Our Leopardstown racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 20th August 2026. The action gets underway at 16:56 and runs through to 20:00, with going reported as GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Mallavelly boasts a 25% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Robyn Donaghue-Leahy has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 14 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 25.32% 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 | 12 | 7 | 58.33% | 83.33% |
| Mirror Online | Mirror Online | 14 | 6 | 42.86% | 64.29% |
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 75% |
| Fortunatus | Sheffield Star | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 76.47% |
16:56 – Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Irish EBF Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This revolves around the obvious one, but it is not quite a penalty kick. So Lovely sets the standard by some margin on what she has already shown, with a rating of 92 and two runner-up efforts that give this race proper substance. In a big field of 15, though, maiden fillies over 7f at Leopardstown can get messy, especially with several powerful yards introducing newcomers. Joseph O’Brien runs a pair that make some appeal on paper in Native Jewel and Zenith Blaze, while Donnacha O’Brien is three-handed and Miss Hong Kong looks the most interesting of that trio. The market is likely to be a fair guide to the unraced fillies, but on known form So Lovely is plainly the one to beat and the battle for places could be where the value lies.
Top Selections
1. So Lovely – 8/13 with Bet365
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 22 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 78
You do not need to be overly clever here. So Lovely has the standout profile in the field, arriving with the best rating and the only really solid piece of established maiden form. Two silver medals already suggest she has bumped into decent opposition, and a mark of 92 puts her clear of the exposed runners. Aidan O’Brien and Wayne Lordan are not sending her here for a day out, and this extra experience counts for plenty against so many debutantes. At 8/13 she is no bargain, but she is hard to oppose if reproducing either of those runs. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Miss Hong Kong – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Gavin Ryan | Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way play, Miss Hong Kong makes plenty of sense in a race where the favourite may simply prove too good. She represents a yard very capable of readying a newcomer, and of Donnacha O’Brien’s three runners she looks the one the market has latched onto most strongly. The draw in 3 is no bad thing for a 7f maiden around here, and Gavin Ryan is a positive booking. In these deep Leopardstown juvenile maidens, I would rather side with a well-found newcomer from a top stable than stretch for an exposed filly with a clear ceiling. Around 9/1, she looks the value each-way against the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: So Lovely is the win bet because her form is comfortably the best on offer and she should be winning a race like this. For an each-way alternative, Miss Hong Kong appeals as the unexposed one most likely to chase her home. Zenith Blaze and Native Jewel are the obvious dangers if strong in the market, while Fair Say would not be a shock place contender.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bougie Gals | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Brooq | 22/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ever My Treasure | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Fair Say | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Isle Of Capri | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Katty | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Darling | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Long Haired Lady | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Hong Kong | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Native Jewel | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| So Lovely | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 4/7 | 8/13 (Bet365) |
| Villaray | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Voice Of You | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Voyage Of Survival | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Zenith Blaze | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Computeform | So Lovely |
17:27 – Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a decent auction maiden by the grade, with a fair chunk of the field already exposed and a couple of interesting debutants trying to lower the colours of the obvious standard-setters. Banks Of The Boyne has the clearest form in the book after a string of solid efforts and sets the bar on ratings and topspeed, but he is not bombproof after five goes. The Green Helmet has shaped like a colt ready to win one of these sooner rather than later, while Sovreigns Joy also brings a useful run to the table and is entitled to improve. Togetherwearefree is the unknown quantity from a powerful yard, so there is enough depth here to make it more than a routine favourite job. Tricky enough, but not impossible to untangle.
Top Selections
1. Banks Of The Boyne – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Wesley Joyce | Trainer: Michael Mulvany | Form: 80224 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 78
He is hardly hiding anything from the handicapper now, but equally this race does not contain a standout with obviously better form. Banks Of The Boyne has been knocking on the door, his mark of 89 is the best on offer here, and that topspeed figure of 78 gives him a very solid platform in a maiden of this nature. Drawn in 4, he should get every chance to travel and strike, and if he reproduces the level of his latest efforts he will take plenty of pegging back. At 13/8 he is short enough, but still the one with the most persuasive claims. Bet: WIN
2. The Green Helmet – 9/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 73 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 50
The Green Helmet appeals as the each-way angle because his profile is moving the right way. He stepped forward from his debut seventh to finish third last time, and that run suggested this extra emphasis on stamina at 7f will suit rather than stretch him. An opening rating of 80 puts him firmly in the mix, and he does not need a huge amount more to get seriously involved against exposed rivals. Andrew Slattery knows exactly what he has here and the colt looks the type to keep progressing with racing. Available at 9/2, he makes plenty of appeal as a straightforward each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Danger: Togetherwearefree is the interesting newcomer from Joseph O’Brien’s yard, while Sovreigns Joy has enough form to threaten if building on that initial effort.
