Mercedes Benz South Dublin Handicap Hurdle – Leopardstown

Leopardstown

12:45

Mercedes Benz South Dublin Handicap Hurdle

Date 2025-12-28

Distance 2m4f150y

Class

Going Good To Yielding

Type Hurdle

Surface Turf

Age Band 4yo+

Prize €10,915

Rain 0%

Winning Time 5m 12.30s (slow by 8.30s)

Result

Pos	Horse	SP	Btn
1st	The Nagger Reidy (GB) Michael Kenneally · Stephen Gerard Carey	9/2F	Won
2nd	Hgranca De Thaix (FR) Sean Flanagan · Barry Connell	22/1	0.05
3rd	King In Love (FR) Anna McGuinness · Sean Aherne	25/1	1.5
4th	Rockonliam (IRE) Brian Hayes · Henry De Bromhead	15/2	1.25
5th	Cut The Rope (FR) Cian Cullinan · Eddie & Patrick Harty	15/2	.5
6th	Accustomed (IRE) Harry Sexton · E D Delany	25/1	0.1
7th	Aruntothequeen (IRE) Sam Ewing · Mrs John Harrington	14/1	5
8th	Garnacho (IRE) Thomas O'Connor · Mark Fahey	11/2	0.3
9th	His Nibs (IRE) Kieren Buckley · Gavin Cromwell	14/1	2
10th	Ivybrook (FR) Liam McKenna · Dermot A McLoughlin	66/1	3.75
11th	Jury Foreman (IRE) Sean O'Keeffe · Paul Nolan	16/1	7
12th	Giant Haystacks (IRE) Danny Gilligan · Ross O'Sullivan	8/1	.5
13th	Lips Freedom (GER) Cian Quirke · Andrew Kinirons	80/1	4.5
14th	Petit King (FR) E Walsh · Edward Cawley	50/1	.75
15th	Jolie Jewel (FR) James Smith · Brian M McMahon	12/1	6.5
16th	King's Son (FR) Charlie O'Dwyer · Seamus Neville	50/1	3.75
17th	Lambay Island (IRE) Darragh O'Keeffe · Henry De Bromhead	11/2	.5

Non-Runners / Other

Status	Horse	SP
P.U.	Clonbury Bridge (IRE) L P Dempsey · J P Dempsey	50/1
Fell	Cornmarket (IRE) Alan King · John J Cullen	33/1
P.U.	Gone For Tea (IRE) Conor Stone-Walsh · Ian Patrick Donoghue	66/1
P.U.	Person Of Interest (IRE) Gavin Brouder · John Joseph Hanlon	28/1
P.U.	Rockstown Girl (IRE) Eoin Staples · Anthony McCann	50/1
B.D.	Warm In Gorey (IRE) Tiernan Power Roche · P J Rothwell	28/1

