapped nearly horses.
Top Selections
1. Ocean Echo – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Paddy Harnett | Trainer: Mark Fahey | Form: 0624 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 57
Ocean Echo makes plenty of appeal as one of the few in here who looks likely to improve again rather than simply repeat his mark. The 3yo has only had four starts, shaped with promise when runner-up, and his latest fourth suggested this sort of mile handicap is well within reach. An opening mark of 74 looks fair rather than harsh, and getting in here with just 130 could prove a big help against older rivals. Paddy Harnett keeps the ride and, in a race full of patchy profiles, this one has the cleanest upside angle. Available at 5/1, he looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Battle Borne – 16/1 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Patrick J McKenna | Form: 100002 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 38
Battle Borne is not bombproof, but he is exactly the sort to make some each-way appeal in a race like this. His recent second was his best effort for a while and hinted that he is coming back to the boil after a mixed spell. The inside draw in stall 1 could be a real asset around here if J M Sheridan can hold a handy position, and his profile is at least more convincing than plenty of similarly priced rivals. He does have to prove he can back that run up, but 16/1 feels a fair bit bigger than it should be if he gets the run of the race.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ocean Echo is the win play because he has the strongest improvement angle and should be well suited by this setup. Battle Borne is the each-way punt at a much bigger price, especially with five places on offer. Cosmic Funk is the obvious danger among the 3yos, while Bucaneer’s Spirit is respected as a solid, in-form older handicapper.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Lad | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Zaraahmando | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Heliogabalus | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Smithfield | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Battle Borne | 16/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Go Out | 14/1 | 17/2 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Bay Of Dreams | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Perfect Judgement | 8/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Ocean Echo | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Running Point | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Fleetfootsoldier | 28/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Navajo Point | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Cosmic Funk | 11/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Verhoyen | 11/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Sayfa Fad | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Dawn Flame | 25/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Millhone | 50/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
18:20 – BOYLE Sports Home Of The Early Payout Rated Race
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a tight little 3yo rated contest where plenty arrive with something to recommend them, but not many are bombproof. Sir Benji and Red Autumn sit near the top on ratings, while God Of Power comes here in sharper recent form after finishing 1-2 on his last two starts. Shaftesbury Avenue is another with obvious appeal for Ballydoyle, and Golddream is respected after winning before a solid third. Leopardstown’s mile on good ground should suit a handy, uncomplicated type, and that may prove important in a race lacking much between the principals on paper. It looks competitive rather than deep, and the market should be close, but there is enough substance in the better recent efforts to make this more than just a guessing game.
Top Selections
1. God Of Power – 5/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 49-12 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 86
God Of Power appeals as the one arriving with the cleanest and most convincing recent profile. He returned this term with a win and then backed that up with a runner-up effort, so the 49-12 form string suggests a colt going the right way at the right time. His Topspeed figure of 86 stacks up well in this field and stall 2 is no bad place to operate from over this mile. Andrew Slattery keeps the ride on his own runner, which is always worth noting, and at 5/1 he looks a fair bit more interesting than some of the shorter ones who still have questions to answer. He holds strong claims if getting a decent pace to aim at. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sir Benji – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Robert Whearty | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 13 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 91
Sir Benji looks the value each-way play in a race where a few of these are priced on reputation as much as achievement. Gavin Cromwell’s colt has done little wrong in two starts, winning on debut and then shaping well in defeat when third next time. The standout number here is that 91 Topspeed figure, the best in the field, and his rating of 93 says he belongs right at this level. He is still lightly raced enough to have more to offer, and while he lacks the recent match practice of God Of Power, 7/1 is attractive in a nine-runner race with three places on offer. He is the type to travel strongly and be thereabouts late. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
God Of Power is the win play thanks to his solid current form and a profile that suggests there may still be a bit of improvement to come. Sir Benji is the each-way punt at 7/1, with his Topspeed figure making him very hard to ignore at the prices. Shaftesbury Avenue and Golddream look the main dangers if the market leaders underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| God Of Power | 7/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Shaftesbury Avenue | 5/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir Benji | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Krasimir | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Red Autumn | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Golddream | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Halon Bay | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Johnny Soda | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Glitter And Glory | 11/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
18:50 – 1878 At 3Arena Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a proper Leopardstown handicap puzzle, with plenty of exposed types mixed in with a few who still have some room to manoeuvre. Chipsrdown brings the most solid recent profile after a string of competitive runs, while Ella’s Gold is the interesting 3yo in the pack after knocking on the door more than once. Lust shaped well on his return and is another with obvious claims if building on that, while Akashaa and Limestone Red are in the argument if the race falls right. In a field of 18 over this trip, position and timing will matter as much as raw ability, and you could make a case that a well-treated improver will be the one to beat the older handicappers. Tricky, yes, but not impossible to narrow down.
