October 09 / 14.55 Thurles

14.55

Yielding

BOYLE Sports Supporting Irish Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £5119.83
  • 1m 0f 44y
  • 14 runners
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BOYLE Sports Supporting Irish Racing Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 880

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in three maidens and can be slowly away; step back up in trip may help on handicap debut and check market.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

18

(17)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Queen Aethelflaed

9st 9lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

One of three for yard; gained second turf win at Gowran in June (1m, yielding), making all; beaten off revised mark twice since and wide draw not ideal for this front runner.

20/1

15th

3

(16)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Queen Aethelflaed

9st 13lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Made a low-key start to the season before hitting form last month; second over 1m at Gowran before winning over same course and trip; was carrying a 7lb penalty when fourth over 1m1f at Leopardstown last time.

8/1

4th

1

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Queen Aethelflaed

10st 9lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Made a low-key start to the season before coming good on last two starts; second to Real Petite at Gowran before relegating that rival to sixth at the same venue last Friday; carries a 7lb penalty here, with Orla Tynan again claiming 7lb.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 005503

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden; out of form prior to a big run at Bellewstown last week where he met some trouble in running; quicker ground is no issue and will be a big threat if he gets the breaks this time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

Mythical Rock

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

AW winner in January has run some good races in defeat for this yard, most recently beaten a head in Killarney handicap and creditable second in a Gowran claimer when visored first-time; more needed.

15/2

2nd

12

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Mythical Rock

9st 1lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

AW winner in January has run some good races in defeat for this yard; second at Limerick in June (1m, yielding) but her run over C&D two days later probably came too soon; another promising effort at Killarney last time when defeated by a head (1m, good); wears a first-time visor; chance.

6/1

2nd

14

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Mythical Rock

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: C Byrnes

Winner on AW in January; unlucky not to finish closer when sixth at Gowran, short of room when travelling well; backed that up with a promising second at Limerick; failed to make his presence felt when a well-supported favourite at Gowran two days later; the race may have come too soon.

100/30

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 033262

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-20 but best run for this yard when beaten half a length in a heavy ground Gowran handicap (1m) last month; well treated if he can build on that and handles quicker ground.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

4

(12)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Slaney Swagger

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Aidan Melia

A 22-race maiden, placed ten times, including five in a good spell between July and October last season; reported coughing at Down Royal on seasonal/stable debut; better in mid-field at Leopardstown.

16/1

12th

8

(19)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Slaney Swagger

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

21-race maiden, placed ten times, including five in a good spell between July and October last season; reported coughing at Down Royal on seasonal/stable debut; can do better.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Slaney Swagger

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Aidan Melia

20-race maiden on turf but placed ten times, the latest when third at Thurles over 1m on good to yielding in October; off since poor effort at Dundalk in December; could go well on stable debut.

9/1

4th
14 (13)
Hale Bopp

33/1

Form: 008-07 D

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Was out of form when last seen on the Flat in the summer and struggling over hurdles since; losing run goes back more than two years and wide draw won't help this time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

14

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

Hale Bopp

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P Sweeney

Last turf win in May 2022; been running okay this year without really threatening to win; stayed on strongly for third from out of the clouds at Bellewstown on Tuesday but 8lb wrong here so probably up against it.

25/1

3rd

14

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Hale Bopp

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Last turf win in May 2022; been running well without threatening this year before two poor runs in June; now with his owner after almost three months off; best watched.

10/1

11th

18

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: R Donohoe

2-34 on turf, last turf win in May 2022; been running fine this year without really threatening to win; placed at Gowran Park (1m, good) two starts ago; well held ten days ago; no obvious reason why he'd warrant support off same mark.

28/1

5/1

Form: 086094 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All six wins have come at 1m and gave it a good go from the front in a Bellewstown handicap last week when fourth, one place behind reopposing Mythical Rock; may struggle to turn that form around having had a better run through.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Third-place finish at Gowran was a rare positive recent effort (1m, yielding) on penultimate; didn't build on that in a similar contest there last time; three-time turf winner is well handicapped on his best form and cheekpieces go on now to try and recapture it.

25/1

11th

15

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won twice and placed a further six times from 13 visits here; benefitted from sliding mark when beaten 2.75l into third over C&D 11 days ago; handles soft and well handicapped on best form; second over C&D off 11lb higher in October.

6/1

3rd

14

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Last turf win came over C&D in September 2024 off 18lb higher; finished last year in poor form, however, and no signs of a revival in two runs this term.

33/1

Form: 068-80

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden and her better efforts have come at 7f; struggled in two runs this season and others look stronger.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(15)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Kitty Bear

9st 9lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Three wins this year; unplaced in four outings since a Roscommon victory in May; needs to show signs of a return to form before being a betting proposition again.

16/1

11th

11

(15)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Kitty Bear

9st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

One of three for yard; gained second turf win at Roscommon in May (7.5f, good) off 9lb lower; soundly beaten in three runs since including off lower AW mark latest; drawn wide.

16/1

8th

6

(17)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kitty Bear

10st 0lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner in the winter and has added two wins on turf; likes a bit of space, so draw is okay, but she might be high enough in the handicap now.

9/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 5508-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden and low-key yard debut 12 days ago; return to quicker ground might help but widest draw won't.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(9)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Rodeeve

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

Went up 12lb for a Fairyhouse success last month; beat subsequent winner Monastere then; however, unable to sustain her improvement when down the field at the same venue at the beginning of the month; held by Bear Right on that evidence.

