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15.37

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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2025 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2025 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 344541 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdles winner (here) and off the mark chasing last month in 2m Clonmel novice handicap, getting up late; has form at this longer trip and should handle this better ground so one to consider off 5lb lower hurdles mark.
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8

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Luminous Light

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony McCann

Flat and dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in February and was a solid second in a Tramore novice last time; has a chance but questions about his attitude after refusing to race at Cork last time.

11/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £31.00

Form: 010-09 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Often partnered last season by this amateur rider, including 2m1f win here; some good efforts in defeat on Flat last autumn but tailed off on last month's hurdles return; more expected of but ideally wants it softer.
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4th

5

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:55 Limerick

Cafe Con Leche

10st 10lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Five-time winner including two here over 2m; scored over 2m4f at Cork in November; well below that level in three starts since but could rebound now dropped into this grade.

5/1

12

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:20 Navan

Cafe Con Leche

10st 12lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Won his fifth race over hurdles at Cork in November (2m4f, yielding); unfancied and struggled off revised mark in two runs following that; needs to return to form.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 550369 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Surprise maiden winner here last May on good ground; mixed form in handicaps, best run when third over this trip at Navan; positive tactics backfired on recent comeback run (2m) but remains of interest off this mark.
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2nd

2

28th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 131y

17:05 Roscommon

Jolie Jewel

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Two wins over hurdles and has shown potential for success at this level in four races over fences; placed in three of her four attempts, and also showed ability in a stronger race at the Galway festival; third behind runners from top stables at Ballinrobe five weeks ago.

7/2

3rd

9

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 73y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Jolie Jewel

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Dual winner over hurdles and rated 114 over fences after three solid efforts over shorter; placed on last four visits here, so likely to give a good account and stepping back up in trip is a plus.

12/1

6th

11

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:10 Galway

Jolie Jewel

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

2-18 over hurdles; rated 114 after two chase starts; rallied well for a close second in Punchestown novice chase on latest (20.5f, gd-yld); more needed dropped in trip.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: -10PP7 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Lost form after winning a 2m novice here (good) last May but respectable reappearance in 2m Leopardstown handicap early this month; tries a new trip here and not one to rule out.
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3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

4th

12

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Master Otis

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Lost form after winning a 2m novice here (good) last May but respectable reappearance in 2m Leopardstown handicap early this month; tries a new trip here and not one to rule out.

10/1

Form: 74025

Last run: 143 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Well supported on second start over hurdles when caught late in Tramore maiden (yielding) in October; not as effective at Wexford later same month on softer ground; upped in trip for handicap debut on first run since with cheekpieces tried.
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16th

11

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A McBratney

0.5l second in a 2m Tramore maiden hurdle (yielding) for Philip Rothwell in October 2024; lightly raced since and beaten 19.5l when third of 7 on second start for this yard in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last October; might need this run after 218 days off.

20/1

3rd

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 110y

13:02 Down Royal

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

Plenty of experience, second in ordinary 2m Tramore maiden a year ago his best effort for Philip Rothwell; never sighted on yard debut in Downpatrick handicap in July, likely to find this tough back in better maiden company.

14/1

3rd

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 110y

13:02 Down Royal

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

Plenty of experience, second in ordinary 2m Tramore maiden a year ago his best effort for Philip Rothwell; never sighted on yard debut in Downpatrick handicap in July, likely to find this tough back in better maiden company.

14/1

Form: 804766 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Better chaser than hurdler (C&D winner) and hasn't won in a while; hasn't run badly when stiff enough tasks last twice in Leopardstown handicap chases; drops in grade here back hurdling.
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11th

23

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Union Park

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time chase winner is 2-29 over hurdles; rated 13lb lower over timber but recent form in both codes has been disappointing and a major revival is needed.

66/1

13th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Union Park

10st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Better chaser than hurdler, although hasn't won since taking 2m4f Cork handicap hurdle in November 2023; safely held over hurdles of late, of limited appeal back chasing.

25/1

6th

9

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Union Park

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Good chase record around here; five wins in career; last win was in November 2023 off 3lb lower; fourth in competitive Punchestown handicap hurdle in November; this is easier; chance.

12/1

Form: 5-1600

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won a mares' maiden at Tipperary (2m1f, yielding) last May but handicap runs over various trips unconvincing.
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9

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 60y

16:37 Limerick

Slip Jig

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Colin Motherway

Won mares' maiden hurdle at Tipperary (2m1f, yielding) last May; handicap runs over various trips not entirely convincing but fine seventh of 20 at Cork over 2m4f off 99 three weeks ago; enters the discussion.

6/1

2nd

9

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 60y

16:37 Limerick

Slip Jig

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Colin Motherway

prominent, led after 3 out, headed before 2 out, kept on and went second again run-in, no match for winner

6/1

7th

22

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Slip Jig

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Colin Motherway

First reserve; won a mares' maiden at Tipperary (2m1f, yielding) last May but handicap runs over various trips unconvincing.