Top Selections
1. Chipsrdown – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 3-5023 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 65
He is the percentage call in a race where plenty arrive with questions to answer. Chipsrdown has been holding his form well, and those recent figures of 5-0-2-3 read better than plenty of these on paper because he has been running competitively rather than merely passing beaten horses. A mark of 66 looks fair rather than harsh, and his Topspeed figure of 65 says he has the pace for this sort of contest. Drawn in 5, he should get a sensible trip, and the Slattery team know exactly how to place one in this grade. At 4/1 he is no giveaway, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the one with the least guesswork attached. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ella’s Gold
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: Matthew J Smith | Form: 022-02 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 40
Ella’s Gold is the one I want on side at the weights because she looks the likely improver in a race full of familiar handicapper types. The profile is straightforward enough: she has been threatening to win for a while, with those placed efforts suggesting her turn is near, and she gets in here off 62 as a 3yo against plenty of older rivals who look more exposed. Ben Coen is a positive booking in a race where getting a youngster settled and produced late can be crucial. She does not have to improve a stone to feature; a small step forward could easily put her bang there. She makes plenty of each-way sense.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Chipsrdown is the solid win play because he arrives in the best recent nick and should get a good run from stall 5. Ella’s Gold is the each-way option in a big field, with her 3yo allowance and progressive profile making her appealing against older, more exposed rivals. Lust is the obvious danger if backing up that recent third, while Akashaa is another who would not surprise.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanlieve | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| William F Browne | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Lohengrin | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Max Meridius | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Chipsrdown | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Genuine Jim | 28/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Lust | 7/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Rampage | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Akashaa | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Betfair) |
| Pinball Wizard | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Limestone Red | 10/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Hieloray | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Smooth | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Nephin Mountain | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Half Nutz | 9/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Curious Jane | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Jewels Legacy | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
19:20 – 1878 At 3Arena Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a proper Leopardstown handicap in miniature: plenty in with a squeak, but not many arriving with rock-solid profiles. Queen Aethelflaed is the obvious starting point after getting her head back in front and she sets the standard off 69, though she is now asked to back that up under a big weight in a 17-runner field. Nibras Rainbow has been knocking on the door and is again likely to be popular, while Staywitherjohnny and Real Petite have bits of handicap form that make them interesting. At a bigger price, Desert Of The Sea has the sort of solid recent figures that can easily put him in the frame. It’s a tricky puzzle rather than a deep race, and getting the pace and track position right may decide it.
Top Selections
1. Queen Aethelflaed – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Orla Tynan | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 2-8021 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 62
She comes here in the best recent nick of the principals and that latest win was backed up by a consistent sequence beforehand, so this is hardly a leap of faith. A mark of 69 is demanding enough in this grade, but she has the strongest topspeed figure in the field and looks like one of the few runners arriving with both confidence and solid current form. Andrew Slattery’s mare isn’t thrown in, and stall 12 in a big field asks a question, yet she still makes the most appeal because she looks reliable in a race full of holes. At 11/4 she is short enough, but still the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Desert Of The Sea – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sadhbh Tormey | Trainer: T G McCourt | Form: 4-2327 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 61
He’s the each-way play because, unlike a good few of these, he has been holding his form together. Those recent efforts suggest he is well capable of making his presence felt from a low racing weight, and his topspeed figure of 61 says he has the raw ability to be competitive if things drop right. The latest seventh wasn’t a disaster in itself and this mark of 62 still gives him room to operate. In a race where several are either out of form or hard to trust, Desert Of The Sea looks the type to run his race again. Around 12/1 appeals as a fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Queen Aethelflaed is the solid win play after a deserved latest success and she makes more appeal than the rest in a race lacking depth. For an each-way alternative, Desert Of The Sea looks overpriced given his consistency and light weight. Nibras Rainbow is the obvious danger, while Staywitherjohnny could also go well if getting a smooth run from a wide draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Aethelflaed | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Deuteronomy | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Rockbury Lad | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Medieval Night | 12/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Sheamus Seimhiu | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Staywitherjohnny | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Famous Enough | 8/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Real Petite | 17/2 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Virgil Tibbs | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Nibras Rainbow | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Sarmiento Power | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Shakita | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Crypto Crash | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Private Larry | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Desert Of The Sea | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Yquem | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Borora Aura | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
19:50 – 1878 At 3Arena Maiden
Race Details: 1m 5f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a pretty useful maiden for the grade, with a couple bringing solid placed form and several lightly-raced types open to plenty of improvement now stepping up to 1m5f. Changing Lanes sets the standard on figures after finishing third and then second, and Joseph O’Brien’s colt is the obvious one they all have to beat if he stays this new trip. Kashala also appeals as a filly with upside after a promising fourth on debut, while Eniac has had enough chances to leave the impression that he’s vulnerable again despite respectable ratings. Echo Inferno is another who could improve for further, but this does feel like a race where stamina and latent progress will matter more than bare experience. Tricky enough behind the principals, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Changing Lanes – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 32 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 56
