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Today at Leopardstown on Thursday 18 June 2026 there are 8 races, with the first race off at 16:35. Top names to watch from recent course form include Halon Bay, Perfect Judgement and Gaoth Chuil.

Leopardstown Tips

Below are the tipster tables for today’s meeting — scroll horizontally to view. The first column is locked to keep race times visible as you browse the tips.

TimeGGPOSTDATARP RatingsTOPSPEEDThe Irish Sun
16:35Apollo’s CometApollo’s CometLeadlight
17:10Eichan SanGoal ExceededGoal ExceededLoingseoir
17:45ZaraahmandoCosmic FunkBucaneer’s SpiritOcean Echo
18:20Shaftesbury AvenueGlitter And GloryHalon BaySir BenjiShaftesbury Avenue
18:50Ella’s GoldElla’s GoldHalf NutzLust
19:20Nibras RainbowNibras RainbowQueen AethelflaedQueen Aethelflaed
19:50Changing LanesEcho InfernoChanging LanesChanging Lanes
20:20SalsinhaJoe CoolSalsinha

Leopardstown – Stats & Pointers

Below are a handful of course-focused pointers based on recent Leopardstown form — short, stats-led notes to help with tomorrow’s selections and in-running thinking.

Horses To Note

  • Halon Bay — 1 run, 1 win at Leopardstown (100% win rate), 1 place from 1, prize money at course: £7,682.61. Course form is perfect so far; repeats make him of interest in similar conditions.
  • Perfect Judgement — 2 runs, 1 win (50% win rate), 1 place, course earnings £7,695.65. Strong strike-rate from limited chances.
  • Gaoth Chuil — 7 runs, 2 wins (28.57% win rate), 5 places (71.43% place rate), course prize money £56,017.93. Very consistent course performer — worth consideration for place and win bettors.
  • Deuteronomy — 5 runs, 1 win (20% win rate), 2 places (40% place rate), earnings £6,743.80. Decent each-way profile after a small sample of starts.
  • Faoladh — 6 runs, 1 win (16.67% win rate), 4 places (66.67% place rate), course earnings £12,030.29. Shows the type to be competitive in depth; strong place claims.

Trainers To Note

  • A P O’Brien — 440 runs at Leopardstown, 93 wins (21.14% win rate) and 210 places (47.73% place rate), prize money £5,665,805.09. Outstanding volume and strike-rate — always keep O’Brien entries high on the shortlist.
  • Aidan Melia — 5 runs, 1 win (20% win rate), course earnings £10,123.97. Small sample but a good return from limited runners.
  • D K Weld — 194 runs, 29 wins (14.95% win rate), 75 places (38.66% place rate), prize money £1,058,857.74. Solid trainer record at the track with proven staying power in the book.
  • Gerard O’Leary — 47 runs, 7 wins (14.89% win rate), 21 places (44.68% place rate), prize money £97,348.65. Consistent performer for winners and places.
  • Barry Connell — 34 runs, 5 wins (14.71% win rate), 21 places (61.76% place rate), earnings £211,812.27. Very high place % — strong each-way potential.

Jockeys To Note

  • Mr J W Hendrick — 4 rides, 1 win (25% win rate), 1 place (25% place rate), course prize money £7,314.05. Good strike in small samples.
  • Sadhbh Tormey — 6 rides, 1 win (16.67% win rate), 2 places (33.33% place rate), earnings £14,776.52. Produces solid results when partnered with course types she suits.
  • Alan Persse — 6 rides, 1 win (16.67% win rate), 1 place (16.67% place rate), earnings £5,738.94. Keep an eye when he pairs up with proven course trainers.
  • Mr J L Gleeson — 27 rides, 4 wins (14.81% win rate), 15 places (55.56% place rate), prize money £111,021.96. High place rate — reliable for each-way chances.
  • Shane Foley — 294 rides, 38 wins (12.93% win rate), 109 places (37.07% place rate), prize money £1,252,954.79. Big-volume rider with strong long-term returns at Leopardstown.

