February 01 / 14.25 Leopardstown

14.25

Soft

Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £48760.33
  • 3m 0f 19y
  • 25 runners
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Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.90
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 2-8641 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Had threatened in handicap chases for a while and got his day in the sun when winning here over Christmas, producing a career best in the process; has a 7lb lower hurdle mark to work with here and he won this race back in 2023 (from mark of 125) so there's plenty in his favour; should be firmly in the mix.
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8th

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Perceval Legallois

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Talented sort won Paddy Power at Leopardstown in 2024 and valuable handicap hurdle back there at last year's DRF; only 10-1 for last year's Grand National where he fell early on; well back when unseating 4 out in the National last month and pulled up at Punchestown; has worn a tongue-tie before, cheekpieces now added.

16/1

3

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Perceval Legallois

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won major 3m handicaps at Leopardstown last season over fences and hurdles; light campaign this term with Aintree in mind but never counted before unseating four out in National last month; fresher horse than most of these so could improve but certainly needs to.

20/1

23

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Perceval Legallois

10st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won major 3m handicaps at Leopardstown over fences (by 7l, going away) and hurdles before starting joint-third favourite for last year's National, but he fell on the first circuit; it's too early to forget his best performance (Christmas 2024) but with nothing to shout about in his two races this winter, this time he could be an outsider.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 12P-54 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Went close to following up a course success when beaten just under a length in this race last year; in reasonable form this term and the rider is value for the 7lb he can still claim; each-way player.
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9th

2

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 30y

19:42 Cork

Gaoth Chuil

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Decent NH mare, winning a bumper and three times over hurdles at up to 3m; recent chase form not quite at same level but useful; previous two Flat runs include decent fourth in 1m7f Leopardstown amateur maiden last summer; would probably appreciate a stiffer test.

10/1

3rd

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Gaoth Chuil

11st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Three-time hurdle winner with some excellent efforts in competitive handicaps; second behind Perceval Legallois at DRF last season off 133; ran to a good level on chase debut over C&D a year ago; failed to repeat that until last month's Cork second, confirming winning potential

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -11811 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Has won four of his last five starts and was only caught out by a marked drop in trip in his defeat; game effort to fight back and win by a head at Navan in December and there's a chance he'll come on for that first run in four months; has an each-way chance despite hefty 9lb hike.
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1

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Flicker Of Hope

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Smart hurdler who has taken really well to chasing, winning last two starts; 2m4f Fairyhouse beginners (heavy) and relished step up in trip over C&D 16 days ago when outstaying an odds-on shot on soft; set for another big run with conditions to suit.

100/30

3rd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Flicker Of Hope

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Four-time hurdle winner up to 3m1f including at this track; pulled-up on last completed start in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; this trip looks a bit sharp on chasing debut.

14/1

3rd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Flicker Of Hope

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Four-time hurdle winner up to 3m1f including at this track; pulled-up on last completed start in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; this trip looks a bit sharp on chasing debut.

14/1

66/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 21P-0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Chased home Lecky Watson at Thurles last season before going one better back at that venue in February; pulled up in a Grade 2 at the end of last season; might have needed his handicap debut here over Christmas and probably on a fair mark.
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11th

11

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Rushmount

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Improved to win a handicap at Thurles ((extended 2m5f, yielding; all wins there) in December; that has worked out but his form is still well off Grade 1 standard and he missed the Dublin Racing Festival due to coughing.

100/1

Form: 7-1354 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Beat Sounds Victorius in a bumper here on rules debut and got off the mark over timber at the first attempt at Galway; hasn't really built on that since but there's a chance this point winner will appreciate the step up in trip.
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7th

5

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Patter Merchant

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner is 0-6 over fences; ran well in a beginners' here in November but beaten 21l and pulled up in first two handicap chases at Punchestown and Cheltenham; others have more appealing profiles.

18/1

18

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Patter Merchant

10st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

7yo who is lightly raced over fences and represents top Irish yard; went close at Fairyhouse in November on second chase start but his form has gone the wrong way since and he was soundly beaten at Punchestown last month in his first handicap chase; ninth in the Pertemps Final here last March.