Runners (26)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
4	Garnacho Brown J:Thomas O'Connor(7) T:Mark Fahey	J:Thomas O'Connor(7) T:Mark Fahey	161	t	773-10	115	124	101	147d	—	—	+7	19.9	1.38/1	11/2 15%
Up 16lb for easy Bellewstown win, struggled off revised mark latest, may be on tough mark
5	The Nagger Reidy Bay J:Michael Kenneally(7) T:Stephen Gerard Carey	J:Michael Kenneally(7) T:Stephen Gerard Carey	161	—	523-22	115	123	86	49d	—	—	+8	19.6	1.38/1	11/2 15%
Excellent second in stronger race than this latest, in the mix again off 4lb higher
11	Lambay Island Bay J:Darragh O'Keeffe T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Darragh O'Keeffe T:Henry De Bromhead	156	—	444-32	110	123	104	38d	—	—	+7	18.3	1.63/1	13/2 13%
In touch with leaders - weakened 2 out (vet reported gelding to be blowing hard post race)(op 7/1)
17	Giant Haystacks Brown J:Danny Gilligan T:Ross O'Sullivan	J:Danny Gilligan T:Ross O'Sullivan	152	tp	P-0835	106	128	109	38d	—	—	+7	16.9	1.88/1	15/2 12%
Won this last year off 2lb lower, okay efforts this term, new headgear combo, considered
22	Rockonliam Bay J:Brian Hayes T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Brian Hayes T:Henry De Bromhead	147	t	63-163	101	122	107	62d	—	—	+5	15.8	1.88/1	15/2 12%
Maiden winner, improved effort at Wexford latest, Darragh O'Keefe prefers Lambay Island
6	Cut The Rope Chestnut J:Cian Cullinan(7) T:Eddie & Patrick Harty	J:Cian Cullinan(7) T:Eddie & Patrick Harty	158	—	P57-25	112	124	80	—	—	—	+9	17.9	2.25/1	9/1 10%
Bumper winner, 0-10 over hurdles, has placed in maidens, would prefer softer ground
7	Aruntothequeen b/br J:Sam Ewing T:Mrs John Harrington	J:Sam Ewing T:Mrs John Harrington	157	t	13-626	111	123	103	36d	—	—	+10	17.4	3.50/1	14/1 7%
Listed bumper winner, solid maiden form, ground not ideal for h'cap debut, can do better
13	His Nibs Bay J:Kieren Buckley T:Gavin Cromwell	J:Kieren Buckley T:Gavin Cromwell	155	—	0755-P	109	120	111	56d	—	—	+10	16.5	3.50/1	14/1 7%
Beaten fav' in this last year, pulled up sole start since, questions to answer
3	Jolie Jewel Bay J:James Smith(5) T:Brian M McMahon	J:James Smith(5) T:Brian M McMahon	162	h	253001	116	123	98	38d	—	—	+24	28.5	5.50/1	22/1 4%
Hiked up 6lb for 4l Thurles win last month, more on her plate now in this tougher race
1	Hgranca De Thaix Bay J:Sean Flanagan T:Barry Connell	J:Sean Flanagan T:Barry Connell	166	—	408P-0	120	122	65	64d	—	—	+14	18.8	4.50/1	18/1 5%
Talented chaser, rated 18lb lower over hurdles but out of form recently, others preferred
19	Cornmarket Bay J:Alan King(7) T:John J Cullen	J:Alan King(7) T:John J Cullen	148	—	-11441	102	121	100	65d	—	—	+25	29	7.00/1	28/1 3%
Won three of last five at Sligo, raised 8lb for latest win, easier ground here a query
20	Jury Foreman Grey J:Sean O'Keeffe T:Paul Nolan	J:Sean O'Keeffe T:Paul Nolan	148	—	644	102	118	101	35d	—	—	+10	14	6.25/1	25/1 4%
In touch with leaders on outer - prominent when mistake 4 out - weakening when mistake last(op 20/1 tchd 22/1)
24	Accustomed Bay J:Harry Sexton(7) T:E D Delany	J:Harry Sexton(7) T:E D Delany	142	—	7F4200	96	125	77	14d	—	—	+11	14.7	6.25/1	25/1 4%
Point winner, promise in maidens, ground possible excuse first two h'caps, may outrun odds
21	Warm In Gorey Bay J:Tiernan Power Roche(3) T:P J Rothwell	J:Tiernan Power Roche(3) T:P J Rothwell	148	p	232423	102	126	110	84d	—	—	+19	22.6	6.25/1	25/1 4%
3-21 over hurdles, okay efforts in defeat in chases last three starts, not discounted
8	King In Love Bay J:Anna McGuinness(7) T:Sean Aherne	J:Anna McGuinness(7) T:Sean Aherne	157	—	P-3P15	111	121	117	35d	—	—	+13	16.3	7.00/1	28/1 3%
Won off 7lb lower on penultimate, beaten off revised mark latest, bit to prove for now
18	Clonbury Bridge Brown J:L P Dempsey T:J P Dempsey	J:L P Dempsey T:J P Dempsey	151	tb	020162	105	125	92	41d	—	—	+22	25.6	8.25/1	33/1 3%
3-32 over hurdles, remains 5lb above last win, yet to score going left-handed
23	Person Of Interest Bay J:Gavin Brouder T:John Joseph Hanlon	J:Gavin Brouder T:John Joseph Hanlon	144	tb	P1P34P	98	125	-	31d	—	—	+12	14.3	10.00/1	40/1 2%
Chase winner, pulled up last run in that sphere at Thurles, blinkers on, others preferred
15	Petit King Bay J:E Walsh T:Edward Cawley	J:E Walsh T:Edward Cawley	154	p	6PP-47	108	124	111	14d	—	—	+12	15.4	8.25/1	33/1 3%
On long losing run, remains 3lb above last win, needs more to get his head back in front
10	Ivybrook Bay J:Liam McKenna(5) T:Dermot A McLoughlin	J:Liam McKenna(5) T:Dermot A McLoughlin	156	—	6976-5	110	122	111	237d	—	—	+13	15.7	10.00/1	40/1 2%
Handicap debutant, best maiden efforts at around 2m-2m1f, probably best watched
14	Gone For Tea Bay J:Conor Stone-Walsh T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	J:Conor Stone-Walsh T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	154	p	3010-P	108	120	-	45d	—	—	+13	15.2	16.50/1	66/1 1%
Only seen twice since July 2024 win, pulled up on stable bow latest, cheekpieces tried
25	King's Son Bay J:Charlie O'Dwyer(5) T:Seamus Neville	J:Charlie O'Dwyer(5) T:Seamus Neville	142	—	2-7528	96	116	74	33d	—	—	+14	15.5	16.50/1	66/1 1%
Tailed off on handicap debut upped to 2m5f at Tramore, can only be watched after that
16	Rockstown Girl Chestnut J:Eoin Staples(7) T:Anthony McCann	J:Eoin Staples(7) T:Anthony McCann	154	tp	04240P	108	120	94	31d	—	—	+13	15.1	16.50/1	66/1 1%
2-12 over timber, pulled up in Thurles h'cap chase latest, best watched back over hurdles
26	Lips Freedom Chestnut J:Cian Quirke T:Andrew Kinirons	J:Cian Quirke T:Andrew Kinirons	142	h	0-00	96	113	56	49d	—	—	+10	12	20.00/1	80/1 1%
Three-time Flat winner, modest maiden hurdle efforts, could improve for h'caps
NR	Coyote Spirit Bay J:Jack Kennedy T:Gordon Elliott	J:Jack Kennedy T:Gordon Elliott	162	p	31-644	116	123	82	22d	—	—	—	16.5	—	—
H'cap debutant, fair efforts in maidens at 2m-2m4f, may go well in first-time cheekpieces
NR	Aurea Fortuna Chestnut J:Kevin Sexton T:A J Martin	J:Kevin Sexton T:A J Martin	156	—	-71310	110	119	105	43d	—	—	—	26.5	—	—
A long way below his best on heavy last time, could bounce back to form on this ground
NR	Paul Collins Bay J:J J Slevin T:Brian M McMahon	J:J J Slevin T:Brian M McMahon	156	p	-40100	110	124	108	35d	—	—	—	20	—	—
Won at Galway in October, beaten off revised mark twice since, cheekpieces need to spark

