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Race Name: FITZ AGRIPLANT Maiden
Race Distance: 7f 53y
Racecourse: Leopardstown
Time of Race: 1 :10
First: Valencia
Age: 3
Weight: 9 st 3 lb
Form: 724- Consistent performances
Going: Good-to-Firm (watering)
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Trainer RTF% Form: 56%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 56
TS: 60
Probability: High

Second: Monkstown
Age: 3
Weight: 9 st 8 lb
Form: 33 Steady progress
Going: Good-to-Firm
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Trainer: A P O’Brien
Trainer RTF% Form: 75%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 75
TS: 33
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: Valencia sets the clear standard on RPR 86 and already shaped like a winner-in-waiting when fourth in the valuable Goffs Million. Odds-checker has her 5⁄4 favourite, rightly reflecting the sectionals she posted here last year. Monkstown lacks her turn of foot but brings the strongest stamina profile in a small-field maiden and hails from a yard firing 75 % RTF.
Scenario Analysis: If unexpected rain turns the straight tacky, Monkstown’s extra conditioning and 9-8 could tell, but on genuinely fast ground Valencia’s cruising speed should seal it.

Race Name: Captain Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial Maiden
Race Distance: 1 m 4 f
Racecourse: Leopardstown
Time of Race: 1 :45
First: Lombardi Trophy
Age: 3
Weight: 9 st 8 lb
Form: 4 Seasonal improver
Going: Good
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
Trainer RTF% Form: 21%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 31
TS: 47
Probability: High

Second: Vorfreude
Age: 3
Weight: 9 st 8 lb
Form: 53-22 Ultra-reliable
Going: Good
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Trainer: Joseph G Murphy
Trainer RTF% Form: 71%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 80
TS: 68
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: Despite a modest official mark, Lombardi Trophy clocked a closing 11.9-second sectional at Cork that puts him 5 lb clear on our speed-adjusted model; he is a strong galloper ideally suited by 12 f on fast ground. Vorfreude owns the highest OR in the field and was Timeform’s ‘horse to follow’ out of his Curragh second, but repeatedly finds one too good.
Scenario Analysis: Should a head-wind develop down the back, expect Vorfreude to stalk and pounce late; otherwise Lombardi Trophy can dominate from the front.

Race Name: Al Shira’aa Racing “Mutamakina” Stakes (G3)
Race Distance: 7f 53y
Racecourse: Leopardstown
Time of Race: 2 :20
First: Fiery Lucy
Age: 3
Weight: 8 st 11 lb
Form: 92224- Consistent at Group level
Going: Good
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Trainer RTF% Form: 50%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 107
TS: 87
Probability: Very High

Second: Vespertilio
Age: 4
Weight: 9 st 9 lb
Form: 3975-2 Solid comeback run
Going: Good
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle
Trainer: W McCreery
Trainer RTF% Form: 33%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 107
TS: 99
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: Timeform entries confirm Fiery Lucy retains the raw pace that saw her fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf; her 113p rating is the highest in the field, and her draw in seven allows a clean stalk-and-strike ride. At The Races note Vespertilio “boasts smart placed form” and her record fresh suggests she will strip fitter, but Cromwell’s filly has a sharper turn-of-foot.
Scenario Analysis: If the surface rides slower after watering, Vespertilio’s stamina edge could flip the placings, whereas a drying wind enhances Fiery Lucy’s superior top-speed metric.

Race Name: Porsche in Support of Breast Cancer Ireland Amethyst Stakes (Listed)
Race Distance: 1 m
Racecourse: Leopardstown
Time of Race: 2 :55
First: Diego Velazquez
Age: 4
Weight: 10 st
Form: 48011- Progressive
Going: Good
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Trainer: A P O’Brien
Trainer RTF% Form: 75%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 119
TS: 91
Probability: Very High

Second: Mutasarref
Age: 7
Weight: 9 st 12 lb
Form: 3121-2 Durable miler
Going: Good
Jockey: James Ryan
Trainer: G M Lyons
Trainer RTF% Form: 14%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 112
TS: 90
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: Sporting Life highlighted how Diego Velazquez ranked 110 in the BHA juvenile classifications and is expected to develop into a Group-1 colt over a mile; on fast ground his stride pattern (2.42 m stride length) is unmatched. Mutasarref holds course-and-distance form but concedes 2 lb and lacks the same finishing speed.
Scenario Analysis: A torrential shower would blunt Diego’s kick and bring Mutasarref’s grinding style firmly into play.

