8:00 Leopardstown Tips

Lightly raced 5 yr old who deservedly got off the mark with an easy success over a mile at Gowran last month. Was raised 7 lbs for that, but went down narrowly over an extended 9 furlongs at Ballinrobe last time. Up another 7 lbs now , but looks progressive.

Thomas Gibney's 6yo gelding made a decent comeback last time after being off the track for over 8 months, he wasnt knocked about that day over 1m, now up in trip will go close with that run under his belt

This is the trainer's only entry. He's got it out today, so this one will be fitter for its last run. They are stepping it back up in trip slightly with an interesting jockey booking/change. A good each-way bet for the five places available.

Trainer Dermot Weld has saddled the winner of this race twice in the last four years. Jockey Chris Hayes rode both victors. This four-year-old filly by Ghaiyyath has had just two races. She was second on debut last season at Gowran Park over a mile on soft ground. Last time out she finished third at Roscommon in a 12-runner maiden. She is now making her handicap debut. The trainer is in fine recent form.

3/11 at this track last time out at 12f. Down in trip for this could suit. In-form jockey/trainer combo. Good place chances in an open race.

This experienced runner looks value each-way at 20/1 following a strong 3rd-place finish at the Curragh 11 days prior. With his handicap mark reduced to a threatening 67, he is firmly in the running, having been treated favourably based on his past form.

Daler probably did too much in the early stage of the race when below form last time out, now wears cheekpieces which may help him settle a little better. Hasn't had much racing recently so there should be a bit of improvement to come at some point over the next few weeks. At these odds, he's possibly more of an each-way contender.

Elusive Duke is a previous C&D winner and remains attractively treated. Two encouraging runs for his current yard, plus a valuable 5 lb claim, make him a strong contender.

This five-year-old has recorded four places from nine flat appearances (a 44% place strike rate), including a creditable third at Killarney (1m) last month. He remains a maiden on the level but has shown enough to suggest a handicap mark of 72 is workable. The booking of Donagh O'Connor is a positive, while the drop back to 1m 1f should suit. The yard of Willie McCreery has endured a quieter spell, but this step up in trip and a move into handicap company could be the key to unlocking improvement at an each-way price.

Ticks a lot of boxes for a 20/1 shot. Previously won here last year and has won on decent ground. Drops another 3 lb here and is now off the same mark as when going close in a big handicap at the Curragh last summer.

Eight career wins. The most recent was on the AW in December off a rating of 80. The last turf win here was off 79 in 2024. He goes today off only 76, with a top jockey booking catching the eye.

He is a three-time winner, including a win at Bellewstown as recently as April of this year. He has not been far off in two starts on his new higher mark, but a 1 lb drop in the weights and dropping back to 9f could see him go in again.