17:27 Leopardstown Tips — Wednesday 15th April 2026

Our focus for the 17:27 at Leopardstown falls firmly on Methgal, who looks a very strong proposition at Even Money. This P. J. F. Murphy-trained four-year-old has really found his stride recently, boasting an encouraging form line of 7080-4812. His win at Dundalk in February was particularly impressive, demonstrating a real turn of foot, and he followed that up with a solid second-place finish, suggesting he's still on an upward curve.

Crucially, Methgal aligns perfectly with our key trends for this race. As a young 4yo with a recent win to his name, there's significant scope for further improvement. Many horses in his age bracket and with his recent trajectory often take another step forward when confidence is high, and his current OR of 59 appears to be one he can easily defy here on good ground. Ben Martin Coen retains the ride, a jockey in excellent form, adding further confidence to our primary selection.

For those looking for an each-way alternative, Jazzy Dancer offers an interesting option. While perhaps not possessing the same win potential as Methgal, this runner has shown enough to suggest a place is well within reach at a decent price. However, Methgal is our NAP for a reason – expect him to be hard to beat.