He brings the cleanest and strongest form into the race and, unlike plenty of these, has already shown he knows what is required in a maiden. The rating of 91 is comfortably the best on offer here and that latest second suggests he’s knocking firmly on the door. The obvious question is the move up to 1m5f, but his profile gives the impression this extra distance should suit rather than inconvenience him. Sheridan takes over for a yard that places these types well, and at 13/8 he’s short enough without being unattractive in a race lacking proven depth. He looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Kashala – 7/2 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: D K Weld | Form: 4 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 60
Dermot Weld’s filly made a perfectly respectable start when fourth and, crucially, shaped like one who would come on a fair bit for the run and for this stiffer test of stamina. An opening mark of 86 puts her right in the mix, and that Topspeed figure of 60 says the debut was better than a bare finishing position might suggest. Chris Hayes is a notable booking and this yard is never one to ignore with middle-distance fillies at Leopardstown. Available at 7/2, she looks the value alternative to the favourite and the type to hit the frame at the very least if progressing as expected.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Changing Lanes is the straightforward win play because he has the best established form and sets the standard on ratings. For a bit more value, Kashala makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where improvement over this trip could be decisive. Echo Inferno is the one I’d keep an eye on as the danger if the longer distance brings him forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairmanforlife | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Changing Lanes | 13/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Echo Inferno | 13/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Eniac | 5/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Parish Team | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Quick Return | 50/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Solar Jet | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Stormy Days | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Essential Comedy | 40/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Kashala | 11/4 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Phlox | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Sakoku | 14/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
20:20 – BOYLE Sports Squad Builder (Q.R.) Maiden
Race Details: 1m 7f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a typical late-card amateur riders’ maiden in that there are plenty with questions to answer and only a handful bringing solid, recent form. Joe Cool sets the standard on what he has actually achieved, arriving off a pair of second-place finishes and with the best published recent figures in the field. Salsinha is the obvious danger on stable strength and market position, while Eagle Fang has the profile of one who could step forward again after a long absence, having shaped well when last seen. The Banger Doyle and Gaoth Chuil have bits of form that give them each-way interest, but neither looks bombproof. In truth, this is not a deep maiden for Leopardstown and that should make race fitness and proven stamina the key factors.
Top Selections
1. Joe Cool – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Finn Tegetmeier | Trainer: Noel Meade | Form: 30-22 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 34
Joe Cool is the one with the clearest, most reliable form in the book and he looks hard to get away from. Those last two runner-up efforts put him firmly on top in a race where many of these are either exposed at a modest level or completely unproven. A mark of 59 is not outstanding in absolute terms, but it is good enough here, and he has already shown he can cope with this sort of test. Noel Meade’s runner doesn’t need to improve dramatically to win this; he simply needs to hold his level. Available at 9/4, he is the percentage call in a weak enough maiden.
Bet: WIN
2. Eagle Fang – 4/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ms K M Ryan | Trainer: William Durkan | Form: 3/ | Rating: | Topspeed:
Eagle Fang is the one I like as the each-way alternative because there is at least some untapped potential in his profile. He ran well enough to finish third on his only completed piece of form and that was achieved without the benefit of experience. Since then he has been seen only sparingly, so there is an obvious leap of faith involved, but in a race full of ordinary exposed types that is not a bad gamble to take. The market has him prominent for good reason, and 4/1 is fair enough if you think he can build on that sole placing. He looks the type who could travel well and stick on over this trip.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Joe Cool is the win bet because he brings the best recent form and sets the standard. Eagle Fang is the each-way punt in a race where not many make serious appeal beyond the front end of the market. Salsinha is the obvious danger, while The Banger Doyle could nick a place if running to his better efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certamen | 66/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Chain Of Destiny | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Donnrua Dream | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Eagle Fang | 10/3 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Joe Cool | 9/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Mart Lane | 16/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Must Meet Cecil | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| The Banger Doyle | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Beir Bua | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Faerie Tales | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 80/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Fraher Field | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Gaoth Chuil | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Golden Fascination | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Kaleo Ametsa | 33/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Kimy | 28/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Salsinha | 5/2 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Wonderwalk | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 80/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
Leopardstown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaoth Chuil | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 71.43% |
| Deuteronomy | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Faoladh | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 66.67% |
| Free Solo | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 28.57% |
| Rampage | 13 | 1 | 7.69% | 38.46% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr J W Hendrick | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Sadhbh Tormey | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 27 | 4 | 14.81% | 55.56% |
| Jack Cleary | 62 | 7 | 11.29% | 35.48% |
| Shane Foley | 904 | 102 | 11.28% | 32.52% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Leopardstown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Melia | 5 | 1 | 20% | 20% |
| A P O’Brien | 1566 | 309 | 19.73% | 45.02% |
| D K Weld | 967 | 173 | 17.89% | 38.88% |
| Edward Buckley | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 14.29% |
| J S Bolger | 1147 | 151 | 13.16% | 32.35% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Leopardstown racing tips for Thursday 18th June 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 Thursday 18th June 2026 goes off at 16:35, with 8 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 8 races on the card at Leopardstown today, running from 16:35 through to 20:20.
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