Down Royal Race 4 - Grant Thornton Nursery Hcp
ELYATTA (7) is given first time blinkers to try and help build on a last-start fourth at the Curragh. Mark looks a workable one. Expect him to feature. ROMANCE (2) ran better than the odds suggested at Leopardstown when beaten 3.75L finishing sixth. Showing encouraging signs and wouldn't be without hope. FINE LINE (6) ) put in a much-improved effort when well backed at Killarney over 2000m. Drops back slightly in trip. One to note if the money is down again. SOMEDAY SOMEWHERE (1) carries top weight. Took a step back slightly last time out when fifth at Navan. More expected now upped to a more favourable trip.

Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at Navan on August 27 over 1207m, 8 len behind Supreme Lord carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Roscommon on August 18 over 1508m, 5 len behind Cashel Queen carrying 58kg at $3.10. Major player.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,850.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Jack Kearney | 58.5kg | 1:12.46 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/08/2026 | 16 | MDN 2 | $32,210.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:33.60 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.13 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2026 | 17 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | W J Lee | 55.5kg | 1:28.99 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1307m | Good | W J Lee | 57.5kg | 1:20.08 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 15 at Galway on July 31 over 1408m, 16 len behind Joga Bonito carrying 56.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Leopardstown on August 20 over 1408m, 4 len behind Banks Of The Boyne carrying 52.5kg at $26. Terrific chance to return to form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Jimmy Dalton | 52.5kg | 1:27.09 | - | 15 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/15 | 31/07/2026 | 81 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Galway | 1408m | YS | Rory Cleary | 56.5kg | 1:32.01 | - | 18 |
| 16.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:35.44 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Mel Sheridan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 16 at Naas on August 23 over 1408m, 8 len behind Maeda Matsu carrying 51.5kg at $301. The start before that 8th of 16 at Gowran Park on August 12 over 1408m, 16 len behind Citrus Springs with 51.5kg at $251. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 23/08/2026 | 11 | MDN F 2 | $44,730.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Mel Sheridan | 51.5kg | 1:27.95 | - | 11 |
| 8.0L | $301.00 |
| 8/16 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Mel Sheridan | 51.5kg | 1:25.43 | - | 18 |
| 16.3L | $251.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/08/2026 | 27 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Y | Mel Sheridan | 51.5kg | 1:18.26 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $126.00 |
| 13/13 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Alan Casey | 55kg | 1:30.13 | - | 12 |
| 49.5L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last in a small field at Navan on August 27 over 1609m, 6 len behind This That with 57.5kg at $81. The start before that 10th of 14 at Leopardstown on August 20 over 1408m, 7 len behind Banks Of The Boyne with 57kg at $51. Capable of testing this field.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | CLM MDN 2 | $32,210.00 | Navan | 1609m | Good | R P Whelan | 57.5kg | 1:46.70 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/14 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Shane Foley | 57kg | 1:27.09 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/16 | 12/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 56kg | 1:25.43 | - | 13 |
| 22.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Galway on July 28 over 1408m, 16 len behind Samnina carrying 58kg at $151. The start before that 8th of 10 at Gowran Park on July 25 over 1408m, 10 len behind Sword Of State with 52kg at $81. Hard to fault if at her best.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 28/07/2026 | 3 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:31.47 | - | 13 |
| 16.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,080.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Shay Wallace | 52kg | 1:26.90 | - | 8 |
| 10.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | 1:43.48 | - | 8 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th in a small field at Killarney on August 21 over 1609m, 4 len behind Seaxburh carrying 56kg at $6.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Sligo on August 5 over 1207m, 7 len behind Hi Corbett Court carrying 60kg at $21. Terrific chance to return to form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,850.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 56kg | 1:43.53 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 05/08/2026 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 60kg | 1:18.15 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/07/2026 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 1:31.47 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $401.00 |
| 10/13 | 09/07/2026 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:30.13 | - | 1 |
| 15.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:13.38 | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th in a small field at Curragh on August 29 over 1408m, 6 len behind Exchange Student with 51.5kg at $9. The run before that 9th of 11 at Sligo on August 5 over 1207m, 8 len behind Lady Patrona carrying 57.5kg at $11. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/08/2026 | 24 | NSY HCP 2 | $37,580.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Reese Holohan | 51.5kg | 1:27.33 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/08/2026 | 36 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57.5kg | 1:18.26 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/15 | 30/06/2026 | 18 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:34.28 | - | 15 |
| 9.3L | $67.00 |
| 10/17 | 12/06/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:16.74 | - | 18 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 14 at Leopardstown on August 20 over 1408m, 7 len behind Banks Of The Boyne carrying 55.5kg at $251. The run before that ran last of 12 at Galway on July 28 over 1408m, 83 len behind Samnina carrying 58kg at $401. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 20/08/2026 | 23 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Jamie Powell | 55.5kg | 1:27.09 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $251.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 1:31.47 | - | 8 |
| 83.0L | $401.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1307m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 56kg | 1:20.08 | - | 3 |
| 31.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 12 at Leopardstown on July 23 over 1408m, 11 len behind Sea Of Rain carrying 56kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 9 at Bellewstown on July 2 over 1005m, 10 len behind Grayrobin carrying 55.5kg at $13. Struggling to be competitive and others rate better.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $44,820.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 1:26.78 | - | 2 |
| 11.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/07/2026 | 60 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Robert Whearty | 55.5kg | 1:00.12 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/05/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 55.5kg | 1:03.20 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 8 at Navan on August 27 over 1005m, 12 len behind Atlantic Bridge with 56.5kg. The run before that 10th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on August 15 over 1207m, 11 len behind Tosca No Candis carrying 53kg at $201. Outclassed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | 1:00.86 | - | 9 |
| 12.3L | $1.00 |
| 10/14 | 15/08/2026 | 6 | SELL MDN F 2 | $44,730.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 53kg | 1:12.52 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 09/08/2026 | - | J F 2 | $60,310.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | 1:22.85 | - | 2 |
| 25.0L | $81.00 |