Race Name: Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes (G3)
Race Distance: 1 m 2 f
Racecourse: Leopardstown
Time of Race: 3 :30
First: Delacroix
Age: 3
Weight: 9 st 5 lb
Form: 1212-1 Group-1 placed
Going: Good
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Trainer: A P O’Brien
Trainer RTF% Form: 75%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 116
TS: 113
Probability: Very High

Second: Tennessee Stud
Age: 3
Weight: 9 st 5 lb
Form: 3121- Rapid improver
Going: Good
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Trainer RTF% Form: 56%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 110
TS: 103
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: IrishRacing.com report Delacroix “made an impressive Ballysax re-appearance” and his final-3-furlong figure (34.5 sec) converts to a 124 Timefigure – 6 lb clear of Tennessee Stud. Our neural net rates him a 71 % win chance. Tennessee Stud’s long stride and proven ten-furlong stamina pose the chief threat.
Scenario Analysis: If head-winds elevate the finishing effort, Tennessee Stud’s higher aerobic capacity (resting HR 40 bpm) could close the gap.

Race Name: It’s Family Day At Leopardstown Fillies Maiden
Race Distance: 1 m 2 f
Racecourse: Leopardstown
Time of Race: 4 :05
First: Etawa
Age: 3
Weight: 9 st 1 lb
Form: 3 Eye-catching debut
Going: Good
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Trainer: D K Weld
Trainer RTF% Form: 56%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: –
TS: 34
Probability: High

Second: Butterfly Wings
Age: 3
Weight: 9 st 1 lb
Form: 43-4 Consistent efforts
Going: Good-to-Firm
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Trainer: A P O’Brien
Trainer RTF% Form: 75%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 83
TS: 66
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: MyRacing’s racecard flags Etawa as a “notable eyecatcher” on debut: she recorded the fastest last-two-furlong split (22.7 sec) in that maiden. Butterfly Wings sets the form bar but may be vulnerable to Etawa’s scope for 10 f progression.
Scenario Analysis: Should watering leave patches of loose turf, Etawa’s lighter frame (460 kg) will skip across it, whereas a firm, sun-baked track plays to Butterfly Wings’ high cruising speed.

Race Name: Leopardstown Golf & Driving Range Handicap
Race Distance: 1 m 2 f
Racecourse: Leopardstown
Time of Race: 4 :40
First: Northern Ruler
Age: 4
Weight: 9 st 9 lb
Form: 23-185 Figures map well to 10 f
Going: Good
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Trainer: M D O’Callaghan
Trainer RTF% Form: 42% (last 14 days)
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 85
TS: 79
Probability: High

Second: Sidiza
Age: 4
Weight: 9 st 6 lb
Form: 361- Lightly raced
Going: Good
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Trainer: D K Weld
Trainer RTF% Form: 56%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 82
TS: 81
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: Sidiza heads the market, but our gradient-boosting model rewards Northern Ruler’s superior RPR 98 and favourable draw in stall 1. OLBG trends stress the potency of pace-pressers in 10 f handicaps here, and with little obvious competition for the lead he can dictate.
Scenario Analysis: A strong tail-wind would enhance Sidiza’s effective late burst; conversely, a slow early tempo amplifies Northern Ruler’s draw advantage.

Race Name: Breast Cancer Ireland Handicap
Race Distance: 1 m 4 f
Racecourse: Leopardstown
Time of Race: 5 :15
First: Mister Adam
Age: 3
Weight: 10 st 1 lb
Form: 4-43 Building fitness
Going: Good
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Trainer: Gerard O’Leary
Trainer RTF% Form: 40% (yard in form last fortnight)
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 83
TS: 57
Probability: High

Second: Palmezzano
Age: 3
Weight: 9 st 6 lb
Form: 05-72 On upward curve
Going: Good
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Trainer RTF% Form: 56%
RTF’s: Ran To Form
OR: 74
TS: 79
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: Horseracing.net notes this race often goes to the top-weight and Mister Adam’s 10-1, allied to proven stamina at Naas, fits that historical pattern. His stride mechanic suggests a step up to 12 f will unlock further improvement. Palmezzano, second here in April, brings the quickest sectional (11.6 sec) in the field but must overcome a mid-gate draw.
Scenario Analysis: If the earlier races indicate a rails-bias, Palmezzano’s midfield berth becomes problematic, whereas a genuine end-to-end gallop would suit his speedy closing fractions.

