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Thursday 8 October 2026

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BOYLE Sports Handicap (0-60) (Div 1)

Off time: 14:27 | Winning time: 1m 46.86s

(2)

Free Solo^p,t²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Chris Hayes| T: P J F Murphy| OR: 60| D

9/1

Turned in his best effort of the season when runner-up off a much-reduced mark at Leopardstown in August. Underlined his inconsistency when beaten 6¾ lengths at Dundalk subsequently. Could be worth another chance dropped into a 0-60 for the first time on return to turf.

Form: 065928

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(3)

Medieval Night^b,t²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: J M Sheridan| T: D Hogan| OR: 56

9/2

In-form maiden who typically gave his running when finishing a length third in this grade at Clonmel (1¼m) last time. Seems as effective over 1m and he's expected to be thereabouts again.

Form: 476253

(9)

The Blue Panther^p,t⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-12| J: Reese Holohan⁽⁵⁾| T: Aidan Melia| OR: 56| D

9/2

Has popped up with handicap wins in 2024/2025 and went close to opening his account for this year in a similar event at Gowran in July. Ran well when runner-up in reapplied cheekpieces on stable debut at Bellewstown (1m, soft) latest. May go one better with tongue strap back on here.

Form: 049202

(16)

Imperial Dream¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Flynn| OR: 52

6/1

Long losing run has seen him fall to a handy mark. Confirmed his return to form when 1½-length fourth in a similar event at Listowel (7f) latest. Potentially interesting trying 1m for the first time in a while.

Form: 000024

(8)

Starflow^b,t²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Conor Cusack⁽⁷⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 55| D

5/1

Low-mileage 3-y-o and an improved model for the fitting of blinkers, again finding plenty for pressure when following up his Cork success at Dundalk (1m) last time. Bold bid for a hat-trick looks on the cards.

Form: 0-88711

(4)

Gilts²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Siobhan Rutledge| T: R Brabazon| OR: 52

33/1

Lightly-raced 3-y-o who improved to make a winning handicap debut at Gowran in June (mixed messages about the strength of that form). Now steps up to 1m for the first time, having been well beaten in a couple of 7f handicap since.

Form: 079180

(15)

Miss Ivor¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Jimmy Dalton⁽⁷⁾| T: P O'Rourke| OR: 51

16/1

Modest 3-y-o filly who has finished well held in 4 handicap starts to date. Seemed to excel herself back in maiden company when beaten 6½ lengths at Listowel (1m, 400/1) latest, though was possibly flattered given the gallop was nothing to write home about.

Form: 090086

(1)

Monocle Rocket^p¹⁶⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Ben Coen| T: Daniel McLoughlin| OR: 51

10/1

Much improved for switch to handicap/positive tactics when second at Gowran (7f) on return/stable debut in April. Wasn't seen to best effect after another slow start over the same C&D later that month. Returns over longer trip and possibilities if getting away on terms.

Form: 050-20

(12)

Cause I Like You^t¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Gary Carroll| T: M Mulvany| OR: 49| D

9/2

Typically found plenty for pressure when opening her account in 3-y-o handicap at Killarney (1m, good) in July. Wasted no time getting back to form when 2½ lengths second of 16 at Gowran (1m, soft). Should remain competitive off 1 lb higher.

Form: 215202

(10)

Steppinoncats¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Luke McAteer| T: Rory Devine| OR: 49

22/1

Half-brother to a useful one but has offered little at long odds in 3 maiden starts. Hard to be confident he'll make an immediate impact now handicapping.

Form: 007

(11)

Swing Street²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Nathan Crosse| T: R O'Brien| OR: 47

33/1

Another who's been sent off at big prices/shown little in maidens. Does at least benefit from a lowly opening mark.

Form: 6909

(13)

Survivor's Code^p¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Rory Cleary| T: Conor Maxwell| OR: 44

40/1

Hasn't kicked on since opening her account at Gowran (7f, soft) in April. Now 6 lb below her winning mark, however, she went with no encouragement on second start back from a break at Listowel (7f, good to soft) latest.

Form: 177990

(7)

Mogwli^v¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 8-10| J: Leigh Roche| T: W McCreery| OR: 40| D

18/1

Veteran who won a pair of 1m handicaps last season. Hasn't fired this year, though. RESERVE.

Form: 000008

Non-Runners

(6)

Cisterna¹⁶

Weight: 9-11| Age: 3

T: A Slattery J: Andrew Slattery

(17)

John La Bear²²

Weight: 9-10| Age: 3

T: R O'Sullivan J: Donagh O'Connor

(14)

La Tulipe Noire¹⁶

Weight: 10-0| Age: 6

T: Aengus King J: Reserve 1

(5)

Banshof⁸

Weight: 9-12| Age: 4

T: M J Smith J: Reserve 2

Forecasts

Cause I Like You (9/2), The Blue Panther (9/2), Medieval Night (9/2), Starflow (5/1), Imperial Dream (6/1), Free Solo (9/1), Monocle Rocket (10/1), Cisterna (12/1), Miss Ivor (16/1), John La Bear (16/1), Mogwli (18/1), Steppinoncats (22/1), Gilts (33/1), Swing Street (33/1), Survivor's Code (40/1)

THE BLUE PANTHER is taken to go one better than on stable debut. Hat-trick seeking Starflow rates the chief threat, ahead of Free Solo and Imperial Dream.