Leopardstown (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 18 October 2026

Leopardstown (IRE), a premier racing course located in the Republic of Ireland, hosted a compelling card on 18 October 2026. The meeting took place on a Good surface, with seven competitive races run throughout the day. This Leopardstown (IRE) report provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Leopardstown (IRE) results and key highlights from the Leopardstown (IRE) race results 18 October 2026.

Meeting Statistics

The meeting saw a total of 91 runners take to the track, averaging 13 horses per race.
Favourite strike rate: 29%
Biggest-priced winner: Vico Road (IRE), 23.00, Leopardstown Golf, Padel And Range Maiden

Race-by-Race Results

2:12 Leopardstown Golf, Padel And Range Maiden (9f): Won by Vico Road (IRE) (Shane Foley, John Joseph Murphy, 23.00). Placed: Sunatia (FR) (1.83, 0.75 btn), Will You Stop (IRE) (7.00, 0.75 btn).
2:42 Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes (Listed) (8.5f): Won by King Cuan (GB) (W. J. Lee, P. Twomey, 3.50). Placed: Lewis Carroll (IRE) (21.00, 0.5 btn), Iron Fist (IRE) (17.00, 0.5 btn).
3:12 Nord Anglia International School Dublin Foxrock Cup Handicap (8.5f): Won by Highbury See See (IRE) (Jimmy Dalton, A. Slattery, 11.00). Placed: Majestic King (IRE) (7.50, 0.05 btn), Uncle Goalie (IRE) (10.00, 0.75 btn).
3:42 Trigo Stakes (Listed) (10f): Won by Come What May (IRE) (W. M. Lordan, Aidan O'Brien, 1.67). Placed: Diego El Queso (IRE) (9.50, 6 btn), Snellen (IRE) (11.00, 0.5 btn).
4:12 Christmas Festival Tickets On Sale Now Handicap (10f): Won by Thyer (GB) (Dylan Browne McMonagle, Maurice Andrew Ahern, 7.00). Placed: Nermal (IRE) (6.50, 0.3 btn), Autumn Twist (IRE) (11.00, 3 btn).
4:42 Bahrain Turf Club October Handicap (11.5f): Won by Truth Be Told (IRE) (W. J. Lee, M C Grassick, 6.00). Placed: Thatwilldoso (IRE) (13.00, 0.5 btn), Latin America (IRE) (8.00, 0.1 btn).
5:12 Watch Every Irish Race Live On Racing TV Handicap (7f): Won by Zaraahmando (IRE) (Jimmy Dalton, A. Slattery, 4.50). Placed: Queen Aethelflaed (IRE) (12.00, 0.5 btn), Tachos (IRE) (17.00, 0.3 btn).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

Top Trainers: A. Slattery (2 wins)
Top Jockeys: W. J. Lee (2 wins), Jimmy Dalton (2 wins)

Insight

The meeting at Leopardstown proved challenging for favourite backers, with a favourite strike rate of just 29%. Punters looking for value were rewarded early in the afternoon when Vico Road (IRE) caused an upset in the opening maiden, returning at odds of 23.00.

However, the market leaders were not without success, as the Aidan O'Brien-trained Come What May (IRE) obliged at odds of 1.67 in the Trigo Stakes. Trainer A. Slattery enjoyed a productive day at the office, securing a double, while Jimmy Dalton matched the feat in the weighing room.

For more detailed data, see the full results at the Good Racing Guide.