Down Royal
Friday, June 20, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
C&D scorer BILLIE BE QUICK was just denied by Arctic Steps over C&D last time and is fancied to reverse the placings on these 3 lb better terms. Jennifer Lynch's filly still rates the main danger with El Fontenaro also firmly in the picture.
Billie Be Quick
Arctic Steps
El Fontenaro
5f Hcap
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Billie Be QuickJ: K. G. KennedyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 67541-592
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. Very good neck second of 11 to Arctic Steps in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 7/2) 21 days ago, slowly away. Trainer going well. Should continue to give a good account. 
2. Vanderbilt HouseJ: C. GeerdharryT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 556-334- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict5/2, respectable fourth of 9 in maiden at this course (7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Yard in good form. Much respected on her handicap debut.- 3. Arctic StepsJ: R. P. ClearyT: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch, IrelandF: 6-6701
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 66/1) 21 days ago by neck from Billie Be Quick, just holding on. Not taken lightly. 
4. Boyne ValleyJ: T. CaseyT: Michael Mulvany, IrelandF: 5033-90- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictTenth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Down in trip. Must improve.- 5. El FontenaroJ: R. P. WhelanT: Jarlath P. Fahey, IrelandF: 0086720-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictGood neck third of 11 to Arctic Steps in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 21 days ago. Well in the mix. 
6. Tino PaiJ: R. C. ColganT: Ms Sheila Lavery, IrelandF: 6665-5279- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictNinth of 12 in maiden at Cork (5f, good, 25/1) 7 days ago. More needed with visor on for 1st time.
7. Steel MagnoliaJ: N. M. CrosseT: W. McCreery, IrelandF: 0-9828- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 12/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, good) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive.- Unnamed Favourite
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