May 01 / 19.10 Punchestown

19.10

Yielding

FRS Fencing Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10243.48
  • 2m 0f 45y
  • 24 runners
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FRS Fencing Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.10
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 233220

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Placed five times in a row last summer/autumn on goodish ground up to 2m4f, including in big fields; sequence ended when tailed off at Cheltenham in November (2m5f, soft); place chance if her consistent form returns.
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1st

23

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Avalo

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Placed five times in a row last summer/autumn on goodish ground up to 2m4f, including in big fields; sequence ended when tailed off at Cheltenham in November (2m5f, soft); place chance if her consistent form returns.

16/1

12

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:05 Punchestown

Avalo

10st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Wexford maiden hurdle winner in May (2m4f, good) has been running consistently in handicaps since, hitting the frame in his last four starts; remains competitive off just 2lb higher.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -22431 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Authoritative Wetherby maiden winner (2m, good) last month on his fifth start over hurdles; needs to back it up now entering handicap company; one for the shortlist.
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1st

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Worcester

Pioneer Pete

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Got off the mark over hurdles at the fifth attempt in a Wetherby maiden (2m, good) in March; surpassed that with a cracking second in a big-field handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding) in May and should be up to defying a 7lb penalty in this company.

Evs

2nd

10

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Pioneer Pete

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Authoritative Wetherby maiden winner (2m, good) last month on his fifth start over hurdles; needs to back it up now entering handicap company; one for the shortlist.

7/1

1st

9

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Wetherby

Pioneer Pete

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Weakened into modest third over 2m3f at Catterick last time; consistent at 2m otherwise in bumpers and over hurdles; holds solid and leading claims back down in distance.

2/1

15/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 025553

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Added a second hurdling win at Downpatrick last June off 2lb lower (2m3f, yielding to soft), but recent runs had gotten progressively worse until return to form of sorts at Bellewstown last month when an 8.5l third (2m1f, yielding).
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2nd

3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Theflyingbee

11st 7lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Useful mare; went a bit high in the ratings after winning at Downpatrick last June; now back on a mark only one pound higher and holds a big chance in this company on the strength of her third placing in a 24-runner contest at the Punchestown festival.

5/1

3rd

17

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Theflyingbee

11st 8lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Added a second hurdling win at Downpatrick last June off 2lb lower (2m3f, yielding to soft), but recent runs had gotten progressively worse until return to form of sorts at Bellewstown last month when an 8.5l third (2m1f, yielding).

15/1

3rd

2

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Theflyingbee

11st 10lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Dual winning hurdler, with the latest win coming at Downpatrick last June off 3lb lower (2m3f, yielding to soft); good second at Navan in September (2m, soft to heavy) but performances have become progressively worse since and beaten 30l at Naas last time (2m3f, heavy).

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -32217 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Placed form in maiden hurdles before winning a weak Thurles contest in March (2m1f, soft to heavy) under positive tactics; in contrast to his win, was ridden cold for Fairyhouse handicap debut (2m, yielding) but never near to challenge despite keeping on well for seventh; worth another chance off the same mark.
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4th

4

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Arslan

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Placed form in maiden hurdles before winning a weak Thurles contest in March (2m1f, soft to heavy) under positive tactics; in contrast to his win, was ridden cold for Fairyhouse handicap debut (2m, yielding) but never near to challenge despite keeping on well for seventh; worth another chance off the same mark.

10/1

7th

2

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Arslan

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

It wasn't a strong maiden he won at Thurles (soft/heavy; beat two outsiders) but he did that very easily under positive tactics and he's clearly unexposed ahead of this first handicap; his yard has won the last two renewals.

11/2

1st

1

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 140y

15:30 Thurles

Arslan

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Placed in a point-to-point and in all four starts on the track; turned over at short odds in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m1f, soft) on New Year's Day, and even shorter when trounced by the front-running Tip Of The Wings at Limerick; jumping was sloppy then; some reservations but holds obvious chance.

