Down Royal Race 1 - Boylesports Money Back If 2Nd To Sp Fav Handicap
TOMARLO (4) was 2L fifth against a big field at Naas tackling the trip. Consistent and this could be easier. Leading chance. MINI MAI (3) makes her handicap debut having finished 3.75L fifth at Navan attempting the journey earlier this month. Consider. BILLIE BE QUICK (2) drops back to 1000m after managing a 14L ninth over 1200m at Naas in April on good to yielding ground. Could see improvement here. TINO PAI (5) ran 0.5L second in February at Dundalk. That was a career best. Will require more and might need the outing after a break. Receives a nice draw.

Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 17 at Naas on April 28 over 1207m, 27 len behind Unique Journey carrying 59.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 5th of 19 at Navan on October 23 over 1207m, 6 len behind Bodhi Bear with 57kg at $7.50. Will benefit from that run and is among the chances.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17/17 | 28/04/2025 | 187 | HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 1:13.25 | - | 7 |
| 27.8L | $15.00 |
5/19 | 23/10/2024 | 6 | SELL MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | W J Lee | 57kg | 1:13.38 | - | 18 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
4/21 | 17/10/2024 | 69 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Declan McDonogh | 56.5kg | 1:15.42 | - | 17 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
6/15 | 09/08/2024 | 53 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good Firm | Declan McDonogh | 58kg | 1:37.12 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
4/6 | 17/06/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:27.11 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 7 at Cork on April 6 over 1005m, 5.5 len behind Bodhi Bear carrying 56kg at $19. Last start 9th of 17 at Naas on April 28 over 1207m, 14 len behind Unique Journey with 60.5kg at $23. Racing well. Rates strongly and can find best form this time.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/17 | 28/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:13.25 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $23.00 |
5/7 | 06/04/2025 | 188 | 3 | $27,750.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Shane Foley | 56kg | 0:59.96 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
1/10 | 30/09/2024 | 11 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Y | Shane Foley | 61.5kg | 1:03.58 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
4/14 | 19/09/2024 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 0:58.57 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
5/10 | 06/09/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 51.5kg | 0:59.30 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
7/17 | 17/08/2024 | 42 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 56kg | 1:11.67 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
6/8 | 06/07/2024 | 15 | 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 55kg | 1:12.18 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
2/8 | 21/06/2024 | 55 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 1:00.71 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
4/11 | 27/04/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | GY | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:17.91 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Navan on May 17 over 1005m, 4 len behind Seattle with 58.5kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 7 at Tipperary on April 24 over 1005m, 8 len behind Bobbi Rosa with 58.5kg at $7.50. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 17/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:02.60 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
3/7 | 24/04/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $29,130.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Y | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 1:02.27 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
5/9 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 0:59.82 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: L T Mcateer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd in a small field at Tipperary on April 24 over 1005m, 1.75 len behind Sarahmae carrying 62.5kg at $3.80. Last start 5th of 20 at Naas on May 10 over 1005m, 2 len behind Surpass And Shine with 60kg at $9. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/20 | 10/05/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Luke McAteer | 60kg | 0:59.59 | - | 14 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
3/6 | 24/04/2025 | 104 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Y | Luke McAteer | 62.5kg | 1:02.03 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
2/8 | 10/01/2025 | 51 | APP HCP 3 | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Darragh O'Sullivan | 59.5kg | 1:14.79 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
2/13 | 20/11/2024 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Robert Colgan | 61kg | 1:27.38 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
1/14 | 06/11/2024 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Luke McAteer | 57kg | 1:14.62 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
4/11 | 25/10/2024 | 26 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 54kg | 0:59.69 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
14/16 | 29/09/2024 | 89 | NSY HCP 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 55.5kg | 1:31.74 | - | 12 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
9/13 | 02/07/2024 | 30 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | James J G Ryan | 58kg | 1:31.53 | - | 1 |
| 18.0L | $51.00 |
10/11 | 02/06/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $45,110.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Billy Lee | 59kg | 1:21.25 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
6/13 | 21/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Cork | 1005m | GY | Luke McAteer | 58kg | 0:59.79 | - | 14 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: R C Colgan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Dundalk All Weather February 12 over 1005m, 0.5 len behind Tropical Retreat with 55kg at $4.50. On debut tenth of 16 at Navan June 8 over 1005m, 7 len behind Celtic Chieftain with 58kg at $101. Winning hope.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 55kg | 1:01.10 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
5/12 | 29/01/2025 | 56 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 54.5kg | 0:59.60 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
5/9 | 04/12/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 58kg | 1:00.47 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $67.00 |
6/8 | 22/11/2024 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 55kg | 0:59.19 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
6/11 | 25/10/2024 | 36 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 54.5kg | 0:59.69 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
6/14 | 19/09/2024 | 34 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | W M Lordan | 56.5kg | 0:58.57 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
11/14 | 16/08/2024 | 11 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 0:58.51 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
14/21 | 05/08/2024 | 10 | SELL 2 | $481,550.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:11.48 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $126.00 |
4/12 | 26/07/2024 | 30 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Rory Cleary | 54.5kg | 0:58.63 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
8/10 | 26/06/2024 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 1:00.60 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
