May 15 / 19.25 Killarney

19.25

Good To Yielding

BoyleSports Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 18 runners
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BoyleSports Handicap Chase

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.30

Form: /1102- CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year off an 8lb lower mark but is better known as a decent banks chaser; just denied in the 4m2f La Touche Cup at Punchestown and has to be respected back to this sphere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

13

20th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:25 Listowel

Stealthy Tom

10st 11lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E Bolger

Has been in terrific form since finishing second in the 4m2f La Touche Cup at the Punchestown festival; three wins from his last four starts, including the 3m Connacht National at Roscommon in June; failed to uphold form with Foxy Jacks at Kilbeggan but regained winning thread with a stylish display over 2m5f at Killarney.

9/1

1st

3

26th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Stealthy Tom

10st 2lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E Bolger

led early, raced in second from 2nd, led on inner after 2 out, clear approaching last, went further clear run-in, easily

5/1

2nd

14

14th Jul 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:55 Kilbeggan

Stealthy Tom

10st 8lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E Bolger

held up in midfield, headway final circuit, went second after 2 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden when carried left run-in, no extra towards finish

13/2

OUR TIP

22/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 5P868- D

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won a beginners' chase at Sligo last September but has been poor on his last four starts; difficult to fancy until showing more.
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2nd

3

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 74y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Broken Ice

12st 2lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, dropped to last and detached 6th, headway 4 out, midfield after 3 out, ran on after 2 out, not fluent last, went modest second towards finish

7/2

4th

2

13th Oct 2023

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:08 Chepstow

Broken Ice

11st 13lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, not fluent 1st, not fluent 2nd, mistake and dropped to rear 10th, rallied on outer 5 out, soon went second, bad mistake and nearly lost jockey 3 out, weakened approaching last

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 229F6-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Tramore beginners' chase winner over 2m5f last year found 2m too sharp there last time but is of some interest up in trip today off 2lb lower.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 91y

12:45 Thurles

Lake Chad

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

No wins over fences since a beginners' at Tramore last year and now 1-14 in chases; running okay in defeat over timber of late and his mark is fine back in this sphere but his best form is over further than this.

20/1

3rd

6

12th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 4f 73y

15:45 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Doesn't win very often but in decent form over fences this year and only beaten a length when switched back to hurdles at Galway; generally performs well here and soft ground will suit.

8/1

Form: 7710-0 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won his second race over hurdles when scoring at Leopardstown in March; below that level at Punchestown since and well beaten back over fences at Tipperary.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(2)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Clever Currency

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

In good form over fences of late but well held on his latest Flat outing which came over a similar trip; probably needs further.

15/2

2nd

1

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 1f 140y

16:20 Cork

Clever Currency

11st 12lb

J: Mr S Cavanagh

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences in a Sligo novices' handicap last time over a similar trip to this; penalised 6lb but is generally consistent and likely to give another decent showing.

9/2

Form: 9/PP7-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner was poor in two novice chases before shaping with some promise on handicap debut at Kilbeggan; cheekpieces are tried now and is one to consider, especially if market strength.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

15

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:25 Killarney

Donnrua Dream

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual hurdle winner was poor in two novice chases before shaping with some promise on handicap debut at Kilbeggan; cheekpieces are tried now and is one to consider, especially if market strength.

8/1

15

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

20:00 Downpatrick

Donnrua Dream

11st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Gavin Cromwell

7th

6

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:40 Kilbeggan

Donnrua Dream

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear

12/1

Form: 0546-2 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner is 0-8 over fences but put up his best effort in this sphere when just failed to get up at Tipperary (2m1f) last time despite not jumping that fluently; stays this trip and should go well off 3lb higher.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 91y

12:45 Thurles

Politicise

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Only beaten a nose in a handicap chase at Tipperary in May but hasn't built on that in three outings since; losing run goes back over three years but he may have needed his return at Clonmel last month and trip/ground are both fine.

8/1

5th

3

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 63y

17:25 Clonmel

Politicise

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Touched off in a good ground handicap chase at Tipperary in May; not seen since pulling up after a poor jumping performance at Aintree in June; no win for three years and best watched here after four months off.

16/1

Form: F9646- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner has been dropping down the handicap lately but hasn't been running too badly; looks likely to be involved.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:25 Killarney

R’evelyn Pleasure

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Sean O O’Brien

Three-time chase winner has been dropping down the handicap lately but hasn't been running too badly; looks likely to be involved.

