June 04 / 18.00 Leopardstown

18.00

Yielding

BOYLE Sports Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £12804.35
  • 0m 7f 20y
  • 10 runners
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BOYLE Sports Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3607-0 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden winner (7f, good) last season went on to take third of eight in a Group 3 next time (7f, good); finished around 2l behind today's rival Mallavelly (third) when seventh of 20 in a 1m premier handicap here on her final start last term; well beaten on seasonal debut at Naas
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6th

9

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Cork

Bella Isabella

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Maiden winner over C&D last season and placed in Group 3 at Leopardstown afterwards; second career win came in Leopardstown handicap over this trip in June (soft), below best on quicker ground in Group 3 there following month; predicted rain should suit but likely place claims at best.

6/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:55 Leopardstown

Bella Isabella

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Maiden winner over 7f at Cork last season and took third of eight in a C&D Group 3 good) next time; C&D handicap winner five weeks ago on second outing of the campaign; currently rated 3lb inferior to stablemate Fingerpaint.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 431-80 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a 1m1f course maiden win on heavy ground; yet to make an impact in handicaps; trip might be inadequate.
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5th

14

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Playin Cool

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

Won a Leopardstown maiden over 1m1f on heavy ground last autumn; just denied over 7f back there in June and a solid run over C&D next time; showed signs of delayed recovery when below form last time; a squeak if back in form.

16/1

11th

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Playin Cool

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Sole success came in a C&D maiden on heavy last October; beaten a nose off 4lb lower over 7f here (soft) early last month; shifted right under pressure but kept on well for a 4.25l third of 13 in premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); this longer trip fine and should go well again.

13/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5-0566

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Only win from 20 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; has failed to retrieve her best form in four outings this term, though she was aimed high in the Irish Lincoln and was not beaten far in sixth over 1m at Limerick on her penultimate start; down in trip again after a 1m2f run here last time, eased when beaten.
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10

(19)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Great Mover

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Heavy-ground winner at Gowran (1m1f) a year ago so rain would be welcomed and it was a solid enough run over 1m2f at the Curragh most recently; versatile trip-wise and considered.

14/1

5th

4

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Great Mover

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Only win from 24 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; couple of good placed efforts at Leopardstown this term but needs to improve on recent form.

10/1

10th

6

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Great Mover

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Only win from 23 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; failed to retrieve her best form in her first four outings this term; placed twice (7f/1m1f) at Leopardstown since then, both races run on soft; stamina stretched by 1m2f at the Curragh a month ago.

12/1

4th
11 (2)
Loingseoir

12/1

Form: 010-97 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Durable veteran, 7-74, placed 13 times; recorded his most recent win last autumn; best form at the Curragh and Fairyhouse; makes a rare visit to Leopardstown, placed on both starts here; two mid-division runs this season; retains ability
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3rd

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Loingseoir

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven-time winner; hold up sort has run respectably in three of his last four starts; stayed on well for fourth behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe latest; placed at this meeting over 7f in 2022; ground versatile and could go well granted luck in running.

11/1

Form: 44940-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Seven wins in Britain; runner-up for Hugo Palmer in 2022 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; regressive since 2023; improved from a moderate stable debut last September when close fourth in a 7f rated at Dundalk in November; last of ten at the same venue in December; rated 113 at his peak, now down to 79 but remains risky.
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7th

4

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Flaming Rib

9st 13lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has run a couple of decent races in defeat since joining this yard but latest two efforts over 6f at Naas were disappointing; has dropped to a very dangerous mark but that's for a reason and losing run stretches back to 2023.

25/1

Form: 202-30 BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced filly; second twice in maidens and made a bright start in handicaps when third of 12 over 7f at Naas in March; something seemingly amiss when favourite here in April, though vet's report revealed nothing; may bounce back now.
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14th

16

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Thru And Thru

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Rory Anthony Devine

0-7 on turf but has races in her; placed on handicap debut and seasonal return at Naas off 5lb higher (7f, soft); below best twice since, however, and faster ground a concern here (unraced on quicker than yielding).

18/1

6th

8

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Thru And Thru

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Lightly-raced filly; second twice in maidens and made a bright start in handicaps when third of 12 over 7f at Naas in March; something seemingly amiss when favourite here in April, though vet's report revealed nothing; may bounce back now.

8/1

11/2

Form: 1163-0 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive in handicaps last year; went up an aggregate 11lb for wins here and Tipperary and ended season with a fine third in a premier handicap at this venue (Bella Isabella, seventh); sights lowered again after a 1m Group 3 bid here on return; definite chance.
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7th

2

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Mallavelly

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

C&D winner last summer is without a win this year but two good runs in Curragh contests on quick ground; not at same level at Gowran on latest, having raced prominently; cheekpieces now added.

7/1

6th

4

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Mallavelly

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Found just the progressive Meriden too good in a 7f Curragh premier handicap on her latest start in June; another solid run over 1m there on latest; worth another go over this shorter trip and is just 2lb higher than when winning this race last season (run at Tipperary); claims.

4/1

3rd

3

(5)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Mallavelly

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Three wins last season, including handicaps at Leopardstown (1m, good to firm) and Tipperary (7.5f, good); out of her depth in a Group 3 on seasonal debut; below form on soft at Leopardstown; much more like it on quick going over 7f here last time, chasing home one of the stars of the season, Meriden, who has won a Listed race to complete a five-timer; strong chance.

13/8

Form: 10-068 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at this venue; ground was heavy when he scored off this mark last October, his 2024 win was on good going; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in three 2026 appearances.
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6th

1

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Dark Viper

12st 9lb

J: Tara Hayes

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three wins have come at Leopardstown up to 1m1f; this trip is likely to stretch him.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Dark Viper

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

All three wins have come at Leopardstown, including last time over 1m1f (good) when a comfortable victor after being allowed to dictate the pace; 5lb rise for that seems fair enough and he's in good form but must win away from his preferred track.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Both wins have come at this track over 1m in varying ground conditions; cracking effort back here last time over that trip; up 3lb but the extra furlong is a question.

6/1

Form: 19/36- D

Last run: 380 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins, 0-11 on turf; ran only twice last season; denied a clear run when third of 14 on his seasonal reappearance in first-time tongue time at Roscommon; failed to build on that Cork eight days later and absent since.
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8th

1

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Eddie G

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

On a hat-trick after 7f wins at Naas and Galway; Coen's claim means he's probably still fairly treated and is ground-versatile.

3/1

1st

10

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Eddie G

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two AW wins last year; opened his turf account at the 15th attempt at Naas last week; one of three for the stable here; could feature with the champion jockey booked; draw should help.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Eddie G

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-14 on turf but has gone close in defeat, including at Down Royal on penultimate; too keen over 1m last time, will appreciate return to 7f.

12/1

10th
6 (3)
Mehman

7/2

Form: 322923

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging
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5th

7

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-23 on turf; ran well at Bellewstown and Naas earlier this season but way below best the last twice at Leopardstown & Galway; others arrive in better form.

40/1

13th

8

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas; a long way below his best at Leopardstown on latest.

14/1

10th

6

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mehman

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging

7/2

Non-runners

Send Harry

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Payout
Exacta €53.40
Straight Forecast €40.23
Tricast €161.01
Trifecta €325.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mallavelly

SPOTLIGHT:

Send Harry

The Irish Sun:

Dark Viper

TOPSPEED:

Mallavelly

POSTDATA:

Mallavelly