December 26 / 12.58 Limerick

12.58

Yielding To Soft

Signsplus Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 21 runners
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Signsplus Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 8

Last run: 130 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner has been running with credit in defeat on last few starts; soundly beaten on sole hurdle start and is probably one for handicaps in time.
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13th

1

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Bright N Shine

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Both wins came at this trip, most recently at Down Royal in 2024 off 64 under today's rider; absent since moderate second in 2m Tramore handicap hurdle a year ago so may need this.

12/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

Form: 1-

Last run: 446 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won two French AQPS Flat races last year, including one that was classed as a Grade 3; made 355,000euros at the sales soon after and has to be given major respect even after an absence; related to plenty of jumps winners.
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4th

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

14:45 Fairyhouse

Kainsbourg

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Grade 3 AQPS winner in France in 2023; took a while to deliver over hurdles last season; odds-on when opening his hurdles account in a 2m Tramore maiden at the sixth attempt; below-par at Roscommon in July before beating the useful Strong Link over this trip at Listowel; underlined improvement when second in last month's Persian War at Chepstow.

2/1

4th

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

14:45 Fairyhouse

Kainsbourg

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Grade 3 AQPS winner in France in 2023; took a while to deliver over hurdles last season; odds-on when opening his hurdles account in a 2m Tramore maiden at the sixth attempt; below-par at Roscommon in July before beating the useful Strong Link over this trip at Listowel; underlined improvement when second in last month's Persian War at Chepstow.

2/1

4th

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

14:45 Fairyhouse

Kainsbourg

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Grade 3 AQPS winner in France in 2023; took a while to deliver over hurdles last season; odds-on when opening his hurdles account in a 2m Tramore maiden at the sixth attempt; below-par at Roscommon in July before beating the useful Strong Link over this trip at Listowel; underlined improvement when second in last month's Persian War at Chepstow.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
All three of his Flat wins for William Haggas came on soft ground, notably a Class 2 handicap at Doncaster in October; rated 95 now and a bit inconsistent but has the ability to run well if his jumping holds up.
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2nd

1

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Laafi

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

Useful on Flat and has quickly reached a similar level over hurdles, posting a career best when first past the post in a big field at Aintree's Grand National meeting (2m, good to soft) only to be disqualified for a whip offence; seeks compensation but a 6lb higher mark will make things tougher.

14/1

1st

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Laafi

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Very useful on the Flat and has quickly reached a similar level over hurdles, finishing a creditable fifth in strong, big-field handicaps at Leopardstown (yielding) and Kelso (also 2m, good to soft) on his last two outings; each-way claims.

25/1

5th

1

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Laafi

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Very useful on the Flat; lightly raced over hurdles and bounced back from heavy defeat in the Greatwood with 11l fifth of 17 in competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m, yielding) in December; that latest form has received a couple of firm boosts and this Irish challenger has each-way claims.

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Flat maiden winner but regressive this year; ran respectably on hurdling debut at Navan but will have to improve plenty from that.
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6th

7

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Queenie St Clair

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

She's thrived this season and made it 3-5 for the yard (wins at 1m7f-2m1f on good to soft/heavy) when winning big-field mares' novice handicap at Kelso four weeks ago; from out of the handicap she's 12lb higher today back against males but it remains to be seen where her limitations lie.

16/1

1st

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Queenie St Clair

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Two wins (1m7f/2m, good to soft/heavy) from her first three starts for this yard and perhaps her latest run at Newbury three weeks ago came too soon, just six days after she won at Fontwell; not discounted.

12/1

5th

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

13:35 Newbury

Queenie St Clair

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Ex-Irish mare who is 2-3 for new stable, most recently scoring in a canter at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) last Sunday; open to further progress and looks well in under a 7lb penalty; commands respect.

5/4

Form: 36-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bred for the Flat but all three runs have been over hurdles, running respectably each time; only beaten 3l on return at Navan last time and can be on the premises again with improvement.
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6th

2

(2)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Arch Hall

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has posted a couple of decent runs over timber but recent showings in that sphere have been poor; now switches to the Flat; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

15:15 Bellewstown

Arch Hall

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Maiden has run well in defeat several times over hurdles but has been poor on his last four starts and isn't easy to fancy on that form.

