May 31 / 20.30 Down Royal

20.30

Good

BoyleXtra Rewards In Shop Maiden

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 14 runners
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BoyleXtra Rewards In Shop Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.30
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000gns yearling; some promise in finishing eighth of 20 over 1m on heavy ground at the Curragh in November; should improve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

3

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

19:02 Limerick

Leinster

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fourth in Chester Cup and Ascot Stakes last season; won four-runner St Leger Trial at the Curragh in August; failed to do himself justice when tailed off in Irish St Leger; made late progress into fourth behind Scandinavia at Navan on return; ran to a similar level when fourth of six in Group 3 Saval Beg at Leopardstown; should be sharper now.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:22 Leopardstown

Leinster

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fourth in Chester Cup and Ascot Stakes last season, won a four-runner St Leger Trial at the Curragh in August, readily brushing aside front-running Dallas Star; failed to do himself justice when tailed off in the Irish St Leger, made late progress into fourth behind Scandinavia at Navan on return; should be sharper now and may reverse form with runner-up Dallas Star.

8/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:05 Navan

Leinster

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stepped outside of handicap company (fourth in Chester Cup and in Ascot Stakes) to win a four-runner St Leger Trial at the Curragh last August, readily brushing aside front-running Dallas Star in the final furlong; faced a very stiff task but ran no sort of race when tailed off in the Irish St Leger.

14/1

66/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 69

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten in the region of 20l in two 7f maidens at Gowran and no appeal for now.
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20th

7

(16)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Robbies Rock

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won this last year off 78 to notch his second Flat win in first-time cheekpieces; no surprise to see him leave his exceedingly moderate Gowran return behind back on good ground with the cheekpieces back on.

14/1

8th

4

(9)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Robbies Rock

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Decent dual-purpose sort finished second in last year's Fred Winter Hurdle at Cheltenham and two fine Flat runs on good ground in May, second at Killarney and decisive win in first-time cheekpieces over 1m6f at the Curragh off 78; 9lb higher and ground probably softer than ideal but yard in cracking form and can't be ruled out on return.

100/30

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6/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 45-835

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Lasted three races with Aidan O'Brien and sold on for 25,000gns; close up in a 1m claimer two runs back and perhaps failed to stay 1m4f in a Roscommon handicap; a case can be made in this modest a maiden.
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4th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Latin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner; well beaten on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2024 but displayed clear promise when four twice in novice company in April (2m, good), and his opening handicap hurdle mark does not look daunting.

3/1

4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never better than mid-division when beaten about 7l at Gowran (1m1f, soft; 25-1); probably best watched for now.
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4th

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

15:25 Sligo

Mickey Cohen

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Won a 2m2f beginners' chase at Downpatrick (yielding) last autumn; placed over hurdles on either side of that success; might need this on his first run back after a lengthy break.

7/2

Form: 46-082

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Presumably appreciated the good ground when going close in a 1m2f handicap at Cork three weeks ago; unlikely to be far away with a repeat of that and cheekpieces may help.
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21th

15

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Sportingsilvermine

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Easy win at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in May before solid third of 16 over this C&D (good), and he improved again to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last Saturday; today's assignment is tougher still but this thriving 5yo could be in the each-way mix under a 5lb penalty.

25/1

1st

12

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Sportingsilvermine

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Won last March/April on first two starts for yard; took just one of 16 races since but that was penultimate start (Beverley 1m2f, good to firm) and last month's third of 16 off this mark in a Class 2 at York (1m2f) was as good as he's ever been; stays 1m4f; not the percentage call but not impossible.

20/1

3rd

12

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sportingsilvermine

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who won his first two starts for this yard; took four runs to get going this term but he was strong in the betting when cashing in on a reduced mark at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; handicapper has wasted no time putting him back to this career-high mark, though.

16/1

100/1

Form: 6870-0

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden with a mark of 51 and not up to winning a race of this nature; new headgear.
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3

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

T Or Coffey

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 4yo; opened his account with hurdles win in July when last seen (stable debut); interesting off current mark back on the Flat.

7/2

3/1

Form: 9-304

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Best RPR when third in a 7f AW maiden in January; mixed messages as to what she achieved when beaten 10l behind a smart one in a Gowran maiden (1m, soft) but that was still a fair run and this drier ground can benefit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(7)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Punta Coco

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Third in a 7f AW maiden in January; has failed to build on that and was down the field on handicap debut at Down Royal on Saturday.

5/1

9th

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 75y

14:05 Down Royal

Punta Coco

9st 3lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Third in a 7f AW maiden in January; has failed to build on that but still worth considering now that she tackles handicap company for the first time.

7/2

7th

13

(5)

31st May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Punta Coco

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Best RPR when third in a 7f AW maiden in January; mixed messages as to what she achieved when beaten 10l behind a smart one in a Gowran maiden (1m, soft) but that was still a fair run and this drier ground can benefit.

