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Leopardstown 13:45

Race 4 E (2m)

26th Dec 25

WinnerSpinola BaySP 4.5
Horse
Spinola Bay
Jockey
Jack Kennedy
Trainer
G Elliott
First up on our list for the 13:45 race at Leopardstown, spanning a 2m long course with going described as 'Hurdle: yielding to soft; chase: yielding-good to yielding in places', we have the 5-year-old gelding, Spinola Bay. Coached by G Elliott and piloted by Jack Kennedy, the horse is a promising contender with a live price at a value of 6.5, hinting at a good chance but not without competition. Looking into Spinola Bay’s performance, he’s shown a reliable form with recent figures indicating wins in recent outings within the last 30 days. With Jack Kennedy in the saddle, who’s bagging wins left, and right in the past two weeks, a winning combination seems likely here. Adding to that, G Elliott has a formidable training record which bolsters the horse's prospects further. Next up is True Testimony, a 6-year-old mare. Keith Donoghue will be at the reins, combining with trainer Ian Patrick Donoghue. Priced somewhat longer at 8.5, indicating a decent outsider with potential to upset. True Testimony seems to maintain a solid form with sparse victories but consistent participation in races over the past two years. Recent wins document a form that shouldn't be underestimated, especially over a 30-day horizon, and the jockey has been securing a few wins recently too which adds to the credentials. Welluknow, joins the fray under Danny Mullins, being prepared by M A Molloy. Carrying a price of 9 points towards a competitive edge although not being a front-runner. The 6-year-old gelding has notched up more experience with his fair share of races, albeit wins have been few and far between. However, he’s shown potential over distances, reflecting some resilience that might just come handy in this race setup. Mullins’s minimal recent wins aren’t particularly promising, yet his historical performance in combination with Molloy’s training could provide the necessary push. Overall, while True Testimony and Welluknow make interesting cases, Spinola Bay stands out with stronger backing in terms of recent form and the combined effectiveness of jockey Jack Kennedy and trainer G Elliott. Betting on Spinola Bay could very well be the way to go in this lineup. So, here's hopping your bets gallop home - and remember, always bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 26th December 2025

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Course SR 21.83% (from last 284 races)

Course & Distance SR 25.00% (from last 32 races)

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