15:15 Leopardstown (IRE) 12 Sep 2026
World Pool Bet With The Tote Kilternan Stakes
Group 3 | Class 1 | 3YO plus
Winner €60,000 - 10 ran
made all, 1 length lead halfway, pushed along early straight and ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along early straight, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, 2nd and kept on one pace final 100 yards, no impression on winner
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and some headway between horses under 2f out, 5th and ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight and ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear, pushed along and some headway early straight, 6th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, 8th over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, 4th and ridden 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, ran freely, 5th halfway, ridden under 2f out and 7th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight and soon ridden, dropped towards rear 1f out and no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along early straight and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €141.68 (4, 1) |
| Tricast | €320.11 (4, 1, 2) |
| Win | €13.05 (4) |
| Place | €2.95 (4), €3.35 (1), €1.30 (2) |
| Swinger | €4.90 (1, 2), €9.90 (1, 4), €4.10 (2, 4) |
| Exacta | €92.40 (4, 1) |
| Trifecta | €286.80 (4, 1, 2) |
Expert Analysis
This Group 3 proved less informative than it might have been, the pace steady early and slowing markedly around halfway before a late sprint. Arabian Crown was always in the lead and got an excellent ride, the third and the fifth shaping as if they had more to give.
ARABIAN CROWN got an uncontested lead and made full use of it, James Doyle slowing the gallop mid-race and stacking up his rivals. He has looked quirky in the past but is dangerous with a soft lead.
SONS AND LOVERS was off a break, carrying a penalty and racing over a trip short of his best, so ran well in the circumstances. He raced in a good position tracking the pace and holds an entry in the Melbourne Cup, one of a strong team for his trainer.
PURVIEW took a keen hold in rear and finished well, the run of the race not suiting. It remains to be seen if his mark of 118 is true, but this was not the race to judge him on and he is worth another chance.
GAUCHER was well-positioned and looks flattered by this result.
THREAD OF GOLD was one of the least experienced in the field and raced in rear, badly positioned as the race went. He finished well up the near rail and is worth another chance having been on a stiff upward curve prior to this run.
JAMES J BRADDOCK was weak in the betting, returning from a break and having been gelded. He should be better for this run, and slower ground will suit, while he is another with a Melbourne Cup entry.
PIAZZA SAN MARCO had a bit to find at this level though would have preferred a more truly run race.
IN MY TEENS remains with one standout effort in her flat career, a premier handicap in June, and has found life tougher in Group races since. She does have a hurdles mark of just 113, however, achieved when her yard was quiet last winter, and connections will likely be keen to exploit it at some point.
GREEN IMPACT disappointed, especially considering his excellent record at the track. He was one of the first off the bridle and was soon beaten.
GOODIE TWO SHOES was running over a trip short of her best and was never involved.
Video Highlights
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Replay: 15:15 Leopardstown 12th Sep 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good - Yielding | 9 | Convergent | 7 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 1-132 | 69 days | K R Burke | Clifford Lee | 3/ 1 | 2:35.45 |
| 2024 | Good | 10 | Trustyourinstinct | 8 | 4 | 9 9 | - | 3-21122 | 28 days | J P O'Brien (76 miles) | Dylan McMonagle | 3/ 1 | 2:32.76 |
| 2023 | Good | 7 | Adelaide River | 2 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 23-2822 | 57 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Ryan Moore | 11/ 8 | 2:31.50 |
| 2022 | Soft | 9 | Duke De Sessa | 8 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 61-3552 | 77 days | D K Weld (38 miles) | Chris Hayes | 6/ 1 | 2:41.29 |
| 2021 | Good | 9 | Camorra | 7 | 4 | 9 11 | - | 512-332 | 23 days | G M Lyons (70 miles) | Gary Carroll | 18/ 1 | 2:38.75 |
| 2020 | Good | 12 | Tiger Moth | 5 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 3-12 | 77 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Ryan Moore | 5/ 6 | 2:33.54 |
| 2019 | Good | 9 | Norway | 4 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 289373 | 24 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Seamie Heffernan | 7/ 2 | 2:32.81 |
| 2018 | Good to Firm | 6 | Rostropovich | 7 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 419225 | 49 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Donnacha O'Brien | EVENS | 2:32.49 |
| 2017 | Good - Yielding | 6 | Eziyra | 2 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 121-231 | 32 days | D K Weld (38 miles) | P J Smullen | 9/ 10 | 2:41.52 |
| 2016 | Good | 5 | Zhukova | 3 | 4 | 9 9 | - | 4141-11 | 122 days | D K Weld (38 miles) | P J Smullen | 5/ 2 | 2:37.33 |
| 2015 | Yielding | 5 | Fascinating Rock | 6 | 4 | 9 12 | - | 85-1125 | 14 days | D K Weld (38 miles) | P J Smullen | 2/ 1 | 2:38.96 |
