Down Royal
Today, June 20, 2025Flat7fGood
Verdict
Verdict
MARK'S ONE gets the nod to build on a solid comeback run for his new yard at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago. Bamako will be a threat if back to the form he showed when narrowly denied over C&D at the end of May. last week's Limerick runner-up James The Second completes the shortlist.
Marks One
Bamako
James The Second
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 7. BamakoJ: William James LeeT: Andrew Oliver, IrelandF: 75400-026
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictUnreliable type. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Went close here prior to that. Billy Lee rides. Player. - 10. James The SecondJ: T. CaseyT: Michael Mulvany, IrelandF: 0-0824072
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictRemains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Good second of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Limerick (7f, good) 9 days ago, no match for winner. 
3. Purring AlongJ: R. P. WhelanT: P. G. Fahey, IrelandF: 9810759-0- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictFirst run since leaving Aidan Melia when bit below form twelfth of 23 in handicap (17/2) at the Curragh (6.3f, good) 16 days ago.
5. Saxon KingdomJ: G. M. RyanT: Thomas Dowling, IrelandF: 66628210- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictOne win from 22 Flat runs. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, soft, 11/2) 8 days ago. Back down in trip.
9. Blue WoodJ: R. M. MulliganT: Kevin Michael Smith, IrelandF: 00850725- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 42
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictC&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Limerick (7f, good) 9 days ago.- 2. Marks OneJ: Jack ClearyT: Michael G. Cleary, IrelandF: 8044000-4
- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict50/1, first run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when fourth of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good) on reappearance 14 days ago. Not taken lightly. 
8. ZuzzudioJ: R. WheartyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 000600-49- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
Verdict18/1, bit below form ninth of 15 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
4. Inishmot PrinceJ: Alyse Jane ClarkeT: T. G. McCourt, IrelandF: 46-730000- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict10/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Navan (5f, good) 13 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly up in trip.
13. HezahunkJ: P. McGettiganT: P. J. McKenna, IrelandF: 00913389- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 41
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictTwo wins from 41 Flat runs. Latest win at Dundalk in April. Below form ninth of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good, 16/1) 14 days ago.
11. AkashaaJ: L. F. RocheT: Miss Natalia Lupini, IrelandF: 00-8- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 125/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) 28 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap debut.
6. HasiynaJ: R. KinkaidT: John McConnell, IrelandF: 81464450- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictFourteenth of 19 in handicap (18/1) at Navan (5.8f, good) 34 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
1. RazzamJ: Nicola BurnsT: H. D. McGuigan, IrelandF: 5530780-0- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictOne win from 21 Flat runs. First run since leaving Michael Appleby when eleventh of 13 in claimer (50/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
12. Far At SeaJ: M. W. HassettT: P. J. F. Murphy, IrelandF: 600-03008- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict22/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
14. Breath Of YouJ: J. A. PowellT: Conor David Maxwell, IrelandF: 004-0070- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictThirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 20/1) 21 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
15. YaxchilanJ: ReserveT: G. O'Leary, IrelandF: 797-58010- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictWinner at Fairyhouse in May. Eleventh of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to firm) 1 day ago. Others more persuasive.
16. Tall RiverJ: ReserveT: John McConnell, IrelandF: 0000- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 17 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to firm) 1 day ago. Back down in trip.