May 30 / 20.18 Down Royal

20.18

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BoyleSports Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 1m 2f 109y
  • 13 runners
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BoyleSports Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 0-4843 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Rated 68; promise in second maiden at Dundalk at 1m and similar story in first two turf handicaps when slowly away; thereabouts if getting away on level terms.
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3rd

1

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

16:05 Thurles

Angelo Pio

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won back-to-back Down Royal handicaps over the extended 1m2f and bounced back from a below-form hat-trick bid to finish third (beaten roughly 1l) at the Curragh when last seen in August; that was a first run at this sort of trip and there could be more to come.

5/2

3rd

5

(5)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Angelo Pio

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressed to win back-to-back 1m2f handicaps before finishing only fifth at Down Royal; has his stamina to prove over this far and it could be the handicapper has caught up with him.

7/2

Form: 05

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice raced; best effort on latest, a 7.25l fifth of 12 in a maiden claimer at Roscommon (7.5f); stamina to prove here and more needed.
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18th

15

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Beat The Devil

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Patrick Magee

Best form is on the AW but was only 2l behind Mint Man over C&D on latest, his first try over 6f; could sneak into the money off the same mark with a repeat.

16/1

6th

13

(9)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Beat The Devil

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Patrick Magee

1m AW winner off 12lb lower has run poorly in all six starts on turf; back on the level after some moderate efforts over hurdles; unlikely.

16/1

7th

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:10 Sligo

Beat The Devil

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Patrick Magee

Flat winner was pulled-up on hurdles debut in testing ground last November, but a much better effort in a Downpatrick novice last time; penalised 8lb and still needs a fair bit more.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-54

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Rated 68; promise in all three maidens at 7f-1m on varying ground; hasn't looked like he was crying out for this longer trip but pedigree suggests it might suit; cheekpieces go on; can't discount.
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12th

13

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Broadstone

8st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: John Norton

17-race maiden who came last in both starts this summer, one C&D; bits of form last year and cheekpieces (worn on last seven starts) are removed.

66/1

6th

6

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Broadstone

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Norton

He's 0-17 and came in last of 13 in 1m2f classified event at Newcastle last time; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

13th

1

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Broadstone

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Norton

Is 0-16 and he beat only one in 1m4f Southwell handicap in February; needs to bounce back after a break.

25/1

Form: 60

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of two for stable; promise on debut at Leopardstown in early April (1m2f, good); may not have acted on soft at the Curragh latest; not dismissed for local yard.
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2nd

9

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Cooleys Mist

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: H Rogers

Off the mark over C&D last month on good ground, soft ground probably against him at Galway (beaten when hampered); cheekpieces retained and could bounce back.

9/1

Form: 288-00

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Rated 70 on turf; standout effort a 6.5l second of 14 in a Thurles maiden last October; no impact in handicaps this year, though soft ground may not have suited latest; hood and tongue tie tried.
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9th

18

(20)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Georg Zhukov

9st 9lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

First reserve; Made a breakthrough with AW win in January; followed that with two moderate runs at Dundalk and two poor runs over hurdles; fair fifth over C&D on latest; first reserve.

5th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Georg Zhukov

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Made a flying start to his career with this yard when successful over 1m on stable debut on AW off 51 in January in a first-time hood; well below that level in two subsequent runs at Dundalk, and his two recent efforts over hurdles were not amazing either.

15/1

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Georg Zhukov

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won a Dundalk handicap off 51 in January; not disgraced on his return to hurdles at Cork over Easter; a bit more on his plate here.

33/1

Form: 23-9

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Rated 69; promise in two maidens last Autumn; well-beaten at 33-1 on return at Navan (1m2f, soft); may have needed that but good ground would be an unknown; chance if handles it.
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7th

9

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Minella Boss

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Off the mark on most recent of four attempts hurdling when making all in 2m Gowran maiden (heavy) last month in first-time tongue-tie, first two pulling well clear; had previously run well here on yielding; upped in trip now and good bit more likely needed.

12/1

1st

15

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

13:58 Gowran Park

Minella Boss

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Rated 65 after four Flat runs for John Nallen; took a nice step forward on latest of three attempts hurdling, keen enough and forcing pace until outstayed late in Punchestown maiden on New Year's Eve; leading Fred Winter contender Saratoga was in third; tongue-tied; yard's overall form a concern.

5/1

Form: 280-66

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Rated 69; hung right when beaten 7.25l in Sligo handicap on latest earlier this month; David Egan takes over from 7lb claimer; respected but others look more likely.
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4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Nakatomi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Gave impression something was possibly amiss last time; remains a longstanding maiden but his resurgent May efforts (finished third then close second) suggested a belated first win may be near.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Nakatomi

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Has yet to win a race but he comes here on the back of a good second of eight in 1m handicap at Hamilton; should go well.

