Down Royal Race 5 - Gain The Advantage Series Apprentice Handicap
MAXWELL SMART (7) brings consistent form. Registered a solid 1.5L second over 2414m at Bellewstown last time and stepping up in trip looks ready to go one better. DOCTOR GRACE (2) resumes after a creditable third tackling 2011m at Navan during April. Commands respect fresh. LADY KAI (3) was a narrow fourth returning in a 2816m Gowran Park contest. Fitter and capable of going close. FIANNA (5) might fill fourth spot.

Jockey: P Mcgettigan
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 14 at Curragh on June 28 over 2011m, 6 len behind Masoun with 55kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 14 at Ballinrobe on June 23 over 2615m, 8 len behind Magnetic North with 62kg at $6. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14 | 28/06/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Hannah Smullen | 55kg | 2:09.30 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
4/14 | 23/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Ben Coen | 62kg | 2:56.38 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
3/21 | 07/06/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $22,550.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 3:07.12 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
2/10 | 09/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $29,440.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 3:00.90 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
6/18 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2615m | Soft | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:58.74 | - | 16 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
7/18 | 29/03/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Soft | W M Lordan | 56.5kg | 2:46.32 | - | 12 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
99/20 | 20/03/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 4023m | Good | Cian Quirke | 68.5kg | 5:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
5/17 | 02/03/2025 | 131 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Cian Quirke | 74kg | 3:59.02 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
7/17 | 22/10/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $36,360.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Y | Ben Coen | 62.5kg | 2:11.46 | - | 12 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
12/14 | 23/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Listowel | 2816m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 63.5kg | 3:18.56 | - | 1 |
| 15.5L | $9.50 |
7/16 | 01/09/2024 | 31 | HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Tipperary | 2514m | Good | Ben Coen | 64.5kg | 2:46.59 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: S Coen
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 19 at Navan April 26 over 2011m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Abbey Actress carrying 57.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Dundalk All Weather October 18 over 2112m, 12 len behind Church Mountain carrying 59kg at $34. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/19 | 26/04/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Soft | Wayne Hassett | 57.5kg | 2:12.24 | - | 13 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
5/12 | 11/04/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 64kg | 2:17.79 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 05/04/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 64kg | 2:42.96 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
5/14 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $38,600.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 62kg | 2:34.86 | - | 12 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
3/12 | 14/03/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 62kg | 2:20.78 | - | 15 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
4/13 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 58kg | 2:36.68 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
4/14 | 21/02/2025 | 21 | APP HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 62kg | 2:18.32 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
5/13 | 31/01/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $19,030.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Dylan O'Connor | 59kg | 2:16.02 | - | 15 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
5/10 | 14/01/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 60.5kg | 2:18.94 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
5/14 | 18/12/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Donagh Murphy | 56.5kg | 2:15.86 | - | 17 |
| 2.3L | $67.00 |
11/14 | 29/11/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Donagh Murphy | 60kg | 2:16.18 | - | 12 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 11 at Gowran Park on May 21 over 2816m, 0.8 len behind Inchiquin Star carrying 59kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 22 at Navan on August 29 over 2816m, 1.5 len behind Molly Hall carrying 60kg at $6.50. Strips fitter and is likely to feature.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 21/05/2025 | 210 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 59kg | 3:05.92 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
7/20 | 23/10/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Y | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 64.5kg | 3:13.29 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
1/14 | 27/09/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61.5kg | 2:32.81 | - | 17 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
4/22 | 29/08/2024 | 43 | HCP 4U | $18,540.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Shane Foley | 60kg | 3:04.56 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
1/12 | 17/07/2024 | 292 | HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Killarney | 2313m | Good | Shane Foley | 57.5kg | 2:28.91 | - | 16 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
6/14 | 29/09/2023 | 30 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 56kg | 2:34.49 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
4/17 | 30/08/2023 | 33 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 2414m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 2:40.23 | - | 20 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
10/17 | 28/07/2023 | 30 | HCP 3 | $18,210.00 | Cork | 2011m | Good | Donagh O'Connor | 60.5kg | 2:11.38 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
7/11 | 28/06/2023 | 38 | MDN F 3U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 1:38.42 | - | 11 |
| 18.3L | $101.00 |
11/16 | 21/05/2023 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $26,010.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:38.53 | - | 16 |
| 18.3L | $151.00 |
12/20 | 06/05/2023 | - | MDN F 3U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 1609m | GY | Niall George McCullagh | 58.5kg | 1:43.47 | - | 19 |
| 17.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: S R Markey
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 18 at Naas April 3 over 3822m, 46 len behind In For The Night with 69kg at $21. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at this track July 19 over 2615m, 7 len behind Evening's Empire carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17/18 | 03/04/2025 | 59 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 3822m | GY | S R Markey | 69kg | 4:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 46.8L | $21.00 |
9/14 | 03/02/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | S R Markey | 69kg | 5:21.05 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $51.00 |
4/13 | 15/01/2025 | 18 | MHDLE M 4U | $19,030.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Soft | S R Markey | 70kg | 4:27.08 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $21.00 |
4/17 | 28/12/2024 | 46 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | YS | S R Markey | 69kg | 4:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
4/11 | 12/11/2024 | 20 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Good | T P Harney | 70kg | 4:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $19.00 |
3/19 | 23/10/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Y | S R Markey | 58kg | 3:11.87 | - | 16 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