11/8

Form: 341538 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Winner of an ordinary Thurles maiden hurdle in December (2m, yielding); outpaced on handicap debut at same venue before satisfactory third in a Leopardstown novice hurdle next time (2m, soft to heavy); didn't improve for step up in trip in Down Royal handicap last time (2m5f, yielding); point-to-point win came on good ground.
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6th

2

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Chichester Park

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: A J Martin

Won on fifth start in points and decent hurdler ran well in Punchestown festival handicap; little wrong with his chase debut second at Kilbeggan, where he was fairly nimble when in close to his fences.

11/4

2nd

3

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Chichester Park

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Point winner is 1-6 over hurdles and rated 115; not a bad effort over 2m in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest and shaped like further would suit; dam related to a couple of useful chasers and yard coming into form; could go well.

8/1

6th

12

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Chichester Park

11st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Winner of an ordinary Thurles maiden hurdle in December (2m, yielding); outpaced on handicap debut at same venue before satisfactory third in a Leopardstown novice hurdle next time (2m, soft to heavy); didn't improve for step up in trip in Down Royal handicap last time (2m5f, yielding); point-to-point win came on good ground.

12/1

Form: 070-21

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner has been absent since winning a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in September (2m2f, yielding); took second off a 15lb lower mark in a big-field Galway handicap in July prior to his win (2m6f, good); player if ready to rock.
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5th

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

High Court Cave

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); fair form in two handicaps since; interesting with cheekpieces now tried.

10/1

6th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

High Court Cave

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Point and bumper winner added a hurdles win at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); creditable return to action at Punchestown earlier this month when seventh of 24 (2m, yielding), shaping as though he would improve; not ruled out.

12/1

7th

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

High Court Cave

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Point and bumper winner has been absent since winning a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in September (2m2f, yielding); took second off a 15lb lower mark in a big-field Galway handicap in July prior to his win (2m6f, good); player if ready to rock.

16/1

Form: 23463F D

Last run: 59 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-19 over timber; three-time winner on the Flat has placed in two starts in that sphere since falling over hurdles at Leopardstown in March; recent form suggests she's fit and healthy but poor strike rate over hurdles is off-putting.
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8th

2

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Whimsy

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Record of 1-19 over timber; three-time winner on the Flat has placed in two starts in that sphere since falling over hurdles at Leopardstown in March; recent form suggests she's fit and healthy but poor strike rate over hurdles is off-putting.

14/1

2nd

6

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Whimsy

9st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Had three seasons with Andrew Balding, including three wins, and has been with this yard since July 2023, including for two wins (one over hurdles) and plenty of place returns; third over 1m4f in her only two Flat runs in the last 13 months, including under Patrick McGettigan 17 days ago, and her very solid Flat record for this trainer suggests she will be on the premises.

7/1

Form: 312

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Never outside top three in three starts over hurdles, including a Sligo maiden hurdle win (2m2f, good to yielding) in October; more needed now entering handicap company.
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1st

12

(14)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Our Lucky Lady

8st 12lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Winning hurdler returned to Flat recently to justify strong market support when hooded first-time in 2m Down Royal handicap under today's rider, beating Sunday's Navan winner Jurality with some authority; hit with 12lb rise but could well play a role.

5/1

1st

13

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Our Lucky Lady

8st 12lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Better hurdler, winning Sligo maiden (2m2f, good to yielding) in October, just okay run in handicap at Punchestown festival on latest; precious little of note on the Flat last year, tried hooded now on return and may improve.

12/1

Form: 4U76

Last run: 107 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
98-rated good-ground Flat winner; unseated at the first in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 in November and tailed off in a Grade 2 contest at Leopardstown over Christmas (2m, yielding); didn't jump fluently when 16l behind the Mark Walsh-ridden Proactif at Fairyhouse in January; goes handicapping now but Walsh rides Saveforarainyday.
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1st

3

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

In My Teens

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Down Royal maiden winner last June (10.5f, good); ran well in 1m2f handicap here last October and just 1lb higher here; shaped like coming back to form when keeping on from the back over 1m2f here latest; bred to stay this far; could go well.

12/1

9th

2

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

In My Teens

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Consistent last season; ended with C&D second behind today's rival Retracement on handicap debut; jumping let her down in juvenile hurdles; sharpened for return to the Flat by a handicap run at the Punchestown festival.