33/1

11th

2

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

Patter Merchant

11st 10lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper winner; failed to add to a maiden hurdle win; remote third behind top-class stablemate Romeo Coolio on chase debut at Down Royal; went close in less demanding company over 2m4f at Fairyhouse; has failed to build on that in races at Leopardstown and Navan; cheekpieces fitted for handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 11P-08 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Followed up his maiden hurdle success with a handicap hurdle win at Fairyhouse last season off mark of 125 but hasn't shown enough in three starts since and probably wants it more testing than what is likely here.
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14

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Lucky Lyreen

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 3m on handicap debut (first-time cheekpieces) at Down Royal in January, beating subsequent Ulster National winner Born Braver; in rear in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown and ordinary run in Ladies National at Fairyhouse last time; all four wins have been on soft or worse, so that's a concern; yard has won last three renewals.

10/1

5th

2

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Lucky Lyreen

11st 12lb

J: Miss Charlotte Butler

T: Gordon Elliott

Peak rating of 135 over hurdles; won a 3m handicap chase at Down Royal (yielding-to-soft) in January, beating subsequent Ulster National winner Born Braver; in rear the Grand National Trial at Punchestown on latest; could go well if first-time blinkers do the trick; trainer teamed up with rider Charlotte Butler to win this in 2024.

8/1

Form: -64452

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Just behind Flicker Of Hope at Navan last time out but he's up 5lb for that success and may want it softer than what is likely; not fully exposed at this trip at least.
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9

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Backmersackme

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Made up a lot of ground when second in handicap at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October; disappointingly no show in a top 3m handicap at Leopardstown at Christmas but he took another valuable prize there (soft) five weeks ago; has a revised mark and that breakthrough win was over an extended 2m5f but the Cheltenham display augurs well, as do his connections.

4/1

1st

20

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Backmersackme

10st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Emmet Mullins

Maiden over hurdles and fences but a fine chase run to be second at Cheltenham two starts back; never involved in the Paddy Power Chase last time, but can do better; 1lb out of the handicap.

12/1

17

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

Backmersackme

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Emmet Mullins

Not unrealistically treated on the best of his hurdle form but yet to get anything going over fences (0-4) and never threatened to land any sort of blow from off the pace on his handicap chase debut at Listowel (3m; 10-1); however, that was after a lengthy break and his ultra-canny connections have secured the services of Sean Bowen; dangerous to dismiss.

9/1

Form: 21F-61

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Came on from his yard debut/return to win at Navan last time out and well worth another try at this sort of trip; however, 9lb higher in a much tougher race and the more rain the better.
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6th

3

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

18:40 Punchestown

Glen Kiln

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Enjoyed a standout season, highlighted by landing Grade 3 honours at Naas in January (2m, heavy); has been found out upped to Grade 1 level twice this term, 19l behind Lossiemouth in the Morgiana Hurdle (16.5f, soft to heavy) and no chance when unseated at the last in the Hatton's Grace (2m4f, yielding to soft); below his best in a Fairyhouse Grade 2 last time; hard to see him being involved.

50/1

8th

2

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Glen Kiln

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Better than ever this season and has contested two Grade 1s; appreciated the drop in class when making all in a Grade 3 at Naas (2m, heavy) and this 7yo is a good bet to give his running (stays this far); very sound jumper.

15/2

1st

4

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 190y

13:25 Naas

Glen Kiln

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Better than ever this season, winning over 2m3f at Punchestown and has run well in defeat since chasing home clear-cut winners at same venue in both Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle and when over 8l off front-running Fabiolo on New Year's Eve (2m3f); seems sure to run another solid race (running in colours of Limestone Lad).

13/2

Form: F17-81 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Back to his best on yard debut at Fairyhouse last month but an 8lb higher mark in a tougher race might find him out; unexposed at this sort of trip at least.
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6th

5

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

King Alexander

11st 2lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Lightly-raced novice landed odds in 2m4f Gowran beginners' in February and fine effort for one so inexperienced when fourth of 18 in 2m5f Jack Richards Novices' Handicap at Cheltenham on much better ground; more scope for improvement than most of these.

7/2

4th

6

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

King Alexander

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Came up well short in the 2m5f handicap hurdle at this meeting last year but may fare better in this return visit as he's still unexposed over fences and has a solid record since switched to this sphere; comfortably justified favouritism at Gowran Park (2m3f) most recently, producing a career-best RPR; peaking at the right time.