6/16 | 14/10/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | S R Markey | 58kg | 2:47.30 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
2/14 | 02/10/2024 | 22 | HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Bellewstown | 2514m | YS | S R Markey | 56kg | 2:45.30 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
7/15 | 10/09/2024 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | S R Markey | 57.5kg | 2:42.70 | - | 18 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
8/14 | 25/08/2024 | 20 | APP HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 2112m | GY | S R Markey | 55.5kg | 2:17.07 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
12/15 | 05/08/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 2112m | Y | Chloe Byrne | 54kg | 2:17.97 | - | 16 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Megan Telford-Kelly
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Tramore on July 8 over 2414m, 17 len behind Ina Mina carrying 64kg at $6. Before that 6th of 14 at Ballinrobe on June 23 over 2615m, 12 len behind Magnetic North carrying 61kg at $6. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 08/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 64kg | 2:41.13 | - | 3 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |
6/14 | 23/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:56.38 | - | 11 |
| 12.8L | $6.00 |
5/14 | 01/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $22,660.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 3:46.57 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
9/14 | 12/05/2025 | 40 | APP HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Good | Megan Telford-Kelly | 61kg | 2:39.30 | - | 13 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
5/14 | 02/04/2025 | 209 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | Nathan Crosse | 59kg | 2:07.50 | - | 12 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
4/10 | 05/09/2024 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $20,810.00 | Clonmel | 1911m | Good | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 2:05.19 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 20/08/2024 | - | APP MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Heavy | Danny Power | 55.5kg | 2:51.54 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: R M Mulligan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on July 12 over 2414m, 18 len behind Quickshot carrying 60kg at $19. Previously second-up 6th of 17 at Gowran Park on April 16 over 1911m, slow going 7 len behind Bringsty with 61.5kg at $23. Fitter but happy to bet around this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/14 | 12/07/2025 | 70 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 60kg | 2:34.91 | - | 13 |
| 18.8L | $19.00 |
3/19 | 03/05/2025 | 17 | 4U | $170.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Dorota Kulikowska | 79kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
6/17 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Soft | Rory Cleary | 61.5kg | 2:11.36 | - | 13 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
6/8 | 04/04/2025 | 126 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 61.5kg | 2:36.59 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
1/13 | 29/11/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | R M Mulligan | 59kg | 2:17.43 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
4/13 | 13/11/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,540.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 61kg | 2:18.23 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
5/13 | 30/10/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Luke McAteer | 61.5kg | 2:35.88 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
4/11 | 03/10/2024 | 44 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Y | Patrick McGettigan | 60kg | 2:40.30 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
9/15 | 20/08/2024 | 38 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Heavy | Killian Leonard | 61.5kg | 2:51.49 | - | 14 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
15/20 | 13/07/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good Firm | A C Persse | 61kg | 2:07.39 | - | 17 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
3/13 | 22/06/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | K J Leonard | 63kg | 2:48.57 | - | 17 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Sadhbh Tormey
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Bellewstown on July 4 over 2414m, 1.5 len behind Celtic Druid with 52.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Bellewstown on July 3 over 2916m, 0.5 len behind Steps In The Sand carrying 55.5kg at $5. Definite chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/14 | 04/07/2025 | 1 | HCP 3U | $19,670.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | Sadhbh Tormey | 52.5kg | 2:43.80 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
2/10 | 03/07/2025 | 26 | APP HCP 3U | $19,670.00 | Bellewstown | 2916m | Good | Sadhbh Tormey | 55.5kg | 3:15.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
2/20 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2615m | Good | James J G Ryan | 55.5kg | 2:55.67 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
5/12 | 17/05/2025 | 111 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2615m | Good | Robert Whearty | 55kg | 2:52.99 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
14/16 | 26/01/2025 | 51 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Alex Harvey | 71kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 67.3L | $301.00 |
11/14 | 06/12/2024 | 44 | APP HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 54.5kg | 2:37.09 | - | 13 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
13/20 | 23/10/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 54kg | 3:13.29 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $29.00 |
8/14 | 11/10/2024 | 20 | APP HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Keithen Kennedy | 52.5kg | 2:18.09 | - | 14 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
4/10 | 21/09/2024 | 19 | HCP 3 | $19,080.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Niall George McCullagh | 54kg | 3:11.51 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
6/15 | 02/09/2024 | 4 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | Robert Whearty | 55kg | 2:49.53 | - | 16 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
3/7 | 29/08/2024 | 56 | HCP 3 | $18,210.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Robert Whearty | 53.5kg | 3:09.12 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: J Pietropaolo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Bellewstown on July 4 over 2414m, 16 len behind Celtic Druid carrying 56.5kg at $8. Before that 11th of 18 at Fairyhouse on June 6 over 2011m, 13 len behind Fervent with 58.5kg at $15. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $19,670.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | 2:43.80 | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $8.00 |
11/18 | 06/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 58.5kg | 2:09.77 | - | 6 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
5/14 | 16/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 59kg | 2:38.29 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
17/19 | 26/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Soft | Robert Whearty | 55.5kg | 2:12.24 | - | 8 |
| 44.8L | $34.00 |
8/8 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | R M Mulligan | 58kg | 2:36.59 | - | 4 |
| 15.0L | $26.00 |
13/14 | 21/03/2025 | 91 | HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 54.5kg | 2:16.29 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $29.00 |
7/9 | 20/12/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | R M Mulligan | 51kg | 2:16.62 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
2/12 | 13/12/2024 | 44 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 58kg | 2:39.07 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
11/13 | 30/10/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 62kg | 2:35.88 | - | 10 |
| 16.0L | $4.50 |
2/14 | 18/10/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | 2:17.44 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
8/15 | 09/10/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 63.5kg | 2:10.24 | - | 16 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |