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Mervue Equine Handicap

Leopardstown · 19:45 · Thursday, 16 July 2026 · 1m2f · Good

🤖 AI race preview

Daler emerges as the standout on form, having produced a strong performance in soft ground at Leopardstown last month where he held off a front-running challenge to win over 1m1f in first-time cheekpieces, with a consistent RPR of 83 and OFR of 83 suggesting a solid, reliable pace in midfield or behind. His recent run at Ballinrobe, where he stayed on well from behind after a headway from over two furlongs out, supports his ability to handle the distance and ground, and his draw of 8 may allow him to settle in the middle of the field before making a late push. The main dangers are Marmeladova, who has shown improvement in soft conditions and is a left-handed runner with a strong RPR of 90, and Out On Friday, a veteran front-runner with a strong record at right-handed tracks and a recent second at Fairyhouse, who may be able to set the tempo early. Each-way value is present in Faro Island, who has shown resilience on yielding ground and improved with a cheekpiece, while Sinbad My Dad, returning after five months off, offers a potential surprise in the middle of the field.

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🏁 Result

1Marmeladova (IRE) W J Lee4.00
2Blackjack Hills (IRE) Robbie Colgan12
3Daler (IRE) Colin Keane3.50
4Sinbad My Dad (IRE) Joseph Harnett11
5Neo Smart (IRE) Declan McDonogh7.00
6Faro Island (GB) Dylan Browne McMonagle4.00

Settled from official results.