May 29 / 19.25 Down Royal

19.25

Good

BOYLE Sports Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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BOYLE Sports Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 78700-

Last run: 269 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Better hurdler, winning Sligo maiden (2m2f, good to yielding) in October, just okay run in handicap at Punchestown festival on latest; precious little of note on the Flat last year, tried hooded now on return and may improve.
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1st

12

(14)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Our Lucky Lady

8st 12lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Winning hurdler returned to Flat recently to justify strong market support when hooded first-time in 2m Down Royal handicap under today's rider, beating Sunday's Navan winner Jurality with some authority; hit with 12lb rise but could well play a role.

5/1

1st

13

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Our Lucky Lady

8st 12lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Better hurdler, winning Sligo maiden (2m2f, good to yielding) in October, just okay run in handicap at Punchestown festival on latest; precious little of note on the Flat last year, tried hooded now on return and may improve.

12/1

2nd
10 (3)
Jurality

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2-5553 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden under both codes but running well of late, most recently staying-on third over 1m5f at Leopardstown (good); shortlisted.
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7th

1

28th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Roscommon

Jurality

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Paul W Flynn

Fourth in a Bellewstown handicap hurdle in April. in good form on the Flat during the spring/summer, winning over 1m5f at Navan in June and runner-up twice; only just denied when sent back over hurdles at Navan nine days ago; 14-1 then, entitled to be a leading fancy now.

4/1

2nd

3

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Jurality

11st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Paul W Flynn

Fourth in a Bellewstown handicap hurdle in April and in good form on the Flat since, winning over 1m5f here in June and runner-up twice; may have gone as far as he can on the Flat and probably a good time to go back hurdling; worth a market check.

8/1

12th

14

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Jurality

10st 10lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Paul W Flynn

Course 1m5f winner in June; backed that up with a narrow defeat at Bellewstown; unplaced on last three starts; perhaps too high in the ratings now, though the booking of Jody Townend is a positive.

14/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2/45-4 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; decent run at Dundalk last month off 8lb higher AW mark so has to be of interest back on the turf (stamina proven).
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2

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Mephisto

11st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Hat-trick of hurdle wins over a little shorter last year; not at his best lately, including in a claimer last time, but now only 1lb higher than last winning mark; stays 3m.

10/1

6th

9

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Mephisto

10st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Three wins apiece over hurdles and on the Flat; best recent hurdle run came over 3m at this venue last month; would have a squeak if returning to that form.

12/1

6th

7

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:46 Tramore

Mephisto

11st 12lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three handicap hurdles on the bounce at 2m5f-2m7f on good ground; generally struggled since and his latest two runs have been fairly dismal; returns to chasing for the first time since 2024, when he didn't set things alight in three beginners'.

12/1

16/1

Form: 56609-

Last run: 161 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden showed some ability in maiden hurdles but has been poor in handicaps; of limited appeal back on the Flat.
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18th

11

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:38 Galway

Synchronize

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: J Morrison

Long-standing dual-purpose maiden; 0-8 over hurdles and handicap form has been poor; dropped another 3lb after a 32l defeat at Cork on latest but still hard to fancy.

20/1

9th

11

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Synchronize

9st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: J Morrison

Maiden gelding by Frankel; has shown potential for a belated breakthrough in his three Flat runs this term, the latest when sixth over C&D (4-1 fav), where today's rider was banned for stopping riding late on (4.5l behind Lariat); others more appealing.

10/1

Form: 48-935

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year, two over hurdles and 1m4f Killarney Flat handicap off 59; recent Flat return was encouraging at Leopardstown although remains unproven over this extended trip.
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4th

1

(7)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:19 Down Royal

Tassarolo

10st 0lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Never far away when a 2l fourth over 1m5f here earlier this month; that was on good ground and he likes it softer; should feature.

11/2

4th

3

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Tassarolo

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose performer with a preference for an ease in the ground; 1m4f on good ground at Tramore last time a bit sharp, could have more to offer here.