Betting Strategy
Banks Of The Boyne is the percentage play and the one I would keep on side for the win, simply because his form stack is stronger than anything else in the field. For a bit more value, The Green Helmet makes most appeal each-way given his upward curve and likely suitability for 7f. The main dangers are the unexposed Togetherwearefree and the solid-form Sovreigns Joy.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilconnell | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Letmeentertainyou | 28/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Battle Ready | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Sovreigns Joy | 13/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Melchizedek | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Green Helmet | 10/3 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Togetherwearefree | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Blitogue | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Buck Jones | 33/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Summer Sent You | 50/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Banks Of The Boyne | 13/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Dear Theodosia | 200/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Romance | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Essence Of Time | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Spanish View | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
18:00 – Unio Employee Benefits Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper Leopardstown handicap puzzle with 21 runners charging over 7f, and there are several with realistic claims. Bear Right arrives in consistent nick and looks sure to be popular after a string of solid efforts, while Faoladh is another easy one to make a case for after getting his head back in front last time. Zheleznaya Dama is progressive and still relatively lightly raced, Jazzit is dangerously well treated at the foot of the weights, and Mr Perth is interesting now pitched into a handicap despite not having shown a great deal yet. In a race where draw and track position could play a part, I’d rather side with the younger, less exposed types than fully exposed handicappers. Tricky? Absolutely. But not impossible to crack.
Top Selections
1. Bear Right – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 734332 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 59
He’s hardly hiding from the assessor, but Bear Right is doing plenty right at the minute and looks the most solid win play in a race full of moving parts. Those recent figures of 3, 3, 2 tell their own story: he’s holding his form, coping well in handicaps and running like a horse ready to strike. A mark of 76 is fair enough for a 3yo still learning his trade, and stall 3 should give Shane Foley options rather than excuses. At 9/2 with Bet365, he’s not a giveaway in a 21-runner cavalry charge, but he does bring the most convincing current profile. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Jazzit – 9/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Wesley Joyce | Trainer: T G McCourt | Form: 058832 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 71
Jazzit makes plenty of each-way appeal from the lower end of the weights and looks a fair bit more interesting than some of the shorter-priced ones. His latest second suggested he’s coming to the boil, and that topspeed figure of 71 stacks up very well in this field for a horse carrying just 121. He’s not obviously ahead of the handicapper, but he’s running consistently enough now to think he can be in the shake-up again if getting a sensible pace to aim at. In a race where plenty will meet trouble, having a well-handicapped 4yo at 9/1 with William Hill is the sort of angle worth taking. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bear Right is the percentage call for the win bet given his reliability and the strength of his recent placed form. Jazzit is the each-way punt at a more attractive price, especially with five places on offer. Faoladh and Zheleznaya Dama are obvious dangers, while Mr Perth is the unexposed one who could easily outrun his form if the market has it right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faoladh | 7/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Altimara | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Naoi | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| Rappell | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| La La Lucrative | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| All Hail | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Free Solo | 20/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Ballymagreehan | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Phoenix Pairc | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Perth | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Bear Right | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Kc Bear | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Zheleznaya Dama | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Hazrama | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Shamanka | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (William Hill) |
| Brains | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Gordon Bennett | 16/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Oppenheimer | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Jazzit | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Ninth Crusade | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Sporting Hero | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
18:30 – Bet With Tote On Racing & Sports Irish EBF Vinnie Roe Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 1m 6f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a likeable Listed contest for 3yos, with several arriving on the up but not much between the principals. Cannes sets a fair standard on figures and has already shown he belongs in better company, while Abbotsford took a sizeable step forward when winning last time and looks the type to improve again for this staying trip. Wyman is thriving in lesser company and has earned his shot, whereas Piazza San Marco is interesting on last season’s rating if fully tuned up after the layoff. Joseph O’Brien throws plenty at it, including the hat-trick-seeking Teologia, but this feels a race where class and stamina under pressure will decide it late. Tricky enough, but not impossible, and I’d rather side with proven quality over pure momentum.
