December 29 / 12.10 Leopardstown

12.10

Yielding

Grant Fit Out Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Grant Fit Out Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 15-2P2

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner last season before running well in a Grade 2; turned over at 1-9 on hurdling debut over 2m at Galway and was pulled up when sent off odds-on when upped in trip at Cork; went a long way towards restoring his reputation when splitting Grade 1 bumper winner Jasmin De Vaux
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6th

3

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

The Enabler

11st 9lb

J: Mr R James

T: Gordon Elliott

Impressive over 2m5f at Fairyhouse in December on second chase start; two lesser runs have followed in Grade 3s and there remains a question mark regarding stamina; however, Gordon Elliott and Rob James won this with a 7yo novice in 2020 and he's not ruled out in view of the Fairyhouse promise.

16/1

3rd

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

The Enabler

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual bumper winner and won once over hurdles; better chaser this term however, running away with 2m5f Fairyhouse novice last month (soft) but came up short upped in class at Punchestown earlier this month; tries a new trip here and possibly vulnerable to some proven stayers.

11/2

6th

3

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

The Enabler

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, towards rear halfway, not fluent 4 out, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, disputing fourth approaching last, weakened final 110yds

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6-2 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed definite promise in a good 2m maiden here last Christmas, staying on well from off pace, beaten under 5l; again shaped well when runner-up over 2m5f at Galway in October; should be suited by this trip.
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9th

17

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

I Am Lorenzo

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Useful hurdler won his chasing debut at Fairyhouse (2m, soft) in January, staying on well; soundly beaten over 2m1f here next time (heavy); gave 5lb to Raglan Road when 7l behind that rival at Down Royal last time (2m5f, good to yielding); more needed.

22/1

3rd

1

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

I Am Lorenzo

12st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Useful hurdler won on his chasing debut at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft) in January, staying on well; soundly beaten upped to 2m4f in stronger race at Punchestown latest, weakening late on; could rebound in these calmer waters.

100/30

1st

3

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 55y

11:53 Fairyhouse

I Am Lorenzo

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Has put up several solid efforts in defeat over hurdles, with the best at Leopardstown during Christmas 2024 when beaten a head over 2m4f; failed to see out 3m at Fairyhouse on latest; drop in trip may help on chase bow.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 10-P BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
GBP300,000 purchase from Denis Murphy after winning a point-to-point; workmanlike winner of a Gowran bumper on heavy; favourite for a festival bumper at Punchestown, struggling from over a half mile out and completely tailed off; reported lame after being pulled up on hurdling debut.
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3

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Port Joulain

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; point and bumper winner two seasons ago and won his maiden hurdle here early last year (2m4f, heavy); much improved display, compared to poor opening chase start here, when successful at Fairyhouse in January (2m1f, yielding), beating a better-fancied stablemate; had the run of things when third of five in a Navan Grade 3 novice last time.

12/1

3rd

5

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Port Joulain

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Point and bumper winner two seasons ago; won a Punchestown maiden hurdle (2m3f, heavy) early last year before being tailed off in the Albert Bartlett; lack of stamina probably a significant factor in a poor chasing at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy); much more like it when making all and jumping well to beat a shorter-priced stablemate over 2m1f at Fairyhouse.

2/1

1st

5

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Port Joulain

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; cost 300,000GBP after winning a point; followed up in a Gowran bumper (2m2f, heavy); took a Punchestown maiden hurdle on third attempt over timber (2m3f, heavy); made an inauspicious start to chasing career at Punchestown last month when tailed off (2m7f, heavy); surely better than that and Townend rides.

7/1

Form: 933-2

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Placed three times over longer distances than this; probably capable of winning over hurdles, but more appealing as a chasing prospect in the longer term; may find a few of these too good,
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2nd

4

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Bossofthebrownies

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M F Morris

Went 0-7 over hurdles but has soon raised his profile over fences, winning well at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) and third in a Grade 2 at Punchestown; outstayed over C&D latest when 6.5l off Flicker Of Hope, so has a bit to do despite being 3lb better off with that rival.

8/1

1st

2

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Bossofthebrownies

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M F Morris

0-7 over hurdles but in the first three on five occasions and rated 120; testing ground fine and stamina not in question but lacks a run and wears a tongue tie for the first time so probably best watched in first chase.

6/1

Form: 3-35

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point-to-point; made pleasing bumper debut when third at Punchestown in May and sold by John Nallen for 90,000GBP; back from summer break with promising third at Navan, despite racing keenly; hurdling debut was encouraging too, but may need more experience
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14th

15

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Minella Post

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Runner-up in a point and placed in two bumpers; solid efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles last season; has been off for a long time.

20/1

4th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

15:40 Punchestown

Minella Post

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Runner-up in a point and placed in two bumpers; solid efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles, including at this track; steps up in trip today and should be closely involved if staying.

