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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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Form: 13467-

Last run: 181 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner last season at Galway and Ballinrobe on goodish ground; creditable efforts in opening two chase runs but tailed off on handicap bow at Navan when last seen in December; may need this return.
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Form: P1/4-6 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Point and hurdles winner added a chase success at Kelso off 113 in April last year (2m4f, good); well beaten next time at Cartmel; returned from almost a year off when tailed off at Kilbeggan last time; entitled to improve over that.
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6th

7

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Andys Flame

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Ran only twice in 2025, won at Kelso on the first occasion, poor at Cartmel on the second; suited by good ground; may need the run.

10/1

4th

4

27th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:43 Cartmel

Andys Flame

11st 10lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: John C McConnell

His fifth at Cheltenham in October (2m4f, good) reads well and he responded well for pressure to lead late on at Kelso when last seen in early April (2m4f, good); that was after an even longer break; respected off 3lb higher, though good ground seems ideal for him.

5/1

Form: P30P/4

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
3-20 over fences but no win of any description since November 2023; soundly beaten in a hunter chase here in May (3m5f, good to yielding); others make more appeal.
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4th

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 165y

20:00 Downpatrick

Dorking Cock

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Has won three over hurdles and fences; ran well at times in defeat in points and hunter chases last season but has to do much better today.

12/1

Form: 6220P- D

Last run: 114 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner went close over hurdles twice over 2m at Thurles in November on different ground; no impression at Leopardstown over Christmas; unseen since pulled up back over fences at Thurles in February; has won following a similar break before but never from a mark this high, albeit rider's claim helps; trainer also runs Magic Day.
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Form: 5/F-76

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has won over hurdles but is 0-10 over fences; good ground given as a possible excuse when tailed off at Ballinrobe back from an absence; same excuse given when tailed off in a Punchestown handicap last time (2m, good); down 4lb but others preferred.
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6th

8

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Punchestown

Listentillitellyea

10st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Has won over hurdles but is 0-9 over fences; ground given as possible excuse for 45l defeat at Ballinrobe (2m1f, good) on return from 295-day break on latest; forecast rain a plus and has run respectably here before but others hold more pressing claims.

12/1

Form: P/04-8 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023; out of form for former yard but there were positives to take from fourth of 12 at Tramore in April (2m6f, yielding); didn't back that up back over hurdles at Kilbeggan; a bit hard to trust now.
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8th

5

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Ringdufferin

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Two-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023; out of form for former yard, but there were definite signs of life pn stable debut when fourth of 12 over fences at Tramore, making a bad mistake at the fifth; that is something to build on back over timber now.

9/1

4th

10

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Ringdufferin

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Two-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott is 0-7 over fences; in poor form when last seen in June 2025 and is now with a new yard; best watched for now.

66/1

Form: 01U6-0

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Point winner got off the mark under rules at Ayr (2m1f, heavy) in December when an easy winner over fences off 7lb lower; beaten when unseated at Hexham next time and could only manage sixth at Limerick in December (2m2f, soft to heavy); beaten 30l over hurdles latest; others more likely.
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14th

5

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Truckers Cruising

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Gordon Elliott

Transferred from Liam Burke's yard to Gordon Elliott last year and first couple of handicap hurdle starts were okay; won heavy-ground chase at Ayr in December; rated 15lb lower back over hurdles here on first start since Christmas.

7/1

8

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Truckers Cruising

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point winner showed some promise in maidens for former yard; beaten 12l in a Navan handicap on debut for this stable but likely capable of better.

6/1

Form: /8503- D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Took runner-up spot in only point; won a Kilbeggan mares' handicap hurdle in April last year (2m4f, yielding) off 108; ran poorly on chasing debut at Wexford in October but was better at Tramore back over fences last time when third (2m6f, good to yielding); didn't jump with fluency that day and three horses in front fell at the second last.
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3rd

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Magic Day

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Ran with credit in maidens before getting off the mark in 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap hurdle last April (yielding); disappointing at Wexford on chase debut; very poor run over hurdles at Punchestown last time.

