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Today, June 21, 2025Flat1m2fGood

Verdict

CALA BONITA confirmed the promise of her reappearance second when running out a good winner of a Gowran handicap (1m) 45 days ago and, with further progress distinctly possible stepping up further in trip, she makes plenty of appeal again. Letiza ought to be sharper for her Leopardstown return 16 days ago and is feared along with Palmezzano.

Cala Bonita
Letiza
Palmezzano

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

1. Letiza
J: William James LeeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 5750324-8
Price History:
3.25
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
It's now twelve runs since last win in 2023 but bright start for new yard when making the frame on final 3 starts of last year. May of needed first start for 6 months when eighth of 18 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f) 16 days ago and better anticipated here.
14. Cala Bonita
J: R. WheartyT: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland
F: 000-21
Price History:
4.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Lightly-raced filly who built on her promising reappearance second when winning 15-runner handicap at Gowran (8f, good) 45 days ago, kept up to work. Significantly up in trip and she needs considering again.
5. Camachero
J: P. McGettiganT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
F: 09-037648
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at Leopardstown (7.2f, soft) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
3. Pinball Wizard
J: Ross CoakleyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 5463174-2
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Not at best but found only one too good after 7 months off when second of 13 in claimer (4/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Since switched yards and no surprise to see him step up with that run under his belt returned to this much longer trip.
9. Dancing Steve
J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 703220-89
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Bit below form ninth of 18 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good, 40/1) 16 days ago, ridden over 1f out and no extra. Not dismissed on pick of last year's exploits.
4. Yes Oui Si
J: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
F: 33987-4U0
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
11/2, twelfth of 14 in claimer at Tipperary (9f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has it to prove at present.
13. No Mo Cash
J: G. M. RyanT: Diego Dias, Ireland
F: 454
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below-par fourth of 9 in maiden at Ballinrobe (12.9f, good, 50/1) 43 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Could still do better.
8. Bambeano
J: G. F. CarrollT: C. Moore, Ireland
F: 7109/0020
Price History:
17.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
22/1, bit below form fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.7f, good) 11 days ago. Each-way claims returned to this sphere.
2. Milverton
J: R. C. ColganT: Karl Thornton, Ireland
F: 00-6
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Sixth of 8 in maiden (200/1) at this course (10.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Hood on 1st time and switch to handicaps rates a plus now. Market can guide.
12. Ledger
J: J. A. PowellT: Paul Traynor, Ireland
F: 135359-50
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
3-time winner for Lucinda Russell last year who went backwards from reappearance/stable debut effort when last of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, soft, 10/1) 9 days ago. Another needing to bounce back.
6. Captain Hanley
J: S. CoenT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 7-980
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 16 on handicap debut at Leopardstown (9f, good, 80/1) 16 days ago, stumbling home turn and heavily eased off. This should reveal more.
10. Lunar Landscape
J: J. KearneyT: Thomas Coyle, Ireland
F: 05432272/
Price History:
36.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
553
Verdict
Fair maiden on Flat who never figured when seventh of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) on sole start for Charles Byrnes 18 months ago. Absent since and likely the betting can prove the most useful guide.
7. Vangelis
J: Wesley JoyceT: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland
F: 0468/6-
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden on Flat who didn't progress in handful of starts for Jack W. Davison and she offered little for new yard/after 15 months off when thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 6 days ago. Others preferred.
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11. Palmezzano
J: S. McCullaghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
F: 05-72P
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who was much improved when an excellent second on handicap debut at Navan (10f) in April. Clearly not 100% when pulled up at Leopardstown (12f) thereafter but given a 6-week break ahead of this and she very much appeals as the type to bounce back.
15. Shining Aitch
J: ReserveT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
F: 270-09609
Price History:
26.00
Age:
8
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Below form ninth of 17 in handicap (40/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good) 2 days ago. Reserve.

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