August 08 / 19.22 Leopardstown

19.22

Good

BoyleSports Lengthen The Odds Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 12 runners
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BoyleSports Lengthen The Odds Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -44016 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Battling victory from the front over this trip at Tipperary last month, soft ground at Galway possibly not ideal but ran well for long way; definite interest back on a sounder surface from an okay draw.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:50 Sligo

Killeaney Bear

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Rated 73 on the Flat and a three-time winner in that sphere; good second on seasonal return in a Cork maiden hurdle (2m1f, good); promise in his two Flat runs following that; one of the main players.

9/4

8

(13)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Killeaney Bear

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Three-time Flat winner over 1m1f on a sound surface; third of five behind subsequent Grade 1-winning hurdler Hello Neighbour on last Flat 2024 start at Roscommon; runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Cork last month on first run after a break; same placing on the Flat at Naas eight days later; has an edge over Instant Appeal; strong chance.

6/1

8

(13)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Killeaney Bear

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Three-time Flat winner over 1m1f on a sound surface; third of five behind subsequent Grade 1-winning hurdler Hello Neighbour on last Flat 2024 start at Roscommon; runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Cork last month on first run after a break; same placing on the Flat at Naas eight days later; has an edge over Instant Appeal; strong chance.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 07-305

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-11 but eyecatching comeback run at Navan (1m2f); hasn't built on that twice since however (1m4f) but senior rider now takes over from 7lb claimer and could go well although trip on the short side.
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8th

3

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rotolo

9st 11lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Couple of good runs this past turf season when placed at both Navan and touched off at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); tame Curragh effort when last seen in August however; AW debut and could go well if taking to the surface.

11/2

8th

3

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rotolo

9st 11lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Couple of good runs this past turf season when placed at both Navan and touched off at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); tame Curragh effort when last seen in August however; AW debut and could go well if taking to the surface.

11/2

10th

19

(1)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rotolo

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: W T Farrell

Started the season well with a third placing over 1m2f at Navan; next two races were at 1m4f and she failed to produce her best form; went very close over 1m1f at Leopardstown last time; extra furlong should suit, strong contender

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 376312

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner at Newcastle up to 1m2f when trained in Britain and made turf breakthrough over same trip at Down Royal in June before good second to an improving 3yo at Navan; remains on a competitive mark so shortlisted despite draw.
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7

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Explorers Way

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained in Britain and won over this trip at Down Royal last summer; two low-key runs on first two runs for this yard but showed more when sixth of 19 at Navan last time; on a good mark if he can build on that.

7/1

7

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Explorers Way

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained by Brian Ellison; useful form for Pat Martin last year including C&D second following a Down Royal win; two moderate runs in 2025

16/1

Form: 506544

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Consistent this season without winning, including close fifth over C&D; tongue-tie now tried and should again be thereabouts from a good draw.
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3rd

14

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:17 Naas

Spring Collection

9st 0lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Off the mark at the 14th attempt at Killarney on Friday evening over 1m on soft ground; officially 5lb wrong here but mandatory 7lb penalty to carry if turning out quickly.

13/2

1st

15

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Spring Collection

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: David Harry Kelly

in touch with leaders, headway going okay on near side of group over 2f out, led when ridden over 1f out, ran on

12/1

12th

14

(13)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 205y

19:32 Cork

Spring Collection

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: David Harry Kelly

12-race maiden but she's consistent enough and was closest at the finish when fourth of 12 over this far at Leopardstown last week; that was in a new tongue-tie and blinkers are now added.

8/1

9/1

Form: 029030 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last summer off 53 and best run this season came when second here over 1m in May; wide draw against him at Galway last time and draw once again hasn't been kind here.
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7th

2

(6)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, last turf success was in 2023; two AW wins since then; unplaced favourite at Dundalk on latest; has a bit to find with Alto Sax on previous Leopardstown running.

9/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including on turf early in his career; won over C&D from current mark during a busy 2025 campaign; three runs on turf this year, a few lengths off Comfort Line when eighth of 20 at Leopardstown 11 days ago.

10/1

8th

2

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including twice on turf early in his career; won at Dundalk during a busy 2025 campaign; ran respectably on the first of two Curragh outings last month; others preferred

20/1

6th
4 (6)
Forlio

10/1

Form: 55/100

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Limerick (1m3f) on heavy ground in May on debut for this yard after a long lay-off; well beaten both starts since however over further and now takes a marked drop in distance; jockey booking encouraging.
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10th

6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Forlio

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual Flat winner is rated 62 in that sphere; some okay runs on the level recently; much more needed to make immediate impact now over hurdles.