10/1

6th

4

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 5f 126y

16:35 Tramore

R’evelyn Pleasure

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Sean O O’Brien

prominent, not fluent 10th

8/1

4th

6

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

15:00 Cork

R’evelyn Pleasure

10st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Sean O O’Brien

No match for Brandy Harbour in December; two falls since temper enthusiasm; still, noted at a price off declining mark under promising conditional.

14/1

Form: 67805- D

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Flat and hurdle winner ran his best race over fences at Thurles last time in first-time blinkers; same mark today and should be involved with a repeat of that.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

9

6th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Silvertown

11st 1lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole hurdles win came in 2m4f Navan handicap in 2022; mixing hurdles/chases of late without showing much; others preferred.

20/1

7th

3

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:00 Killarney

Silvertown

11st 13lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-17 over hurdles, placed six times; has been competing over fences without showing much; others preferred.

16/1

9

20th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 70y

16:37 Wexford

Silvertown

10st 8lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Gavin Cromwell

Flat and hurdles winner is seven-race maiden over fences; well backed but departed early at Punchestown last time; beaten around a dozen lengths previous two starts in handicap chases.

10/1

Form: 35594-

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner showed a bit of promise at Clonmel last time on his third novice run; is 9lb lower than his hurdles mark so is worth a market check.
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9th

7

11th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:28 Down Royal

Harvey’s Quay

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: E J O’Grady

Found the step up to this trip very much to his liking when a game winner of a handicap chase at Listowel; up 7lb for that but has a good 5lb claimer on his back here and should go close.

5/1

1st

6

23rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:05 Listowel

Harvey’s Quay

11st 10lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: E J O’Grady

No closer than 14l in his five runs over fences, including a handicap; didn't exactly turn a corner back over hurdles two months ago at Killarney and has a bit to prove right now.

13/2

13th

1

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:00 Killarney

Harvey’s Quay

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: E J O’Grady

Has been running over fences since a couple of good runs over hurdles last November, third at Cork and fifth at Punchestown; worth a market check.

8/1

Form: PP/65- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Returned from a long absence this spring and has been well beaten in two chases; the better ground today might help but isn't easy to fancy.
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0

1

16th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 157y

12:20 Punchestown

An Fraoch Mor

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

never better than midfield, detached before 4 out, pulled up 3 out

12/1

10th

5

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:25 Killarney

An Fraoch Mor

11st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Returned from a long absence this spring and has been well beaten in two chases; the better ground today might help but isn't easy to fancy.

25/1

5th

9

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 5f 150y

15:55 Fairyhouse

An Fraoch Mor

10st 5lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Looked like a nice prospect when winning a novice chase at Navan in 2019; seemingly not easy to train since and missed all of 2022; tailed off on last month's return at Navan but his mark has come tumbling down; market may be revealing.

11/1

Form: 43PPP- CD

Last run: 137 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D handicap last August but has been pulled-up on his last three starts; however, the return to this track and better ground should suit at least.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

30th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

15:05 Cartmel

Carnet De Stage

12st 0lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Killarney winner last August but that's his only chasing success from 25 attempts; hasn't done a great deal in recent starts but better at Clonmel latest, which at least gives hope for this top weight.

5/1

5th

9

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

19:25 Clonmel

Carnet De Stage

11st 6lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

prominent, bad mistake and lost position 4th

33/1

10th

15

26th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:45 Limerick

Carnet De Stage

11st 3lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Better chaser, winning at Killarney last summer and ground-versatile; recent comeback run at same venue was tame so lots more required reverting to hurdles for first time since midfield in this race last year.

16/1

33/1

Form: P1309- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won his second race over fences when winning at Wexford last summer and ran well in defeat there next time; likely to come on from this return.
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6th

13

11th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:28 Down Royal

Avec Espoir

10st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Close behind Harvey's Quay at Listowel and followed up by winning a handicap chase at Killarney last month; up 6lb for that but respected and every chance that he could improve again.

7/1

1st

4

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Avec Espoir

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

made virtually all, clear with one other throughout, joined briefly after 3rd, ridden from 2 out, faced challenge approaching last, ran on well run-in

9/1

3rd

9

23rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:05 Listowel

Avec Espoir

10st 12lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: V T O’Brien

Dual chase winner who goes particularly well at Wexford; his record here isn't the best and he was well beaten in this 12 months ago.

