June 18 / 20.20 Leopardstown

20.20

Yielding

BOYLE Sports Squad Builder (Q.R.) Maiden

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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BOYLE Sports Squad Builder (Q.R.) Maiden

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7/4-9

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Useful mare, winning a bumper and three times over hurdles at up to 3m; recent chase form not quite at the same level; fourth behind A Dream To Share in this race 12 months ago; found 1m4f too short at Cork.
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13th

6

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Gaoth Chuil

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Very useful hurdler has come good on the flat of late on decent ground, winning Leopardstown maiden and following up in 2m1f Killarney handicap when allowed to dictate matters; up 7lb for that but can still go well.

7/1

1st

7

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Gaoth Chuil

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner; travels well in her races and returned to the level in grand style when accounting for the very useful Eagle Fang in a QR contest at Leopardstown; looks a big player here.

4/1

1st

13

(18)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Gaoth Chuil

11st 2lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: T M Walsh

Useful mare, winning a bumper and three times over hurdles at up to 3m; recent chase form not quite at the same level; fourth behind A Dream To Share in this race 12 months ago; found 1m4f too short at Cork.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3/

Last run: 1090 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very useful staying handicap hurdler, rated 145, has won twice and was runner-up in valuable handicaps at Aintree and Ascot in recent months; also a winner over fences; had one Flat run in 2023; may find a few too quick for him over this trip.
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4th

10

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Eagle Fang

11st 8lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: William Durkan

145-rated staying hurdler; good form in valuable handicaps at Aintree and Haydock in the spring; claimer-ridden when winning a 1m6f maiden at Killarney 13 days ago; could make his presence felt in his first handicap.

10/1

1st

7

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Eagle Fang

11st 12lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: William Durkan

Very smart performer; acquitted himself extremely well when second in very valuable handicap hurdles at Aintree and Haydock in the spring; just outpointed by the smart Gaoth Chuil in a similar contest at Leopardstown last month for this rider; the one to beat.

6/4

2nd

4

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Eagle Fang

11st 7lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: William Durkan

Very useful staying handicap hurdler, rated 145, has won twice and was runner-up in valuable handicaps at Aintree and Ascot in recent months; also a winner over fences; had one Flat run in 2023; may find a few too quick for him over this trip.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 4/302-

Last run: 308 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at Tramore); vulnerable in a race of this type at the age of ten.
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10th

6

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

The Banger Doyle

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Queally

Latest of three wins over fences was in 2024, but ran well on the flat a couple of times this summer and chasing second at Killarney was encouraging too; Danny Mullins on board for just the second time.

15/2

2nd

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

The Banger Doyle

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Queally

Much better chaser than hurdler, three wins include handicaps at Punchestown and Cork in 2024; long losing run since, but has shown himself in good heart on the Flat of late.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

The Banger Doyle

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John Queally

Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at this venue); probably ran close to his handicap mark when third in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown last month.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a good-ground bumper at Cork last summer on debut, with Beir Bua back in fourth; good standard in five starts over hurdles, including third in a Listed contest at Thurles last December; chased home the useful Switch From Diesel at Punchestown before beating Fraher Field readily at Listowel; strong contender.
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4th

17

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Salsinha

11st 2lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a good-ground bumper at Cork last summer on debut, with Beir Bua back in fourth; good standard in five starts over hurdles, including third in a Listed contest at Thurles last December; chased home the useful Switch From Diesel at Punchestown before beating Fraher Field readily at Listowel; strong contender.

5/2

1st

9

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:47 Listowel

Salsinha

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won good-ground bumper on last summer's debut; good level of form in four starts over hurdles; third in Listed contest at Thurles before Christmas; fourth when odds-on at Fairyhouse in April; little wrong with her second to 122-rated foe at Punchestown; tongue-tie added.

9/4

2nd

11

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:20 Punchestown

Salsinha

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning favourite on debut in Cork fillies' bumper last July (good); still looked raw when fourth on heavy ground on her hurdling debut at Navan last November; third in a Listed contest at Thurles the following month; failed to reproduce that form when dropped in class again at Fairyhouse last month; winner ran well on good company at Punchestown.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in bumpers; some promise at Clonmel on her most recent hurdles start; other are more appealing.
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5th

15

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Kaleo Ametsa

11st 2lb

J: Ms A M Connolly

T: Josh Halley

Ordinary form in bumpers; some promise at Clonmel on her most recent hurdles start; other are more appealing.

33/1

5th

9

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

Kaleo Ametsa

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Josh Halley

Ordinary form in bumpers and two hurdle runs haven't offered a huge amount; may be more one for handicaps.

12/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth in a bumper at Thurles on debut at four; only mild promise over hurdles; not a likely contender in this company.
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6th

4

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Certamen

11st 12lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Has ability; not beaten far in a better contest at Leopardstown last month; each-way possibilities.

16/1

6th

1

(11)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Certamen

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Fourth in a bumper at Thurles on debut at four; only mild promise over hurdles; not a likely contender in this company.

50/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles on good ground at Wexford last summer; pulled up in two handicap hurdle outings this year.
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19

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Lauros Legend

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P A Fahy

Placed over hurdles; ordinary form in maidens; opening mark looks demanding; first reserve.

10th

9

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Lauros Legend

11st 12lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: P A Fahy

Bits and pieces of form; third in a Wexford maiden hurdle last summer and not disgraced at Leopardstown last month; more needed here though.