8/1

10th

25

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

In My Teens

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Gavin Cromwell

98-rated good-ground Flat winner; unseated at the first in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 in November and tailed off in a Grade 2 contest at Leopardstown over Christmas (2m, yielding); didn't jump fluently when 16l behind the Mark Walsh-ridden Proactif at Fairyhouse in January; goes handicapping now but Walsh rides Saveforarainyday.

16/1

12th
6
Spy

12/1

Form: -24143 D

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Killarney handicap hurdle winner in August (2m1f, good) off 113; fairly consistent hurdles/Flat form afterwards and recorded a third Flat win at Dundalk when last seen in December; this ground suits.
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12th

7

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Spy

11st 8lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: C Byrnes

Three wins on the Flat and now 2-16 over hurdles after beating Becasse and Putapoundinthejar at Listowel; up 4lb, could feature again with Josh Williamson's claim.

6/1

1st

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Spy

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose gelding who is consistent in the main and he was returning from a lengthy break when never that competitive at Punchestown a month ago; perhaps a shade high in the weights, even if he can return to best.

8/1

12th

6

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Spy

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Killarney handicap hurdle winner in August (2m1f, good) off 113; fairly consistent hurdles/Flat form afterwards and recorded a third Flat win at Dundalk when last seen in December; this ground suits.

12/1

Form: 134343 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
1-7 over hurdles after scoring at Kilbeggan in September (2m, good to yielding) and running some decent races in defeat subsequently, including when just 2l behind winner on handicap hurdle debut at Leopardstown (2m, yielding); yet to win from 10 Flat starts and his tailed-off finish at the Curragh last time doesn't enthuse.
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6th

13

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Nelson Muntz

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at this venue last autumn; placed twice from 11 starts on the Flat, the most recent when second over 2m at Tramore on Tuesday; trainer also runs Faceman.

12/1

2nd

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Nelson Muntz

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last autumn; placed twice from ten starts on the Flat; could feature if reacting well to blinkers.

12/1

5th

7

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Nelson Muntz

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Has some useful form over hurdles and on the Flat, though has been tailed off in both disciplines since returning from a break of 72 days; if back on song, he would have a part to play in this company on chase debut.

10/1

50/1

Form: -48000 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Galway specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins came there; way below his best away from his beloved track and has been tailed off in his last two outings.
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14th

9

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Teed Up

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Emmet Mullins

Galway specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins came there; way below his best away from his beloved track and has been tailed off in his last two outings.

50/1

12th

9

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Teed Up

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Emmet Mullins

Galway specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins came there; long way below his best in hurdle runs since fourth at his favourite track at last year's festival.

25/1

Form: 5F0-9P CD

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
C&D win in November 2024 (soft) was a second hurdling success; didn't set the world alight in subsequent runs including when well beaten at the festival here last season; reverts to hurdles after two poor chase runs this term; needs to bounce back to form.
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9th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Sonny May

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and Punchestown in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign that included two poor runs over fences; well held by Theflyingbee on Punchestown running.

25/1

15th

16

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Sonny May

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

C&D win in November 2024 (soft) was a second hurdling success; didn't set the world alight in subsequent runs including when well beaten at the festival here last season; reverts to hurdles after two poor chase runs this term; needs to bounce back to form.

33/1

Form: 20100 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual French Flat winner was successful over timber in a Listowel maiden hurdle in June (2m, good); fairly moderate Flat/hurdles form since and was 11th of 12 at Leopardstown last time; others preferred.
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14th

20

(19)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Day Trader

8st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: A J Martin

Dual French Flat winner on soft in 2024, who also won a Listowel maiden hurdle last June; he's seemingly sparked only once in six starts since and while he brings a solid AW record, none of that's much beyond 1m4f; his trainer (same as Alphonse Le Grande) always warrants a second look, though.

12/1

16th

18

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Day Trader

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: A J Martin

Dual French Flat winner was successful over timber in a Listowel maiden hurdle in June (2m, good); fairly moderate Flat/hurdles form since and was 11th of 12 at Leopardstown last time; others preferred.

33/1

11th

13

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Day Trader

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A J Martin

Maiden hurdle winner on good ground at Listowel last summer; hard to assess on the limited evidence of his Irish Flat form; wins in France in 2024 were over longer trips on soft.