10/1

11

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

12:30 Wexford

Magic Day

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two for trainer; point-to-point runner-up ran with credit in four maiden hurdles before getting off the mark at Kilbeggan in April over an extended 2m3f (yielding); well behind at Punchestown when last seen over hurdles; the choice of O'Keeffe

9/1

Form: 3201-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
In and out form this year; good second at Thurles (2m6f, soft) before tailed off at Wexford (2m4f, soft); continued wonderful Tramore course form when easily winning over 2m6f (good to yielding) in April, adding his fifth chase win (four at Tramore); beaten 31l off this mark back at favoured track last time.
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8th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still.

5/1

1st

3

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has run many of his best races at this track, three wins and three seconds from 14 visits; poor run at Wexford last month; the balance of this season's form has been respectable, and his liking for this circuit is a significant positive

6/1

Form: 43PP-1 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
C&D victory came from the blue after being pulled up in his previous two starts; blinkers (retained) replaced the visor that day; four-time chase winner is up 7lb, has never won off a mark this high but his win was impressive and he was consistent last term.
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1st

4

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Finnians Row

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

His three chase wins includes one at this course and was in decent form last autumn; however, has questions to answer after being pulled-up both runs this spring; blinkers replace visor.

8/1

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Finnians Row

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

C&D winner last August off this mark (good); pulled up on last month's comeback here on soft but entitled to come on for that and ground coming in his favour.

12/1

Form: 444-U1 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Gained a first career win when successful in a C&D beginners' chase last time (good to yielding); rated 11lb higher than his hurdles mark following that but claimer reduces that burden; has his chance but overall form suggests following up won't be easy.
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1st

4

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Driveonwill

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Now a 12-race maiden; ran a few decent races when in the frame in handicaps this year; unseated at the fourth in C&D handicap two weeks ago; might find a couple too good in this company.

25/1

Form: 1P22-5 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won a Kilbeggan handicap chase (2m4f, good to yielding) in July last year off 87; runner-up on heavy ground at Clonmel and Limerick at 2m/2m2f before a lesser effort back at Limerick last time (2m4f, good to yielding); capable of better.
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5th

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Doyen Magic

10st 11lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won over hurdles at Clonmel in January; solid runs in defeat in handicap chases at Clonmel (2m, heavy) and here (2m2f, heavy); effective on good to yielding when successful over fences at Kilbeggan last summer off 87 (2m4f); player.

9/2

Form: U30-86

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles but has gone closest at this track; weakened into sixth of 11 on chasing debut here in September (2m2f, yielding); similar effort back over fences at Tramore last time (2m6f, good); makes handicap chase debut now; others more likely.
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6th

7

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Parkgarve

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Promise without winning over hurdles and rated 96 in that sphere; weakened after the third last fence on sole chase outing at Downpatrick (2m2f) last September; has hinted this sort of trip might suit on occasion but much more needed.

9/1

8th

10

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Parkgarve

10st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Still a maiden after 11 starts (nine over hurdles); has shown his best form at Downpatrick; took third there in October, perhaps turned out too quickly at Fairyhouse a day later when beaten 29l; wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see him feature, but others preferred.

15/1

Form: 52800-

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in sole point; well held in three handicap hurdle runs, including when tailed off at Cork in April; down 4lb for chase bow; others preferred.
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15th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Kings Son

11st 8lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Seamus Neville

Runner-up in a point and a restricted maiden hurdle last year; well held over 2m5f in first two handicaps and drops back in trip here after a break.

14/1

2nd

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:57 Wexford

Kings Son

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Seamus Neville

Runner-up on sole point start in April but has been well beaten in two maiden hurdles since; down in class today so should get closer.

5/1

Betting Forcast

7/1 Leave In Secret, 15/1 Andys Flame, 18/1 Dorking Cock, 18/1 Freddie Robdal, 16/1 Listentillitellyea, 11/1 Ringdufferin, 12/1 Truckers Cruising, 17/2 Magic Day, 12/1 Lake Chad, 4/1 Finnians Row, 4/1 Driveonwill, 8/1 Doyen Magic, 14/1 Parkgarve, 25/1 Kings Son

Verdict

This is hard and few make huge appeal. There are two last-time C&D winners in here, Driveonwill and FINNIANS ROW with preference given to the latter. Finnians Row’s win came from the blue but it was impressive and the blinkers worn that day have been retained. Driveonwill was winning on just his third chase start, but his moderate hurdles form raises concerns about his ability to back it up. Magic Day is another with claims. [Denis Harney]

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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POSTDATA:

Driveonwill

The Irish Sun:

Magic Day

SPOTLIGHT:

Finnians Row

TOPSPEED:

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