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Leopardstown 14:10

Race 1 Look De Vega At Ballylinch Stud Fillies Maiden (1m)

12th Apr 26

Horse
Purely
Jockey
R L Moore
Trainer
A P O'Brien
Lining up at Leopardstown for the 14:10 race, Purely, a 3-year-old filly, seems set to turn heads under the guidance of jockey R L Moore and trainer A P O'Brien. The pairing of Moore and O'Brien is always one to watch with their impressive current form showcasing a 28% win rate over the last 60 days. Purely will tackle the 1-mile (1m) distance on ground that is described as 'Good to yielding' in a race named 'Race 1 Look De Vega At Ballylinch Stud Fillies Maiden', hinting at an exciting contest ahead. Despite her lack of a win in recent runs, the jockey-trainer combo alone makes her a compelling pick, not to mention it being a maiden race which levels the playing field somewhat. Institute, another 3-year-old filly, trained by the same mastermind A P O'Brien and ridden by Wayne Lordan, is also a contender to consider. While sharing the same trainer as Purely, Institute demonstrates potential with a solid rating of 82. However, her recent performances don't quite match up to Moore's results, illustrated by Lordan's lower win rate, though still respectable. Running on the same course, distance, and going as Purely, she stands as a competitive possibility, particularly because she'll experience the same training advantage. Lamberella, with jockey Luke McAteer and trainer D Marnane behind her, steps into this race with less prominent statistics. Despite this, she remains a horse of interest, often showing flexibility under varying track conditions which could play to her favor given the 'Good to yielding' going. McAteer and Marnane haven't marked striking success recently, but unpredictability is the nature of racing, and surprises shouldn't be ruled out in this maiden field. While those three are certainly at the forefront, don’t dismiss Rodeo Blues. Despite the slight ambiguity in her form, any runner from J P O'Brien’s yard warrants attention. Good luck to all betting on this mix of hopefuls at Leopardstown – may your choices be swift and your stakes wise. Remember, bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 12th April 2026

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Course SR 19.02% (from last 410 races)

Course & Distance SR 16.18% (from last 68 races)

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