Spinola Bay at Leopardstown 13:45: tips, betting and prediction

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

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
1^st	14. Spinola Bay	9⁶	10⁵	6⁸	9¹	10⁷
5^th	10. True Testimony	8¹	9⁷	2⁴	6⁴	8⁸
12^th	8. Welluknow	9¹	7⁷	2²	7²	8⁸
11^th	9. Bannow Blaze	8⁴	8⁶	2⁶	7⁰	8⁸
2^nd	6. Money Dancer	7⁶	10³	3⁰	5⁹	8⁷
7^th	7. The Store Boy	8⁰	9⁴	2²	6⁶	8⁷
17^th	18. Freddie Robdal	7⁶	9⁴	2¹	7²	8⁷
4^th	4. Nelson Muntz	7⁹	8⁷	1⁹	6³	8⁴
15^th	2. Atomic Queen	8⁷	8¹	2³	5⁰	8³
8^th	1. Powerful	8⁹	6³	1⁶	6⁹	8¹
16^th	15. Stiltellinemnuttin	7⁹	7¹	3⁰	7²	8⁰
6^th	16. Walk On Annilog	7⁸	7³	2⁵	6⁰	7⁸
10^th	3. Day Trader	8²	6⁴	3¹	6⁵	7⁸
13^th	11. Jacko Star	7⁶	7⁴	2³	6²	7⁸
U	17. Brave Soldier	7⁸	6⁶	2⁶	7²	7⁸
14^th	12. Bruant	7⁷	6⁴	3⁰	7⁵	7⁷
9^th	5. Tatateo	8¹	6²	2⁶	5⁷	7⁵
3^rd	13. Chiefs Kingdom	7⁸	6⁷	2⁴	4⁵	7³

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
1^st	14. Spinola Bay	9⁶	10⁵	6⁸	9¹	10⁷
5^th	10. True Testimony	8¹	9⁷	2⁴	6⁴	8⁸
12^th	8. Welluknow	9¹	7⁷	2²	7²	8⁸
11^th	9. Bannow Blaze	8⁴	8⁶	2⁶	7⁰	8⁸
2^nd	6. Money Dancer	7⁶	10³	3⁰	5⁹	8⁷
7^th	7. The Store Boy	8⁰	9⁴	2²	6⁶	8⁷
17^th	18. Freddie Robdal	7⁶	9⁴	2¹	7²	8⁷
4^th	4. Nelson Muntz	7⁹	8⁷	1⁹	6³	8⁴
15^th	2. Atomic Queen	8⁷	8¹	2³	5⁰	8³
8^th	1. Powerful	8⁹	6³	1⁶	6⁹	8¹
16^th	15. Stiltellinemnuttin	7⁹	7¹	3⁰	7²	8⁰
6^th	16. Walk On Annilog	7⁸	7³	2⁵	6⁰	7⁸
10^th	3. Day Trader	8²	6⁴	3¹	6⁵	7⁸
13^th	11. Jacko Star	7⁶	7⁴	2³	6²	7⁸
U	17. Brave Soldier	7⁸	6⁶	2⁶	7²	7⁸
14^th	12. Bruant	7⁷	6⁴	3⁰	7⁵	7⁷
9^th	5. Tatateo	8¹	6²	2⁶	5⁷	7⁵
3^rd	13. Chiefs Kingdom	7⁸	6⁷	2⁴	4⁵	7³

Leopardstown 13:45

Race 4 E (2m)

26th Dec 25