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Down Royal 20:18

Race 7 BoyleSports Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden (1m 2f 109y)

30th May 25

WinnerAngelo PioSP 3
Horse
Angelo Pio
Jockey
D McMonagle
Trainer
J P O'Brien
Angelo Pio, a 3-year-old colt trained by J P O'Brien and riding under D McMonagle, heads into the 20:18 race at Down Royal for the BoyleSports Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden over 1m 2f 109y. The going is reported as Good to yielding in places, setting the stage for some exciting action. Angelo Pio is expected to show potential despite a noticeable lack of wins, as reflected by a live price of 4.5 which offers some value. The horse's recent form doesn't boast any wins out of 5 starts in the past 720 days, but keep an eye on the young colt as improvements might be on the horizon under O'Brien's skilled training, indicating a 14% win rate over the last 180 days. Meanwhile, McMonagle's partnership with O'Brien has seen a commendable 45% win rate at this course over their last 500 collaborative races, promising potentially strong synergy for this race. Diva Time certainly catches the eye primarily due to the whopping long odds of 41. A 3-year-old gelding with trainer K Smith and jockey W Joyce, Diva seems to be quite the outsider with no races under his belt in the past 30 days and overall, no wins reported in his racing history. The pair itself doesn't spark much confidence with Smith's low win rate recently and Joyce's performance equally undisguised. Not much can be said for Diva Time's challenge today, except that betting on him would be a speculative move at best. Coming in with moderate expectations, Cooley's Mist priced at a live price of 7, trained by N Lupini, and ridden by J A Heffernan, represents a potential for a decent performance. The 3-year-old colt hasn't graced the winner's circle in his short career with just 2 runs recorded over 720 days. Lupini and Heffernan haven't teamed up much, but their limited joint outings haven't exactly turned heads. Although Cooley's Mist could surprise and provide value, the current form and stats suggest a cautious approach. Overall, Angelo Pio stands out as a solid choice given the relative experience and stronger team dynamics with D McMonagle and J P O'Brien. Good luck if you’re having a flutter on this one—remember to bet sensibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:21 am on 30th May 2025

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Course SR 22.12% (from last 208 races)

Course & Distance SR 36.36% (from last 11 races)

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