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# Leopardstown

Last month
February 2023
# Mixed Fortunes
Il Etait Temps times it right, as Facile Vega disappoints at Leopardstown
High Definition exits early in dramatic novice feature at Leopardstown.
# Leopardstown
State Man too strong for Honeysuckle in Irish Champion Hurdle
Gallant mare has to give best to Willie Mullins’ emerging star.
# grade ones
Good Land and El Fabiolo among winners at Leopardstown
Elsewhere, Gala Marceau caused a turn up in the Donohue Marquees Spring Juvenile Hurdle.
This year
2023
# column
Donn McClean: Five to watch at the Dublin Racing Festival
Five picks for this weekend’s festival at Leopardstown.
Last year
2022
# marks out of 10
Which of these horses impressed you most at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival?
We’ve picked nine of the standout winners – now it’s your turn to have your say.
# expert view
Johnny Ward: Crowds return, Mullins lands treble and JP McManus tactics key
The first day of the four-day extravaganza was dominated by the champion trainer.
# Leopardstown
Saint Roi swoops for Grade One victory, Lossiemouth advertises Triumph Hurdle claims
Gerri Colombe maintained his unbeaten record with a clearcut victory at Limerick.
# Racing
A Plus Tard spearheads De Bromhead squad, Klassical Dream set to face Flooring Porter
Trainer has three entries for Leopardstown highlight.
# Sponsored By Boyle Sports
3 best bets for Thursday's card at Leopardstown
Racing journalist Johnny Ward offers up his three best fancies for Thursday’s edition of the Christmas Festival.
# Sponsored By Boyle Sports
3 best bets for Wednesday's card at Leopardstown
After tipping two winners on Tuesday’s card, Johnny Ward returns with his picks for day three at Leopardstown.
# Sponsored By Boyle Sports
3 best bets for Tuesday's card at Leopardstown
# Sponsored By Boyle Sports
3 best bets for the St Stephen's Day card at Leopardstown
Racing journalist Johnny Ward offers up his three best fancies for the opening day of the Christmas Festival.
# Dublin
Search for missing 74-year-old man in Dublin stood down
Michael Flynn had been missing from the Leopardstown area of Dublin.
# Leopardstown
Leopardstown shows Luxembourg is now a big player in the Arc picture
Donn McClean reviews the weekend’s action where the Camelot colt was one of the standout performers.
# Leopardstown
Luxembourg claims Irish Champion Stakes crown
Elsewhere, Pearls Galore made all of the running to triumph in Matron Stakes.
# Missing Person
Have you seen Micheal? Gardaí appeal for help locating 74-year-old from Dublin
Michael Flynn has been missing since the early hours of Tuesday morning.
# Drugs
Man due in court following seizure of €4.69 million worth of cocaine
Gardaí seized the drugs on Friday and arrested the man following an operation in Leopardstown, Dublin.
# too good
Kyprios underlines Gold Cup credentials with impressive Leopardstown win
The Aidan O’Brien-trained four-year-old finished 14 lengths clear in the Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes.
# lepardstown
Piz Badile keeps Derby dream alive with Ballysax win
The Colt had to battle back to see off Buckaroo.
# looking good
Elliott thrilled as Cheltenham big guns gallop at Leopardstown
Gordon Elliott’s big Cheltenham Gold Cup hope Galvin was put through his paces by Davy Russell after racing at Leopardstown today.
# Dublin Racing Festival
Blue Lord edges dramatic Irish Arkle, Vauban powers to Spring Juvenile victory
Willie Mullins continued his incredible record at the Dublin Racing Festival by winning the first three races at Leopardstown.
# William Hill
5 bets to consider as crowds return for the Dublin Racing Festival
Johnny Ward shares his picks ahead of the meeting at Leopardstown this weekend.
# Leopardstown
Mullins waits on Appreciate It decision and Nicholls planning dual assault
Appreciate It is second favourite for the Champion Hurdle behind last year’s winner Honeysuckle.
# Racing
Gordon Elliott still favouring direct Cheltenham route for Galvin
Meanwhile Shishkin and Energumene in line for Clarence House clash.
# Racing
Noel Meade considering Dublin Festival date for Grade 1 Fairyhouse winner
Setback ruled out a Christmas run for Drinmore winner.
# Racing
'Money won't buy the enjoyment that we got out of Limerick, this is a passion for us'
Master McShee has provided trainer Paddy Corkery with Grade 1 success and the horse of a lifetime.
# Andrew Lynch
Ben Dundee is Cheltenham-bound after fine Leopardstown run
Choice of engagements in March for Andrew Lynch runner.
All time
# Leopardstown
Emotional Elliott salutes Galvin after 'unbelievable' Savills Chase victory
‘I had a tear in my eye for half the race, I’m not afraid to say it. We’ve had a tough year and it’s brilliant.’
# jack kennedy
After injury nightmare, a day to cheer at Leopardstown for one of racing's good guys
Jack Kennedy combined with Mighty Potter for Grade One success.
# Leopardstown
Envoi Allen back in front for Rachael Blackmore and Mighty Potter leads Elliott one-two
Chacun Pour Soi was a late injury-enforced absentee.
# Day One
Johnny Ward: Festive crowds sorely missed at muted Leopardstown
Ferny Hollow pipped market rival Rivier D’etel in the spectacle that marked the first day.
# Day One
Mullins hails ‘awesome’ Leopardstown effort from Ferny Hollow
Sir Gerhard makes perfect start to hurdling career and Fil Dor shone on Day One of the Christmas Festival.
# Leopardstown
A Plus Tard faces seven in Savills Chase defence
A Plus Tard chased home stablemate Minella Indo in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
# And they're off
Leopardstown able to honour Christmas Festival tickets despite new Covid restrictions
The four-day festival is now completely sold out.
# Racing
Gordon Elliott pair will take on A Plus Tard at Leopardstown Christmas Festival
Christmas cracker in store in the Savills Chase.
# Flooring Porter
Cheltenham hero on course for Christmas date despite Navan fall
Reigning staying champ came to grief in the Lismullen Hurdle.
De Bromhead mulling Christmas options for Minella Indo
King George or Savills Chase on the radar.
# William Hill
We're giving away 100 pairs of tickets to an action-packed weekend of racing at the Curragh
Enjoy a day out at the County Kildare racecourse thanks to William Hill.
# success
Lyons up and running with quickfire Leopardstown double
Atomic Jones and Panama Red look to have exciting futures.
# Racing
Basilica bids to seal superstar status with Irish Champion victory
O’Brien colt faces off with Tarnawa and Poetic Flare at Leopardstown.