10/1

14th

8

(13)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Rodeeve

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

Bolted up over 6f here last month, beating Monastere who bids to advertise the form in the 5.40 event; should be fine with 7f; 12lb rise is challenging, same rider takes off 7lb again.

6/1

1st

8

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Rodeeve

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Michael J Browne

Maiden posted her best previous runs over 7f but should have finished closer over C&D last time when not getting a clear run; down 3lb; player.

12/1

Form: 857040

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Struggled in pair of claimers before finishing tailed off back in handicap on AW 13 days ago; wide draw and hood now tried; others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Can I Kiss You

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Christopher Kellett

Ex-Irish maiden who was runner-up at Gowran Park (1m, good to yielding) in May but below that level in both starts since, including when last of 14 on her yard debut at Beverley (8.5f, good) a month ago.

14/1

9/2

Form: 005481 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at 14th attempt when well-ridden in a 1m Killarney handicap (soft) on Monday; carries a 7lb penalty and this demands a career-best.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Draiocht

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Landed a 1m soft-ground handicap at Killarney in October; ran on well when less than a length off Launch Time over 7f at Leopardstown; better suited by 1m and is weighted to turn the tables.

7/2

3rd

17

(19)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Draiocht

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Breakthrough win came at Killarney last October (1m, soft); made a pleasing return when fourth at the same venue last month, 2 1/4 behind subsequent winner Pete's Dream.

10/1

20/1

Form: 000930 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Had been struggling for form before a third at Clonmel in September but didn't beat a rival at Gowran since (1m, heavy); while the return to quicker ground is fine, she's struggled in two previous course visits.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Completed a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events in January including two wins here (7f/1m); has found life tougher in handicaps since then, though, and may need a return to the basement level.

20/1

11th

6

(11)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Pink Socks

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Nailed a rapid AW classified hat-trick in January for Ian Williams but her subsequent form in handicaps for that yard and this doesn't compare; maybe her return to this sphere will help but she needs to get back on track.

10/1

6th

6

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Legs two and three of her January hat-trick for Ian Williams came here (7f/1m); went off the boil for him and hard to fancy on what she's done in three starts for this yard.

14/1

11th
10 (16)
Super Over

9/1

Form: 075909 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
All four wins on AW; hasn't been competitive in the last 18 months and no signs of a revival at Cork last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(16)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

16:19 Gowran Park

Super Over

9st 4lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Four-time AW winner yet to score on turf; well behind La Tulipe Noire at Cork on penultimate and beaten 7.25l at Thurles on latest; difficult to fancy.

16/1

11th

10

(16)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Super Over

9st 8lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

All four wins on AW; hasn't been competitive in the last 18 months and no signs of a revival at Cork last week.

9/1

9

(2)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Super Over

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: C Byrnes

Four AW wins up to 1m; regressive in the last year and was poor on debut for this yard last time; not easy to fancy.

33/1

40/1

Form: 5608-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Poor form last season and showed nothing in a Dundalk handicap on belated return last month; hard to fancy on what he's done so far.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

14

(15)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Quarry Stone

8st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Liam McAteer

Poor form as a juvenile, ran only twice last year; no encouragement from reappearance, 66-1 when in rear in 22-runner Leopardstown contest.

33/1

21th

21

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Quarry Stone

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Liam McAteer

Poor form as a juvenile, ran only twice last year; has returned to his original trainer; no apparent chance.

66/1

12th

13

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Quarry Stone

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Hassett

Poor form last season and showed nothing in a Dundalk handicap on belated return last month; hard to fancy on what he's done so far.

40/1

Form: 808

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Slow starts in first two runs and far too keen when 500-1 for a Clonmel maiden last month; needs to leave those runs behind now handicapping.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Native Flag

9st 11lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

Slow starts in first two runs and far too keen when 500-1 for a Clonmel maiden last month; needs to leave those runs behind now handicapping.

40/1

8th

10

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

16:02 Clonmel

Native Flag

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

Well behind in a Dundalk maiden on debut (1m2f) and trailed them all home in a claimer back there in August (7f); hood on but would be a surprise winner.

100/1

14th

15

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Native Flag

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

First reserve; slow to break and keen on debut here last month (1m2f); hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 726-70

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-11 and shown nothing in two turf runs; they've both come on soft ground and a drying surface may help but it was a low-key yard debut at Cork last month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Robs Umberella

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: T J O’Mara

0-11 and shown nothing in two turf runs; they've both come on soft ground and a drying surface may help but it was a low-key yard debut at Cork last month.

16/1

5

(3)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Robs Umberella

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: T J O’Mara

10-race maiden; went close at Chelmsford in December but didn't back that up in two subsequent AW runs and bought for just 4,500gns since; off 239 days and others appeal more.

20/1

7th

8

(9)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Robs Umberella

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Still to get his head in front but he comes here in decent nick, sixth of 11 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 25 days ago; shortlisted off an easing mark.

14/1

Non-runners

Morethan Ambitions, Eric Lock, Rising King

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €60.00
Straight Forecast €35.31
Tricast €177.54
Trifecta €390.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rock Etoile

The Irish Sun:

Queen Aethelflaed

SPOTLIGHT:

Mythical Rock

POSTDATA:

Rock Etoile