Down Royal
Today, Flat1m2fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
It could be worth chancing SLANEY SWAGGER, who has joined an in-form yard and starts the season off a handy mark. Cleopatra's Needle was a good second on her return to this sphere at Leopardstown in April and is second choice ahead of Coul Dore, who went close on his second start in a handicap at Fairyhouse 2 weeks ago.
Slaney Swagger
Cleopatras Needle
Coul Dore
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 11. Coul DoreJ: L. F. RocheT: W. R. CrawfordF: 000-02
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictShowed improved form switched to front-running tactics in a first-time hood when just denied at Fairyhouse 2 weeks ago and big player with a repeat. - 3. Cleopatras NeedleJ: C. D. HayesT: Harry RogersF: 60/66520-2
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 63
VerdictShaped as though on a handy mark when runner-up at Leopardstown (1m) on return in April. Confirmed she's not as well treated over hurdles at Bellewstown last time after a hefty rise for her win at Galway last summer but can make her presence felt back in this sphere. 
13. Swift CharmJ: G. M. RyanT: W. R. CrawfordF: 007-0033- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictImproved upped to this trip when placed at Ballinrobe/Fairyhouse last 2 starts and could have a small race in her.
7. Copper CraftJ: William James LeeT: Andrew OliverF: 00034-320- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictHas been in good form at Dundalk, going close in May. Excuses back on turf since but still has to prove he's as effective on this surface. Change of headgear.
6. AlbatalaJ: G. F. CarrollT: John McConnellF: 9/4- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictRunner-up in 17f handicap hurdles here in 2024/25 and shaped as if retaining ability back in this sphere after 14 months off when fourth at Fairyhouse 2 weeks ago.- 2. Slaney SwaggerJ: R. P. ClearyT: Aidan MeliaF: 33262380-
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 192
VerdictLong-standing maiden with plenty of placed efforts, though ended last year out of form. Returns off a handy mark so one to consider starting out for an in-form yard. 
4. Folk WarriorJ: Declan McDonoghT: James A. NashF: 00/0-5- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictLightly-raced maiden on Flat. Well held over hurdles but showed much improved form back in this sphere when fifth of 13 on handicap debut at Dundalk (1½m, 25/1) last month, nearest finish. Could do better again.
5. Simpsons ParadoxJ: Keithen KennedyT: John Andrew KinsellaF: 6558/6-708- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictWinless since 2023 and little form this year.
16. Talking ToughJ: S. A. WallaceT: S. M. DuffyF: 98/7000-60- Price History:
- 36.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 40
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictLittle solid form. RESERVE.
17. Kilgharrahs LoveJ: J. A. PowellT: Thomas ClearyF: 867-00706- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 40
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictContinues to pose little threat. RESERVE.
9. Makers MarkJ: Sadhbh TormeyT: T. G. McCourtF: 749990-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictLittle solid form.
14. Thistle CrossJ: N. M. CrosseT: M. M. RiceF: 00-00- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictWell held all 4 starts. 4 lb out of handicap. Hood on 1st time.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
10. Marians GalJ: J. M. SheridanT: Kevin Michael SmithF: 3615-4327- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 43
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictWon handicap at Dundalk in November and has held form well there since. Not so good on turf, however, well held off lower mark at Leopardstown last time.
8. Hosanna PowerJ: Jack ClearyT: D. BroadF: 59-000079- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictJust 1 win (for Sir Michael Stoute in 2024) to his name and continues to struggle for this yard.
15. OnyeisiJ: ReserveT: Karl ThorntonF: 3-2227074- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictSecond on 3 occasions over all-weather in January for Charlie Johnston. Low-key start on turf for current yard but step back in the right direction when fourth at Fairyhouse 2 weeks ago. RESERVE.
1. Rising SkyJ: S. CoenT: Anthony McCannF: 4647-7180- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictBelatedly off the mark at Dundalk in March with first-time blinkers and tongue strap combination presumably the catalyst but well held back on turf next 2 starts.
12. StonyfallsJ: J. A. PowellT: Paul TraynorF: 0809-69- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictMatched the pick of her juvenile efforts when sixth here (7f) on handicap debut/reappearance but needs to build on that up significantly in trip. Engaged 20.30 here Friday.