18:35 Leopardstown

Thursday 6 August 2026

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Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 18:35 | Winning time: 2m 30.33s

(6)

Ascending⁵¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Lee| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 98| D

40/1

Progressive in 2025, bagging the 2½m Ascot Stakes at the Royal Meeting before an excellent second to Ethical Diamond in the Ebor at York. Not at that level both starts this year but shaped better than the bare result in the Copper Horse at Royal Ascot last time.

Form: 1126-70

(3)

Ethical Diamond^h⁴⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: R L Moore| T: W P Mullins| OR: 118| D

11/10

Had a terrific 2025, winning all 3 starts, namely Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot, Ebor at York, and the Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar. Not at best either start this year but can resume winning ways back markedly in class.

Form: 4/111-59

(2)

Gaucher^t⁵¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Declan McDonogh| T: W P Mullins| OR: 108| D

20/1

Smart dual-purpose performer who landed a Grade 3 hurdle in October and in good form on all-weather thereafter, successful twice at Dundalk prior to finishing an excellent second in Easter Classic at Newcastle in April. Always behind in Wolferton at Royal Ascot since but he's better than that.

Form: 1/41-120

(5)

Green Impact⁷⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 109| C

9/2

Highly tried since winning Golden Fleece here as a 2-y-o but he did pick up a 9f listed race here last summer. Once again came up short at the top level when 8¾ lengths fourth in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh when last seen in May but he's capable of making an impact at this level.

Form: 6164-44

(7)

Layfayette^p⁴⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 9-9| J: Colin Keane| T: N Meade| OR: 106| D

50/1

Best effort for a while when winning heavy-ground listed event at Limerick 7 weeks ago but looks vulnerable in this stronger race back on faster going.

Form: 67-1621

(1)

Omni Man^t⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: J M Sheridan| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 99| D

16/1

Won twice on turf last season, including handicap at Glorious Goodwood. Back to form when fifth of 17 in Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot but has work to do back at this level.

Form: 163-985

(9)

Endorsement⁴⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 107| BF| CD

2/1

Close second to subsequent Derby winner Christmas Day in the Ballysax on return and had no trouble landing the odds in listed event at Leopardstown in June. Decent second in Hampton Court at Royal Ascot since and has since left Aidan O'Brien.

Form: 28-2312

Non-Runners

(4)

Dallas Star⁴⁷

Weight: 9-9| Age: 5

T: Robson Aguiar J: Donagh O'Connor

(8)

Asakir⁵⁰

Weight: 8-13| Age: 3

T: J P Murtagh J: Ben Coen

Forecasts

Ethical Diamond (11/10), Endorsement (2/1), Green Impact (9/2), Asakir (7/1), Omni Man (16/1), Gaucher (20/1), Dallas Star (25/1), Ascending (40/1), Layfayette (50/1)

ETHICAL DIAMOND hasn't been at his best either start this year but can take advantage of this marked drop in class (escapes a penalty). Endorsement continues to hold his form well and is next best ahead of fellow 3-y-o Asakir, who remains with potential back down in distance.