Form: 55-D489

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Thurles maiden hurdle last season; did well on the Flat in the autumn, winning at Roscommon; two recent hurdle runs leave him with a fair bit to find.
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6th

8

(14)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:57 Curragh

Paradise Lost

9st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Charles O’Brien

Now 0-15 over hurdles after a recent run; 1-16 on Flat, sole win on soft ground at Roscommon two seasons ago; good apprentice, place chance at best.

20/1

5th

14

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:50 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

10st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Charles O’Brien

Sole win came on the Flat at Roscommon (soft) two years ago; 0-14 over hurdles but has placed five times; good effort when third off this mark at Clonmel (2m4f, yielding) in April; back from a break after two okay Flat runs.

20/1

Form: -32330

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Galway bumper and ran well in a couple of auction maiden hurdles; dropped out tamely in handicap at Punchestown in January on soft; better ground here should suit.
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9th

21

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

The Diddler

10st 6lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: P M Quinlan

Runner-up in Galway bumper and ran well in a couple of auction maiden hurdles; dropped out tamely in handicap at Punchestown in January on soft; better ground here should suit.

14/1

16th

17

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 4f 124y

15:25 Punchestown

The Diddler

10st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: P M Quinlan

Still a maiden but has done little wrong; runner-up in a Galway bumper and has run well in a couple of auction maiden hurdles; handicapper has not taken too many chances but an interesting handicap debutante nonetheless.

12/1

16th

17

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 4f 124y

15:25 Punchestown

The Diddler

10st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: P M Quinlan

Still a maiden but has done little wrong; runner-up in a Galway bumper and has run well in a couple of auction maiden hurdles; handicapper has not taken too many chances but an interesting handicap debutante nonetheless.

12/1

Form: 2-034P

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m3f Limerick maiden (heavy) last season, best run when second in 2m4f handicap at Punchestown festival on yielding; absent since pulled up over fences at Kilbeggan in September and may just need this.
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2

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Quest With Speed

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

In good form mostly over hurdles during winter, winning at Navan and a decent effort last time; was pulled-up on last chase start in the Cork National, though, and this trip looks on the sharp side.

9/1

4th

1

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Navan

Quest With Speed

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Chase winner bagged his second hurdling success over C&D in December off 109 at 40-1 (2m4f, soft to heavy); decent showing at Limerick next time when seventh, but his latest Gowran run was poor (2m4f, heavy).

10/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Quest With Speed

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Chase winner over 3m2f on good ground at Down Royal in May; Kilbeggan run six days later may have come too soon for him; should be sharper as a result of recent hurdles run at Punchestown.

20/1

Form: -F1214 CD

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Progressive mare earlier in the season, winning mares' handicaps over C&D and at Ballinrobe on good ground; couldn't quite cope with step up in grade when fourth in 2m5f Limerick Listed in October and has had time off since; back in handicap company with ground to suit; yard in fine form too.
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3rd

2

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 40y

14:30 Gowran Park

Cobra Queen

11st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning chaser who is in a good run of form over hurdles and never far away when doing it decisively last time at Ballinrobe (2m6f, good to yielding); 6lb higher now but looks a good bet to give her running.

4/1

1st

1

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

17:09 Ballinrobe

Cobra Queen

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Likeable type was dual-winning hurdler in 2024 (including C&D) and two chase wins last year; good third over hurdles at Killarney on penultimate (2m7f) in first-time cheekpieces; closely matched with Theflyingbee (second) and Camlin Park (fourth) when third at Downpatrick (2m6f) last month; in the mix.

7/1

3rd

1

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Cobra Queen

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Likeable type was dual winning hurdler in 2024 and two chase wins last year; good third over hurdles at Killarney (2m7f) when tried in cheekpieces and has good record at this time of year.

13/2

Form: 441150 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Tried over a range of distances before winning 2m Wexford maiden in October (soft) and followed up in C&D handicap on similar ground; well held twice since off revised mark however, and jumped badly left first occasion; needs to bounce back.
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6th

6

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

18:38 Wexford

One Big Boum

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Progressive handicap hurdler last season took his mark to 125 after wins over 2m4f at Navan and Fairyhouse (heavy); 2m trip inadequate here on final start in March; upped in trip for chase debut and could go well if taking to fences.

7/2

Form: 69U667

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won Limerick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last season (heavy) but remains unconvincing in handicaps; others preferred.
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13th

19

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Doctor Nightingale

10st 9lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won Limerick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last season (heavy) but remains unconvincing in handicaps; others preferred.

25/1

7th

2

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Doctor Nightingale

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last April; not beaten far on her stable debut in a Navan handicap hurdle last month; suspected to be in season after being beaten out of sight at Tramore since; others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Doctor Nightingale

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last April; not beaten far on her stable debut in a Navan handicap hurdle last month; suspected to be in season after being beaten out of sight at Tramore since; others preferred.

16/1

Form: -PP000

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 6/8850

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner is 0-9 over timber, didn't get home over 2m7f in testing conditions at Naas last month; better ground should suit but others still preferred.
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4th

5

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 40y

14:30 Gowran Park

Jacovec Cavern

11st 4lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Has won over fences but a poor run in that discipline last time; only 1-22 as a hurdler but produced three notable efforts in 2m3f-2m6f handicaps during the summer.

