15.03

12th

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Let Him B

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Progressive handicap hurdler in March/April; off the mark over 2m5f at Down Royal (yielding) and better again off 11lb higher when clear second to a ready winner over C&D (soft-to-heavy); every chance here if a poor recent chase run is ignored; reservations about good ground.

7/2

12th

10

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Let Him B

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Progressive handicap hurdler this past season, off the mark over 2m5f at Down Royal in March (yielding) and better again following month off 11lb higher when clear second to a ready winner over 2m4f at Limerick (soft-to-heavy); improving 6yo could make an immediate impact chasing here although drop in trip may not be ideal.

7/2

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Dolly Watkins

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Signed off last season with an improved display at Limerick; made an encouraging if belated return when second at Down Royal last month; had plenty to spare when winning at Limerick a fortnight later in a mares-only contest; up 7lb and this looks harder.

15/2

4th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Pleasureofpressure

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

One of two for trainer; maiden has been consistent in handicaps; runner-up at Tramore off this mark in November (2m5f, soft); below that when a beaten favourite at Down Royal next time (2m4f, yielding), finishing a distant third; another good effort when fourth back there last time; maybe the cheekpieces can get a bit more from him.

11/2

4th

10

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Pleasureofpressure

10st 3lb

J: Brian Barry

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has been consistent in handicaps over the last year; not his best run when a beaten favourite over a bit further here last time but can go closer if improving from that.

3/1

3rd

15

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Pleasureofpressure

10st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Had been running respectably in handicaps and found just one too good at Tramore (2m5f, soft) when last seen in November; up 2lb for that but could go well if ready after his break.

5/1

1st

6

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

A 19-race maiden over hurdles but a player judged on C&D third off 13lb higher in March 2025 and good fourth at Down Royal on return off 8lb higher; sent off 13-2 when well beaten behind Gangster Granny latest but she's becoming well treated now.

14/1

13th

6

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

An 18-race maiden over hurdles; one of her better runs when fourth at Down Royal in March; remote ninth over 3m at the same venue last time.

12/1

9th

5

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Joya Del Mar

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

No wins from 21 starts but some good efforts all the same, including when a close second here in a 2023 maiden (2m4f, soft); returned from an absence here last time when keeping on for a 14.5l fourth (2m5f, yielding); that should have brought her on.

12/1

11th

15

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Under Cover

10st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Minor promise in maidens at 2m-2m4f; beaten 15l in fifth for Down Royal handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces (now left off); never raced on better than yielding.

18/1

5th

7

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Under Cover

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony McCann

Minor promise in maidens a 2m-2m4f; potential improver on handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces; market should reveal expectations.

16/1

6th

8

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:43 Fairyhouse

Under Cover

11st 12lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Anthony McCann

Modest form in point-to-points in 2023; soundly beaten in a bumper at this venue in October; had plenty of horses behind him at Navan; last of seven at Cork 12 days ago.

16/1

8

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Written In My Soul

11st 1lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: E D Delany

Weakened into sixth of 18 at Down Royal on handicap debut in March (2m5f, yielding); returns to this sphere following two poor efforts over fences.

22/1

13

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Written In My Soul

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

85-rated hurdler, last of five finishers at Down Royal on chase debut, can be left out of calculations

25/1

5th

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

16:07 Down Royal

Written In My Soul

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Placed in sole point-to-point; finished sixth of 18 on handicap hurdle debut here last month off a mark of 87 (2m5f, yielding); a fair bit to do based on that on ratings for chase debut.

33/1

10th

20

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Tuckmill

10st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Peter Fahey

Unseated at the first in this race last year; no sign of his best form for a long time; unplaced off his lower hurdles mark last time; 2lb out of the handicap.

66/1

7th

2

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Tuckmill

11st 13lb

J: Mr R M McParland

T: Peter Fahey

Rated 12lb higher over fences but has lost way since a fine run at Leopardstown in December 2024; pulled up when last seen in August and might need this.

20/1

4th

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Diaduit Buachaill

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Modest maiden form and similarly moderate on handicap debut here last month (2m5f, yielding); others more appealing.

33/1

8th

5

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Diaduit Buachaill

11st 9lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Modest form in a trio of maidens at 2m1f-2m4f on varying ground; could do better now tackling handicaps so check the market.

20/1

1

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Diaduit Buachaill

11st 12lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Joshua Tree 4yo cost 5,200euros as a 3yo; second foal; half-brother to 2m1f hurdle winner Welonlyhavedone; dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner Rio Treasure; didn't count when midfield on recent Sligo debut; better for that but still probably best watched.