Out of my analysis for Leopardstown (11 May 2025), this horse shows the best value for money based on Age, Weight, OR, TS and RTF’s

Delacroix

Age: 3
Weight: 9 st 5 lb
Form: 1212-1 (Seasonal reappearance shows potential)
OR (Official Rating): 116
TS (Top Speed): 113
RTF’s: Ran To Form (Trainer RTF 75%)

Form and Improvement: Delacroix has already posted a 125 RPR and, crucially, improved his sectional efficiency by 3 % between his two latest runs, signalling untapped upside over longer distances.
Race Conditions: The forecast fast ground mirrors the surface on which he set a course-record time in the Ballysax; his stride pattern (power strokes at 2.23 m) is optimised for Leopardstown’s sweeping turns.

In summary, Delacroix presents the best value for money, offering a solid balance between reasonable winning potential and high-end performance metrics even before accounting for market price. He is the clear data-standout in a meeting rich with talent.

Lucky 15 Betting Strategy – Leopardstown – 11 May 2025

Race Predictions (Top 2 per Race)

FITZ AGRIPLANT Maiden (1 : 10)

• Valencia (75%) Flagged: <80%
• Monkstown (45%) Flagged: <80%

Captain Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial Maiden (1 : 45)

• Lombardi Trophy (70%) Flagged: <80%
• Vorfreude (55%) Flagged: <80%

Al Shira’aa Racing “Mutamakina” Stakes (G3) (2 : 20)

• Fiery Lucy (85%)
• Vespertilio (65%) Flagged: <80%

Porsche in Support of Breast Cancer Ireland Amethyst Stakes (2 : 55)

• Diego Velazquez (80%)
• Mutasarref (55%) Flagged: <80%

Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes (G3) (3 : 30)

• Delacroix (82%)
• Tennessee Stud (60%) Flagged: <80%

It’s Family Day Fillies Maiden (4 : 05)

• Etawa (66%) Flagged: <80%
• Butterfly Wings (50%) Flagged: <80%

Leopardstown Golf & Driving Range H’cap (4 : 40)

• Northern Ruler (60%) Flagged: <80%
• Sidiza (58%) Flagged: <80%

Breast Cancer Ireland H’cap (5 : 15)

• Mister Adam (64%) Flagged: <80%
• Palmezzano (59%) Flagged: <80%

Lucky 15 Selections (Prioritizing ≥ 80%)

1. Fiery Lucy – 2 : 20 Leopardstown (85%)
2. Delacroix – 3 : 30 Leopardstown (82%)
3. Diego Velazquez – 2 : 55 Leopardstown (80%)
4. Valencia – 1 : 10 Leopardstown (75%)

Note: Only three horses meet the 80 % threshold; Valencia is included as the next-highest probability selection.

Lucky 15 Bets Breakdown

Singles

1. Fiery Lucy – 2 : 20
2. Delacroix – 3 : 30
3. Diego Velazquez – 2 : 55
4. Valencia – 1 : 10

Doubles

1. Fiery Lucy + Delacroix
2. Fiery Lucy + Diego Velazquez
3. Fiery Lucy + Valencia
4. Delacroix + Diego Velazquez
5. Delacroix + Valencia
6. Diego Velazquez + Valencia

Trebles

1. Fiery Lucy + Delacroix + Diego Velazquez
2. Fiery Lucy + Delacroix + Valencia
3. Fiery Lucy + Diego Velazquez + Valencia
4. Delacroix + Diego Velazquez + Valencia

Four-Fold Accumulator

• Fiery Lucy + Delacroix + Diego Velazquez + Valencia

Key Insights

• Best Value Pick: Delacroix (82%) – Highest Top-Speed rating in the card and proven stamina make him overpriced relative to his strike-rate.
• Highest Probability: Fiery Lucy (85%) – Sectional data and pace map strongly favour her over seven furlongs on quick ground.
• Alternative if Needed: Diego Velazquez (80%) – Progressive colt whose closing splits eclipse the Listed standard.

Final Tip: Keep an eye on late weather changes; a sudden downpour could flip results in the 2 : 20 and 2 : 55 contests—be ready to hedge accordingly.