10/1

Form: -711P3 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Adoption of front-running tactics had transformative effect when seeing him score back-to-back wide-margin wins at Clonmel and Fairyhouse on heavy ground at start of the year; pulled up at Clonmel in February but bounced back when third at Clonmel last month (2m, soft); better ground is a concern.
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17th

15

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Our Uncle Jack

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics had transformative effect when seeing him score back-to-back wide-margin wins at Clonmel and Fairyhouse on heavy ground at start of the year; pulled up at Clonmel in February but bounced back when third at Clonmel last month (2m, soft); better ground is a concern.

20/1

3rd

1

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Our Uncle Jack

12st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics have had a transformative effect; 23l all the way win off 91 here (2m1f, heavy) followed by another dominant win at Fairyhouse (2m, heavy) off 12lb higher; handicapper possibly caught up when pulled up at Fairyhouse (2m4f) but drop in trip should help.

12/1

6

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Our Uncle Jack

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics have had a transformative effect; 23l all the way win off 91 at Clonmel (2m1f, heavy) followed by another dominant win here over 2m (heavy) off 12lb higher; raised another 13lb and steps up in trip and grade; clearly in fine fettle but may not get an easy lead here.

15/8

15/1

Form: 23/41- D

Last run: 664 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m1f, good) and returned from a 632-day absence when seventh on the Flat back at that venue last month; that is something to build on.
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4th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Bridgehead

11st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Noel Meade

Maiden hurdle winner in July 2024; best effort after return from an absence was last time at Downpatrick; can be involved with a repeat raised 1lb.

5/1

2nd

8

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Bridgehead

10st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Noel Meade

Maiden hurdle winner in July 2024; very modest efforts on Flat and back over hurdles on latest after long layoff; a bit to prove for now.

20/1

18th

20

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Bridgehead

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m1f, good) and returned from a 632-day absence when seventh on the Flat back at that venue last month; that is something to build on.

15/1

Form: 16-4 D BF

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Flat winner got off the mark immediately over hurdles when winning a Navan maiden hurdle last year (2m, heavy); well beaten in a Naas novice contest next time before some consistent Flat efforts; unseen since tailed off at Naas back over hurdles on final start for Michael O'Callaghan in November; needs to bring his best.
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11th

10

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Positive Energy

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Maiden hurdle winner at Naas last year (2m, heavy); held form on the Flat during the summer but has been below form in last four outings over hurdles and fences; others preferred.

33/1

5th

4

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Positive Energy

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Flat and maiden hurdle winner for Michael O'Callaghan; hard to fancy on the back of two runs for this stable; beaten 56l when 150-1 in Ballinrobe beginners' chase latest.

66/1

9th

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Positive Energy

11st 12lb

J: Mr P J Cawley

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Dual-purpose; 1-17 over hurdles and rated 117; heavy defeat on debut for this yard in Punchestown handicap hurdle 24 days ago; unproven at this trip; best watched in first chase.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21/1 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

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Form: 6410 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 121

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Form: 024910 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Well held in handicap hurdle outings; added a second win over timber in January when landing a Cork rated novice hurdle (2m1f, yielding to soft); followed up on AW to notch a second Flat win; cheekpieces go back on after he was tailed off in a Fairyhouse novice handicap hurdle last month (2m, yielding to soft).
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8

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Tatateo

11st 11lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well held in handicap hurdle outings; added a second win over timber in January when landing a Cork rated novice hurdle (2m1f, yielding to soft); followed up on AW to notch a second Flat win; cheekpieces go back on after he was tailed off in a Fairyhouse novice handicap hurdle last month (2m, yielding to soft).

25/1

16th

3

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Tatateo

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well held in his two previous handicaps as a jumper but has since won a Cork novice and a staying handicap on the AW; others are a bit more intriguing, however; cheekpieces removed.

20/1

7th

1

(9)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Tatateo

10st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose type; had been a runner-up in two previous visits to this venue before going one better over C&D five days ago with a ready 3l success; that win came on the back of a Cork novice hurdle victory last month; shoulders a 7lb penalty now but could have more to offer.