Use the tipster table above alongside these pointers — the table is scrollable with the time column locked to help you compare selections quickly as the meeting progresses.

Leopardstown Tips and Today’s Races

Every Leopardstown meeting is covered by GG with full race form, trainer and jockey stats and a handy summary of each race. GG also provides free tips for all UK and Ireland racecards plus the latest live odds. Our expert tip is highlighted on the racecard along with selections from leading newspaper tipsters. GG also publish a daily NAP, Double, Treble, Lucky 15 and best outsider for today’s racing.

Leopardstown Race Results

Leopardstown is undoubtedly one of the top three racecourses in Ireland, rivalled only by The Curragh and Fairyhouse. It stages top quality flat and National Hunt racing throughout the year and is home to some of the most important races in Ireland. There are currently 23 race days at Leopardstown during the year which feature 13 Grade 1 races over jumps and two Group 1 races on the flat.

Leopardstown’s flagship race on the level is the Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes, one of the most prestigious middle-distance races in the world. The other Group 1 is the Matron Stakes for fillies and mares over a mile. National Hunt season highlights include the Grade 1 Irish Champion Hurdle in January, the Irish Gold Cup in February and the Savills Chase at the four-day Christmas Festival, now established as a showpiece event for Ireland’s leading Cheltenham contenders. Leopardstown also holds regular evening meetings during the summer followed by live entertainment.

GG publishes the winner, placed horses and SP returns for Leopardstown races as quickly as possible. This is later updated with the full finishing order and Tote returns, all of which can be accessed by clicking on each race title. We also retain all of yesterday’s UK and Ireland results as well as today’s non-runners, a complete A-Z of today’s runners and tomorrow’s racecards.

Racecourse Guide

Leopardstown is a wide, left-handed galloping track of 1m 6f with a gradual incline up the home straight. It is widely regarded as one of the fairest tracks in Ireland and there are rarely excuses for beaten horses. It is possible to make all the running at Leopardstown but the jockeys must keep a bit up their sleeve for the uphill finish.

On the National Hunt course, there are three fences in quick succession in the back straight which favours fast, accurate jumpers. The hurdles course is on the inside of the chase track and therefore the sharper of the two. Leopardstown’s impressive array of top races naturally attracts the very best horses, trainers and owners from around the world and provides the very best that Ireland has to offer in this sport.

Dining, Hospitality & Facilities

Leopardstown is a Grade 1 racecourse situated about 6 miles south of Dublin city centre. It was opened in 1888 on land in Foxrock and has undergone considerable improvements in recent years. The racecourse facilities now include a golf course and club house as well as shops, restaurants and bars.

Hospitality packages include the 1888 Restaurant which is located on the second floor of the Grandstand. You can enjoy stunning views of the parade ring on one side and the race track on the other. There are also fine dining experiences on offer at The Pavilion and the Panoramic Suite. Private Suites are available for booking on the upper level of the Grandstand with a choice of sizes to accommodate small or large groups.

Dublin Airport is about one hour from the track by car with a regular bus service on race days. There is a tram service from Dublin city centre to Sandyford on race days which leaves only a short walk to the racecourse.

Tickets

You can pre-book Leopardstown race day packages and daily admission tickets online. These start from general admission tickets with discounts for seniors and students, through to premium level access. The latter can sell out well in advance of the big festival meetings.

The Effect of the Draw

A low draw is definitely an advantage in races over six furlongs, although this does seem to be nullified when the going is soft. Low to middle numbers enjoy a slight advantage in races over seven furlongs or a mile.

Contact and Location

Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock, Dublin 18. Ireland.
Official Website: https://www.leopardstown.com/

Local Knowledge

Taxis

  1. Hireacab (0.1 miles away)
    Tel: +353 1 295 2000
  2. Sandyford Taxi Company (0.8 miles away)
    Tel: +353 1 295 2888
  3. Local Southside Taxis (1.7 miles away)
    Tel: +353 1 298 8444