Our Leopardstown racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 6th August 2026. The action gets underway at 16:50 and runs through to 20:20, with going reported as GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Green Impact boasts a 100% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Ryan Moore has been in fine form here with 53 wins from 157 rides, David O’Meara’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 | 12 | 7 | 58.33% | 91.67% |
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 75% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 18 | 7 | 38.89% | 77.78% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 45.45% |
| Mirror Online | Mirror Online | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
16:50 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a fair maiden rather than an impossible guessing game, and the market has probably latched onto the right horse in Francillon. He sets the standard on what he showed when runner-up on debut and his 91 rating gives him a clear edge on known form. Drumbeat is the other obvious one with experience, while stablemate Wall Street is an intriguing Ballydoyle newcomer in a race where that yard runs two. G M Lyons also fields Pints Of Glory, but he has a bit to find with the principals on bare figures. The rest are unexposed and could improve plenty, as you would expect from a 2yo mile maiden at Leopardstown, but this still feels like a race where proven ability may count for a lot.
Top Selections
1. Francillon – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 2 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 29
Francillon is hard to oppose. That debut second already reads like the standout piece of form in this field and a mark of 91 puts him well clear of the other runners with published ratings. You would expect a Lyons juvenile to come forward for the run, and the booking of Colin Keane only underlines the intent. He has the right blend of experience and upside for a maiden like this, and while 4/6 is hardly stealing money, it is a perfectly fair price if you think he simply runs to the level of his first outing. Unless one of the newcomers is above average, he should take plenty of beating. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Wall Street – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
If you want an each-way angle, Wall Street makes more appeal than some of the exposed alternatives. Ballydoyle’s second string on jockey bookings perhaps, with Ryan Moore on Drumbeat, but these O’Brien newcomers over a mile at Leopardstown are never easily dismissed and the market has him shorter than plenty of other unraced rivals for good reason. From stall 3, he should get every chance to learn on the job, and 11/2 is not an outrageous price in a nine-runner maiden where only one rival has really laid down a serious marker. He looks the sensible each-way punt if the favourite proves as good as expected. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Francillon is the win play because he brings the best form by a street and should improve from debut. For those wanting a bit more juice, Wall Street is the each-way option at 11/2 in a race where the newcomers could easily fill the places. Drumbeat is the obvious danger on experience, while any market support for Activity or Jesus Green would be worth noting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | 12/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Drumbeat | 4/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Eagle Eyed | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Francillon | 4/6 | 8/13 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 8/13 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| Jesus Green | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Pints Of Glory | 12/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ryano Bhino | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Sovereign Jazz | 80/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Wall Street | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mercury | Francillon |
17:25 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a typically informative Leopardstown maiden, and probably revolves around the two obvious form horses, Hard Promises and Handani. The former has already posted the best rating in the field and his pair of placed efforts set the standard, while Handani shaped like a colt with a future when runner-up on debut and is open to plenty more improvement after an absence. Behind them, the market should tell us plenty about newcomers such as Magnum Cor, Aiteall and Nemorino, all from powerful yards, but they do have to come in and do it against rivals with solid experience. It is a fair maiden rather than a weak one, though from a betting angle it is not impossible to narrow down.
Top Selections
1. Hard Promises – 9/4 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: A Oliver | Form: 33 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 65
Hard Promises sets the bar on what he has actually achieved on the track and, in a maiden full of guesswork, that matters. Two runs and two thirds is a solid platform, but more importantly his 93 rating is comfortably the best on offer here and his Topspeed figure of 65 backs that up. Drawn in 3, he should get a sensible trip, and Ben Coen is the sort to make good use of that position around Leopardstown. At 9/4 he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the strongest established claims and looks the percentage call to finally get off the mark. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Magnum Cor – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
If you want something at a more workable price, Magnum Cor makes plenty of each-way appeal. Joseph O’Brien can ready one first time in a race like this, and the market has him prominent for good reason at 9/2. Stall 4 is a help for a newcomer over this trip, while Dylan Browne McMonagle is an eye-catching booking. In a field where plenty of the outsiders already look exposed or limited, Magnum Cor does not need to be a world-beater to hit the frame, and there is every chance he is useful enough to give the principals something to think about. He looks the value each-way play. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hard Promises is the straight win play because he brings the clearest and strongest form to the table. For an each-way angle in a 15-runner field, Magnum Cor appeals as the unexposed one at a backable price. The obvious danger is Handani, who could easily step forward from that debut second, while Nemorino and Aiteall are the other newcomers worth respecting if the market speaks loudly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trovao Dourado | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Aiteall | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Ask Me Again | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Handani | 9/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Hard Promises | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Magnum Cor | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Matties Point | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Michinaga | 50/1 | 110/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 50/1 | 125/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mothel Abbey | 66/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Nemorino | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Nottooshabby | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Parish Team | 33/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Plug In Hybrid | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Monday Club | 80/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 80/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Luke Tucker | Handani |
| Brian Flanagan | Hard Promises |
18:00 – Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes (Group 3)
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a smart little Group 3 with the generations colliding, and the 3yos look to have a particularly strong hand. Sparan Nua sets the standard on figures after winning his first three starts before shaping well in defeat last time, while Isaac Newton and Needle Match also bring the sort of profile that suggests there could be more to come at this level. The older horses are no back numbers though: Audience is battle-hardened and still capable of making his presence felt, while Tokenomics has enough pace for a strongly-run mile. Leopardstown on this ground tends to reward class and tactical sharpness, and that may just tilt things toward the progressive younger legs. It is a good race rather than an impossible puzzle, with the market leaders making plenty of appeal.
