Down Royal
Today, July 18, 2025Flat1m5f
Verdict
Verdict
LA VITA NOVA shaped well when fourth at the Curragh recently, unable to catch better-positioned rivals over 16f, and looks open to improvement at this trip. Mo Ghille Mar ran one of her better races when sixth at the Curragh, beaten only 2 lengths, and should find this suitable. Ina Mina has improved since joining new connections, winning at Tramore over 12f recently.
La Vita Nova
Mo Ghille Mar
Ina Mina
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 2. La Vita NovaJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 414-24
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictLightly-raced filly who won at Limerick last July and finished second in a Curragh handicap in May. Fourth of 25 in handicap at Curragh (9/1) 19 days ago, shaped well over 16f but couldn't catch better-positioned rivals. Open to further improvement at this 13f trip. 
9. Fortuna VeraJ: M. W. HassettT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 61-74132- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictWon at Leopardstown (10f) in May before finishing second of 16 in handicap at Curragh (3/1) 21 days ago, handling the longer 12f trip despite meeting trouble. Should be suited by this 13f test.
5. HeatherJ: G. F. CarrollT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 2-121- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictLightly-raced filly with 2 wins from 4 starts, most recently winning a 12-runner 13f handicap at Ballinrobe (11/4) 25 days ago when staying on well to lead late. Remains open to improvement.
7. LetizaJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 750324-81- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictRan well in AW handicaps at Dundalk last winter and won a 10f handicap at this course (6/5) beating 12 rivals 27 days ago. Now tries a longer trip.- 6. Ina MinaJ: Wesley JoyceT: Michael Mulvany, IrelandF: 76-450521
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictWon 7-runner handicap at Tramore (4/1) over 12f 10 days ago, going one better than previous run though in a race that didn't take much winning. Has shown versatility over middle distances and can go well again. - 3. Mo Ghille MarJ: S. McCullaghT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 089-54506
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictSixth of 13 in handicap at Curragh (28/1) 19 days ago, beaten only 2 lengths and running one of her better races this season. Could be competitive off this mark over a trip that should suit. 
1. No Niki NoJ: C. D. HayesT: E. J. O'Neill, IrelandF: 21409-031- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictSix-time winner who won a 7-runner handicap at Tramore (5/1) 10 days ago, making all and staying on well in a change of headgear. Reportedly in foal and of firm interest again.
4. BeauparcJ: J. KearneyT: Gerard Keane, IrelandF: 3932-1017- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictWon a 12f handicap at Gowran Park (4/1) 46 days ago before finishing seventh of 12 at Ballinrobe (6/1) 25 days ago when raced off the pace and made good progress entering straight. Proven at this trip and likely to remain competitive.
8. UmalaJ: Seamie HeffernanT: Adrian Murray, IrelandF: 31589- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictWon AW maiden in April but tailed off in Group 3 at Fairyhouse (66/1) 9 days ago. Handicap debut may provide more realistic opportunity.- Unnamed Favourite
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