11/2

8/1

Form: 256-39 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Sole win came here last September (1m5f, good) but numerous placings include this term at Sligo; not much luck in running at Leopardstown on latest so remains of interest, especially given his record here.
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1st

4

(5)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

16:30 Bellewstown

Maxwell Smart

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

C&D second on soft a year ago; quite consistent but only 1-30 on the Flat, placed seven times; every chance of being in the money.

4/1

6th

5

(15)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:00 Down Royal

Maxwell Smart

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came in this race last year off this mark; eyecatching efforts on both recent starts, at Sligo and when coming from way back to finish fourth behind Miss Australie at Navan last week; looks primed for a bold repeat bid.

5/1

4th

16

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Maxwell Smart

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came off 1lb lower at Down Royal (1m5f, good) last September; close third behind Anightaway and Eastern Wind at Sligo on latest and his good run over 1m5f here in June wasn't his first solid effort at this track (fourth in this last year); chance.

9/1

Form: 0-8852

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
AW winner went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; due to run over hurdles at Wexford on Wednesday.
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2nd

7

8th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

19:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Fine Print

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Fair 2m Flat winner; yet to score in this sphere but proved well suited by the step up in trip when a very good third of 16 in 2m6f handicap at Ballinrobe 15 days ago; up 4lb but this Irish challenger merits serious consideration.

11/4

3rd

13

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Fine Print

10st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

AW Flat winner extended his record over hurdles to 0-7 when beaten 40l at Downpatrick earlier this month; not a bad run on the level at Tramore since but much more needed back over timber.

20/1

2nd

3

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Fine Print

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John C McConnell

Dual AW winner at 1m6f/2m1f last year; 0-15 on the Flat on turf; moderate run at Down Royal over this trip when last seen on the Flat and poor over hurdles in his last two runs; others more likely.

20/1

10/1

Form: 6-6004

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden didn't get beyond the first (swerved and unseated) at Ballinrobe on Tuesday; previous Roscommon Flat third under today's rider was a solid run so don't rule out.
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11th

8

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:51 Bellewstown

Al What

9st 4lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Maiden ran well when a 3.75l fourth of 16 at Roscommon in May for this rider but hasn't backed that up; beaten 15l when down the field at Fairyhouse (1m4f, good) on latest.

25/1

14th

12

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Al What

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose maiden ran her best race at Roscommon last month when fourth of 16 (1m4f, yielding to soft); unseated on her second hurdles start at Ballinrobe next time and well beaten at Down Royal back on the level over 2m last time; this trip suits better.

16/1

8th

8

(15)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Al What

9st 5lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose maiden didn't get beyond the first (swerved and unseated) at Ballinrobe on Tuesday; previous Roscommon Flat third under today's rider was a solid run so don't rule out.

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 05-500

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden returned from AW campaign when never counting over inadequate 1m at the Curragh in March (heavy); given a break since and ground more in her favour here; stamina unproven.
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3rd

12

(15)

27th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Timandi

11st 7lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: James M Barrett

Some good form in claimers over the summer, winning over 1m4f at Tramore and second at Killarney (1m); good bit to find with Dark Summit however on latest Sligo run.

14/1

7th

6

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

17:30 Sligo

Timandi

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

In good form lately in races in this category; won with plenty to spare over 1m4f at Tramore and then second to a well-fancied rival over 1m at Killarney; this trip should be fine.

9/2

2nd

8

(14)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Timandi

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Got off the mark when easily winning a Tramore claimer over 1m4f last time; has run well at this track before but likely to find this trip on the sharp side.

12/1

Form: 048/8-

Last run: 500 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden had been running okay in 1m4f AW handicaps last winter; back from a break with stamina to prove.
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12th

11

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:51 Bellewstown

Velvet And Vine

8st 13lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

A couple of her runs in 2024 suggested she could win a race but missed almost all of 2025 and heavy defeat on return from long layoff at Down Royal last month; cheekpieces go on and she's on a dangerous mark on her best form so check the market.