Top Selections
1. Sparan Nua – 5/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: J S Bolger | Form: 1113 | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 110
He is the one I want to be with. A rating of 118 is a big number for a 3yo in this company and it is backed up by that excellent Topspeed figure of 110, which tells you he has not been flattered. The unbeaten run ended last time, but there was no disgrace in finishing third and his overall profile still screams progressive colt rather than one who has already hit the ceiling. From stall 1, Declan McDonogh should be able to hold a handy position, and on quick ground around Leopardstown that is a major asset. At 5/2 he is not a giveaway, but he is still the percentage call. Bet: WIN
2. Isaac Newton – 7/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: -45163 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 90
Isaac Newton looks the value play if you want something against the favourite. He is not quite as flashy on the clock as Sparan Nua, but a mark of 114 gives him a serious chance at these weights and his form this season has enough substance to think he can be very competitive in a race like this. The presence of Ryan Moore catches the eye, and A P O’Brien runners in these Leopardstown pattern races are never easily dismissed. He has already shown he belongs in better company than ordinary handicaps, and a strong-travelling mile type on good to firm ground is always worth a second look here. The 7/1 makes him an appealing each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sparan Nua is the win bet because he brings the best blend of current form, rating and upside. For an each-way alternative, Isaac Newton makes plenty of sense at the prices with Ryan Moore booked and solid 3yo form in the bank. Needle Match is the obvious danger if bouncing back, while Audience is respected back in calmer waters.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audience | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Chicago Critic | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Cowardofthecounty | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Tokenomics | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Celtic Motif | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Al Haarith | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Isaac Newton | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Needle Match | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Sparan Nua | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sam Hardy | Sparan Nua |
| Lee Sobot | Sparan Nua |
18:35 – Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3)
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a proper little Group 3 rather than a penalty kick, with the market dominated by the 3yos Endorsement and Asakir getting weight from their elders, while Ethical Diamond brings the best established older-horse rating to the table. Endorsement arrives in the best recent form after a solid sequence and his 117 mark, carrying only 125lb, makes him seriously interesting over this trip. Ethical Diamond is the class act on figures at 127 and Ryan Moore aboard for Willie Mullins always sharpens the focus, but he does come here needing to bounce back from two lesser efforts. Green Impact is the one at a bigger price who could make this more than a match, while Layfayette’s toughness gives him an outside squeak if they go hard enough. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Endorsement – 5/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 8-2312 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 94
He makes most appeal. The recent form line is the most persuasive in the race, and for a 3yo to come here with a mark of 117 while receiving weight from the older horses is a very attractive starting point. He has been knocking on the door and then backing it up, which is exactly what you want in this grade, and this 1m4f test looks right in his lane. Joseph O’Brien’s horses are rarely here by accident in these middle-distance Pattern races, and Dylan Browne McMonagle knows him well enough to keep things simple. At 5/4 he is not hiding from anyone, but he still looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Green Impact – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 164-44 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 111
If you want to play against the obvious pair for an each-way angle, Green Impact is the one that stands out. His mark of 115 leaves him with a bit to find, but not an impossible amount, and that 111 Topspeed figure says he has the raw ability to be competitive in a race of this nature. Two fourth-place finishes this term are not flashy, though they do suggest he is holding his form well enough, and Harrington’s runners often sharpen up with a run or two behind them. At 11/1 he looks the value alternative, especially in a nine-runner field with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Endorsement is the win play because the weight-for-age edge and current form make him hard to oppose. For an each-way punt, Green Impact appeals as the one overpriced against the principals. Ethical Diamond is the obvious danger if returning to his best, while Asakir is another 3yo who cannot be dismissed lightly under 125lb.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascending | 40/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Dallas Star | 40/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Ethical Diamond | 6/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Gaucher | 22/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Green Impact | 11/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Layfayette | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Omni Man | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Asakir | 10/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Endorsement | 5/4 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Judge | Endorsement |
| Mirror Online | Ethical Diamond |
19:10 – Carnival de Leop Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is the usual Leopardstown summer handicap headache: a big-field 7f with plenty of exposed operators, a few coming here in decent nick and not much margin for error from the gates. Launch Time makes obvious appeal after a solid third and has the assistance of Colin Keane, while Dinamine arrives off the back of a win and The Blue Panther shaped well when second last time. At the other end, low weights like Master Garvey and Jazzit have bits of form that give them a squeak in a race where track position and a clean passage could be everything. It doesn’t look a deep contest in quality terms, but it is absolutely a tricky betting puzzle and one where price matters.
