December 28 / 12.50 Leopardstown

12.50

Good To Yielding

Mercedes Benz South Dublin Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Mercedes Benz South Dublin Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 55-042 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Encouraging yard debut when fourth in a handicap hurdle at Navan and only found one too good when turned over at odds on at Clonmel since; could be a major player up in trip given that he went close in a point.
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3rd

3

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Giant Haystacks

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Winning hurdler is 0-3 in chases and rated 95; kept on well for a 2.75l fourth of 14 in Down Royal beginners' on latest (19.5f, gd-yld); place claims again if sees out this longer trip but that's not guaranteed.

11/2

4th

5

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Giant Haystacks

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Second runner for yard; top-rated of these over fences; third on sole point start; 1-13 over hurdles; tailed off on chase bow at Fairyhouse; improved fifth of 16 in Thurles handicap chase (2m2f, soft) in February; should be involved if the ground doesn't deteriorate.

12/1

5th

10

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

Giant Haystacks

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Third on sole point-to-point start; 1-13 over hurdles (rated 104), that win gained at Leopardstown at Christmas 2024; tailed off on chasing debut at Fairyhouse; probably wants better ground.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 00-177 D

Last run: 94 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Ballinrobe but not as good twice since and tailed off when last seen at Perth; enough to prove from this sort of mark.
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7

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Cave Court

11st 5lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time chase winner; fine effort when runner-up in a Cartmel handicap chase in June 2025 but only seen three times since and well beaten both starts in 2026, over hurdles at Haydock and in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham; needs to rediscover best.

25/1

14th

18

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Cave Court

11st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Runner-up at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) last June and he's run well at up to 3m in the past; however, he was tailed off at 50-1 over hurdles at Haydock last month when back from a break and looks up against it today.

66/1

33/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 086542

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Back to form when fourth in a beginners' at Tramore and stayed on nicely when runner-up at Punchestown earlier this month; however, drop back to this trip might be against him.
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24

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Aurea Fortuna

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: A J Martin

Course 2m7f winner over fences; may have needed chase run early this month after a break; not without a chance despite a mark 6lb higher than his chase rating.

12/1

9th

13

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Aurea Fortuna

10st 6lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: A J Martin

Comfortably justified favouritism at Punchestown last October (2m7f, good to yielding) when returned to fences, adding to his summer hurdles win at Galway; a long way below his best on heavy at Cheltenham in November; better at Leopardstown at Christmas; trainer has saddled the winner of this in two of the last three seasons; Aine O'Connor won it in 2017.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -69021 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 19th attempt when winning at Thurles last month but a 7lb higher mark in a much deeper race here demands a career best; jockey (on board last time) is good value for his 7lb claim at least.
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3rd

17

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 22y

16:36 Punchestown

Down Around

10st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won off 3lb lower at Thurles (2m4f, good) last November; mostly below best in 2025 but a bit of encouragement at Ballinrobe on latest (2m6f, soft); place chance if building on that.

12/1

2nd

7

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 5y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Down Around

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won off 99 at Thurles (2m4f, good) last November and some good runs after; however, well beaten of late and hard to be confident in.

16/1

Form: 3-3075

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden who hasn't really built on the promise he showed in bumpers; fair mark now handicapping and longer trip will probably suit; one for the shortlist.
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4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

His Nibs

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in bumpers in the first half of 2024; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; attracted significant market support on his handicap debut in a 23-runner contest at Leopardstown last Christmas; finished fifth, showing enough to suggest he can win a race of some description.

4/1

4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

His Nibs

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in bumpers in the first half of 2024; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; attracted significant market support on his handicap debut in a 23-runner contest at Leopardstown last Christmas; finished fifth, showing enough to suggest he can win a race of some description.

4/1

4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

His Nibs

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in bumpers in the first half of 2024; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; attracted significant market support on his handicap debut in a 23-runner contest at Leopardstown last Christmas; finished fifth, showing enough to suggest he can win a race of some description.