28/1

3rd

6

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:55 Gowran Park

King Alexander

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

One of three for stable; 4-13 over hurdles and rated 136; a close third in a Sandown handicap hurdle in April (2m4f, good) on his final start last season; went close when stable's second string on chasing debut at Naas, with stablemate Funiculi Funicula 2l away in third; definite chance again despite Townend's vote of confidence in the other direction.

100/30

Form: 2-1322 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who has posted three good runs in defeat in maiden hurdle company; however, probably not well enough treated on handicap debut here.
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2

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Custom Taylor

11st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

On a hat-trick after wins in a 3m maiden hurdle at Limerick and off 122 in a 2m7f Listed novice handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse; stays well and is suited by plenty of ease in the ground; interesting with an experienced 7lb claimer aboard.

5/1

Form: -69502

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Chased home re-opposing King Alexander at Fairyhouse three weeks ago; up 1lb and not fully exposed at 3m but this looks tough.
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9th

2

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Fortunedefortunata

12st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Patrick Morris

Had smart form when with Gordon Elliott before losing his way and selling for £3,000; fell midrace on stable debut but, with the cheekpieces back on, he outran odds of 100-1 to finish a fairly close third at Haydock (3m4f, good); if as good again here then he could have some say.

20/1

3rd

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

Fortunedefortunata

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Mostly campaigned in competitive staying chases when with Gordon Elliott and did not accomplish much this season; £3,000 buy in February but fell mid-race here 11 days ago on debut for new yard; cheekpieces (tried once) return; major questions to answer.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13-715

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Won a Pertemps qualifier at Market Rasen by half a length and probably caught out by the shorter trip at Kempton since but hard to imagine he's particularly well treated from this sort of mark.
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4th

11

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Supreme Gift

10st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Second runner for yard; won five times over hurdles and once over fences when trained in UK; three chase starts for this yard with best run coming when fifth at Limerick; needs a fair bit more.

25/1

16

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Supreme Gift

10st 10lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Useful performer for Henry Daly, winning six races, including an Ascot handicap chase; modest form in two starts for this stable, albeit trip and testing ground probably not ideal on latest; new cheekpieces need to spark.

25/1

Form: 1U37-0 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Big improver over the larger obstacles since joining this yard and returns to this sphere a whopping 36lb lower that his chase mark; probably wants it a bit softer than what is likely but he's so well treated on his chase form, it probably won't matter.
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5th

26

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Meetingofthewaters

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Big improver sent chasing by his new yard last season and he then disputed the lead over the final fence in this race, only to end up 16l behind in seventh; needs to see it out a lot better and, after he faded well out of contention on all three starts this term, he nevertheless returns to Aintree with a 1lb higher mark than last year.

20/1

5th

26

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Meetingofthewaters

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Big improver sent chasing by his new yard last season and he then disputed the lead over the final fence in this race, only to end up 16l behind in seventh; needs to see it out a lot better and, after he faded well out of contention on all three starts this term, he nevertheless returns to Aintree with a 1lb higher mark than last year.

20/1

8th

2

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

16:02 Leopardstown

Meetingofthewaters

11st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: W P Mullins

Big improver over fences on joining this yard last season, notably running away with 3m Paddy Power here and good third in Ultima at Cheltenham; two runs here this term well below best, in Paddy Power and never landing a blow off considerably lower hurdles mark at DRF; another with a bit to prove right now.

14/1

50/1

Form: -F6680 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Runner-up from just 1lb lower last season but hard to recommend on his five runs this term.
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2nd

7

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 0lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

Two-time winner was well beaten in this last year but ran a nice race on sole start since at Fairyhouse (3m2f, yielding) in January; 3lb rise for that 6l second seems harsh and this is harder but he has to be considered for yard that won this in 2024.

9/1

17th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims.

40/1

17th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims.

40/1

Form: 006102 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Made all at Fairyhouse in November and bounced back from a lesser run when runner-up here over Christmas; 4lb higher but can give another good account.
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4th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Whatsavailable

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: M F Morris

His three hurdle wins came at Fairyhouse on good ground at 2m4f-3m but nothing since late 2024; some cracking runs in defeat though, including when third off this mark at Cork (3m, yielding); challenging for the lead when unseated at the third last at Wexford last time; down to an attractive mark.