33/1

11th

7

(11)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:30 Roscommon

Lauros Legend

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P A Fahy

Placed in one of six starts over timber and rated 103 in that sphere; not disgraced on Flat debut in 1m7f Leopardstown maiden (gd-fm) on latest; more needed down in trip.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner last August after several good runs in defeat; improved on previous hurdles form when second to Salsinha at Listowel; yard won this last year with John Gleeson aboard; significant that he partners Salsinha here.
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6th

1

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:02 Killarney

Fraher Field

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Wexford bumper winner last summer and easily pick of three attempts hurdling when second to an odds-on shot in 2m Listowel mares maiden last month (yielding); later in month just okay effort in Leopardstown amateur flat maiden on fast ground; probably prefers easier ground and could struggle to confirm Listowel form with Tumbling In on these terms.

11/2

8th

12

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Fraher Field

11st 2lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Bumper winner last August after several good runs in defeat; improved on previous hurdles form when second to Salsinha at Listowel; yard won this last year with John Gleeson aboard; significant that he partners Salsinha here.

10/1

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Wexford bumper last August and was second on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan later that month; confirmed a liking for good ground with a wide-margin maiden hurdle win at Sligo last month; fair chance, though held by Salsinha on the form of a bumper clash at Cork last year.
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9th

10

(15)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Beir Bua

11st 2lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a Wexford bumper last August and was second on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan later that month; confirmed a liking for good ground with a wide-margin maiden hurdle win at Sligo last month; fair chance, though held by Salsinha on the form of a bumper clash at Cork last year.

5/1

1st

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Beir Bua

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

In two runs last August, she won a Wexford bumper and was second on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan; tongue-tie worn in both of those races is now left off.

3/1

2nd

6

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Beir Bua

11st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Deservedly got off the mark in bumpers at Wexford last time after three solid earlier runs; the tongue-tie worn then is retained and this filly from the family of Paisley Park should run well on hurdles debut even with an 8lb penalty.

3/1

10th
16 (9)
Kimy

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has won only one of her 25 races over hurdles, placed six times, currently rated 95; makes Flat debut in the company of several recent hurdle winners who are less exposed; hard to fancy.
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9th

12

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Kimy

11st 7lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Poor strike rate hurdling (1-25) and pick of three recent runs on the Flat when staying on late into second in 1m4f Tramore maiden (found to have in blood in both nostrils); interesting but this is a stronger maiden.

14/1

2nd

9

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Kimy

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Mullins

Has won only one of her 25 races over hurdles, placed six times, currently rated 99; never a threat in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown; marginally better over this trip at Fairyhouse last week; could be of interest with a handicap mark after this.

16/1

7th

2

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Kimy

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Thomas Mullins

Has won only one of her 25 races over hurdles, placed six times, currently rated 95; never close enough to challenge in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown 13 days ago on her only Flat start.

33/1

20/1

Form: 86

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five-time winning hurdler; not at his best for some time; well beaten in two Flat maidens this term, including Bellewstown event in which Joe Cool was second.
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10th

10

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Must Meet Cecil

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler, including in a claiming event at this venue; not at his best for some time; well beaten in three Flat maidens this term.

16/1

11th

8

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Must Meet Cecil

11st 7lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler; not at his best for some time; well beaten in two Flat maidens this term, including Bellewstown event in which Joe Cool was second.

20/1

6th

2

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Must Meet Cecil

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler hasn't been at his best for some time; 17l behind in seventh at Kilbeggan last time; drop into 0-100 company for the first time may spark a revival.

12/1

12th
11 (3)
Faerie Tales

100/1

Form: 00/

Last run: 639 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a single rival in two runs at two; missed last season; safe to rule out.
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12th

5

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Faerie Tales

9st 11lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: P G Fahey

Failed to beat a single rival in two runs at two; missed last season; never in serious contention in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown.

33/1

12th

11

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Faerie Tales

11st 2lb

J: Mr J Flood

T: P G Fahey

Failed to beat a single rival in two runs at two; missed last season; safe to rule out.

100/1

13th

13

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:25 Punchestown

Faerie Tales

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P G Fahey

Beaten a long way on debut at Leopardstown and can only be watched today.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles, currently rated a modest 93; has been chasing; up against it on Flat debut as a 9yo.
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13th

3

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Donnrua Dream

11st 7lb

J: Kerrie Gillespie

T: Ray Hackett

Three-time winner over hurdles, currently rated a modest 93; has been chasing; up against it on Flat debut as a 9yo.

50/1

13th

13

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Donnrua Dream

10st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Ray Hackett

Three-time hurdle winner but yet to deliver over fences (0-9) despite being strong in the betting on occasions; jumped moderately 18 days ago.

14/1

8

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Donnrua Dream

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Won here over hurdles in February (15.5f, heavy) and sent off favourite for 19.5f course handicap chase on latest when a never-threatening fourth; has a bit to find but the drop in trip should help.

6/1

100/1

Form: /9049-

Last run: 340 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 35

Form & Verdict
Very modest Flat form; not a bad run on the first of three hurdle starts; up against it.
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14th

17

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Wonderwalk

9st 6lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: V C Ward

Second reserve; dual-purpose maiden; yet to trouble the judge in either code; rated 34 and leap of faith required to fancy her here.

14th

18

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Wonderwalk

11st 2lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: V C Ward

Very modest Flat form; not a bad run on the first of three hurdle starts; up against it.

100/1

16

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

13:25 Navan

Wonderwalk

11st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: V C Ward

Very modest Flat form; not a bad run on the first of two hurdle starts, poor last time.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Chain Of Destiny, Joe Cool, Mart Lane

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Payout
Exacta €49.60
Straight Forecast €34.67
Trifecta €249.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Salsinha

POSTDATA:

Joe Cool

The Irish Sun:

Salsinha