13/2

6th

3

8th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

16:35 Wexford

Jacovec Cavern

11st 6lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Both wins for this yard have come on rain softened ground at around 2m4f; had been in decent form over timber before pulling up at Killarney last time (2m7f, good, jockey reported never travelled); may need softer ground.

10/1

4

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Jacovec Cavern

11st 5lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

In fine form, winning over 2m4f at Punchestown festival and good efforts off much higher marks since, chasing home an 8l winner over this trip at Ballinrobe and not quite getting home over 3m1f when third at Kilbeggan last month; trip/ground okay and should go well again.

11/2

Form: 0-0416

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m1f at Clonmel on heavy last season and saw out 3m really well to win at Roscommon in August on softish ground, a career-best; ran well for long way on last month's comeback at Gowran before tiring; better for that and has form on good ground too.
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9

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Housemartin

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Won over 2m1f at Clonmel on heavy last season and saw out 3m really well to win at Roscommon in August on softish ground, a career-best; ran well for long way on last month's comeback at Gowran before tiring; better for that and has form on good ground too.

12/1

13

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 180y

14:30 Gowran Park

Housemartin

11st 3lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

Won over 2m1f at Clonmel on heavy last season and saw out 3m really well to win at Roscommon in August on softish ground, a career-best; time off since but goes well fresh and handles soft; shortlisted.

9/1

7

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 213y

18:30 Roscommon

Housemartin

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Won over 2m1f at Clonmel on heavy ground in October and runner-up at Cork next time; hint at definite return to form at Sligo last month, not quite getting 3m2f trip; slight drop in distance to suit and so would likely softer ground.

8/1

Form: 415679 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a three-runner Limerick beginners' on chase debut last October but safely held afterwards over both hurdles and fences; changed yards since and market may be best guide to readiness here.
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17

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Well Del

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: David K Walsh

Won a handicap hurdle on first start for this yard at Punchestown in February; won a beginners' chase for Liam O'Brien in October 2024; has run well here before but well beaten last twice over timber and this looks too demanding; cheekpieces go on.

14/1

6th

5

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Well Del

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: David K Walsh

Won Limerick beginners' chase for Liam O'Brien last season; two fair runs over fences for Declan Queally this term before breakthrough hurdles win on yard debut at Punchestown; Naas run four days later may have come too soon.

7/1

5th

8

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:30 Naas

Well Del

10st 10lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: David K Walsh

Won Limerick beginners' chase for Liam O'Brien last season; two good runs for Declan Queally this term before breakthrough hurdles win on yard debut at Punchestown on Wednesday, getting the better of the front-running second (pair 17l clear of third-placed Ontheropes) late on over 3m1f (soft); quick return under mandatory 7lb penalty and bold follow-up bid expected.

100/30

Form: 037-U5

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
A seven-time winner in all codes, last Flat score coming over 1m5f at Ballinrobe last summer; recent Leopardstown hurdles comeback run not without promise; more expected of here although hasn't totally convinced at this trip.
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16th

8

(14)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Desert Friend

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Dual-purpose veteran and a multiple winner in both codes; won off 3lb lower at Sligo in May (1m6f, yld-sft); well beaten over hurdles at Galway on latest but is 9lb lower than when a 2.5l third over C&D last summer so not written off.

25/1

Form: 713596

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner on good ground at Clonmel in October and pick of three maiden hurdle runs (caught stewards attention second occasion) on latest when beaten under 3l at Leopardstown early this month; upped in trip here for handicap debut with potential to improve.
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7th

9

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 188y

15:30 Limerick

Quint Major

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: M A Molloy

Bumper winner in 2024; 0-11 hurdling and has to improve on recent efforts; encouraging jockey booking.

16/1

Form: U33103

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin handicap winner in first-time blinkers at Limerick (2m5f) in December and fine effort back chasing a fortnight ago when third (winner won again since) in 2m5f Thurles handicap in a visor; in good form and one for the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Beggars Rock

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Had struggled for form before winning his second start over fences quite convincingly at Wexford (2m3f) last month and easily followed up off 5lb higher at this course; returns to hurdling off 19lb lower mark compared to chase rating; must have a big chance.

5/2

1st

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:39 Downpatrick

Beggars Rock

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Had struggled for form before winning his second start over fences quite convincingly over 2m3f at Wexford three weeks ago; likes good ground or a slight ease and only 5lb higher; on the shortlist.

100/30

1st

3

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 20y

16:00 Wexford

Beggars Rock

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

1-9 over fences; hasn't really fired in 2026 and failed to exploit lower hurdles mark at Galway on latest when 28-1; needs to rediscover best.

13/2

Non-runners

Alright Darling, Moylussa, Smackwater Jack, The Names Jock

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €643.90
Straight Forecast €633.07
Tricast €8200.11

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Moylussa

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Beggars Rock

SPOTLIGHT:

Master Otis

POSTDATA:

Luminous Light

The Irish Sun:

Desert Friend