Down Royal
Today, June 21, 2025Flat1m4fGood
Verdict
Verdict
FIRST ASCENT has improved with each of his three runs and can build on his recent very good second here and get off the mark. Stariam has the form to play a big part but could have to settle for minor honours once more ahead of Astelia and Light Up The Dark.
First Ascent
Stariam
Astelia
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 7. StariamJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 2/222290-3
- Price History:
- 3.13
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictFair mare. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Roscommon (12.2f, good) 40 days ago. Yard having good spell. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. - 3. First AscentJ: R. C. ColganT: Matthew J. Smith, IrelandF: 732
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictProgressive sort who posted a very good second of 8 in maiden at this course (10.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Progressing recently. Merits serious consideration. 
6. Light Up The DarkJ: S. McCullaghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 77- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictTwice-raced filly on Flat. Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 10/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Tipperary (12.5f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Trainer going well. Should have more to offer.
1. Arctic BresilJ: William James LeeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
Verdict11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 10 in minor event hurdle at Wexford (17f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code with more required.- 4. AsteliaJ: G. F. CarrollT: Peter Fahey, Ireland
- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictLightly-raced mare on Flat. First run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when second of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good to soft, 28/1) on NH debut 19 days ago. Up in trip and needs considering. 
2. Boxing GreatJ: Adam CaffreyT: Karl Thornton, IrelandF: 24-- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 344
VerdictTwice-raced gelding. Fourth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f, 50/1) 11 months ago for Luke Comer. Tongue strap on 1st time with his fitness to prove.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
5. Colpe CrossJ: L. F. RocheT: Miss Natalia Lupini, IrelandF: 5- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictOnce-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in maiden (9/1) at this course (10.5f, good to soft) on debut 22 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip and can take a step forward.