Top Selections
1. Launch Time – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Cian Hughes | Form: 8-1493 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 57
Launch Time is the percentage call. He has been holding his form well, his recent figures are solid for this level, and that latest third suggested another race of this nature is well within reach. The Topspeed mark of 57 is one of the better numbers in the field and, in a handicap full of runners who need things to fall just right, he brings a bit more reliability than most. Colin Keane taking over is an eye-catching positive and from stall 16 he should be able to keep out of trouble if ridden positively. At 9/2 with Bet365, he is not missed by the market, but he still makes plenty of appeal.
Bet: WIN
2. Master Garvey – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Terry Casey | Trainer: Joseph Anthony Murray | Form: 757503 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 58
Master Garvey looks the each-way value in a race where plenty can be given a chance. He ran with credit when third last time, carries just 123, and his Topspeed figure of 58 is actually the best on show here, which immediately puts him on the shortlist in a handicap like this. He is not the most straightforward to win with, but in a 20-runner cavalry charge that is less of an issue if you are playing for the places as well. Draw 12 looks workable and he has enough recent evidence to think he can travel strongly into it again. Around 10/1 with Bet365 is a fair each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Launch Time is the win play because he arrives in the steadiest form and has the standout jockey booking. Master Garvey is the each-way alternative at a double-figure price, especially with five places on offer. The Blue Panther and Dinamine are the obvious dangers, while Jazzit is another who could outrun his odds if the race sets up kindly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinamine | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Imperial Dream | 18/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Wellwhatshappenin | 14/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| The Blue Panther | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Brains | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Gordon Bennett | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Launch Time | 9/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Dress Dance | 28/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 (Betfair) |
| Micasso | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Jazzit | 12/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Mogwli | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Smaoineamh Sile | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Cannonball Queen | 10/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Draiocht | 12/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Master Garvey | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Desert Of The Sea | 20/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 30/1 (Betfair) |
| Suerte | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
19:45 – Renault Ireland Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper Leopardstown handicap puzzle: 25 declared, plenty with bits of form, and not much room for error from a draw or tactical point of view. Bella Colombia arrives on the back of a win and is entitled to respect, while Darkdeserthighway, Tachos and Nibras Rainbow all bring solid enough handicap credentials to the table. There are also a few lurking off workable marks, notably Quafftide from stall 1 and Jasmine Affanalis after a better latest effort. In a race this packed, the ability to travel kindly and hold position should matter just as much as raw ratings. It does not look a deep race in terms of outright quality, but it is certainly a competitive one and getting the right pace angle will be crucial.