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Boyle Sports	Ladbrokes	Unibet
Garnacho	5/1	5/1	11/2	11/2	11/2
The Nagger Reidy	11/2	11/2	11/2	11/2	11/2
Lambay Island	6/1	6/1	13/2	11/2	13/2
Giant Haystacks	13/2	13/2	15/2	15/2	13/2
Rockonliam	13/2	13/2	15/2	15/2	13/2
Cut The Rope	9/1	9/1	9/1	9/1	9/1
Aruntothequeen	12/1	11/1	12/1	14/1	9/1
His Nibs	12/1	11/1	12/1	14/1	11/1
Jolie Jewel	20/1	20/1	20/1	22/1	18/1
Hgranca De Thaix	18/1	16/1	16/1	18/1	16/1
Cornmarket	25/1	22/1	25/1	28/1	22/1
Jury Foreman	22/1	22/1	22/1	25/1	20/1
Accustomed	22/1	22/1	22/1	25/1	20/1
Warm In Gorey	25/1	22/1	25/1	25/1	25/1
King In Love	25/1	22/1	22/1	28/1	22/1
Clonbury Bridge	33/1	33/1	28/1	28/1	25/1
Person Of Interest	40/1	40/1	40/1	40/1	33/1
Petit King	33/1	28/1	28/1	33/1	22/1
Ivybrook	40/1	40/1	40/1	40/1	33/1
Gone For Tea	40/1	40/1	40/1	66/1	33/1
King's Son	66/1	66/1	66/1	66/1	40/1
Rockstown Girl	66/1	50/1	50/1	66/1	40/1
Lips Freedom	80/1	66/1	66/1	66/1	40/1
Coyote Spirit	-	-	-	-	-
Aurea Fortuna	-	-	-	-	-
Paul Collins	-	-	-	-	-