20/1

Form: 53-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two decent runs in defeat over hurdles in France before being sold for 230,000euros; solid effort on Irish debut at Navan after a long absence and should take high rank today with improvement.
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10th

6

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Fairyhouse

Autoportrait

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M F Morris

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd

12/1

10th

6

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Fairyhouse

Autoportrait

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M F Morris

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd

12/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in a Cork maiden hurdle on debut and is best watched for now.
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12th

6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Comanche Moon

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Now 0-9 hurdling, last five defeats in handicaps; down 5lb from initial opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.

10/1

9th

4

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Comanche Moon

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Now 0-8 hurdling, last four defeats in handicaps; down 3lb from opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.

12/1

7th

7

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Comanche Moon

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C Byrnes

Raced a bit fresh when beaten 11l by Harty Cup at Clonmel last time on first run for 343 days; is 10lb better off with that rival and should strip fitter now so can be a player.

5/1

Form: 78

Last run: 199 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two bumpers earlier this year and is best watched on hurdling debut.
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12

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Highland Earl

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Hasn't troubled the judge in handicaps but bit more encouraging at Limerick on latest although didn't seem to quite stay 2m3f; drop back in trip to suit and not one to rule out.

10/1

5th

14

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Highland Earl

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

0-6 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; held by Tir Og on Sligo run latest; dropped 3lb but needs much more.

28/1

5th

14

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Highland Earl

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

0-6 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; held by Tir Og on Sligo run latest; dropped 3lb but needs much more.

28/1

Form: 55-

Last run: 251 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Flat-bred but didn't live up to expectations as favourite for a Cork maiden hurdle on debut, albeit still a good run; another solid effort in a Ballinrobe bumper next time; a bit to find with some of these on return but is a contender.
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12th

4

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Thurles

Mack The Chemist

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield, in touch with leaders halfway

11/2

9

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 21y

13:10 Clonmel

Mack The Chemist

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Shaped okay on Cork debut in March 2024 but hasn't managed to build on that twice since; can come on from St Stephen's Day return but might be one for handicaps.

17/2

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in a Cork maiden hurdle on debut and best watched for now.
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10th

7

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

14:18 Limerick

Mujeres Isla

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Robert Tyner

Distant fifth in a Cork maiden hurdle was a step in the right direction but was tailed off when 50-1 for his handicap debut last month and his mark looks stiff.

20/1

Form: 90

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Some promise on debut in a bumper but was never involved in a Gowran maiden hurdle since and best watched for now.
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1

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Order Of The Dance

12st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: David Pipe

Some good form in Ireland this year and this lightly raced 5yo built on that to make all in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) last Friday; strong claims under 7lb penalty.

2/1

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Ffos Las

Order Of The Dance

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-7 over hurdles in Ireland for Edward O'Grady but signed off for him with good second at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) in July and has a fighting chance if in similar form again for new trainer; tongue-tie added.

100/30

4

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

14:18 Downpatrick

Order Of The Dance

11st 7lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: E J O’Grady

0-6 but finished runner-up in successive starts in April-May at Kilbeggan (15.5f, gd-yld) and Clonmel (19.5f, good); run may have come too soon last time; freshened up and not discounted for in form yard stepped up in trip.

11/2

Form: 3-F

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two starts in Cork maiden hurdles; promise when a close third on debut in the spring but was well beaten last time when fell late on; has to resume his progress in a major way.
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6th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Park That

11st 1lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Won maiden hurdle at this track last year; well held in two beginners' chases before faring better on handicap debut when third at Naas in January; followed that up at Navan last time when 2.5l second to Moudan, who went on to win valuable contest at Ayr since; up just 1lb and steps up in trip; leading player for in-form trainer.

6/1

2nd

3

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Park That

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

One of two for trainer; McManus homebred was well-backed to win a maiden hurdle at the fifth attempt at Kilbeggan in April; well beaten in two high-quality beginners' chases this season, but shaped well on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft) last time, disputing for second before weakening into third; Mark Walsh rides for the first time now; good chance.

11/4

1st

6

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:20 Kilbeggan

Park That

11st 4lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: E Bolger

prominent, left in second 1st, led after 4th, soon headed and chased clear leader, led again after 3 out, ridden and faced challenge final 110yds, all out

7/2

Form: 00

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little in two maiden hurdles and handicaps beckon down the road.
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4th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Pleasureofpressure

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

One of two for trainer; maiden has been consistent in handicaps; runner-up at Tramore off this mark in November (2m5f, soft); below that when a beaten favourite at Down Royal next time (2m4f, yielding), finishing a distant third; another good effort when fourth back there last time; maybe the cheekpieces can get a bit more from him.

