18:00 Leopardstown
YieldingBOYLE Sports Apprentice Handicap
- First Prize: €14725
- 0m 7f 20y
- 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 3607-0 D
OR: 88
W: 10st 0lb
Age: 4 yo Filly
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
Form: 1163-0 C
OR: 85
W: 9st 11lb
Age: 5 yo Filly
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.
Form: 431-80 C
OR: 80
W: 9st 6lb
Age: 4 yo Gelding
Ended last season with a 1m1f course maiden win on heavy ground; yet to make an impact in handicaps; trip might be inadequate.
Form: 10-068 C
OR: 79
W: 9st 5lb
Age: 5 yo Gelding
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.
Form: 44940-
OR: 79
W: 9st 5lb
Age: 7 yo Gelding
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.
Form: 322923
OR: 77
W: 9st 3lb
Age: 7 yo Gelding
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
Form: 19/36- D
OR: 75
W: 9st 1lb
Age: 5 yo Colt
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.
Form: 202-30 BF
OR: 74
W: 9st 0lb
Age: 4 yo Filly
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.
Form: 5-0566
OR: 72
W: 8st 12lb
Age: 4 yo Filly
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.
OUR TIP
Form: 312-06 D
OR: 71
W: 8st 11lb
Age: 4 yo Gelding
Dependable on turf last summer, when his form included two Curragh placings over 6f; subsequently won over today's trip on Dundalk AW; possible that he will step up on the form of last month's outings at the Curragh and Cork.
Form: 010-97 D
OR: 70
W: 8st 10lb
Age: 10 yo Gelding
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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Betting Forecast
8/1 Bella Isabella, 11/2 Mallavelly, 12/1 Playin Cool, 12/1 Dark Viper, 8/1 Flaming Rib, 7/2 Mehman, 7/1 Eddie G, 8/1 Thru And Thru, 13/2 Great Mover, 10/1 Send Harry, 12/1 Loingseoir
Verdict
Consistent on turf last season before opening his account at Dundalk, SEND HARRY is put forward as an each-way prospect in in an open contest. Mallavelly is dropped back into handicap company with a good chance and can uphold the form the form of last September’s clash with the Group 3-placed Bella Isabella. Despite a modest turf strike rate, Mehman makes plenty of appeal. [Alan Sweetman]
Selections
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Mallavelly