Down Royal

Today, July 18, 2025Flat1m2fGood

ANGELO PIO has been impressive at this course with consecutive wins, displaying a good battling attitude last time. Fervent is unbeaten in two handicap starts, including an 18-runner contest at Fairyhouse, and remains open to improvement. Ozark Daze should appreciate returning to a more suitable distance with first-time cheekpieces applied.

  • Angelo Pio
  • Fervent
  • Ozark Daze
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 5. Angelo Pio
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 0-484311
    Price History:
    2.88
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Won a 10f handicap at this course (3/1) 27 days ago for a second consecutive Down Royal success, battling well. Going the right way and expected to remain competitive up in trip.
  • 7. Fervent
    J: Seamie HeffernanT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
    F: 070-11
    Price History:
    4.20
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    76
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Made significant improvement since switching to handicaps, winning both starts including an 18-runner 12f handicap at Fairyhouse (9/4) 35 days ago, well positioned throughout and seeing out the longer trip well. More to come.
  • 11. Tartaraghan
    J: K. G. KennedyT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 820-07051
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    62
    Days Since Last Run:
    5
    Verdict
    Has shown mixed form in handicaps this season before winning a 10f handicap at Navan at 10/1 5 days ago. Not an obvious type to follow up.
  • 4. Ozark Daze
    J: J. J. G. RyanT: Jack W. Davison, Ireland
    F: 322-03405
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Shaped better than result when fourth of 7 at Roscommon (5/1) in May after meeting trouble in running. Fifth of 13 in 9.7f handicap at Ballinrobe (10/1) 25 days ago, running respectably when dropped markedly in trip. Wears first-time cheekpieces and one to note.
  • 1. Nocturnal
    J: G. F. CarrollT: Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland
    F: 106888-76
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Changed stables last month and has not won in 7 runs since March 2024, finishing sixth of 11 in a handicap at Limerick (12/1) 27 days ago when fading after disputing the lead. Moving back up in trip having shown promise at 10f previously.
  • 9. Keilah
    J: N. M. CrosseT: W. McCreery, Ireland
    F: 0632125-7
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    63
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Mixed flat racing and hurdling recently, finishing seventh of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (7/1) 17 days ago when racing wide.
  • 3. Frank Pickle
    J: Ben Martin CoenT: Mrs Denise Foster, Ireland
    F: 455
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    76
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Showed fair form when fifth of 19 in maiden at Curragh (66/1) 21 days ago. Wears first-time hood for handicap debut and could improve.
  • 2. Rich Belief
    J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: Karl Thornton, Ireland
    F: 8/831560-0
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-13
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Dual-purpose performer who was 13th of 21 in handicap at Navan (50/1) 41 days ago, likely needed the run after 8-month absence. May be more competitive at this shorter trip.
  • 12. Purple Sky
    J: Declan McDonoghT: J. S. Bolger, Ireland
    F: 5560450-0
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-11
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    61
    Days Since Last Run:
    101
    Verdict
    Has shown ability when fourth at Gowran Park (33/1) last September, but finished 10th of 13 in a 10f handicap at Navan (9/1) 101 days ago when needing the run after a break. Could benefit from the return to a longer trip.
  • 8. Milverton
    J: R. C. ColganT: Karl Thornton, Ireland
    F: 00-670
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    65
    Days Since Last Run:
    6
    Verdict
    Showed improved form when sixth in a maiden here in May but disappointed in handicaps since, finishing 12th of 14 in 12f AW handicap at Dundalk (50/1) 6 days ago. Faces a quick turnaround after that poor effort.
  • 10. Smaoineamh Sile
    J: R. WheartyT: Conor David Maxwell, Ireland
    F: 05298-010
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    8-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    62
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Won a 9f handicap at Leopardstown (14/1) 36 days ago then finished a below-par 14th of 17 in handicap at same track (13/2) 29 days ago. First run for new trainer.
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  • 6. Engines On
    J: C. D. HayesT: John Andrew Kinsella, Ireland
    F: 03/240031-
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    71
    Days Since Last Run:
    257
    Verdict
    Won a 26-runner handicap at Curragh (33/1) over 7f 257 days ago, showing much improved form from out of the weights. First run for new trainer. Tongue strap back on for significant step up in trip today.

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