10/16 | 08/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 0:59.89 | - | 16 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: R P Cleary
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 20 at Naas on May 10 over 1005m, 11 len behind Surpass And Shine carrying 59kg at $51. The race before that 7th of 16 at Gowran Park on April 16 over 1408m, slow going 6 len behind Aston Value carrying 58.5kg at $126. Very hard to entertain.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19/20 | 10/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Rory Cleary | 59kg | 0:59.59 | - | 8 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
7/16 | 16/04/2025 | 17 | SELL MDN 3 | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Rory Cleary | 58.5kg | 1:32.26 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $126.00 |
6/7 | 30/03/2025 | 181 | MDN F 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Rory Cleary | 58.5kg | 1:42.46 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $151.00 |
6/14 | 30/09/2024 | - | SELL MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Y | Shane Foley | 55.5kg | 1:32.63 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 14 at Dundalk All Weather November 6 over 1207m, 11 len behind Tomarlo with 60.5kg at $6.50. On debut 16th of 21 at Curragh May 24 2024 over 1207m, 12 len behind Orchidaceae carrying 54.5kg at $41. Has upside and may pay to follow.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/14 | 06/11/2024 | 48 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:14.62 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |
2/14 | 19/09/2024 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | R P Whelan | 56.5kg | 0:58.57 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
7/16 | 07/09/2024 | 31 | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Jack Cleary | 52kg | 1:12.36 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
6/13 | 07/08/2024 | 11 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Sligo | 1106m | YS | R P Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:21.31 | - | 11 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
8/16 | 27/07/2024 | 43 | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Leigh Roche | 55.5kg | 1:27.79 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $201.00 |
13/15 | 14/06/2024 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | N Bennett | 55kg | 1:13.47 | - | 14 |
| 16.3L | $201.00 |
16/21 | 24/05/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Leigh Roche | 54.5kg | 1:13.43 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: J A Heffernan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 17 at Curragh on March 29 over 1408m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Mathan carrying 60kg at $34. Last start 8th of 12 at Limerick on April 25 over 1408m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Admiral Churchill with 61kg at $51. Rates highly and can make amends.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 25/04/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $25,150.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:34.35 | - | 2 |
| 18.5L | $51.00 |
9/17 | 29/03/2025 | 171 | MDN 3U | $38,600.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 60kg | 1:33.15 | - | 16 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
8/19 | 09/10/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $27,270.00 | Navan | 1207m | GY | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:13.59 | - | 12 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 20 at Naas on May 10 over 1005m, 5 len behind Surpass And Shine carrying 58.5kg at $34. The start before that ran last of 11 at Bellewstown on April 5 over 1005m, 12 len behind Emerald Harmony carrying 51.5kg at $41. Going well. Expect a better showing this time around.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/20 | 10/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 0:59.59 | - | 18 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
11/11 | 05/04/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $25,250.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 51.5kg | 1:01.05 | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
11/11 | 23/03/2025 | 185 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | SH | Colin Keane | 62kg | 1:05.51 | - | 9 |
| 43.8L | $11.00 |
10/14 | 19/09/2024 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 57.5kg | 0:58.57 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
7/10 | 06/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 0:59.30 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
4/14 | 16/08/2024 | 41 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 0:58.51 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $151.00 |
9/13 | 06/07/2024 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | R P Whelan | 58kg | 0:59.67 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $201.00 |
16/16 | 08/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Leigh Roche | 58kg | 0:59.89 | - | 7 |
| 48.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: M W Hassett
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 15 at Cork on May 20 over 1005m, 15 len behind Nezeeh carrying 61kg at $34. The race before that 17th of 20 at Naas on May 10 over 1005m, 8 len behind Surpass And Shine carrying 57.5kg at $21. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/15 | 20/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 61kg | 0:59.80 | - | 6 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
17/20 | 10/05/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 57.5kg | 0:59.59 | - | 12 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
3/7 | 04/05/2025 | 23 | SELL MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 1:16.10 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $126.00 |
11/12 | 11/04/2025 | 229 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 56.5kg | 1:00.76 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
12/12 | 25/08/2024 | 91 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | GY | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:12.89 | - | 6 |
| 30.3L | $201.00 |
10/11 | 26/05/2024 | 69 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Luke McAteer | 58kg | 1:13.78 | - | 8 |
| 15.0L | $67.00 |
6/8 | 18/03/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Heavy | Luke McAteer | 58kg | 1:08.60 | - | 7 |
| 13.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: W Joyce
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Gowran Park on April 23 over 1408m, in the wet; 8 len behind Dance For Chester carrying 58kg at $7. Last start 7th of 15 at Gowran Park on May 7 over 1609m, 8 len behind Cala Bonita carrying 56.5kg at $12. Fitter again but can't have on current form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/15 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | APP HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Jack Cleary | 56.5kg | 1:41.44 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 23/04/2025 | 201 | HCP 3 | $19,420.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Heavy | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58kg | 1:34.16 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
9/14 | 04/10/2024 | 38 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 56kg | 1:27.40 | - | 17 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
7/9 | 27/08/2024 | 20 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | GY | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 57.5kg | 1:00.06 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 07/08/2024 | 75 | SELL MDN 2 | $36,420.00 | Sligo | 1106m | Y | James J G Ryan | 54.5kg | 1:20.30 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
15/21 | 24/05/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 56.5kg | 1:13.43 | - | 25 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |