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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

1st

1

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Bella Isabella

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: D K Weld

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

8/1

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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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

3rd

10

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Playin Cool

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Won a maiden at Leopardstown last October (1m1f, heavy); beaten a nose in a 7f (soft) handicap back there on latest; raised 4lb, this is tougher and has to prove effectiveness on faster ground.

11/2

2nd

3

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Playin Cool

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

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

12/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Great Mover

9st 10lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Only win from 22 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; failed to retrieve her best form in her first four outings this term, including a Leopardstown race won by Diamond Exchange; placed twice at Leopardstown since then, both races run on soft; capable 7lb claimer

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Great Mover

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Only win from 21 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran (9.5f) last September from 5lb lower; failed to retrieve her best form in first four outings this term, but beaten only 1.25l when third at this course (7f, soft) last week and the step up in trip is a plus.

5/1

3rd

9

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Great Mover

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

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.

13/2

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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6th

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Loingseoir

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Largely consistent veteran whose seven wins range in trips from 7f to 1m4f, most recently at lower limit at the Curragh last autumn; recent Leopardstown fourth (Green Kite second) was a seasonal-best but this ground possibly on the quick side.

8/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Flaming Rib

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins abroad; rated 113 at his peak but nothing since 2023; may come forward from seasonal return at Leopardstown (7f, soft) when fifth of ten, but he remains risky.

16/1

5th

5

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Flaming Rib

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

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.

8/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

9

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Mallavelly

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Won three times last year, an AW maiden (1m) plus handicaps at Leopardstown (1m) and Tipperary (7.5f); outclassed in a Group 3 on return and probably found the ground too soft since; can do better on this faster ground.

8/1

7th

2

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mallavelly

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

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.

11/2

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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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two C&D wins last season on good and heavy ground; yet to hit top gear this term but has slipped 4lb below his last success and hinted that he might be coming back to form at Ballinrobe on latest; not discounted.

11/1

5th

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Dark Viper

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at Leopardstown; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in four 2026 appearances.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

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.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(13)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Eddie G

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-13 on turf but has gone close in defeat; some of best efforts have come at Galway so likely to be heading to Ballybrit; however, not beaten far at Down Royal last time (7f, soft) and 1lb lower now so place shout, though could be drawn better.

11/2

3rd

7

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Eddie G

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual AW winner but 0-12 on turf; returned from over a year off at Leopardstown (7f, soft) when beaten 14l; that doesn't provide much encouragement.

25/1

9th

7

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Eddie G

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Adrian McGuinness

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.

7/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

9

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap (good) on this card in 2024 and he's just 1lb higher now; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown latest (soft); should get a strong pace to aim at here and not discounted.

9/1

2nd

1

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Mehman

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-19 on turf; is 2lb below that last turf win which came at Naas (5f, good) in May 2024; handles an ease but this trip may just stretch his stamina.

9/1

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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