11/2

4th

10

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Pleasureofpressure

10st 3lb

J: Brian Barry

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has been consistent in handicaps over the last year; not his best run when a beaten favourite over a bit further here last time but can go closer if improving from that.

3/1

3rd

15

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Pleasureofpressure

10st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Had been running respectably in handicaps and found just one too good at Tramore (2m5f, soft) when last seen in November; up 2lb for that but could go well if ready after his break.

5/1

Form: 576

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a bumper and two maiden hurdles so will be of more interest in handicaps down the line.
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1st

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:48 Limerick

Shadow Paddy

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has made rapid progress since winning a low-grade handicap at Tipperary in May last year; secured fourth hurdles win at Listed level here in October (2m5f, yielding); Grade 1 level proved a bridge too far at Aintree last month; top-rated of these over hurdles; definite chance.

9/2

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Shadow Paddy

11st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has made rapid progress since winning a low-grade handicap at Tipperary last May, last time securing a fourth career win at Listed level at Limerick (2m5f, yielding) in October; has earned his right to a crack at something better but this might be a step too far, especially with stamina to prove.

33/1

4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

15:30 Limerick

Shadow Paddy

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Second runner for in-form yard; improving sort was a course winner over 2m3f in May and won his third race of the season in a 2m4f Listowel handicap last time; needs more again today but might not be far away.

5/1

Form: 32

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Perhaps slightly unlucky when a close third in a Listowel bumper on debut; an even better effort when runner-up to a potentially smart filly in a Cork maiden hurdle since; can be involved with improvement.
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2nd

10

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Torps

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Third on sole bumper run; the best of four maiden hurdle runs came when second over C&D last time and a repeat of that should see this consistent sort go close for a local yard that does well here.

7/4

9

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

14:37 Limerick

Torps

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Has been consistent in defeat in a bumper and three maiden hurdles, the latest on comeback at Listowel; however, was beaten 22l then and has to improve a fair bit on that.

9/1

3rd

15

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Listowel

Torps

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Placed in a bumper at this meeting last year on debut (2m, soft) and again on hurdles debut at Cork a week later; off since 19l defeat at Limerick in December; may need this run after 272 days off.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Never involved in a maiden hurdle on recent debut and looks the yard's second-string; best watched.
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4th

14

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Diamond Steel

10st 7lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

Modest sort for Henry de Bromhead, big price when pulled up at Punchestown on stable debut on Saturday; seems safe to rule out.

33/1

21

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:10 Punchestown

Diamond Steel

10st 11lb

T: Turlough O’Connor

First reserve; showed little in four starts for Henry de Bromhead including a handicap; major step up in trip for a new yard.

9th

8

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:20 Tipperary

Diamond Steel

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

From a leading stable but needs to produce dramatic improvement from three maiden runs during the winter; dam point winner, closely related to Grand National winner One For Arthur, so may need further than this.

10/1

Form: 323-3 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Showed ability in two bumpers and a Listed hurdle in France without winning; started favourite for a Clonmel maiden hurdle on Irish debut but her jumping lacked fluency and finished third to a stablemate; a hood is added and a looks major player with improvement likely.
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12

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Karamoja

11st 2lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; Grade 1-placed over hurdles and off the mark over fences at the third attempt when successful at Thurles in March (2m2f, soft), making all for 12l win; creditable fourth in a 2m1f Fairyhouse handicap last time; step up in trip should suit.

15/1

4th

6

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Karamoja

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Placed in Grade 1 mares novice' on this card last year and off the mark over fences on latest of three attempts, making all for unextended win over 2m2f at Thurles last month (soft), jumping much better; still learning and could improve to play a role here; Townend's choice.

9/2

1st

5

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Karamoja

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Second runner for yard; maiden hurdle winner has run creditably in graded contests, including third in Fairyhouse Grade 1 mares' novice last April (2m4f, soft to heavy); very disappointing in two chase starts this season, tailed off last when sent off odds-on at Naas on latest but Townend stays loyal.

13/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden is best watched on hurdling debut.
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9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:45 Tipperary

Nutbush City

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Andrew Lee

Looked limited on the Flat and on her first two starts over hurdles; much improved when second at Tramore a month ago and no disgrace to be beaten 10l by an odds-on favourite.

