May 30 / 19.43 Down Royal

19.43

Good

BoyleSports Smart Race Card Maiden

  • Prize money: £5363.64
  • 1m 2f 109y
  • 8 runners
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BoyleSports Smart Race Card Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 3-

Last run: 319 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 17l when third of four at Killarney last summer (1m, good) but that was a tough starter against talented opposition; difficult to assess and perhaps the market can guide.
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5th

7

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Atheneum

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Ex-Irish; eight-race maiden; hasn't run to his best on the AW for Phil Kirby, but may fare better back on turf.

25/1

4th

4

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Atheneum

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Seven-race maiden who finished runner-up in two of his six starts on turf in Ireland last summer (both over this trip), but failed to beat a rival on stable debut/reappearance at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last month; something to prove.

13/2

10th

6

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Atheneum

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Second at Killarney (1m6f) last summer in two of three Irish handicaps for John Joseph Murphy, trying cheekpieces when short-headed on latest outing (good); off 210 days but this lightly raced AW newcomer needs a second look.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 63442- BF

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fair form without winning for William Haggas; has performed okay in last two maiden hurdles but don't see him winning this.
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12th

6

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

18:15 Cork

Bursinel

11st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Hit the frame in a maiden hurdle at Catterick in January and sixth in a much deeper race at Navan subsequently; didn't beat a rival on the Flat last month but that may have just been a pipe opener for his return to this sphere; not ruled out on handicap debut with cheekpieces fitted.

8/1

Form: 73

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Godolphin cast-off recruited for only 3,000gns; minor form in his first two races and handicaps will be more like it.
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4th

4

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

17:06 Ballinrobe

First Ascent

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Godolphin cast-off related to Group winners; decent maiden form last summer for Matt Smith, including narrow defeat in 10.5f maiden at Down Royal, and raced off 78 when last seen in that sphere (Whats New is 62 on the Flat); lame on hurdles debut; after seven months off, beaten 20l at Sligo in May where jumping was novicey late on.

5/1

5th

7

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

First Ascent

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Well-bred Godolphin cast-off had some good Flat form (rated 77) for Matt Smith; pulled up lame on stable/hurdle debut.

9/4

5

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

13:40 Roscommon

First Ascent

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Close up in 1m2f/1m5f maidens with a peak RPR of 79; lost it at the start when well beaten in a Galway handicap in August; has what it takes to make a hurdler for leading yard.

4/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l when second on bumper debut and achieved little since, latterly in 1m4f maidens at the Curragh.
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14th

20

(16)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Milverton

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Placed in a bumper at Perth in 2024; never in the first four in 13 Flat starts, fair sixth of 12 at Fairyhouse on latest, not far behind La Campanella and Famous Enough.

16/1

6th

10

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Milverton

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Yet to make an impact in nine Flat handicaps; sixth over 1m2f here but tailed off at Down Royal next time; unlikely to be the answer.

25/1

14th

15

(16)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Milverton

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Karl Thornton

First reserve; yet to make an impact in Flat handicaps; well beaten at Fairyhouse on return.

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
25,000euros yearling; first foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 85), closely related to 1m2f Group 3 winner West Wind Blows; nicely bred and needs checking in the betting.
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1

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:10 Galway

Colpe Cross

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Le Havre filly displayed promise on debut over 10.5f (good) and was narrowly denied upped to 1m4f (yielding) at Roscommon; yard had a big winner here earlier this week; should be thereabouts.

5/1

2nd

11

(5)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

20:08 Roscommon

Colpe Cross

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Offered something to work with when a 4.5l fifth of 8 on Down Royal debut in May, shaping like further might suit so could have more to offer at 1m4f.

14/1

Form: 22

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of positives to take out of both her runs and kept the odds-on Twomey-trained favourite honest last time at Ballinrobe (extended 1m1f); she's bred to appreciate this stiffer stamina test but the fitting of a visor is slightly concerning.
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4th

13

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Navy Waters

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Both wins have come at Down Royal, the most recent a fillies' handicap (1m5f, yielding) last September off 12lb lower; close fifth off this mark in Cork Derby (1m4f soft) on last Flat start; decent effort over hurdles at Punchestown 22 days ago; good ground fine and place chance back on the level.

11/1

3rd

21

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Navy Waters

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W McCreery

Useful two-time Flat winner rated 85 in that sphere; ground versatile and not beaten far when fifth in the Cork Derby on latest; dam won over hurdles so could take to this game; could go well.

8/1

5th

9

(4)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Navy Waters

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W McCreery

Won a Down Royal maiden last May; added a 1m5f handicap at the same venue (beating today's rival Alba Chiara) and then first past the post but demoted at Leopardstown; began the season with a fair third over 1m6f at Navan; this shorter trip and better ground may help her add to her tally.

7/1

10 (9)
Seo Linn

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Smart bumper form, winning a Listed race at Cheltenham in November (good) and following up in the Grade 2 for mares at Aintree (good to soft); turned over at short odds at Punchestown (Grade 3) but still ran well after racing keenly; intriguing contender now switching codes and yard in hot form.
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13

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Seo Linn

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Three bumper wins including a Grade 2 for mares at Aintree; the best of three Flat runs was when runner-up in a Tramore maiden over 1m4f, though a beaten odds-on fav' then; this longer trip will suit better and she should be a big player.

5/2

7

(1)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Seo Linn

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Smart form in bumpers, winning Listed event at Cheltenham in November before landing the mares' Aintree Grade 2 and it was a big run in defeat at the Punchestown festival; two Flat runs a bit underwhelming, not strong at the finish at both Down Royal and over this trip at Fairyhouse last month; worth another chance and this sharp 1m4f could suit.

13/8

4th

7

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Seo Linn

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Smart form in bumpers, winning Listed event at Cheltenham in November before landing the mares' Aintree Grade 2 and it was a big run in defeat at the Punchestown festival; looked in need of a step up in trip when beaten half a length in a Down Royal maiden (10.5f, good); should do better with slow ground likely to help bring her stamina into play.

5/2

Form: 3

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very likeable first run when close up over the extended 1m1f at Gowran and back in fourth there was Victoria Kesia who would go on to beat Navy Waters at Limerick; good chance.
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13th

7

(12)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Spring Dance

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Unraced for Godolphin but it's been a positive start for these connections and she was well on top when it mattered to win a 1m2f AW maiden at odds-on; the runner-up is now a 13-race maiden but this filly has a top-class pedigree and brings lots of potential in handicaps.

2/1

1st

9

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Spring Dance

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Positives to take from both her runs two months apart, last time running on well at Down Royal (1m2f); every chance.

11/8

11

(1)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 109y

19:43 Down Royal

Spring Dance

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Very likeable first run when close up over the extended 1m1f at Gowran and back in fourth there was Victoria Kesia who would go on to beat Navy Waters at Limerick; good chance.

5/2

Non-runners

Among The Pines, Diesel Deans, Rosemount

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Payout
Exacta €51.30
Straight Forecast €64.79
Trifecta €163.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Navy Waters

SPOTLIGHT:

Seo Linn

The Irish Sun:

Spring Dance

POSTDATA:

Navy Waters