25/1

Form: 0P/5P- C

Last run: 349 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Former smart hurdler won a maiden in that sphere at this track in 2018, his sole win; was regressive over fences for his former yard and seems best watched on comeback for new yard.
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0

9

12th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

11:40 Naas

Magnium

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, led 3rd, headed but prominent 7th, lost position 5 out, weakening and towards rear when fell 3 out

14/1

13th

9

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:25 Killarney

Magnium

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Former smart hurdler won a maiden in that sphere at this track in 2018, his sole win; was regressive over fences for his former yard and seems best watched on comeback for new yard.

33/1

Form: U6544-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; hurdle winner is 0-13 over fences but has run well several times, including at Tramore last time off this mark; not without hope.
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0

1

25th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 5f 63y

17:05 Roscommon

Norwigi

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, soon switched left, prominent 5th

7/2

5th

3

11th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 111y

18:45 Galway

Norwigi

11st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

in touch with leaders, bumped rival 3rd, not fluent last, soon weakened

11/4

1st

2

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:03 Killarney

Norwigi

12st 0lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: E Bolger

midfield, in touch with leaders when not fluent 6th

4/1

Form: 4486-P

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Was regressive last year when running mostly over hurdles and was pulled-up in that sphere on return last time; not easy to fancy back to fences.
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0

9

11th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Icee M B A

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Hourigan

Has been poor in a hurdle and chase start this season so isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

15th

13

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:25 Killarney

Icee M B A

11st 7lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Michael Hourigan

Was regressive last year when running mostly over hurdles and was pulled-up in that sphere on return last time; not easy to fancy back to fences.

25/1

10

6th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 180y

16:50 Cork

Icee M B A

11st 6lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Michael Hourigan

in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd

14/1

Form: 2333-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
First reserve; maiden under all codes but has been consistent in defeat in the last year; should have improved from recent hurdles comeback and has a squeak.
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10th

4

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 138y

14:30 Thurles

Hard Rain

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Padraig Butler

Off the mark at Limerick in July and knocking on the door over both hurdles and fences since; step back up in trip is fine but may want it softer.

10/1

2nd

3

21st Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Limerick

Hard Rain

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Padraig Butler

Career-best when winning over C&D in July off 95; solid runs over fences of late and another career-best now required; ground to suit however and this doesn't look a strong contest for the grade.

4/1

3rd

1

27th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 47y

15:55 Sligo

Hard Rain

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Padraig Butler

jumped right on occasions, in touch with leaders, left in third 8th, not fluent 10th, not fluent and weakened 2 out

9/2

Form: /4428-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; showed some promise in novice company but was poor on handicap chase debut at Tramore last time and has work to do.
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4th

8

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

14:50 Punchestown

Clounts Pride

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Enjoyed the good ground when opening his account in a Limerick beginners chase last month; very lightly raced for his years and unexposed; could go well despite being 3lb wrong.

6/1

1st

1

25th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 160y

19:30 Limerick

Clounts Pride

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point' winner is a maiden over hurdles and fences after 7 starts but has shown winning potential; however, was poor on handicap chase debut at Tramore last time and has to show more.

12/1

17

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:25 Killarney

Clounts Pride

11st 6lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Second reserve; showed some promise in novice company but was poor on handicap chase debut at Tramore last time and has work to do.

Form: 21312- D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; has been in cracking form over hurdles lately, winning at Tramore and Gowran; couldn't take advantage of a chase mark of 95 back at the former track last time; this is tougher.
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4th

2

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

13:15 Thurles

Ardera Ru

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Progressive over hurdles last season going up a total of 19lb in a four-race spell that featured wins over 2m6f at Tramore and 2m4f at Gowran showing a liking for heavy ground; took advantage of a mark 14lb lower than hurdles rating here last month; soundly beaten at Naas off her revised mark.

9/2

6th

4

12th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

11:40 Naas

Ardera Ru

11st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

towards rear of midfield

5/1

1st

1

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 112y

14:15 Thurles

Ardera Ru

11st 13lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Showed she's as good over fences when runner-up over a similar trip to this at Tramore when last seen; up 5lb and while she may still be well treated, she's probably best watched here given her record fresh.

5/1

Non-runners

Hard Rain, Clounts Pride, Ardera Ru

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €112.50
Straight Forecast €69.72
Tricast €763.48
Trifecta €574.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stealthy Tom

The Irish Sun:

Donnrua Dream

TOPSPEED:

Lake Chad

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Stealthy Tom

POSTDATA:

Stealthy Tom