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16.25

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BoyleSports Ulster Derby (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £52212.39
  • 1m 4f 175y
  • 9 runners
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BoyleSports Ulster Derby (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 15-61

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Brother to Irish Derby/St Leger winner Capri; all four runs at Leopardstown; winning debut last July before last of five behind Auguste Rodin; out of the money in 1m2f Derby Trial on reappearance; made amends when coping with a modest gallop to win 1m4f Listed race last time; retains 99 rating; 7lb claimer Killian Hennessy has ridden a Group 3 winner for Ballydoyle.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Tower Of London

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

slowly into stride, in rear, kept on, never near to challenge

11/2

5th

3

(5)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Tower Of London

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

slowly into stride, in rear, kept on, never near to challenge

11/2

1st

6

(10)

20th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Tower Of London

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

dwelt start, towards rear, headway but 15 lengths down 2f out, went second but 8 lengths down inside final furlong, shaken up and ran on well to lead towards finish, cosily

15/8

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5-32

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on his sole run at two when finishing third, keeping on late, in a 1m2f Newmarket novice event in April; this rider was aboard for subsequent Salisbury novice second; makes handicap debut and tries new trip; interesting runner.
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1st

3

(4)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Hamilton

Ibrahimovic

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

raced in third, went second but hung left from 2f out, led over 1f out, hampered rival inside final furlong, ridden and stayed on inside final 110yds

6/4

2

(1)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:30 Doncaster

Ibrahimovic

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Brings strong handicap form having performed well, behind an improving Ballydoyle colt, in the Ulster Derby at Down Royal (1m5f, good) two weeks ago when taking his turf form figures to 322; went very close at Salisbury the time before; holds solid claims back at novice level.

9/4

2nd

6

(4)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 175y

16:25 Down Royal

Ibrahimovic

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Michael Bell

soon led, headed but prominent after 2f

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 5616-

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner over 1m1f at the Curragh at two; faded to finish in rear after suffering interference in a 1m1f Group 3 race on final start; champion jockey booked, but stable possibly has a better chance with the race-fit Tower Of London; market may clarify the picture.
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3rd

3

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 175y

16:25 Down Royal

Hippodrome

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, led after 2f, 3 lengths ahead 4f out, shaken up when headed 2f out, kept on final furlong

13/2

6th

3

(7)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Leopardstown

Hippodrome

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

pressed leader on outer, pushed along over 2f out, ridden when badly hampered over 1f out, soon weakened (jockey said colt got a bump)

9/4

1st

5

(9)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Hippodrome

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, soon raced in second, pushed along 3f out, led 2f out, ridden out inside final furlong, always doing enough

9/2

9/1

Form: 0-3214

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Useful form in defeat last year, including when third in the Group 2 Beresford Stakes, earning an initial rating 6lb above his present mark; took a long time to win a maiden; dropped in class again after Group 3 run on latest.
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7th

7

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:30 Leopardstown

Young Ireland

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, no extra and dropped to rear over 1f out

33/1

2nd

6

(4)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Young Ireland

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

soon raced in second

25/1

6th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Young Ireland

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Won his maiden on testing ground and second in a Roscommon Listed since; well exposed though and others look much more likely.

20/1

Form: 0123-2

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Landed gamble from out of the blue for Eddie Lenihan on nursery debut at Killarney last August; placed in two subsequent nursery outings and maintained progress with Navan second over 1m2f on seasonal/handicap debut; fair chance he will stay; 2lb out of the handicap.
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1st

4

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Malbay Madness

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual Flat winner gained both of his hurdle wins consecutively on better ground at this track last season, including in this race; just 3lb above winning mark and his seasonal return here (2m1f, good to yielding) when an 11l third was encouraging.

7/1

3rd

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Malbay Madness

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won this race last year and followed up in May; course form is an important asset, so worth considering despite having finished out of the money on his final two starts in 2025; 10lb higher now than when winning snugly 12 months ago on similar ground.

8/1

7th

1

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Malbay Madness

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won twice at Kilbeggan earlier this year and raised a cumulative 13lb; got 1lb back after a midfield finish at Fairyhouse 16 days ago and may have needed that run; not discounted.

10/1

Form: -42431

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
First attempt at 1m4f did the trick, bringing a breakthrough win at Fairyhouse on his ninth start; may remain competitive off 6lb higher mark.
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4th

3

(7)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

18:50 Roscommon

Dubawi Spectre

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent

9/1

6th

5

(8)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 175y

16:25 Down Royal

Dubawi Spectre

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

held up in rear

6/1

1st

3

(1)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Fairyhouse

Dubawi Spectre

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden after 8 starts has been generally consistent, including over 1m2.5f at Roscommon last time; visor worn then retained but will have to find a bit more for the longer trip.

4/1

100/30

Form: 89-311

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Up a total of 13lb for back-to-back wins at Cork in April and at Fairyhouse at the beginning of this month; both those races were over 1m2f, perhaps not guaranteed to sustain progress at this trip.
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12th

4

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Matt Connor

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose; has won three of his last four, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran on latest; raised 11lb for his latest win over timber at Naas (18.5f, heavy) in January; this is harder but he did that easily and he is ground versatile; player.

10/1

1st

10

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Matt Connor

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose winner scored over hurdles at Naas when last seen; won twice on the Flat over 1m2f in 2023; lost his form in this sphere last year but jockey booking takes the eye and considered.

11/4

1st

5

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Matt Connor

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Two wins on the Flat; caught the eye of the stewards when fifth on his handicap debut at Gowran in October; won narrowly at Limerick before being raised in class off his revised mark at Leopardstown; satisfactory fourth then implies he could be involved here.

11/2

8/1

Form: 8222 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Second in three consecutive maidens at Dundalk, Gowran and Navan; stays 1m2f but this trip could stretch her stamina; only filly in the field.
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1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

4

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:16 Naas

Letiza

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Well backed to score over this trip at Down Royal, beating a subsequent winner by 0.75l; up 6lb but more to come over this trip and good ground suits.

6/1

Form: 43-541

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made all for Roscommon maiden win just over a month ago; tackles an extra two furlongs now; form looks solid enough but may find a few too good on his handicap debut.
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7

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

16:50 Sligo

Pearl Of Australia

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a maiden over this trip for Noel Meade over two years ago; well held in a handicap for Chris Timmons and drops into a claimer on yard debut.

8/1

6th

9

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Pearl Of Australia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Chris Timmons

in touch with leaders, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

6th

9

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Pearl Of Australia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Chris Timmons

in touch with leaders

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €13.10
Straight Forecast €13.78
Tricast €83.24
Trifecta €66.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tower Of London

TOPSPEED:

Letiza

The Irish Sun:

Matt Connor

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pearl Of Australia

POSTDATA:

Tower Of London