28/1

10th

12

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Velvet And Vine

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

16-race maiden had been running okay in 1m4f AW handicaps last winter; back from a break with stamina to prove.

20/1

Form: 8800-

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden wasn't sighted in three maidens last year and last of 17 on handicap debut at Navan in October (upset in stalls), trained then by Michael Grassick; big step up in trip for seasonal/yard debut and best watched.
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2nd

8

(3)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

Among The Pines

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Kieran Callaghan

Hadn't shown a whole pile until beaten less than 5l at Clonmel, keeping on over 1m2f; tongue-tie discarded.

12/1

6th

5

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Among The Pines

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kieran Callaghan

Five-race maiden; struggled on stable debut in 2m handicap at Down Royal in May; hard to fancy.

33/1

Form: 000-80 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner at up to 2m in Britain but yet to hit any sort of form for current yard; career-low mark and tongue-tie tried so don't rule out.
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12th

5

(13)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Pons Aelius

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner at up to 2m in Britain but yet to hit any sort of form for current yard; career-low mark and tongue-tie tried so don't rule out.

12/1

11th

7

(16)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Pons Aelius

9st 11lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: H D McGuigan

Donegal yard likes to pick up horses with back-form, often from Britain, and try to rejuvenate them; six-time winner at up to 2m but hasn't been finishing out his races in Ireland and been off a while.

18/1

8th

9

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pons Aelius

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner for Charlie Johnston and best form over this trip; poor on first two runs for this yard at big prices; better than bare result when beaten over 5l at Gowran last May; yard's first runner of the year won on Tuesday; no surprise were he to go well after a break with leading claimer aboard.

20/1

Form: 6000

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Quite lightly raced 4yo never sighted on recent handicap debut at Leopardstown; good bit to find with a couple of today's rivals on that run.
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9th

6

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 80y

13:21 Gowran Park

Miners Cabin

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Poor Flat maiden and two maiden hurdle runs last season didn't offer that much.

50/1

14th

22

(12)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Miners Cabin

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Maiden hasn't progressed since tackling handicaps; last to finish at Ffos Las on latest; cheekpieces now reached for.

40/1

9th

9

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:00 Ffos Las

Miners Cabin

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Irish trainer 14-51 with Flat runners brought over, which entitles this 4yo to some respect; it's hard to find any other positives, though, with him yet to get involved in a finish under either code; the market will likely tell a tale.

10/1

12/1

Form: 326-00

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Placed twice for Andy Oliver last summer, including a narrow defeat at Naas (10.5f, good); after a long layoff, well held on both starts for current yard this term on much softer ground (headgear combination tried on latest now ditched); return to better ground could see an improvement.
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15

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

13:37 Downpatrick

Lisnadill

10st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: C A McBratney

Lost form on the Flat and no signs of a resurgence on hurdling debut at Down Royal when tailed off at 100-1; others preferred.

66/1

7th

7

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

18:12 Down Royal

Lisnadill

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

Modest Flat performer (rated 46) has failed to beat a rival in three starts on the level in 2026; cheekpieces go on for hurdles debut; can only be watched.

14/1

14th

6

(11)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Lisnadill

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: C A McBratney

Placed twice for Andy Oliver last summer, including a narrow defeat at Naas (10.5f, good); after a long layoff, well held on both starts for current yard this term on much softer ground (headgear combination tried on latest now ditched); return to better ground could see an improvement.

12/1

Non-runners

Edge Of Darkness, Sioux Grit, Bang Po

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Payout
Exacta €15.50
Straight Forecast €14.43
Tricast €41.16
Trifecta €51.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mephisto

The Irish Sun:

Al What

POSTDATA:

Jurality

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mephisto