Top Selections
1. Nibras Rainbow – 8/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Leigh Roche | Trainer: Paul W Flynn | Form: 013213 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 70
He is the one I keep coming back to because, unlike plenty in here, he is actually running his race every time. That form string of 013213 tells its own story and his topspeed mark of 70 is right among the more persuasive figures in this field. He is not thrown in, but off 126 he still looks nicely treated given how consistently he has been finishing his races. Draw 6 should give Leigh Roche options in a cavalry charge like this, and at 8/1 he makes more appeal than some of the shorter, less reliable types. In a race full of guesswork, he brings the most convincing recent profile. Bet: WIN
2. Quafftide – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Robbie Colgan | Trainer: Ms Sheila Lavery | Form: 70-44 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 62
Quafftide has not won for a while, but there was enough encouragement in those two runs this season to think he is edging back to a very workable level. He has shaped with a bit more purpose on both starts after a break, and stall 1 could be a real help if Robbie Colgan can hold a handy pitch rather than get shuffled back. Off a mark of 70, he does not need a huge leap to get involved, and this slightly longer trip may help him travel and finish better. At 12/1 with six places on offer, he looks exactly the sort of solid each-way punt that makes sense in a race of this nature. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Nibras Rainbow is the win play because he brings the strongest current form and looks the safest option in a very unsafe race. Quafftide is the each-way alternative at the bigger price, with the inside draw and recent signs of revival both positives. Bella Colombia and Darkdeserthighway are obvious dangers, while Tachos is another who would not surprise if coping with that wide draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachos | 8/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Sinbad My Dad | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Bella Colombia | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Quafftide | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Moyassr | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Pallatine Hills | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Mind | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Tequila | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ohmali | 11/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Comfort Line | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Darkdeserthighway | 7/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Jasmine Affanalis | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Sonic Invader | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Tanzanite Diamond | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Ardeur | 40/1 | 40/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Stepdance | 11/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Wing | 33/1 | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Dancing Steve | 33/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Werifesteria | 25/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 30/1 (Betfair) |
| Wild Berries | 33/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| The Holy Apostle | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Nibras Rainbow | 6/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Quafftide |
20:20 – Fegentri World Championship (Q.R.) Handicap
Race Details: 1m 7f | | Going: GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (Watering) | | flat
This is not a deep handicap, but it is a mildly tricky one because a few arrive with bits and pieces of staying form rather than rock-solid profiles. He Who Dares sets the standard on the figures and looks the obvious starting point after a promising return, while Boxing Great has become hard to ignore in this grade despite not quite firing on his last two starts. Miss Gitana and Not Just Any Eagle both come here off respectable placed efforts and look the likeliest ones to capitalise if the favourite underperforms. Derry Lad is reliable enough without looking especially well treated, and Chutzpal has claims if bouncing back. In truth, this looks a race where fitness, resolution at the trip and a cleanly run contest will matter more than raw class.
Top Selections
1. He Who Dares – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss N Lockhead Anderson | Trainer: S Curling | Form: 860-3 | Rating: 52 | Topspeed: 21
The market has latched on to the right one here. He Who Dares returned from a break with a third and that effort reads well enough in the context of this race, especially as he now drops into a contest lacking depth. He shares the top rating in the field but gets in with just 154lb, which makes him look particularly well positioned under these conditions. There is still a slight question as to how much improvement he has in him over this sort of trip, but at 9/4 he is still hard to oppose given the weakness of plenty of these rivals. He holds the strongest claims and looks the percentage call. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Not Just Any Eagle – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Cian Murphy | Trainer: Patrick J Flynn | Form: 9-0703 | Rating: 49 | Topspeed: 42
Not Just Any Eagle looks the each-way play at the prices. His latest third suggested he is finding his level again, and the notable part of his profile in this field is that 42 topspeed figure, which is right up there with the best on offer. He does not win often enough to make him an obvious win bet, but this is a race where several of them have similar limitations and he at least arrives off a run that hinted at renewed competitiveness. From a workable mark of 49, he should be capable of getting involved if the pace holds up. At 7/1, he makes plenty of each-way appeal. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: He Who Dares is the win bet and looks the solid option in a modest finale. For those playing each-way, Not Just Any Eagle makes more appeal than some shorter alternatives because his latest placed effort and better topspeed number give him a decent place chance. The main danger is Boxing Great, who is respected if rebounding.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chutzpal | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Not Just Any Eagle | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Boxing Great | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Catalani | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Derry Lad | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Gitana | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Peace Walk | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Makaiah | 9/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| He Who Dares | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Supreme Law | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Fortunatus | He Who Dares |
| Ratings Hub | He Who Dares |
Leopardstown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Impact | 3 | 3 | 100% | 66.67% |
| Endorsement | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Star Mind | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Sinbad My Dad | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Dallas Star | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore | 157 | 53 | 33.76% | 66.24% |
| Tom Marquand | 12 | 3 | 25% | 33.33% |
| Robyn Donaghue-Leahy | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 25% |
| Patrick McGettigan | 31 | 5 | 16.13% | 35.48% |
| Colin Keane | 462 | 74 | 16.02% | 39.61% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Leopardstown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David O’Meara | 25 | 5 | 20% | 32% |
| A P O’Brien | 1585 | 316 | 19.94% | 45.36% |
| W P Mullins | 1407 | 266 | 18.91% | 50.89% |
| D K Weld | 976 | 174 | 17.83% | 38.73% |
| William Haggas | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 28.57% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Leopardstown racing tips for Thursday 6th 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 6th August 2026 goes off at 16:50, 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 16:50 through to 20:20.
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