4/1

Form: -15503 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Surprise 50-1 maiden hurdle winner at Cork in May and generally consistent since; more required to defy this mark in competitive race though.
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3rd

12

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Jolie Jewel

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

2-18 over hurdles and rated 115; her wins have come over 2m3f and 2m4f so this trip may be on the sharp side on chase debut; likely best watched.

22/1

6th

14

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Jolie Jewel

11st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Brian M McMahon

Consistent on good ground at around this time last year; less predictable later in the year; won on yielding-to-soft at Thurles in November; down the field at Leopardstown in December.

25/1

Form: 680-60

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race last year from 2lb higher but he's struggled this season and was tailed off back over timber last time; hard to put a line through but others are more convincing.
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12

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Heliko Conti

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

1-18 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago over 2m); best run last season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions, also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase; poor display at Wexford in May when Duke Silver was second.

25/1

10th

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Heliko Conti

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Only 1-17 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago in 2m novice here); standout run this past season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions and also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase here; tame effort at Kilbeggan latest and now reverts to hurdles.

10/1

10th

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Heliko Conti

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Only 1-17 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago in 2m novice here); standout run this past season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions and also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase here; tame effort at Kilbeggan latest and now reverts to hurdles.

10/1

Form: 058111 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Goes for a four-timer here after justifying favouritism from a 10lb lower mark at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago; won with plenty in hand and has to be respected with similar conditions expected here.
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3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Portarlington

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

3-20 over hurdles; shaped like the run was needed after six months off at Sligo on latest when 33-1; remains 2lb above last win and might need another run or two to hit top form.

20/1

6th

4

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Portarlington

11st 10lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Three-time winner over hurdles; remans 4lb above his last win and has been off since a heavy defeat at Fairyhouse in November; might need this run.

16/1

20/1

Form: 7645

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced sort; ran respectably on handicap debut at Punchestown last month; possible return to better ground will suit and one to consider.
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12

4th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:15 Wexford

Stay Gold

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Top-rated of the four holding a mark; ran on well to take third in a Punchestown handicap hurdle in April (2m3f, yielding); stepped up in trip and denied by a nose when slightly hampered at the last fence back at that track last time (2m7f, good to yielding); the trip of this race is up his alley.

3/1

9

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Stay Gold

11st 4lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: C A Murphy

Showed ability fourth in a heavy ground maiden hurdle at this venue in February (reportedly coughed post race); comes into the reckoning on the evidence of his staying-on run in the final of the Adare Manor Opportunity Series at the festival meeting; enough stamina in the pedigree to encourage support.

4/1

3rd

25

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Stay Gold

11st 2lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: C A Murphy

Best run yet when fourth in a heavy ground maiden hurdle here last time (reportedly coughed post race); his better runs have come on softer ground than this.

40/1

20/1

Form: 732700 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won a claiming hurdle at Clonmel in October and went close in a couple of handicap hurdles in November; has really struggled on his last two runs but now on his lowest mark for some time and return to further will suit.
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3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back with a bang when easily winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) off career-low mark on return in March; failed to back that up from 10lb higher at Down Royal but remains fairly treated on pick of old form.

7/1

6th

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back to form with a bang at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) when defeating runner-up Coppola by 7.5l off a career low mark; hefty 10lb hit for that, but this three-time hurdles winner has won off a mark of 106 before; big player.

15/4

Form: 605300

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Flat winner for Ger Lyons and improved for this yard when switched to handicaps but hard to fancy on the back of two tailed off efforts.
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9th

3

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Voice Of Reason

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: William Delahunty

Dual-purpose; 1-9 on turf on the Flat; won on the AW (1m4f) off 4lb lower in January and has generally held form well since; hasn't won on turf since 2023, however, and others make more appeal.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Voice Of Reason

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: William Delahunty

Winner on turf and over hurdles; has developed into a capable AW performer, notching three wins and four seconds from eight runs here; no match for Beauparc last week, not guaranteed to avenge that loss despite altered terms

5/1

Form: 0-670

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Well held on all four outings so far including handicap debut last time and seems on a stiff mark for what he's achieved so far.
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11th

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

15:40 Punchestown

Useta Lover

12st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: C A Murphy

Best maiden hurdle run came at this track but has been soundly beaten in two handicaps lately; likely capable of better, though.

