June 04 / 18.00 Leopardstown

18.00

Yielding

BOYLE Sports Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £12804.35
  • 0m 7f 20y
  • 10 runners
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BOYLE Sports Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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8/1 (Won)

Form: 3607-0 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden winner (7f, good) last season went on to take third of eight in a Group 3 next time (7f, good); finished around 2l behind today's rival Mallavelly (third) when seventh of 20 in a 1m premier handicap here on her final start last term; well beaten on seasonal debut at Naas
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1st

1

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Bella Isabella

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: D K Weld

Cork maiden winner (7f, good) last season went on to take third of eight in a Group 3 next time (7f, good); finished around 2l behind today's rival Mallavelly (third) when seventh of 20 in a 1m premier handicap here on her final start last term; well beaten on seasonal debut at Naas

8/1

10th

3

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Bella Isabella

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Cork maiden winner (7f, good) last season went on to take third of eight in a Leopardstown Group 3 next time (7f, good); ran to her rating when seventh of 20 in a Leopardstown handicap on her final start last term (1m, good to yielding); needs a bit more.

12/1

7th

3

(17)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Bella Isabella

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Cork maiden winner; Group 3-placed over 7f at this venue at Leopardstown; out of the money on only handicap attempt; eased after receiving interference in a Listed event at Killarney.

20/1

Form: 431-80 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a 1m1f course maiden win on heavy ground; yet to make an impact in handicaps; trip might be inadequate.
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2nd

3

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Playin Cool

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

Ended last season with a 1m1f course maiden win on heavy ground; yet to make an impact in handicaps; trip might be inadequate.

12/1

15th

15

(18)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Playin Cool

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: John James Feane

Ended last season with a 1m1f maiden win on heavy ground at Leopardstown; may step up from his 1m run here in March; needs to reverse form with Perry Mason; finished in front of Calm The Jets and Iron Fist.

16/1

8th

17

(13)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Playin Cool

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: John James Feane

Showed ability when fourth and third in a pair of maidens and improved to win over 1m1f on heavy at Leopardstown 166 days ago, beating Shamrock Flame by a neck; form of that questionable; down in trip on handicap debut; acts on good and heavy; yard won this last year.

16/1

13/2

Form: 5-0566

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Only win from 20 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; has failed to retrieve her best form in four outings this term, though she was aimed high in the Irish Lincoln and was not beaten far in sixth over 1m at Limerick on her penultimate start; down in trip again after a 1m2f run here last time, eased when beaten.
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3rd

9

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Great Mover

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Only win from 20 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; has failed to retrieve her best form in four outings this term, though she was aimed high in the Irish Lincoln and was not beaten far in sixth over 1m at Limerick on her penultimate start; down in trip again after a 1m2f run here last time, eased when beaten.

13/2

6th

4

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Great Mover

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won on heavy ground at Gowran last September; has failed to retrieve her best form in three outings this term, though she was aimed high in the Irish Lincoln and was not beaten far in sixth at Limerick on latest.

10/1

6th

18

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Great Mover

9st 1lb

T: W McCreery

Second reserve; off the mark at Gowran (9.5f, heavy) last September off 10lb lower; not a bad effort back there on latest but was beaten 9l and just 2lb lower now; others look better treated.

4th
11 (2)
Loingseoir

12/1

Form: 010-97 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Durable veteran, 7-74, placed 13 times; recorded his most recent win last autumn; best form at the Curragh and Fairyhouse; makes a rare visit to Leopardstown, placed on both starts here; two mid-division runs this season; retains ability
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4th

11

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Loingseoir

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: M C Grassick

Durable veteran, 7-74, placed 13 times; recorded his most recent win last autumn; best form at the Curragh and Fairyhouse; makes a rare visit to Leopardstown, placed on both starts here; two mid-division runs this season; retains ability

12/1

Form: 44940-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Seven wins in Britain; runner-up for Hugo Palmer in 2022 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; regressive since 2023; improved from a moderate stable debut last September when close fourth in a 7f rated at Dundalk in November; last of ten at the same venue in December; rated 113 at his peak, now down to 79 but remains risky.
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5th

5

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Flaming Rib

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins in Britain; runner-up for Hugo Palmer in 2022 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; regressive since 2023; improved from a moderate stable debut last September when close fourth in a 7f rated at Dundalk in November; last of ten at the same venue in December; rated 113 at his peak, now down to 79 but remains risky.