7/2

Form: 2-9812 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Some placed form in maiden hurdles on heavy ground before making immediate impact on handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m3f, soft to heavy) off 108; creditable second on chasing debut at Downpatrick last time (2m4f, yielding to soft); new headgear goes on and she's a player, although has never encountered this better ground.
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13

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Dees Lady

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Some placed form in maiden hurdles on heavy ground before making immediate impact on handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m3f, soft to heavy) off 108; creditable second on chasing debut at Downpatrick last time (2m4f, yielding to soft); new headgear goes on and she's a player, although has never encountered this better ground.

10/1

2nd

10

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:00 Downpatrick

Dees Lady

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Runner-up in both maiden hurdles last season; looked in need of the run on return in decent company at Naas in December; bounced back from a poor Naas run when making a winning handicap debut at Leopardstown; has the scope to make a chaser; noteworthy she is seen straight over fences now after that success.

3/1

1st

2

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Dees Lady

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Runner-up in both maiden hurdles last season; looked in need of the run on return in decent company at Naas in December (2m, soft to heavy); poor effort at Fairyhouse last time when tailed off (2m4f, soft); in the mix on her best form for h'cap debut but needs to show it.

10/1

Form: /455-0 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Debut Bellewstown bumper winner in 2024 (2m1f, good to yielding); showed promise in a couple of maidens last season but returned from a 380-day absence for his first handicap at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding to soft) and was tailed off; may do better with that run under his belt; cheekpieces on.
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2nd

7

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:25 Cork

Withabitofluk

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beat a useful type when winning a bumper and early hurdling efforts were promising; on third start after a year off, back to form when second (winner ran well off 115 since) over 2m4f at Listowel where he looked likely to drop away but plugged on; tongue-tie added.

4/1

2nd

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:16 Listowel

Withabitofluk

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper winner on good to yielding; 0-5 over hurdles and rated 113; leading claims on the form of his maiden hurdle runs at Naas and Navan last year but bitterly disappointing in both starts in handicaps in 2026; huge chance if he can rediscover best but comes with risks attached.

14/1

19

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Withabitofluk

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Debut Bellewstown bumper winner in 2024 (2m1f, good to yielding); showed promise in a couple of maidens last season but returned from a 380-day absence for his first handicap at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding to soft) and was tailed off; may do better with that run under his belt; cheekpieces on.

20/1

Form: 80133P D

Last run: 249 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Three hurdles wins, the latest at Downpatrick in July over 2m3f (good); pulled up after making mistakes over fences when last seen at Downpatrick in August; may need this first run back.
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5th

8

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Woodstream Lad

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Has been inconsistent in recent years; three-time winner; returned to form with a second placing in a similar race at Tramore last month; should go close.

4/1

2nd

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Woodstream Lad

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Course hurdle winner was last successful in a Downpatrick handicap in 2025; was pulled-up on recent return at Punchestown and has to bounce back.

12/1

Form: /6-030

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
French heavy-ground bumper winner; well beaten in three maiden hurdles and tailed off at Fairyhouse on handicap debut last time (2m, yielding to soft); an interesting jockey booking.
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22

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Lincoln Du Seuil

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: W P Mullins

French heavy-ground bumper winner; well beaten in three maiden hurdles and tailed off at Fairyhouse on handicap debut last time (2m, yielding to soft); an interesting jockey booking.

18/1

17th

9

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Lincoln Du Seuil

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

French bumper winner; beaten between 12l and 23l in his maiden hurdles; he's not obviously well in for this first handicap but it's early days and the potential is there to improve; tongue-tie added.

14/1

3rd

8

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Lincoln Du Seuil

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Heavy-ground 1m4f AQPS winner in 2024; ran only once as a juvenile hurdler, finishing sixth in an above-average maiden at Limerick, but faded tamely on returning from year's absence at Naas in December, having led to two out; entitled to come on for that.

9/4

Non-runners

Barrys Spirit, Half A Chance, Pauls Dream, Walhaan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €161.70
Straight Forecast €91.27
Tricast €1635.09
Trifecta €1492.30

Selections

The Irish Sun:

In My Teens

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chichester Park

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirou

POSTDATA:

Whimsy

TOPSPEED:

Teed Up