3/1

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars filly out of a Listed winner and cost 280,000gns as a yearling; held a Group 1 entry when never dangerous at Dundalk two months ago (1m2f) and she might well leave that form behind.
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16th

6

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Step To Somewhere

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Began the campaign well with a Navan handicap third over 1m2f; subsequent form much less appealing; beaten 20l in a maiden last time.

6/1

4

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Step To Somewhere

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Some decent handicap runs including over 1m2f on return at Navan; however, was beaten 21l at Fairyhouse since and needs to rebound in a major way to figure.

6/1

13th

12

(17)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Step To Somewhere

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: D K Weld

Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on turf; went close off 63 on handicap debut at Clonmel last September (9.5f, good); returned from break with third of 13 at Navan (1m2f, good); each-way contender if the ground doesn't soften.

14/1

100/1

Form: 70

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 when tailed off at Gowran three weeks ago and was well behind Punta Coco.
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15th

14

(10)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:57 Navan

Boskill Carmel

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Failed to raise her profile on handicap debut when well behind Bhean Saibhre at Roscommon; cheekpieces added.

14/1

13th

10

(12)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

19:15 Roscommon

Boskill Carmel

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Soundly beaten in three maidens but is likely to do better in this grade; off three months; worth a market check.

28/1

9th

10

(11)

31st May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Boskill Carmel

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Jarlath P Fahey

50-1 when tailed off at Gowran three weeks ago and was well behind Punta Coco.

100/1

Form: 58

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Right out the back in middle-distance maidens at Limerick and the Curragh, latterly only six days ago.
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10th

6

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Dancing Steve

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Good level of form last summer culminated in a deserved success in a 1m2f handicap at Navan; very regressive this season, though, and hard to fancy on current evidence.

33/1

10th

2

(1)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Steve

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner and thrice runner-up here, including in last year's renewal; form tailed off later last year, but better for his return to action.

20/1

13th

3

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Dancing Steve

9st 10lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won off 2lb lower at Navan last year but lost his form badly at the end of last season; needs a return to his best after time away.

25/1

6/1

Form: 60-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Bitterly disappointing given her pedigree/purchase price (cost 500,000gns) and didn't improve for the drier ground when dropping right out at Naas (1m); even a mark of 66 looks high on what she's achieved.
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11th

15

(9)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Gleaning

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Four runs in maidens have revealed very little; could well be the lowest-rated horse at Ballydoyle, and even then the assessor has not taken many chances; would be a much bigger price if coming from any other yard.

16/1

11th

11

(6)

31st May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Gleaning

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Bitterly disappointing given her pedigree/purchase price (cost 500,000gns) and didn't improve for the drier ground when dropping right out at Naas (1m); even a mark of 66 looks high on what she's achieved.

6/1

10th

7

(12)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Naas

Gleaning

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Wootton Bassett filly who cost 500,000gns as a yearling; showed a bit of minor promise at Thurles on debut and may have found the ground too testing at Leoaprdstown since; 203 days off and may need this return up in trip; has to leave 2yo form behind.

4/1

100/1

Form: 882708

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Thoroughly exposed maiden after 16 defeats and has a basement mark; not good enough.
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7

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:10 Down Royal

Gregorina

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won from 4lb higher last year at Hamilton (1m4f, soft); has shown little since and was last seen on the end of a 34l defeat returning from an absence two weeks ago at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good); needs to bounce back.

33/1

8

(18)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Gregorina

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice last summer, at Ballinrobe off 49 and Hamilton off 52; going through the motions at Dundalk earlier this year; capable off this mark on return to turf but drawn wide and might need this after a 114-day break.

33/1

11

(1)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Gregorina

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Well drawn but recent form means a case is hard to make for her.

33/1

100/1

Form: 09

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat nothing at Dundalk and just the one rival at the Curragh (1m2f) last week.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ripon

Ulfhada

8st 9lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Jessica Bedi

3yo whose dam is from a useful family and he makes his handicap/stable debut off a lowly mark; however, he showed very little in Ireland on his three starts for Adrian Sexton and improvement is required.

33/1

13th

9

(10)

31st May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Ulfhada

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Beat nothing at Dundalk and just the one rival at the Curragh (1m2f) last week.

100/1

9th

11

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Ulfhada

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Adrian Sexton

dwelt start, always behind

150/1

Form: 90P

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Followed two modest runs with a refusal to race at Sligo after getting unruly.
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14th

2

(7)

31st May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Las Vegas Nevada

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Andrew McNamara

Followed two modest runs with a refusal to race at Sligo after getting unruly.

50/1

6

(7)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:15 Sligo

Las Vegas Nevada

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

ducked sharply left start, reluctant to race, pulled up early

20/1

6

(7)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:15 Sligo

Las Vegas Nevada

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

ducked sharply left start, reluctant to race, pulled up early

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €34.40
Straight Forecast €23.32
Trifecta €612.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leinster

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sportingsilvermine

The Irish Sun:

Leinster

POSTDATA:

Sportingsilvermine