33/1

2nd

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Bella Union

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Veteran finally made the breakthrough in 2m1 Bellewstown handicap in April and duly followed up at Down Royal early this month off 5lb higher under today's rider, produced late for cosy success; hit with another 8lb rise but in the form of his life and ground remains in his favour.

11/2

1st

17

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Bella Union

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark at the age of 10 when winning (sent off 22-1) over this trip at Bellewstown; claimer negates penalty but whether he'll back up that improved effort is anyone's guess.

10/1

1st

14

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Bella Union

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Maiden has been soundly beaten in two hurdles lately and not easy to fancy.

33/1

9th

7

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Midleton Rare

11st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won his third hurdle race when scoring at Bellewstown over this trip last month; was pulled-up at Kilbeggan since so has questions to answer now.

12/1

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Midleton Rare

12st 2lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Three-time winner this season, the latest coming at Bellewstown last time off 6lb lower (3m, yielding); in and out form, so not certain to back up his win.

10/1

1st

12

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Midleton Rare

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second runner for yard; won a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap in January off 3lb lower; best run since when beaten 9l in a Downpatrick handicap last time; unproven over this trip but a chance if staying.

7/1

14th

11

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Little Boy Sivola

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Hasn't troubled the judge in maidens or in three handicaps; handicapper relenting and still has time on his side and interesting jockey booking.

10/1

12th

11

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Little Boy Sivola

11st 1lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P J Rothwell

Hasn't troubled the judge in maidens or in first two handicaps; mark sliding but has been off since October and can only be watched for now.

25/1

6th

7

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Button Rock

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed in a point and with a top yard but yet to fire under rules; heavy defeat on handicap debut at Down Royal in March when 13-2; blinkers reached for now.

9/2

13th

9

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Button Rock

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Best run in four maiden hurdles was his latest one at Clonmel when an 18l fifth of 14; top yard and mark of 90 could be workable on handicap debut; interesting runner.

13/2

2

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:35 Punchestown

Button Rock

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed in one of four point-to-points for Denis Murphy; bought for 15,000gns at Tattersalls in May; this is a modest maiden so could go well and he is preferred by Kennedy; check the market.

4/1

14th

3

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Fool Me Once

11st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has achieved his best form at this venue, namely when twice second (in a maiden and a handicap) in the first half of 2025; moderate form last summer; always behind at Down Royal on return from a break; appears to be the trainer's second string.

14/1

14th

1

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Fool Me Once

11st 13lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

One of two for yard; some fair efforts in defeat last year but pulled up on heavy ground when last seen in November at Fairyhouse; these conditions more suitable, capable off this mark and not dismissed dropped in grade.

18/1

5th

2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 92y

15:07 Limerick

Fool Me Once

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Fair form earlier in the year, notably when twice runner-up at Downpatrick; more recent efforts have left a lot to be desired; moderate third in a maiden at Downpatrick in August; down the field in a handicap at the Listowel festival.

10/1

13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: S McParlan

Placed form in maidens and in Ballinrobe handicap for Andrew McNamara and likes good ground; after long absence, tailed off over 2m4f here on yard debut.

25/1

15th

6

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Two-time Flat winner ran well over hurdles at Ballinrobe last May but disappointed in three runs since and has been off since last July; likely best watched on first start for new stable.

22/1

10th

14

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Leitzel

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Andrew McNamara

Reserve; dual Flat winner, though was last in that discipline 17 days ago; tailed off the time before over hurdles but a repeat of her third at Ballinrobe would see her competitive.

13th

11

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:42 Downpatrick

Shanroe Nancy

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Karl Thornton

Hasn't improved for handicaps; pulled up at Down Royal last time; hard to make a case for.

40/1

17

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Shanroe Nancy

10st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Hasn't improved for handicaps; beaten 38l at Fairyhouse latest; new cheekpieces need to transform.

33/1

8th

14

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Shanroe Nancy

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Karl Thornton

Pulled up behind in-form stablemate over fences at Down Royal recently; previous C&D hurdles form leaves him with plenty to find; 1lb wrong.

25/1

2nd

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Chemdawg

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

In good form; runner up here over 21.5f (soft); breakthrough win on latest at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld), making all to score decisively by 8l; raised 8lb but should make another bold bid; big player.

6/4

1st

15

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Chemdawg

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Couple of placed efforts in November-December before going with no enthusiasm and being pulled up at Clonmel and Down Royal in opening 2026 runs; back on track with a 6l second at Limerick last time (2m6f, soft); needs to back it up and this is harder.

7/1

2nd

16

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Chemdawg

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Couple of placed efforts in November-December but hasn't gone with any enthusiasm the last twice, pulling up at Clonmel and Down Royal; needs to get back on track; 1lb wrong.

33/1