14/1

11th

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

15:40 Punchestown

Useta Lover

12st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: C A Murphy

Best maiden hurdle run came at this track but has been soundly beaten in two handicaps lately; likely capable of better, though.

14/1

12th

19

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Useta Lover

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A Murphy

Well held on all four outings so far including handicap debut last time and seems on a stiff mark for what he's achieved so far.

50/1

Form: 262152 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in October and bounce back from a lesser effort when runner-up over fences at Thurles last month; now 9lb lower in this sphere and should go well.
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13th

10

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Winding River

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in October and bounce back from a lesser effort when runner-up over fences at Thurles last month; now 9lb lower in this sphere and should go well.

11/1

13th

10

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Winding River

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in October and bounce back from a lesser effort when runner-up over fences at Thurles last month; now 9lb lower in this sphere and should go well.

11/1

2nd

3

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:30 Thurles

Winding River

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Has tended to show his best form at Downpatrick (two wins and four places from seven starts); broadened his horizons with Clonmel win; finished 6l behind Sea Road Fill in a stronger race than this at Naas 19 days ago.

13/2

14th
4
Pax

12/1

Form: 8640-P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in February but tailed off twice since switching to handicaps; enough to prove from this mark at present; tongue-tie on.
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14th

4

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Pax

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Minor promise in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in February but tailed off twice since switching to handicaps; enough to prove from this mark at present; tongue-tie on.

12/1

14th

4

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Pax

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Minor promise in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in February but tailed off twice since switching to handicaps; enough to prove from this mark at present; tongue-tie on.

12/1

8

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 87y

14:50 Punchestown

Pax

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Some promise in three maidens, notably when staying on late into fourth of 16 at this venue (16.5f, heavy) in February; looked a potential improver on handicap debut but that didn't come to fruition; the jury is out.

33/1

Form: 799-97 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has looked regressive in recent times and was a long way behind Portarlington a fortnight ago.
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18

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Dragons Pass

10st 3lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Hasn't won a race since November 2023 although she is a three time winner hurdles; runs from 10lb lower mark than last win over hurdles for handicap chase debut but she has looked badly out of form for awhile.

28/1

100/1

Form: 963508 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Gained third hurdle success from 2lb lower at Tramore in August but tailed off last twice and others preferred.
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8th

16

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Cruisin Susan

10st 2lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Has lost way since a purple patch in 2024 which included a win here over 20.5f (gd-yld) off 15lb higher; not a bad run on return from 133 days off latest and on a dangerous mark if she's back on song.

20/1

6th

15

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Cruisin Susan

10st 6lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Wins have been divided between Tramore and Wexford, all on decent ground; long losing run however and continues to struggle off plummeting mark.

25/1

8

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Cruisin Susan

10st 12lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Won twice last year and is 7lb below her last success but she is hard to fancy on what she has shown on her last three runs, though she faced an impossible task on latest.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-4657 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won at Limerick this time last year but it's been a mixed bag since and his best efforts have come on softer ground than what he will get here.
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5th

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Starman

11st 9lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Close second over fences at Catterick in January (1m7f, good) but mainly poor efforts since, the latest in a selling hurdle.

40/1

4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Starman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Three hurdle wins in Ireland during 2023 but a close second over fences at Catterick (about 1m7f, good) in January came from out of the blue and hasn't been repeated since; returns to hurdles with a cloud hanging over him.