15/8

4th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

15:40 Punchestown

Minella Post

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Runner-up in a point and placed in two bumpers; solid efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles, including at this track; steps up in trip today and should be closely involved if staying.

15/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No fitness doubts since he is a recent point-to-point winner; faces a very tough task in this company
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14

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 136y

15:40 Thurles

Slieve Annilog

11st 12lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Riceal Dunne

Point winner in December; respectable efforts in three maiden hurdles over longer distances; this represents a significant drop in class; leading contender.

7/2

11

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 30y

15:55 Punchestown

Slieve Annilog

11st 12lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Riceal Dunne

Point winner; respectable efforts in two starts under rules, finishing 16l behind Fishery Lane at Fairyhouse latest; each-way squeak.

12/1

Form: 10-9 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner who was impressive when winning heavy ground Navan bumper on rules debut in March; tailed off in Punchestown Grade 1 contest; failed to run to expectations on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse; remains of interest despite that reverse.
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2nd

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Harbour Highway

11st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Won off 7lb lower at Leopardstown (21.5f, yielding) in March for this rider; pulled up at Fairyhouse on penultimate but back on track when a 4l second of 14 at Kilbeggan latest; looked as though further would suit last time and he's interesting upped in trip; rain would be a negative.

100/30

2nd

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Harbour Highway

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Emmet Mullins

Weak form over fences until coming good at Leopardstown early this month, with the returning Favori Logique in third; something amiss at Fairyhouse last time, never in contention and pulled up; 5lb higher than for Leopardstown win; could bounce back to form; 7lb claimed.

6/1

11

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Harbour Highway

10st 10lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Navan bumper winner in March 2024; lost form after a promising third in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle last March; weak form over fences until coming good with a Leopardstown defeat of today's rival Lisleigh Lad; 6lb higher now but holds a big chance for last year's winning jockey and multiple champion point-to-point rider Maxine O'Sullivan.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 106-2 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Fairyhouse bumper on debut in January; not up to the task in Grade 1 company; well clear of the third at Punchestown on hurdling debut; form boosted by the winner The Big Westerner in landing a Grade 2 race at Limerick.
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2nd

5

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Argento Boy

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Made amends for a fall on his chasing debut with wins in a beginners' event at Punchestown and Naas Grade 3 (extended 3m, heavy); struggled in the Brown Advisory and didn't land a blow (mistakes) when remote fourth in 3m5f Irish National last time; jumping still needs attention.

20/1

8th

1

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Argento Boy

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Winner of both completed chase starts, including in slow-motion finish to Naas Grade 3 in January (extended 3m, heavy); will stay but has more to find on ratings than most and bulk of his form has come on testing ground.

33/1

1st

2

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Argento Boy

11st 0lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Decent novice hurdler last season but came up short at Grade 1 level; faller on chase debut at Punchestown last month but landed 3m beginners there later in month albeit task made considerably easier by two high-profile fallers; sole runner for top yard so respected, but suspicion is he'll have to improve a fair bit to play a major role; goes on heavy.

13/2

Form: 9-P

Last run: 231 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third in a point in February; beaten 40l in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle the following month; absent since pulled up at Killarney in May, second-string for the trainer of The Enabler.
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5

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:10 Leopardstown

Jocker Du Moulin

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Third in a point in February; beaten 40l in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle the following month; absent since pulled up at Killarney in May, second-string for the trainer of The Enabler.

50/1

5

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:10 Leopardstown

Jocker Du Moulin

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Third in a point in February; beaten 40l in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle the following month; absent since pulled up at Killarney in May, second-string for the trainer of The Enabler.

50/1

12

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

Jocker Du Moulin

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Third in a point in February but was beaten 40l in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle the following month; needs to find plenty.

14/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins were gained in Germany; unreliable since his arrival in Ireland, though has shown flashes of his best form, including when fifth in the 2023 Ascot Stakes; seems risky.
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5th

12

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30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Weston

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: H Rogers

Two wins when trained in Germany but yet to get his head in front on these shores; handicapper giving him a chance but soundly beaten on last two starts over hurdles and on the Flat and needs to leave those efforts well behind; best watched after break.

25/1

10th

8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Weston

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Dual Flat winner in Germany; out of depth in hot Flat handicaps at Galway Festival last twice; good effort on last start over timber at Fairyhouse in April (2m, sft-hvy); raised 4lb for that 2.25l third and might prefer softer ground.

7/1

13

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Weston

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Two Flat wins in Germany in 2022; disappointing in that sphere the last twice but has a chance back hurdling if building on his third over C&D in April.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €41.50
Straight Forecast €39.59
Trifecta €351.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Enabler

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Argento Boy

TOPSPEED:

I Am Lorenzo

POSTDATA:

The Enabler