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Cornmarket

OR: 13 Form: 15 Odds: 1

28/1

2nd

Jolie Jewel

28.5

OR: 16.5 Form: 10.9 Odds: 1.1

22/1

3rd

Aurea Fortuna

26.5

OR: 15 Form: 11.5 Odds: 0

—

Clonbury Bridge

25.6

OR: 13.8 Form: 11 Odds: 0.9

33/1

Warm In Gorey

22.6

OR: 13 Form: 8.6 Odds: 1

25/1

Paul Collins

OR: 15 Form: 5 Odds: 0

—

Garnacho

19.9

OR: 16.3 Form: 0 Odds: 3.6

11/2

The Nagger Reidy

19.6

OR: 16.3 Form: 0 Odds: 3.3

11/2

Hgranca De Thaix

18.8

OR: 17.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.3

18/1

Lambay Island

18.3

OR: 15 Form: 0 Odds: 3.3

13/2

Cut The Rope

17.9

OR: 15.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.4

9/1

Aruntothequeen

17.4

OR: 15.3 Form: 0 Odds: 2.1

14/1

Giant Haystacks

16.9

OR: 14 Form: 0 Odds: 2.9

15/2

His Nibs

16.5

OR: 14.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1.7

14/1

Coyote Spirit

16.5

OR: 16.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0

—

King In Love

16.3

OR: 15.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1

28/1

Rockonliam

15.8

OR: 12.8 Form: 0 Odds: 3.1

15/2

Ivybrook

15.7

OR: 15 Form: 0 Odds: 0.7

40/1

King's Son

15.5

OR: 11.5 Form: 3.5 Odds: 0.5

66/1

Petit King

15.4

OR: 14.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.9

33/1

Gone For Tea

15.2

OR: 14.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.7

66/1

Rockstown Girl

15.1

OR: 14.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.6

66/1

Accustomed

14.7

OR: 11.5 Form: 2.2 Odds: 1

25/1

Person Of Interest

14.3

OR: 12 Form: 1.6 Odds: 0.7

40/1

Jury Foreman

OR: 13 Form: 0 Odds: 1

25/1

Lips Freedom

OR: 11.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.5

80/1

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Hgranca De Thaix	120	122	65
Jolie Jewel	116	123	98
Coyote Spirit	116	123	82
Garnacho	115	124	101
The Nagger Reidy	115	123	86
Cut The Rope	112	124	80
Aruntothequeen	111	123	103
King In Love	111	121	117
Lambay Island	110	123	104
Ivybrook	110	122	111
Aurea Fortuna	110	119	105
Paul Collins	110	124	108
His Nibs	109	120	111
Petit King	108	124	111
Gone For Tea	108	120	—
Rockstown Girl	108	120	94
Giant Haystacks	106	128	109
Clonbury Bridge	105	125	92
Cornmarket	102	121	100
Jury Foreman	102	118	101
Warm In Gorey	102	126	110
Rockonliam	101	122	107
Person Of Interest	98	125	—
Accustomed	96	125	77
King's Son	96	116	74
Lips Freedom	96	113	56

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Accustomed	14d ago	Fit
Petit King	14d ago	Fit
Coyote Spirit	22d ago	Fit
Person Of Interest	31d ago	Fit
Rockstown Girl	31d ago	Fit
King's Son	33d ago	Fit
Jury Foreman	35d ago	Fit
King In Love	35d ago	Fit
Paul Collins	35d ago	Fit
Aruntothequeen	36d ago	Fit
Lambay Island	38d ago	Fit
Giant Haystacks	38d ago	Fit
Jolie Jewel	38d ago	Fit
Clonbury Bridge	41d ago	Fit
Aurea Fortuna	43d ago	Fit
Gone For Tea	45d ago	Fit
The Nagger Reidy	49d ago	Fresh
Lips Freedom	49d ago	Fresh
His Nibs	56d ago	Fresh
Rockonliam	62d ago	Fresh
Hgranca De Thaix	64d ago	Fresh
Cornmarket	65d ago	Fresh
Warm In Gorey	84d ago	Fresh
Garnacho	147d ago	Long break
Ivybrook	237d ago	Long break
Cut The Rope	—	—

Pace Profile

Horse	Running Style
Jury Foreman	Prominent
Jolie Jewel	Hold Up

Inferred from horse comments. 2 of 26 runners classified.