One of Ireland’s most respected racing venues will host a competitive seven-race programme at Leopardstown Racecourse on 2 March, bringing together strong fields across hurdles, handicaps, a Listed steeplechase, and a closing flat race. The afternoon action will begin at 14:25 and will run through to 17:30, with runners competing over varied distances under testing conditions.
The action will begin with the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Novice Hurdle at 14:25 over 2m for a prize fund of €20,000. Chichester Park, Ryan’s Son, Jackmoon, Vitorio Piel, and Grey Jude will line up in the opening contest. Young hurdlers will attempt to establish early form and deliver a strong performance at the start of the meeting.
Race 2, the Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle, will go to post at 14:55 over 2m with prize money of €13,000. Calm Flight Ahead, Cock And Bull, Cornelious Ab, Ehteyat, and Keep Em Quite will compete for breakthrough honours. The maiden event will provide an opportunity for improving runners to make progress and secure a valuable victory.
At 15:25, Race 3 will feature the Hurdle Race over 2m 2f 72yds with a prize fund of €18,000. Maxxum, El Fabiolo, Soir De Garde, Linden Arden, and No Looking Back will contest the middle-distance challenge. Accurate jumping and sustained stamina will be required as the field approaches the final stages.
Race 4, the Leopardstown Golf Centre Novice Handicap Hurdle, will be staged at 15:55 over 2m 2f 72yds for prize money of €12,000. Chiefs Kingdom, Dee’s Lady, Krabat, Lauro’s Legend, and Better Times will compete under handicap conditions. Tactical positioning and weight management will play an important role in determining the outcome.
The feature contest will arrive with Race 5, the Handicap Steeplechase (Listed), at 16:25 over 2m 5f 120yds carrying a prize fund of €45,000. Quai De Bourbon, Gorgeous Tom, Jordans, Monbeg Park, and The Wallpark will line up in one of the strongest races of the day. As a Listed event, it will attract experienced chasers capable of handling the demanding distance and challenging fences.
Race 6, the Dublin National Handicap Steeplechase, will follow at 16:55 over a testing 3m 4f 61yds with prize money of €25,000. Onethreefivenotout, Battle Of Mirbat, Evies Vladimir, Prince Palace, and Gringo D’aubrelle will contest this endurance-focused race. The extended trip will test stamina, consistency, and strong jumping technique as the runners approach the closing stages.
The programme will conclude at 17:30 with the (Pro/Am) Flat Race over 2m offering a prize fund of €12,000. Adaboy Mushy, Felix Unger, Lucky Signal, Mento, and Mike Des Mottes will bring the meeting to its finish. The closing contest will provide insight into promising newcomers and future prospects on the circuit.
The Leopardstown Race Cards 2 March will present a competitive and well-balanced programme at Leopardstown Racecourse, combining quality fields, strong prize funds, and varied race conditions across seven events. The fixture will highlight depth across different divisions and will reinforce the importance of the meeting within the Irish racing calendar.
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