Top Selections
1. Cannes – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 2-2103 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 99
Cannes makes the most appeal in a race where a few still have something to prove at this level. His rating of 108 is right there with the best of these, and that Topspeed mark of 99 stands out in the field. The recent form figures suggest he has been holding his level well, and crucially he already looks battle-hardened enough for a proper Listed test over 1m6f. Joseph O’Brien has a strong hand, but this one looks the yard’s most solid option on achieved form. At 4/1 with Bet365, he is not exactly under the radar, but he still looks fairly priced and holds strong claims if seeing out the trip strongly. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Teologia – 14/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: -92111 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 77
Teologia is the each-way play because the profile is impossible to ignore. Three wins on the bounce tell their own story, and while this is a jump in class, the handicapper has already had to take him seriously with that 107 rating. He gets in here on 128, receiving 5lb from most of the field, and in a race where a few of the better-known names are priced up on promise as much as substance, that weight swing could matter. Ben Coen is a positive booking and this progressive sort may not be done improving over staying trips. At 14/1 with Paddy Power, he looks the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cannes is the percentage call and the one to back for the win, bringing the strongest blend of rating, speed figure and dependable recent form. For an each-way alternative, Teologia makes plenty of appeal at a double-figure price with his hat-trick already on the board and a handy weight pull. Abbotsford and Wyman are the obvious dangers if they improve again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Cannes | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Highwayman | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Madbadanddangerous | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Piazza San Marco | 4/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Trojan Fighter | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Wyman | 9/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Keepsgettingbetter | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Teologia | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Abbotsford |
19:00 – Money Back Daily Specials With Tote.ie Handicap
Race Details: 1m 5f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a properly competitive staying handicap rather than a weak late-evening affair, with a few arriving in form and others lurking on dangerous marks. Lauderdale King makes obvious appeal at the foot of the weights after a solid sequence, while Ben Hur is the one the market has latched onto after shaping well on his return. Pavilion End has been knocking loudly on the door and is another with a major say, while progressive 3yo Darius Dark has to be respected despite coming here after a defeat. Over 1m5f on quick ground at Leopardstown, I’d expect positioning and pace judgement to matter plenty. It looks a tricky enough puzzle, but not an impossible one, and the lower end of the handicap appeals most.
Top Selections
1. Lauderdale King – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 80-034 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 78
He looks the percentage call. Lauderdale King has been moving back towards his best with that 034 sequence, and his latest fourth suggested this sort of trip is playing to his strengths. The big angle here is the weight: he gets in off just 121 and still has a rating of 84, which makes him very interesting in a race where a few of the principals are giving lumps away. Andrew Slattery knows exactly what he has here and the booking keeps things straightforward. At 4/1 he is not hidden, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to get the job done if delivered at the right time. Bet type tag: win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Pavilion End – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Charles O’Brien | Form: 690023 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 82
Pavilion End is the each-way value in the race. His recent form figures do not need much dressing up: second and third on his last two starts tell you he is knocking very hard, and that topspeed mark of 82 is one of the better pieces of raw evidence on offer in this field. Stall 1 could also be handy around here if Declan McDonogh can hold a sensible position and avoid traffic. He does not have much wiggle room from a mark of 83, but he is running like a horse ready to strike and 7/1 looks fair in a 12-runner handicap paying four places. Bet type tag: solid each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lauderdale King is the win bet because he is well treated at the weights and arrives in the right sort of form for this test. Pavilion End is the each-way option, with his recent placed efforts and strong topspeed figure making him very solid for the frame. The main dangers look to be Ben Hur, who could step forward again, and Darius Dark, who still has the profile of a progressive 3yo.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satono Chevalier | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Coral | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ehteyat | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Pavilion End | 7/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Ben Hur | 7/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Darius Dark | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Celtic Druid | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Party Dress | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Gaelic Drills | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Lauderdale King | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
19:30 – Leopardstown Golf, Padel & Range Maiden
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a maiden with a fairly obvious pecking order at the top, but it is not quite a penalty kick. Goddess Of War sets the standard on a debut fourth and has the best rating in the field, while Uncle Goalie and Port Arthur bring the most solid exposed form among the colts. Holy Lettuce also arrives with a credible placed effort and shouldn’t be dismissed in a race lacking depth beyond the principals. Plenty of the rest need a major leap forward on what they have shown, and a few of the bigger prices look up against it already. On balance, this is a race where class and natural improvement should decide things rather than hidden handicapping angles.
