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Down Royal
Sat 20th Jun
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Formscan By Michael Graham - There should be a Flat maiden in DADDY LONG LEGS who was last seen winning comfortably over flights at Ballinrobe in May. His third place in a Ballinrobe maiden last year behind a subsequent Group 2 winner is a notable piece of form in the context of this race. Joe Cool was another horse successful over hurdles on his latest start at Ballinrobe and, prior to that, he posted three placed efforts on the Flat, so has to be respected. Murat has two bumpers and a maiden hurdle in his locker and isn't one to underestimate on his Flat debut. Steel Cut came home well for second over an extended 10f at Dundalk, while Roscommon runner-up Duvessa is another to consider.

14
6
Counting Coup (IRE) 6,b g 9-9

Vita Venturi (IRE)-For Gortnatona(Oscar)

(39) (John O'Shaughnessy & Maurice Andrew Ahern)

21
3-91
Daddy Long Legs (FR) 7,ch g 9-9

Almanzor (FR)-Private Eye(American Post)

(26) (Mrs J Donnelly)

311
0
Double Indian (GB) 4,ch c 9-9

Indian Haven (GB)-Silkenveil(Indian Ridge)

(57) (Ms Susan Prichard-Jones)

48
-221
Joe Cool (IRE) 4,b g 9-9

Lightning Spear (GB)-Prewar(Dubai Destination)

(25) (Noel Meade Racing Ltd)
Rated 77

52
909/
Medadthebookie (GB) 6,b g 9-9

Mondialiste (IRE)-Ocean Princess(Acclamation)

(661) (Molly & Paul Willis Racing)

63
1-43
Murat (IRE) 7,b g 9-9

Eliot (GER)-Mary's The Boss(Flemensfirth)

(76) (Peter Lawlor)

77
Sea Celia's Star (IRE) 4,b c 9-9

Raa Atoll (GB)-Lady Dottie(Motivator)

(Mrs Margaret Comer)

86
9-2
Steel Cut (IRE) 4,b g 9-9

Shaman (IRE)-Oatmeal(Dalakhani)

cp1(25) (A Oliver)

910
Annacroft (IRE) 5,b m 9-4

Berkshire (IRE)-Miss Noble(Exceed And Excel)

(Joseph Shine)

105
8-2
Duvessa (IRE) 4,br f 9-4

Make Believe (GB)-Shreyas(Dalakhani)

(40) bf (Miss A H Marshall)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Duvessa (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Tears I Nevercried (IRE)1
11th May 2026 Roscommon(1m 4f 46yds, Flat Maiden, Good) Duvessa (IRE) 2nd (6/5Fav 9-4) Dylan Browne McMonagle 16.50L in front of Tears I Nevercried (IRE) 6th (80/1 9-4) L F Roche (12 ran)
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119
06
Tears I Nevercried (IRE) 4,b f 9-4

Le Havre (IRE)-Balzora(Oasis Dream)

(40) (Mrs B Cosgrove)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Tears I Nevercried (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Duvessa (IRE)1
11th May 2026 Roscommon(1m 4f 46yds, Flat Maiden, Good) Duvessa (IRE) 2nd (6/5Fav 9-4) Dylan Browne McMonagle 16.50L in front of Tears I Nevercried (IRE) 6th (80/1 9-4) L F Roche (12 ran)
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Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
1
Emmet Mullins
2023 - Merlin Giant(8/11Fav)
1
G M Lyons
2020 - Chiricahua(4/1)
1
Henry De Bromhead
2024 - Magical Zoe(1/4Fav)
1
J S Bolger
2022 - Dancila(13/8)
1
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2025 - Light Up The Dark(13/8Fav)
1
M Halford
2021 - Kalapour(8/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
2
C T Keane
2023 - Merlin Giant(8/11Fav), 2020 - Chiricahua(4/1)
1
K J Manning
2022 - Dancila(13/8)
1
R P Whelan
2021 - Kalapour(8/1)
1
S T McCullagh
2025 - Light Up The Dark(13/8Fav)
1
W J Lee
2024 - Magical Zoe(1/4Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
2
4yo
2025 - Light Up The Dark(13/8Fav), 2021 - Kalapour(8/1)
2
6yo
2024 - Magical Zoe(1/4Fav), 2023 - Merlin Giant(8/11Fav)
1
3yo
2020 - Chiricahua(4/1)
1
5yo
2022 - Dancila(13/8)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
3
Camelot (GB)
2025 - Light Up The Dark(13/8Fav), 2023 - Merlin Giant(8/11Fav), 2020 - Chiricahua(4/1)
1
Shantou (USA)
2024 - Magical Zoe(1/4Fav)
1
Teofilo (IRE)
2022 - Dancila(13/8)
1
War Command (USA)
2021 - Kalapour(8/1)

First Time - Cheekpiece Steel Cut» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 11/8 Daddy Long Legs, 7/2 Steel Cut, 4/1 Duvessa, 7/1 Murat, 8/1 Joe Cool, 33/1 Tears I Nevercried, Sea Celia's Star, Medadthebookie, Counting Coup, Annacroft, 100/1 Double Indian.

Symbols Explained

ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.