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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1st

5

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

20:00 Wexford

Giant Haystacks

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won big-field Leopardstown 2m4f handicap hurdle at Christmas meeting in 2024; fourth to stablemate Driveonwill in a beginners' at Downpatrick; 3l off runner-up A Snow White Park in another beginners' last time and nice pull at the weights with her; second handicap run and mark looks exploitable.

11/2

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

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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7th

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Down Around

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 2m4f at Thurles in 2024 for Philip Rothwell, his only success from 28 starts; placed nine times; in fair form before changing stables; market may provide clues to what is expected on his first start for Gordon Elliott.

8/1

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

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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2nd

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

13:22 Punchestown

Jolie Jewel

10st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Brian M McMahon

Dual winning hurdler is rated 115 in that sphere; made a positive chasing debut at Ballinrobe last time when third and shaping as though the 2m1f offered by the race was inadequate; can improve but will need to do so radically in this company.

7/1

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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6

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Portarlington

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has won thrice over hurdles and once over fences; however, has been below form since his latest score at Downpatrick last year so has to get back to best.

20/1

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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1st

10

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Cozone

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Won over 2m6f at this track in March and his best run since was third at Limerick last time, also over 2m6f; can go well though this trip on good ground might be a bit sharp for him.

6/1

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

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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1st

1

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Voice Of Reason

10st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: William Delahunty

Much better record on AW (three wins from nine starts, placed four times); 1-12 on turf and needs to improve on recent efforts.

20/1

10th

8

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Voice Of Reason

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: William Delahunty

Much better record on AW (three wins from nine starts); 1-11 on turf and needs to improve on recent efforts; very capable claimer booked.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Voice Of Reason

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: William Delahunty

Dual-purpose sort is 1-10 on Flat turf; won on the AW at Dundalk (1m4f) off 3lb lower in January and ran well at that venue following that; well beaten back on turf at Gowran 11 days ago (1m4f, yielding); suspicion he's not as effective on this surface.

25/1

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

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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1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Swelltime

12st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: W J O’Doherty

Four wins over hurdles, the most recent coming in this race last year off 2lb lower on yielding to soft, his second win over C&D; out of depth on the Flat last time, but this is more suitable and acts on good ground; player.

8/1

6th

5

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Swelltime

11st 0lb

J: Miss S E Leahy

T: W J O’Doherty

A winner of six races (four over hurdles and two on the level); however, a Flat rating of just 40 leaves him with heaps to find on these unfavourable terms.

40/1

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

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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4th

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Freddie Robdal

11st 12lb

J: Danny Power

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time chase winner went close over hurdles twice over 2m at Thurles in November on different ground; no impression at Leopardstown over Christmas; unseen since pulled up back over fences at Thurles in February; has won following a similar break before but never from a mark this high, albeit rider's claim helps; trainer also runs Magic Day.

18/1

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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7

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Penny Jar

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Conditions are fine for this veteran; has gone well here before and he's well handicapped but hasn't won since October 2024 and his recent efforts have been well below par; revival needed.

25/1

10th

13

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Penny Jar

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

The last of his four hurdle wins came at Gowran in October 2024 off 108; hasn't repeated that form since and was pulled-up last time.

33/1

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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No Results Found

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