Leopardstown
Today, July 10, 2025Flat1m1fGood
Verdict
Verdict
This useful and competitive handicap may go the way of bottom weight INSTANT APPEAL, who has run well to reach the frame in big-field handicaps the last twice and won't need to pull out much more for first-time cheekpieces. Love Billy Boy shaped very well when chasing home Slieve Binnian at the Curragh recently and heads the many dangers along with stablemate Bear Profit and Johnny Murtagh's Final Voyage.
Instant Appeal
Love Billy Boy- Bear Profit
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Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
8. Mississippi RiverJ: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 22-312212- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictCourse winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in June. 6/4, good second of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (9f, good) 11 days ago.- 2. Love Billy BoyJ: Shane FoleyT: G. O'Leary, IrelandF: 236-26112
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
Verdict9/2, very good ¾-length second of 12 to Slieve Binnian in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 11 days ago, closing all way to line. Trainer going well. Should continue to give a good account. 
3. Himalayan HeightsJ: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 221304-19- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictCourse winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win here in April. Bit below form ninth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good, 9/2) 47 days ago.
4. State ActorJ: William James LeeT: W. T. Farrell, IrelandF: 211420-03- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictGood ¾-length third of 12 to Slieve Binnian in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 13/2) 11 days ago, running on. Merits consideration.
9. Slieve BinnianJ: L. T. McAteerT: David Marnane, IrelandF: 3914-7331- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
Verdict7/1, won 12-runner handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 11 days ago by ¾ length from Love Billy Boy, suited by way race developed. Should remain competitive off 3 lb higher.
1. Coeur DorJ: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, IrelandF: 8/76044-45- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictC&D winner. 11/1, creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 12 to Slieve Binnian in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 11 days ago. Likely to continue in form.- 15. Instant AppealJ: K. G. KennedyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 231/0334
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict9/2, creditable fourth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has to be taken seriously. 
7. Lady LunetteJ: J. KearneyT: R. P. Cody, IrelandF: 9073-0362- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictC&D winner. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Down Royal (10.4f, good) 19 days ago.- 10. Bear ProfitJ: D. B. McMonagleT: G. O'Leary, IrelandF: 8213-2812
- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in June. Good second of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good, 4/1) 12 days ago. Yard having good spell. Another bold show likely. 
13. Artful ApproachJ: R. WheartyT: Stephen Thorne, IrelandF: 45134-262- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
Verdict7/1, creditable ½-length second of 18 to Bear Profit in handicap at this C&D (good) 35 days ago, clear of rest. Cheekpieces back on.
5. Final VoyageJ: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 4-4287033- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictGood third of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good, 8/1) 12 days ago, left with too much to do. Another to consider.
6. BooyeaJ: G. M. RyanT: T. Gibney, IrelandF: 118050-50- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
Verdict6½ lengths tenth of 12 to Slieve Binnian in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 12/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
14. Merlin The WizardJ: Seamie HeffernanT: J. J. Feane, IrelandF: 10/070-605- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict22/1, fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago. Must improve.
12. Grey LeaderJ: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph G. Murphy, IrelandF: 053515-70- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictTwelfth of 18 in handicap (50/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 47 days ago. Hood back on.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
11. MonasterboiceJ: J. J. G. RyanT: Noel Meade, IrelandF: 111238-08- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictLast of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Naas (8f, good) 53 days ago.