Down Royal
Today, June 20, 2025Flat7fGood
Verdict
Verdict
BIG BABY BULL stepped up on his reappearance effort when fifth in a big-field Limerick handicap last month and he could be the answer. Alex Belardo needs to bounce back following a very low-key start to his season at Fairyhouse, but this C&D winner will have every chance if able to do so. Katie Ross, Navorrosse and Spirit of Eagles all make each-way appeal in an open-looking contest.
Big Baby Bull
Alex Belardo
Katie Ross
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. NahoriJ: William James LeeT: Miss Natalia Lupini, IrelandF: 055424-70- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form tenth of 20 in handicap (9/2) at the Curragh (8f, good) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
3. DistillateJ: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 08507883- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictFourteen runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, creditable third of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 14 days ago, running on. Others more persuasive.- 5. Big Baby BullJ: R. P. ClearyT: John Patrick Hayes, IrelandF: 008455-05
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictFifteen runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, respectable fifth of 15 in handicap at Limerick (7f, good) 9 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces back on. - 8. Katie RossJ: J. KearneyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 9680545-0
- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
Verdict7/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving P. J. F. Murphy when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Limerick (7f, good) 9 days ago. Can make presence felt. 
7. Zero FighterJ: J. M. SheridanT: E. D. Delany, IrelandF: 36078-001- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
Verdict1 win from 3 runs this year. 22/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good) 24 days ago. Modest on the Flat, won on last Flat outing. Needs a couple of these to falter.
9. Spirit Of EaglesJ: G. M. RyanT: Thomas Dowling, IrelandF: 7296-9455- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 43
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictCourse winner. One win from 29 Flat runs. Below form fifth of 16 in handicap (4/1) at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft) 7 days ago, not ideally placed. Looks competitive on form.
15. Shelbourne FlyerJ: Ross CoakleyT: John McConnell, IrelandF: 400-08057- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictSeventh of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft, 16/1) 7 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Very hard to make a case for. RESERVE.
13. ShuyakJ: N. M. CrosseT: P. J. F. Murphy, IrelandF: 7-006- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Creditable sixth of 15 in handicap (50/1) at Limerick (7f, good) 9 days ago, suited by way race developed.
4. The Bog BankJ: Alyse Jane ClarkeT: T. G. McCourt, IrelandF: 60780-054- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
Verdict12/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark.
12. NavorrosseJ: R. WheartyT: G. A. Kingston, IrelandF: 82709-330- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 41
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6.1f, good, 12/1) 22 days ago. Enters calculations.- 2. Alex BelardoJ: D. W. O'ConnorT: John McConnell, IrelandF: 0283310-0
- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap (20/1) at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 14 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 
11. Hes JustagentJ: R. M. MulliganT: P. Mulligan, IrelandF: 00800-76- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 41
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictBelow form sixth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft, 18/1) 7 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. Harriet EagleJ: R. Donaghue-LeahyT: Patrick J. Flynn, IrelandF: 800/18-500- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictTenth of 12 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good, 11/1) 32 days ago.
14. Romantic WarJ: C. GeerdharryT: Thomas Cleary, IrelandF: 00098-700- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 41
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
Verdict40/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Limerick (7f, good) 9 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
16. Star MindJ: ReserveT: G. O'Leary, IrelandF: 000-84002- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictFifteen runs since last win in 2024. 4/1, very good second of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to firm) 1 day ago, conceding first run. Back down in trip.
10. Sovereign BanterJ: L. F. RocheT: E. J. O'Grady, IrelandF: 0999-0204- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
Verdict18/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Limerick (7f, good) 9 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.