6/1

9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:45 Tipperary

Nutbush City

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Andrew Lee

Looked limited on the Flat and on her first two starts over hurdles; much improved when second at Tramore a month ago and no disgrace to be beaten 10l by an odds-on favourite.

6/1

2nd

9

13th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:40 Tramore

Nutbush City

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Andrew Lee

took keen hold, midfield, steadied 3rd, good headway on outer after 3 out

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First reserve; by a young sire and from the useful French family of classy staying chaser Nacarat; won a point at Tralee in May on second start and can run well on rules debut.
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4th

5

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Long Branch

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Seamus Neville

118-rated hurdler won 2m7f Thurles novice last season (yielding) and chased home a clear winner in 3m novice here last month on similar ground; left with plenty to do in first-time cheekpieces last week when staying on into a remote fourth over inadequate 2m4f at the Punchestown festival; needs to improve for switch to fences to feature in a major way.

10/1

4th

7

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Long Branch

11st 11lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Seamus Neville

Best form has been in conditions races over longer distances than this; needs to find more on the evidence of a recent Wexford second; cheekpieces for the first time.

14/1

2nd

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:28 Wexford

Long Branch

11st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Seamus Neville

Point winner gained first win under Rules in a Thurles novice (22.5f, yld-sft) in December; 5.5l third under a penalty back there on his next start and unseated when on the retreat on handicap debut at Down Royal on latest; 3m no problem but needs to bounce back.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; second runner for local yard; won a Ballingarry point in May and was sold for 25,000Euros soon after; hood on for rules debut and can run well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Cocovic

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Point winner; runner up in maiden hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m, good), Killarney (20.5f, yld-sft) and Sligo (20.5f, good) last summer; poor when last seen at Listowel in September and probably best watched after break in first handicap unless money comes.

6/1

3

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:58 Listowel

Cocovic

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Point-to-point winner; consistent over hurdles in recent months, runner-up on three consecutive occasions; touched off when odds-on at Sligo last time, form due to be put to the test by the winner Sophia Rose in the 3.28 contest; officially rated 12lb inferior to Champagne Kid; has the advantage of race fitness.

5/1

2

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:08 Sligo

Cocovic

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Point-to-point winner has been a gradual improver over hurdles, runner-up the last twice, at Kilbeggan (2m, good) and saw today's trip out well at Killarney when only caught close home, well clear of the remainder (yielding-to-soft); looks the one to beat.

5/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; third foal; dam pulled up in a point, half-sister to winners Riverside City (2m4f-3m4f hurdle/chase) and Chemical Warfare (2m-3m2f hurdle/chase); by a useful sire and cost 14,500euros as a 3yo; probably be better for the run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:25 Bellewstown

Ellis Mor

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Pulled up in both maiden hurdle runs for Jennifer Lynch but definite step forward on second outing for Willie Mullins when narrowly denied by a stablemate (pair clear) in 2m6f Tramore maiden in May (good-to-yielding); bought for just 1,800gns at Tattersalls July Sale and now debuts for Dermot McLoughlin.

11/2

1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 175y

19:45 Tramore

Ellis Mor

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Pulled up in two maiden hurdle starts; made stable debut last time at Punchestown when well back in the field (2m3f, yielding); was returning from a break that day but he needs improvement if he is to win here; trainer also runs two others.

9/2

1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 175y

19:45 Tramore

Ellis Mor

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Pulled up in two maiden hurdle starts; made stable debut last time at Punchestown when well back in the field (2m3f, yielding); was returning from a break that day but he needs improvement if he is to win here; trainer also runs two others.

9/2

Betting Forcast

100/1 Bright N Shine, 11/4 Kainsbourg, 22/1 Laafi, 100/1 Queenie St Clair, 12/1 Arch Hall, 2/1 Autoportrait, 200/1 Comanche Moon, 200/1 Highland Earl, 8/1 Mack The Chemist, 200/1 Mujeres Isla, 100/1 Order Of The Dance, 20/1 Park That, 200/1 Pleasureofpressure, 40/1 Shadow Paddy, 12/1 Torps, 100/1 Diamond Steel, 7/4 Karamoja, 200/1 Nutbush City, Long Branch, Cocovic, Ellis Mor

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Autoportrait

SPOTLIGHT:

Karamoja

The Irish Sun:

Kainsbourg

TOPSPEED:

Autoportrait

POSTDATA:

Karamoja