25/1

8th

12

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Forlio

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Two-time winner; last won at Navan in October (1m2f, yielding) off 9lb lower; ran on well late for a 6.25l fifth at Navan latest; stamina to prove for this trip and may be on tough mark for now.

7/1

5th

22

(16)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Forlio

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Won well over C&D last October but wasn't as good off higher marks after and needs more on return down 2lb; eyecatching jockey booking, though.

12/1

16/1

Form: 080

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo entering handicaps; Keane booking takes the eye but opening mark seems on the high side.
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8

(14)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Sayfa Fad

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Came from well back to collect over 1m at Bellewstown (good to yielding); 7lb higher now but a wide draw made life difficult at Dundalk last time.

12/1

7th

8

(15)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sayfa Fad

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Runner-up at Leopardstown in the spring and returned from a break to score at first attempt for new yard, coming from well back over this trip at Bellewstown last month; 7lb rise but could have more to offer and wide draw may not be such a negative under hold-up tactics.

11/2

1st

9

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Sayfa Fad

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Career-best when second over 1m1f at Leopardstown in April in first-time blinkers; well below that form in similar contest latest and now debuts for new yard.

8/1

12/1

Form: 518688 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Mercurial sort who tends to win well when he gets his head in front but he often misses the break; opposable on balance.
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9th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John C McConnell

midfield

14/1

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

The last of his three C&D wins came last March off 7lb higher than this mark; not in the best of form on last number of starts and others look more likely.

25/1

5th

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on towards far side inside final furlong, not reach leaders

25/1

Form: 4769

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow on last month's handicap debut (7f), upped in trip here but of limited appeal.
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7th

22

(19)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Kool One

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Added a third Flat win at Navan last time (1m5f, good) in a big field by a neck; had Trubshaw 5.5l behind that day; up 5lb but should remain competitive; has never raced at this track.

14/1

1st

8

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Kool One

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won over 1m4f at Roscommon (good) last August and added a Wexford maiden hurdle (good) ten days later; should be better for last month's run when fifth over 1m6f here, 1 3/4l behind the reopposing Earthsong.

8/1

5th

2

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Kool One

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

C&D (yielding) winner in October 2024 off 11lb lower; won again over 1m4f at Roscommon (good) last August and added a Wexford maiden hurdle (good) 10 days later; out of sorts in four runs in both codes since then and ground probably not ideal here.

7/1

11/2

Form: 003592

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Losing sequence is now 38 but has been running creditably off this basement mark, notably latest when second over 7f at Fairyhouse last month; one to consider.
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27th

30

(1)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Tall Story

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Low-grade handicapper is now 0-41 after latest no show on first try over hurdles at Gowran; easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

13th

10

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Gowran Park

Tall Story

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Low-grade Flat handicapper, 0-40 record is off-putting though placed ten times; no hurdling experience.

20/1

7th

12

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:30 Punchestown

Tall Story

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Is 0-39 but has hit the frame on multiple occasions; poor effort at Leopardstown last month but went close off 47 at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on his penultimate start; 2lb wrong but 7lb claimer negates that and he could bounce back; place claims.

16/1

11th
10 (11)
Genuine Jim

20/1

Form: 0/0-70

Last run: 118 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Having only second turf start here, last of 14 on AW when last seen in April; hard to make a case for.
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22th

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over C&D; should be better for his run here on the opening day; appears well held by Lough Leane, but should not be ruled out with Nicola Burns taking the mount in preference to Deuteronomy who gave her three wins last season

10/1

19th

12

(21)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Two-time winner on soft including here over 7f; has gone well fresh, will handle the ground but remains 4lb above last winning mark; place claims.

10/1

12

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft ground; flopped when favourite for the race won by Syzgy here last time; should not be discounted with a talented apprentice aboard for her father.

14/1

50/1

Form: 990/7-

Last run: 331 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden seemingly of little account; 11lb wrong here on yard debut.
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12th

13

(10)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Knock Flyer

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gordon Elliott

Long-standing maiden and hasn't beaten a rival in last three Flat runs; off 135 days.

40/1

Non-runners

Lady Arwen, Naisiun, Portmagee

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €20.70
Straight Forecast €14.83
Tricast €85.53
Trifecta €102.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rotolo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tall Story

The Irish Sun:

Rotolo

POSTDATA:

Tall Story