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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9264.46
  • 2m 6f 150y
  • 6 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: F1

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in sole point-to-point for Pat Doyle; fell early on his Rules' debut in a Naas maiden hurdle but made amends by winning in fine style at Punchestown (2m3f, soft) a month ago; unexposed, is bred to appreciate this longer trip and could go well if handling this better ground (both siblings won on good to soft).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

14:10 Cork

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11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 137; won a Punchestown maiden (2m3f, soft) and a Navan novice (22.5f, soft) last spring; came up short in 3m Grade 1 novice when last seen at Punchestown in April; remains a stayer with potential and is the one to beat.

8/11

3rd

1

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

14:10 Cork

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11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 137; won a Punchestown maiden (2m3f, soft) and a Navan novice (22.5f, soft) last spring; came up short in 3m Grade 1 novice when last seen at Punchestown in April; remains a stayer with potential and is the one to beat.

8/11

7th

2

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 192y

16:15 Punchestown

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11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, mistake 6th

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1-1522

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
The sole mare in the field gets a nice bit of weight from the boys but she has a bit to find with a rating of 120; ran a nice race in a 2m4f listed mares' novice here last month, shaping as though further would suit; has run well on both previous starts on good-good to yielding; more needed to win but she could outrun her odds.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

16

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Blue Mosque

10st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Won a bumper and Cork maiden hurdle in 2024 but no win since; however, she has run well in defeat several times up to 2m7f including at this track; up 2lb from last time and one to consider.

10/1

2nd

16

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Blue Mosque

10st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Cork maiden hurdle winner in November 2024 (2m4f, good); struggled in first two runs this season at Leopardstown but signs of life when a 13l fourth at Naas (2m3f, sft-hvy) 29 days ago; the return to better ground here will suit and yard had a double at the Curragh on Good Friday; could go well.

16/1

4th

7

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Blue Mosque

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Bumper winner here and maiden hurdle winner at Cork in 2024 (2m4f, good); good effort when runner-up behind Kaid d'Authie at the Punchestown festival in a conditions hurdle (2m4f, yielding); needs to return to form following two poor runs this season, finished last of 18 at Leopardstown last time (2m2f, heavy).

14/1

Form: 1-15

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Fayonagh won a bumper for Philip Fenton last April and a maiden hurdle on his first start for this yard in November, both on soft ground; came up short in a Grade 1 novice at Naas (2m4f, soft) when last seen in January; better ground might suit here and he isn't discounted back in these calmer waters.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:35 Killarney

Butch Cassidy

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner in 2024 hasn't really built on that promise; ran a fine race on second chase start at Punchestown in December but not as good since; bled when pulled-up last time at Fairyhouse so questions now.

5/2

2

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Butch Cassidy

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner; best chase effort came over 2m7f on heavy in a Punchestown beginners' on penultimate when 3.75l behind the now 142-rated Kurasso Blue (received 8lb); not as good at Gowran latest (2m4f, heavy) but could be on a nice mark for handicap debut based on that Punchestown run.

5/1

5th

1

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:55 Gowran Park

Butch Cassidy

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fair chasing debut when a remote fourth behind potential star novice Final Demand at Navan last month; stepped forward from that when third behind Elliott and Mullins runners over 2m7f at Punchestown; more needed in first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

Form: 04-124

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Ran William Munny close in a heavy ground Naas bumper last year; won a Clonmel maiden (19.5f, yielding) despite jumping poorly in December; went close in a 2m novice here (soft) in January; reportedly jumped right and never travelled on latest; unproven on the ground and at this trip but can't be discounted for top yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:28 Thurles

Cest Ta Chance

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Achieved a peak rating of 135 over hurdles; midfield when beaten 20l on chase debut at Fairyhouse; little impression when beaten almost 30l in fourth at Leopardstown; much improved when beating two shorter-priced stablemates at Gowran; not guaranteed to confirm the form of that race with subsequent winner Soldier In Milan.

3/1

1st

2

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:55 Gowran Park

Cest Ta Chance

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Achieved a peak rating of 135 over hurdles; midfield when beaten 20l on chase debut at Fairyhouse; little impression when beaten almost 30l in fourth at Leopardstown; possibly flattered by 132 official rating; stable appears to have two stronger candidates.

8/1

18th

19

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Cest Ta Chance

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Represents Team Mullins but hasn't built on an encouraging start over hurdles and he didn't get home over 3m at Ayr (novice handicap), which wasn't a total surprise given his pedigree.

16/1

Form: 031114

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Came up short in his quest for a four-timer off a career high mark in a valuable 2m handicap at the DRF but still ran with great credit to finish fourth of 18; steps up markedly in trip returned to novice company and has to give weight to his rivals but entitled to be thereabouts with a rating of 139.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Ol Man Dingle

11st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Won first two chases in the autumn, including a Grade 3 at Cork; jumping left him down in novice handicap at Cheltenham; faded in the straight when behind He's Gorgeous at Punchestown and question mark over his stamina for this trip.

16/1

7th

1

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Ol Man Dingle

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Three-time winning hurdler in 2024; immediate winner over fences at Galway (2m2f, yielding) before following up in a Cork Grade 3 novice (2m4f, good to yielding) next time, with You Oughta Know 2.75l behind in second; poor effort in Grade 1 company in November at Fairyhouse; never on terms after a bad mistake at the fifth at Cheltenham when last seen; tough task conceding weight all round.

25/1

11th

5

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Ol Man Dingle

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Returns from a layoff, having shown all of his chase form in the autumn, winning twice (including 2m4f Grade 3) prior to a form-dip in Fairyhouse Grade 1; needs to resume progress but has big-field handicap experience, namely a good effort over hurdles at the 2025 Dublin Racing Festival; cheekpieces added.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-116P

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Won back to back handicaps in May-June of last year; well beaten on return from a break in a Grade 3 novice here and then pulled up behind Ol Man Dingle at Leopardstown in December; off since and is probably watched for now.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

16

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:25 Punchestown

All For Rachel

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

midfield

40/1

9th

16

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:25 Punchestown

All For Rachel

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

midfield

40/1

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Payout
Exacta €25.20
Straight Forecast €23.40
Trifecta €88.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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RP RATINGS (IRE):

C'Est Ta Chance

The Irish Sun:

Ol Man Dingle

POSTDATA:

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TOPSPEED:

C'Est Ta Chance