14/1

7th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:58 Market Rasen

Starman

12st 0lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Seemingly back in good form when close second to short-odds favourite at Catterick (1m7f, good) on New Year's Day, his third start for Joanne Foster, but pulled up there twice since and now has it all to prove again; tongue-tie (worn on penultimate start) refitted.

16/1

Form: 908410 D

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Dual purpose performer who got his head back in front at Killarney in August; however, tailed off in follow-up bid and low-key run back on the Flat when last seen in October; feasibly treated on old form.
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8th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Swelltime

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J O’Doherty

Dual-purpose; 4-33 over hurdles; last won at Killarney off 4lb lower last July (20.5f, yld-sft); good ground is fine but lacks a run and overall record when fresh suggests he'll come on for this run.

14/1

9th

11

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Swelltime

11st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: W J O’Doherty

Four-time winner over hurdles, with his latest win coming at Killarney in July (2m4f, yielding to soft) in a comfortable fashion; three starts since then have been middling; chance on best form.

20/1

Form: 441564

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner who is 0-8 over timber but 10lb lower in this sphere at least; has stamina to prove at this trip and yard have stronger claims with his stablemate.
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6th

3

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Freddie Robdal

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Better chaser than hurdler, winning three of 20 chase starts; 0-10 over timber but is rated 17lb lower; winner of a Kilbeggan handicap chase in April (2m4f, yielding); unable to take advantage of lower hurdles mark at that track last month when 17l fourth of 13 (18.5f, good); could be thereabouts.

11/4

Form: 15/0-0

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Navan in March 2023 but has shown little in this sphere since; hard to recommend having been tailed off at Punchestown last month.
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5th

10

(13)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Grappa Nonino

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Three Flat wins include over 2m1f at Killarney and more recently 2m AW success in March; back from a break with encouraging third (Party Dress second) in Leopardstown lady riders' handicap last month; one to consider.

9/1

3rd

4

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Grappa Nonino

11st 11lb

J: Miss Sara Horcajada

T: D K Weld

Dual-purpose gelding snapped a long losing run at Dundalk (2m) in March; seen just twice since and has failed to replicate that effort; questions to answer for now.

9/1

13

(23)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Grappa Nonino

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW in March but was well behind that rival from 8lb worse off at Gowran on latest; might prefer further than this these days.

16/1

Form: F-5720 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won three handicap hurdles back in 2022 but losing run since; showed he's fairly treated when runner-up at Gowran in October but tailed off back over timber at Navan last month; handles the ground if he can bounce back.
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2

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Penny Jar

11st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Course winner has been regressive for some time and was poor when last seen so not much appeal.

25/1

Form: 5-324

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Point winner who has been running well in defeat in maiden hurdles and chased home a couple of nice prospects when fourth at Clonmel last time; handicapper may have let her in lightly.
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5th

5

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 88y

16:53 Thurles

Lady Rose Hackett

11st 11lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Stayed on strongly to win a point at Boulta in December; half-sister to a bumper winner and dam was a bumper winner; ought to go well and her point experience could be key.

3/1

Form: 5-70P3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a maiden hurdle at Sligo in 2022 but encouraging effort when third behind Portarlington last time, albeit no match for the winner.
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5th

14

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Ladiam

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

2-28 with both wins coming at Sligo, the most recent off 2lb lower last June (20.5f, good); has run well over C&D off higher marks in the past and likes good ground; go well.

10/1

5th

3

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Ladiam

11st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Norman Lee

Both wins have come here over an extended 2m4f; 3lb above last win here in June 2025 and off since a modest Thurles win in October; will improve for this run.

15/2

Non-runners

Arch Enemy, Whatsyourstatus, Doyen For A Drink, Rideau Canal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €222.70
Straight Forecast €109.12
Tricast €954.60
Trifecta €995.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Giant Haystacks

The Irish Sun:

His Nibs

POSTDATA:

Down Around

TOPSPEED:

Penny Jar

SPOTLIGHT:

Cozone