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

OR: —

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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12th

6

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:17 Listowel

First Ascent

11st 6lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Steady improvement in 2m maidens, notably at Kilbeggan, twice placed before scoring by 14l there early this month, making all; up in trip here for handicap debut with ground remaining in his favour so respected.

15/2

1st

4

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Kilbeggan

First Ascent

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Improving for each run over hurdles; beaten 14l when runner up over C&D (good) early last month; only 2l behind the winner when third over C&D (good) on latest; in the mix again but needs the forecast rain to miss.

7/2

Form: 00-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

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

OR: —

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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6th

4

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

16:25 Gowran Park

Colpe Cross

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Three solid efforts in maidens last year, notably when touched off at Roscommon over 1m4f; was below that level at Navan over 1m on return from a 400-day absence, but can improve from that and be competitive.

6/1

10th

2

(15)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

15:45 Navan

Colpe Cross

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Shaped well in 1m4f maidens last year but off for over a year and not sure this drop in trip will suit.

16/1

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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6th

3

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

13:59 Down Royal

Navy Waters

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Her last win came in this race last year off an 11lb lower mark; several good runs in varying ground conditions this year, notably at the Curragh and Galway; found Listed company too tough last time but should go well today.

5/1

10th

8

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Galway

Navy Waters

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Has been running well in handicaps; third in outings at Gowran and the Curragh last month; major improvement needed to feature in this grade.

16/1

3rd

3

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Navy Waters

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Both career wins came over 10.5f and 1m5f at Down Royal last season; running well in defeat this season but handicapper very slow to relent; needs to find a bit more off current mark.

9/1

10 (9)
Seo Linn

7/4

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

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

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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