Leopardstown Horse Racing Tips

Third on her debut at this track back in October, KNOWINMEKNOWINYOU can take a step forward to open her account. Although the winner of that race was emphatic, the runner-up has since franked the form by landing a maiden at the Curragh earlier this month. The Joseph O'Brien-trained daughter of Camelot holds entries in the Irish Oaks and English equivalent, so she should be good enough to score at this level. Second to a more-fancied stablemate at Dundalk recently, Eretria would hold every chance if reproducing that form on the grass. Another with dual Oaks entries, the Donnacha O'Brien-trained filly commands respect. Pink Coral is the pick of the newcomers in a competitive maiden.

Having caught the eye when third on his Curragh introduction last month, ASAKIR can go two places better. A stable second string on that occasion, the Johnny Murtagh-trained gelding kept on nicely in the closing stages to reach the frame. With Ben Coen in the saddle, better can be expected and the son of Zarak should have learned plenty from his first racecourse experience. Cannes, who also made a promising debut when runner-up at the Curragh in November, rates the main threat. Staying on late over a mile, the Sea The Stars colt will appreciate this longer trip. The twice-raced Wyman looks best of the remainder who have already seen racecourse action.

Just touched off at the Curragh, DIEGO EL QUESO can make amends. Drawn out wide on that occasion, the Ger Lyons-trained gelding had to make his challenge away from the main action and did very well in the circumstances to get within a short head of the winner. Despite being raised 4lb, the son of Blue Point gives the impression that he could be a bit better than a handicapper. Third on her recent stable debut for Johnny Murtagh, Abbey Actress should be open to further improvement and stepping back up in trip also looks likely to suit. Mr Rango won this a couple of years ago and could run a big race for James Barcoe.

Unbeaten as a juvenile, THE LION IN WINTER disappointed on a couple of occasions last season but also ran some big races at the highest level. With an official rating of 117, the Sea The Stars colt sets the standard and should be capable of landing the spoils before stepping back up to Group 1 company. Admirable eight-year-old Mutasarref always deserves maximum respect at this venue and although now in the latter stages of his career, the Ger Lyons-trained gelding seldom runs a poor race here. The lightly-raced Expanded is another with leading claims.

Having given the impression that she was capable of better when third on her introduction at Gowran Park, MIXED FEELINGS can prove that here. Slowly away on that occasion, the Joseph O'Brien-trained filly gradually warmed to the task before finishing off really well to reach the frame. Sure to have benefited from that initial experience, she can get her head in front. Fifth on both starts last season, Bang Bang also looks open to improvement this term. Noel Meade has his team in excellent form and it is surely significant that Colin Keane rides for the first time. Lake Bonney is an interesting newcomer.

John Gleeson looks to have strong claims of landing this prize on ZIPSTER. Mid-division in a big field at the Curragh on his reappearance, the Gerard O'Leary-trained five-year-old took a significant step forward when third at Gowran Park. A winner off this mark at Killarney last summer, the son of Zoustar looks well handicapped at present. Star Mind, representing the same connections, could well prove the biggest danger. Successful at Naas off 5lb higher last season, she has shaped with promise at Dundalk in recent starts and it would be no surprise to see her improve further. Teffian Warrior needs to find more but is lightly raced and has the services of Alan O'Sullivan.

Naas third THRU AND THRU can make the breakthrough under Colin Keane. A lightly-raced four-year-old, the Rory Devine-trained filly shaped with plenty of promise on that handicap debut, only giving best in the closing stages. Runner-up in a Galway maiden last October, she has already shown more than enough to win a race of this nature. An impressive winner over a mile here on Sunday, Vega's Muse should have no issues dropping back a furlong and Keithen Kennedy once again claims 5lb off her. A three-time winner last season, I Bid You Ajou shaped with promise when runner-up at Dundalk recently and could have more to offer.

Fourth at Gowran Park recently, SHE'S IDEAL remains open to improvement. Lightly raced overall, the daughter of Belardo is having just her fourth start for Paul Flynn. Colin Keane, who was on board last week, remains loyal and first-time cheekpieces are applied. In what looks an ordinary race, even for this grade, the four-year-old holds leading claims. Exceeding was disappointing at Navan last month, but made a promising reappearance when runner-up at Naas the time before. A reproduction of that effort would see him go close. Methgal would also be interesting if replicating his all-weather form back on the grass.