8/1

9

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Flaming Rib

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins in UK and Qatar over 5f-6f including in Listed company when trained by Hugo Palmer; regressive this year but not a bad 7f run at Chester last time; a bit to prove on debut for a new yard.

14/1

Form: 202-30 BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced filly; second twice in maidens and made a bright start in handicaps when third of 12 over 7f at Naas in March; something seemingly amiss when favourite here in April, though vet's report revealed nothing; may bounce back now.
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6th

8

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Thru And Thru

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Lightly-raced filly; second twice in maidens and made a bright start in handicaps when third of 12 over 7f at Naas in March; something seemingly amiss when favourite here in April, though vet's report revealed nothing; may bounce back now.

8/1

16th

7

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Thru And Thru

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Some good runner-up finishes in maidens and was beaten just 1l at Naas for her handicap debut last month (7f, soft), led before being run down into third late on; runs off the same mark now and Colin Keane takes over; big player.

4/1

3rd

9

(6)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Thru And Thru

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Just denied in a 1m Bellewstown soft-ground maiden last October before an ambitious run in a Listed race at this venue; made most of the running on heavy ground at Galway on her final start; perhaps the run can be upgraded since she was reported to have bitten her tongue.

13/2

11/2

Form: 1163-0 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive in handicaps last year; went up an aggregate 11lb for wins here and Tipperary and ended season with a fine third in a premier handicap at this venue (Bella Isabella, seventh); sights lowered again after a 1m Group 3 bid here on return; definite chance.
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7th

2

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mallavelly

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Progressive in handicaps last year; went up an aggregate 11lb for wins here and Tipperary and ended season with a fine third in a premier handicap at this venue (Bella Isabella, seventh); sights lowered again after a 1m Group 3 bid here on return; definite chance.

11/2

10th

8

(10)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Mallavelly

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Progressive in handicaps last year; went up an aggregate 11lb for wins at this venue (1m) and at Tipperary; sixth to Princess Child on her only stakes race outing; ended the season with a fine third in a premier handicap over 1m here.

40/1

Form: 10-068 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at this venue; ground was heavy when he scored off this mark last October, his 2024 win was on good going; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in three 2026 appearances.
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8th

4

(11)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at this venue; ground was heavy when he scored off this mark last October, his 2024 win was on good going; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in three 2026 appearances.

12/1

8th

7

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Just 2-22 but has taken the runner-up spot nine times; won on heavy at Leopardstown in October off 5lb lower; decent enough return at Cork (7f, soft) when a 6l sixth; Vega's Muse appears to be stable number one.

14/1

6th

10

(4)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Dark Viper

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Last run was on the ice at St Moritz; only two wins have been at Leopardstown over 1m; Collecting Coin is more likely to feature for the stable.

14/1

Form: 19/36- D

Last run: 380 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins, 0-11 on turf; ran only twice last season; denied a clear run when third of 14 on his seasonal reappearance in first-time tongue time at Roscommon; failed to build on that Cork eight days later and absent since.
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9th

7

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Eddie G

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two AW wins, 0-11 on turf; ran only twice last season; denied a clear run when third of 14 on his seasonal reappearance in first-time tongue time at Roscommon; failed to build on that Cork eight days later and absent since.

7/1

2

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Cork

Eddie G

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-10 on turf; denied a clear run when a 1.75l third of 14 on his seasonal reappearance in first-time tongue tie (retained) at Roscommon (7.5f, good) and has been gelded since; big player here off the same mark.

7/2

2

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Cork

Eddie G

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-10 on turf; denied a clear run when a 1.75l third of 14 on his seasonal reappearance in first-time tongue tie (retained) at Roscommon (7.5f, good) and has been gelded since; big player here off the same mark.

7/2

10th
6 (3)
Mehman

7/2

Form: 322923

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging
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10th

6

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mehman

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging

7/2

3rd

9

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap (good) on this card in 2024 and he's just 1lb higher now; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown latest (soft); should get a strong pace to aim at here and not discounted.

9/1

2nd

1

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Mehman

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-19 on turf; is 2lb below that last turf win which came at Naas (5f, good) in May 2024; handles an ease but this trip may just stretch his stamina.

9/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €40.23
Tricast €161.01

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mallavelly

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Irish Sun:

Dark Viper

TOPSPEED:

Mallavelly

POSTDATA:

Mallavelly