Top Selections
1. Goddess Of War – 13/8 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 4 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 46
She is the one they all have to beat. A debut fourth does not always scream banker, but an opening mark of 81 in this company is a serious statement of intent, and she gets in here carrying only 129. Harrington’s fillies often know their job well after a first run, and Shane Foley is the right man to keep things uncomplicated from a handy draw. In a maiden where several rivals have had their chances, she looks the runner with the most upside. At 13/8 she is no giveaway, but she is still hard to oppose if taking the expected step forward. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Port Arthur – 13/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: M C Grassick | Form: 34-3 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 56
He makes plenty of each-way appeal because, unlike some of these, his level is established and it is a useful one for a race of this nature. The 34-3 form line tells you he keeps turning up, and that latest third suggested he remains on the upgrade rather than standing still. His 78 rating leaves him with little to find on the figures, and the 56 Topspeed is one of the better pieces of evidence in the field. Draw 13 is not ideal around here, but Wayne Lordan is more than capable of getting him into a rhythm. At 13/2, he looks the value against shorter-priced rivals for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Goddess Of War is the win play, as she has the best profile and should improve past these. Port Arthur is the each-way alternative in a 14-runner field, with enough solid form to hit the frame again. Uncle Goalie is the obvious danger after his recent placed efforts, while Holy Lettuce is another for trifecta and place players.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonelyharbourwall | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Aghadrum Boy | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Aiteall | 66/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Eldorado Glory | 50/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Holy Lettuce | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| King Of Eze | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mothel Abbey | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Nottooshabby | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Port Arthur | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Time Whisperer | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Uncle Goalie | 5/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Goddess Of War | 5/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Paddy Power) |
| My Shayla | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
20:00 – Dublin To Bahrain Fillies Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a tight little mile handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has latched on to the unexposed 3yo Duchess Of Kenli for obvious reasons. She arrives after winning on just her second start and gets in here with only 8st 13lb, so she is the one they all have to beat if progressing again. That said, there are a few battle-hardened older mares capable of making this awkward, notably the thriving Bella Colombia and the well-treated Tachos, who has a big enough rating figure for this grade and a handy low draw. Thrifty Of Digby also has claims if bouncing back from that poor effort two starts ago. It is not a race full of hidden depth, but it is a tricky puzzle because the favourite still has to prove she can cope in handicap company against seasoned fillies.
Top Selections
1. Duchess Of Kenli – 5/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 6-1 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 61
She is the obvious starting point and, in truth, probably the right one. After a quiet debut she took a big step forward to win next time, and that leaves her as the least exposed filly in the line-up by some distance. Joseph O’Brien is rarely shy about placing one when he thinks the opening mark is workable, and 86 could easily underestimate her if that latest effort is the real thing. The lack of seasoning is the only concern in a race full of tougher, streetwise handicappers, but she gets a nice draw in 3 and receives weight all round. At 5/2 she is short enough, though still the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
2. Tachos – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: D K Weld | Form: -69053 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 89
Tachos makes plenty of each-way appeal because she looks better than the bare form of her recent figures in stronger races. Her latest third suggested she is coming back to herself, and that standout Topspeed mark of 89 is the best in this field, which catches the eye in a race where not many arrive with hard evidence of a sharp turn of foot. Chris Hayes from stall 1 should be able to get a smooth, economical trip, and the drop into this sort of contest could be exactly what she needs. Available at 5/1, she looks the value against a favourite who still has more to prove than the market suggests. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Duchess Of Kenli is the win play because she is the one open to the most improvement and may simply be ahead of her mark. For an each-way punt, Tachos appeals as the solid alternative with the best established speed figure in the race and a good draw to work from. Bella Colombia is the obvious danger if continuing her upward curve, while Thrifty Of Digby is another to respect.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Oxalis | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Mallavelly | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Glory To Be | 9/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Duchess Of Kenli | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (William Hill) |
| Thrifty Of Digby | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Marmeladova | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Bella Colombia | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Tachos | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
Leopardstown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallavelly | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Cooley’s Mist | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Brains | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 57.14% |
| Free Solo | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 25% |
| Faoladh | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Donaghue-Leahy | 14 | 2 | 14.29% | 21.43% |
| Wayne Lordan | 265 | 34 | 12.83% | 35.85% |
| Shane Foley | 919 | 107 | 11.64% | 32.64% |
| Jack Cleary | 67 | 7 | 10.45% | 34.33% |
| Seamie Heffernan | 299 | 31 | 10.37% | 29.1% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Leopardstown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 79 | 20 | 25.32% | 55.7% |
| A P O’Brien | 1588 | 318 | 20.03% | 45.47% |
| D K Weld | 978 | 174 | 17.79% | 38.85% |
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 690 | 92 | 13.33% | 36.81% |
| J S Bolger | 1157 | 152 | 13.14% | 32.5% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Leopardstown racing tips for Thursday 20th August 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 Thursday 20th August 2026 goes off at 16:56, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Leopardstown today?
The going at Leopardstown is reported as GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering).
How many races are at Leopardstown today?
There are 7 races on the card at Leopardstown today, running from 16:56 through to 20:00.
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