8/1

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Whatsavailable

11st 11lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: M F Morris

His three hurdle wins have come at Fairyhouse up to this trip; has run some cracking races in defeat including third off this mark at Cork last time; a player with a repeat.

6/1

Form: 3-P430 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Consistent over timber and back to something like his best at Punchestown in November before a lesser run over fences here; others have stronger form claims; wears first-time visor.
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6th

4

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Desertmore House

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Close second to Busselton here last year on cross-country debut; looked in fine shape when beating The Goffer and subsequent Cheltenham winner Final Orders over 3m here in November; pulled up over hurdles the following month; dropped away from the 23rd of 31 obstacles at Cheltenham; obvious chance if on song again.

11/4

8th

9

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:20 Cheltenham

Desertmore House

10st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Untested on this track but close second in La Touche Cup on cross-country debut at Punchestown (4m1f, good to yielding) last May and looked in very good nick when beating The Goffer and Final Orders to win over 3m on that Bank course (soft to heavy) in November; pulled up over hurdles the following month and 3lb out of the weights today but still considered.

4/1

2nd

5

1st May 2025

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Desertmore House

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

prominent, left in third 12th, went second after 2 out, led narrowly when not fluent last, headed run-in, kept on

12/1

50/1

Form: 321212 BF

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Has won three of his last five starts; beaten favourite from 1lb lower at Ballinrobe when last seen and he's been off 159 days; unraced beyond 2m2f.
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3rd

1

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Mordor

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual hurdles winner was last seen over timber finishing eighth of 24 in the 2025 Martin Pipe (2m5f, good to soft); kept on Flat since then and added a third win in that sphere when successful at Navan last time (1m6f, heavy); most of his wins came on good ground, so leading contender back over obstacles fit and in form.

9/4

3rd

3

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Mordor

12st 6lb

J: Maxime De Chambord

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 126 over fences and 94 on the Flat, 1m6f win off 87 at Navan latest, leading chance.

9/4

1st

8

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Mordor

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Two-time Flat winner scored off 8lb lower at Killarney last May (2m1f, good); solid second in 20.5f handicap at Goodwood (soft) in August; no impact in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket when last seen; not a great record fresh and testing ground another concern.

12/1

Form: -71133

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Punchestown early in the season and followed up in a novice hurdle at the Galway festival; hasn't really kicked on since and his opening mark doesn't look particularly generous.
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6

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:00 Clonmel

Donnie Devito

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual hurdles winner last year at about 2m4f; appeared to be getting the hang of things over fences with a 1l third at the Galway festival (2m6f, good) where What's Up Darling was 1.5l behind off level weights; avoids a penalty and a repeat of his latest effort should see him in the mix.

5/1

2

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Donnie Devito

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Followed up Punchestown maiden hurdle win with a novice success here last year (2m4f, good); out of form since; modest improvement upon chase debut to finish a 9.75l fourth of six at Wexford last time (2m3f, good); the return to this track needs to spark something.

20/1

Form: 1U-PP0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back last season but has failed to complete in his next three starts and was tailed off on yard debut a fortnight ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Jody Ted

11st 6lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost form since back-to-back wins at Limerick and Punchestown (soft) in 2023; change of scenery hasn't sparked a revival and he is hard to fancy on what he has shown recently.

25/1

12th

15

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:50 Naas

Jody Ted

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost form since back-to-back wins at Limerick and Punchestown in 2023; change of scenery hasn't sparked a revival and he is hard to fancy on what he has shown recently.

50/1

19th

22

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Jody Ted

10st 10lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

towards rear

66/1

Form: -102P2

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Has hit the crossbar in two four-runner novice hurdles in his last three outings; yet to try beyond 2m4f and doesn't look particularly well treated at present.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 2

16:40 Sandown

Palamon

10st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Returned to form and rewarded heavy market support at Bangor (2m4f, good; tongue-tie refitted) last month, his fifth start for Dan Skelton; just a respectable sixth under penalty in the Red Rum at Aintree (2m, good to soft) nine days later and his mark is another 5lb higher here, but he remains very much of interest.

