Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes (Group 3)
Leopardstown (IRE) · 15:40 (UK local)
Sunday, 10 May 2026
1m 2f
Distance
Turf
Surface
Good
Going
8
Runners
Prize: €100,000 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Los Angeles (IRE)
J: Wayne Lordan · T: A P O'Brien
As a leading Derby prospect for Ballydoyle, Los Angeles is expected to show significant improvement from previous runs. The trip and ground conditions are anticipated to suit his progressive profile.
Sprewell (IRE)
J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs J Harrington
A proven Group 3 winner, Sprewell brings solid form to the race and should be competitive for a place if handling the step up in trip effectively.
Straight Up (IRE)
J: Declan McDonogh · T: A P O'Brien
Another promising type from a top stable, Straight Up is likely to be well-prepared and could benefit from a strong pace to secure a minor placing.
Model confidence: 35% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (8 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Endorsement (IRE) |
| 2 | 3 | James J Braddock |
| 3 | 1 | Pierre Bonnard (IRE) |
| 4 | 4 | Shaihaan (IRE) |
| 5 | 2 | ③Straight Up (IRE) |
| 0 | 3 | Delacroix (IRE) |
| 0 | 1 | ①Los Angeles (IRE) |
| 0 | 2 | ②Sprewell (IRE) |
Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- •Small field size (8 runners) for a Group 3 contest.
- •Aidan O'Brien's strong hand with multiple entries, often dominant in these trials.
- •Going: Good, Good to firm in places (Watering) will suit a range of runners.
- •Implications for future classic races, as this is a Derby Trial.
Risk Assessment
- •Many runners are still developing three-year-olds, leading to potential for inconsistent form.
- •Unproven stamina for some over the 1m 2f trip.
- •Tactical race potential in a small field could influence the outcome.
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Bet Los Angeles (IRE) · AI confidence 38%
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How These Predictions Work
These predictions are AI-generated using current racecard data and search-grounded analysis. Horse racing is structurally high-variance — even the most-favoured horse wins only ~30–35% of races. Use AI predictions as one input among many, alongside your own form study and trusted tipsters. Bet responsibly.