4/1

Form: 758

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Rated 67; promisel on second start when a 7.75l fifth of 12 at Navan; failed to back that up in a maiden claimer latest; a bit to prove stepped back up in trip.
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9

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:18 Down Royal

Rubadub Dubh

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Rated 67; promisel on second start when a 7.75l fifth of 12 at Navan; failed to back that up in a maiden claimer latest; a bit to prove stepped back up in trip.

12/1

9

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:18 Down Royal

Rubadub Dubh

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Rated 67; promisel on second start when a 7.75l fifth of 12 at Navan; failed to back that up in a maiden claimer latest; a bit to prove stepped back up in trip.

12/1

3

(13)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Rubadub Dubh

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Not a bad effort at Navan on first turf start; could go well as second string for the stable of the form horse No Such Thing.

12/1

Form: 06

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened on debut on soft at Cork; much better at Leopardstown (1m, good) last time when running on well in the closing stages; this longer trip should suit on that evidence; could go well.
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9th

2

(17)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Summer Island

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Two wins at the Curragh this season, both over 7f on good ground; not a bad run off revised mark over 1m there on latest and probably has more improvement to come but tricky draw to contend with here.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Summer Island

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

In fine form this year; AW winner in February has raced three times at this track, winning twice over 7f and finishing second once over C&D; up 5lb for her latest win here last time (7f, good) under today's rider; could post another bold bid.

6/1

1st

15

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Summer Island

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

In fine form this year; won over C&D (good) early last month off 9lb lower; solid effort in defeat over 1m (good) off revised mark here on latest; drop back to 7f no problem and top rider booked; should be thereabouts again.

8/1

Form: 5-7

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for local yard; stayed on for a 9.5l fifth of 13 on debut at the Curragh (1m); didn't stay 1m4f on testing ground on return at Limerick; preferred by Lordan but a bit to prove.
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4th

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:59 Down Royal

Alba Chiara

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Sole win came here in last year's Ulster Cesarewitch over 2m2f; a fine effort over this trip back here next time; however, has been well below her best in three runs this term; has to rebound; tongue-tie added.

7/2

10th

12

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Alba Chiara

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

She's struggled on both starts this season and a major turnaround is needed; she was progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and has travelled from Northern Ireland to race today; one to watch in the betting.

25/1

Form: 4-37

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye on debut at Dundalk (1m) when fourth after missing the kick; went one place better there in January but beaten 10l on latest in February when ridden forward; related to turf winners, Billy Lee booked and cheekpieces go on; interesting.
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1st

3

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Electric Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Course winner; has been busy this year; fit from AW when winning at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in March; has largely remained in good form since, given a forceful ride at Roscommon (10.5f) on latest when finishing second; can go well dropped 1lb.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Electric Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; has made the running on her two most recent starts; may find a few too good again.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Electric Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; fourth over this trip on AW last time after making the running, and not sure she wants to go this far.

14/1

Form: 6-206

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Rated 70 based on 2.75l second at Dundalk (1m); hasn't matched that since; beaten 5.5l in 1m Ayr maiden on turf debut latest; upped in trip; others appeal more.
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2nd

1

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:50 Killarney

Lady Plimsoll

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Sole success came in Ballinrobe (9.5f, good) claimer last summer; never out of the three in last four handicap starts over a variety of trips; appreciated return to good ground when beaten 1.5l by Fianna three days ago at Roscommon; extra two furlongs no problem and big chance if backing up quickly.

7/2

2nd

5

(14)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Lady Plimsoll

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Sole success came in a 9.5f Ballinrobe claimer last summer; stays this far and should be sharper for latest modest third at Galway but probably hasn't got much in hand off current mark.

11/2

3rd

2

(14)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Lady Plimsoll

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won Ballinrobe claimer last summer; finished the season with second over 2m at Dundalk; absent since an early-season Navan run, fair third in a 1m2f event on heavy; longer trip and better ground should help her cause.

10/1

16/1

Form: 95

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly well-beaten in both starts to date, over 1m2f at the Curragh (soft) and 1m4f at Limerick (sft-hvy); drops back in trip but others preferred.
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14

(8)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:18 Down Royal

Tirhakah

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Fairly well-beaten in both starts to date, over 1m2f at the Curragh (soft) and 1m4f at Limerick (sft-hvy); drops back in trip but others preferred.

16/1

14

(8)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:18 Down Royal

Tirhakah

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Fairly well-beaten in both starts to date, over 1m2f at the Curragh (soft) and 1m4f at Limerick (sft-hvy); drops back in trip but others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(9)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 190y

17:10 Limerick

Tirhakah

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Always behind after slow start on last month's Curragh debut when a 16-1 shot; likely best watched for now.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €63.70
Straight Forecast €76.39
Trifecta €1224.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Summer Island

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cooley's Mist

SPOTLIGHT:

Electric Beauty

The Irish Sun:

Broadstone