11/4

6th

15

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Palamon

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Well-backed, even-money favourite at Bangor (2m4f) last Tuesday, when reverting to good ground in a reapplied tongue-tie and returning to form with a convincing win; 9lb higher in a much hotter race today but not ruled out for his top yard on the back of that stylish success.

9/1

1st

8

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Palamon

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Maiden chaser and with an overall strike-rate of 2-32; he hasn't got anything going over fences for current yard but he's dropped sharply in the weights and getting back on good ground can only help; would be interesting if the market offered encouragement.

5/2

Form: 0-6494

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Well treated on old form but has been struggling this term and this is her first attempt at 3m at the age of 10.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:30 Wexford

Effernock Fizz

11st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss.

10/1

6th

5

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:30 Wexford

Effernock Fizz

11st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss.

10/1

5

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Effernock Fizz

10st 8lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Admirable front-runner but recent form far from encouraging, 3m beyond her last time; return to 2m to suit but hard to see her lasting it out.

25/1

Form: 437-19

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Limerick last season and bounced back from some lesser efforts when winning a handicap hurdle at Punchestown two starts ago; didn't build on that from 9lb higher on first try at this sort of trip (excluding point win) here in December.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Binge Worthy

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point and two-time hurdles winner is 0-7 in chases; ran well when a close third at Navan in December and 1lb lower now but tailed off at Fairyhouse last time and needs to bounce back.

13/2

10th

6

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Binge Worthy

11st 6lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Gordon Elliott

Point and dual hurdles winner; ordinary chase form; no threat in first-time cheekpieces in 3m4f National Trial at Punchestown; a little better at Leopardstown but needs to find extra; cheekpieces discarded, blinkers tried.

14/1

8th

16

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Binge Worthy

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Point and dual hurdles winner; chase debut at Naas last season not without promise but hasn't built on that, most recently never sighted in first-time cheekpieces in 3m4f National Trial at Punchestown last month; 4lb wrong.

16/1

Form: 2-4138

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Came on from his return to win a maiden hurdle at Listowel in September; has run well in defeat twice since but on a tough mark; wears a hood for yard debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:05 Punchestown

A Tipp For Gold

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Declan Queally

led, hit 3 out, reduced lead then 3 out

16/1

7th

3

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:05 Punchestown

A Tipp For Gold

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Declan Queally

led, hit 3 out, reduced lead then 3 out

16/1

1

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:35 Fairyhouse

A Tipp For Gold

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Listowel maiden hurdle winner last autumn and some solid efforts in decent company since; however, is held by several of these on that form and looks a place prospect at best.

22/1

Form: 316-36

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground winner of a maiden hurdle at Navan last season but hasn't really kicked on since; respectable sixth of 20 at Navan last time but probably wants it softer than this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Iceberg Theory

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Made winning return in 2m5f Cork handicap in November (yielding) and given winter off until not looking to stay 3m6f in National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham in March; interesting contender back in trip here with ground to suit.

14/1

5th

11

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Iceberg Theory

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Bids for a hat-trick after scoring over an extended 2m6f at Limerick (good) in May and moving nearly 7l clear on the run-in over 2m5f at Cork (yielding) in November; the latter is easily his best form but his chase career began with a strong finish over an extended 3m1f last March, which sparks interest for this test.

15/2

3

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:08 Limerick

Iceberg Theory

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Winner of maiden hurdle at Navan (2m4f, heavy); some creditable handicap efforts in that sphere; 120-rated hurdler was an eyecatching second on chase debut at Wexford (25.5f, good to yielding) on latest; considered.

11/4

Form: P/7P-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Losing run of nearly three years and lost his way in the last two years.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Carrig Sam

11st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Both wins over hurdles at Fairyhouse in early 2022; no joy since and 0-7 over fences; off since February 2025 and likely best watched on first start for new yard.

28/1

6th

2

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 183y

15:35 Punchestown

Carrig Sam

11st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Peter Croke

Two 2m4f Fairyhouse wins for Arthur Moore three seasons ago; no sign of his best in three runs for this yard.

25/1

Non-runners

Good Time Jonny

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €101.00
Straight Forecast €72.16
Tricast €646.70
Trifecta €589.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Meetingofthewaters

TOPSPEED:

Mordor

The Irish Sun:

Palamon

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Meetingofthewaters

POSTDATA:

Meetingofthewaters