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Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 2f 200y
  • 19 runners
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Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 08-8P

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

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Form: 898-09 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

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9th

7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

Malbas

11st 12lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Did well over hurdles last year, winning a couple of handicaps; unfancied and has shown little in three starts this year, including chase debut in a Limerick handicap.

25/1

11th

3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Malbas

11st 9lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Dual hurdle winner over 2m has been well beaten over fences and hurdles the last twice; the cheekpieces worn last time are left off; this trip is new territory.

22/1

Form: 6-1336 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

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6th

2

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Whispering Willow

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved to make a successful stable debut in a 2m handicap at Punchestown in May (2m, good to yielding); back over hurdles off a 10lb higher mark since two respectable runs over fences; player.

7/2

3rd

7

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Whispering Willow

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved to make a successful stable debut in a 2m handicap hurdle at Punchestown and she nearly followed up on chase debut at Downpatrick (2m3f, good to yielding); jumped soundly enough that day and the one to beat here.

4/7

Form: 60-0C2

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

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2nd

14

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Friar Hogan

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

Not far off the pace when carried out at the second-last over C&D on latest, a race awarded to today's rival Qaasid on the disqualification of the offending Marian Avenue; it looked as if he was set to deliver a clear career-best; solid chance with that in mind.

5/1

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Friar Hogan

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

Still early days but his chance is not obvious based on his first two handicap attempts at Thurles and Sligo.

20/1

Form: 8668-7 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 92

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14th

13

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Im Flattered

9st 1lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: Padraig Roche

Was well beaten in three Flat maidens in 2024; over hurdles since, winning a Kilbeggan handicap last August; others appeal more.

33/1

7th

6

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Im Flattered

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Won off 1lb higher at Kilbeggan in August (2m, good to yielding); no major impact in five starts since; eighth of 18 at Leopardstown (2m3f) in March on soft to heavy ground; may improve for better ground here.

13/1

Form: 00542-

Last run: 209 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

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15th

1

(17)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Burlington House

10st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Unplaced in all eight Flat starts in Britain; progressed in handicap hurdles late last year, last seen when second at Limerick over Christmas.

8/1

11th

2

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

13:40 Roscommon

Burlington House

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Limited Flat maiden and tailed off in two hurdle races, over 2m5f and 1m7f.

100/1

Form: /F95-7 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 90

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9th

9

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Circus Act

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J P Dempsey

Dual hurdles winner for James Nash but 0-11 on the Flat; claimed for 5,000euros from Clonmel claiming hurdle in May and debuts for new yard.

16/1

7th

9

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Circus Act

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a Down Royal handicap last year; not bad efforts over hurdles and on the Flat lately but needs a fair bit more.

18/1

Form: 0000-7

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

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7th

5

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Flash The Badge

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

No sign of winning potential in three maiden hurdles last October/November; opening mark is unappealing.

33/1

2

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Flash The Badge

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Well beaten in a bumper and a pair of maiden hurdles.

66/1

Form: 06-8

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

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7th

4

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Barrogstown Girl

9st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Progressive in 2024, winning three handicaps, showing a liking for good ground; failed to score last year and now back on last winning mark; hard to be confident after a poor run over hurdles last month; should be sharper now.

16/1

Form: 00-055

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

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5th

6

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Sneddy Eddie

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Three-time Flat winner is 0-5 over hurdles; far from disgraced on debut for this yard at Wexford 11 days ago (2m1f, good); most of best form is on soft ground, however, so could probably do with some rain.

6/1

5th

9

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Sneddy Eddie

11st 2lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Three minor wins on the Flat; has struggled in maiden hurdles, but possible improver now switched to Gordon Elliott on handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 220-24

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 85

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4th

9

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Demanding Gerry

11st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Has finished runner-up in four of last five starts, including on return from 225 days off at Wexford on latest; nudged up another 1lb, but has gone well over C&D before and a leading contender.

13/2

2nd

12

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Demanding Gerry

10st 13lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Runner-up in handicaps at Downpatrick and Kilbeggan last summer and again over 2m4f at Clonmel in October; slightly lame when beaten favourite later same month at Punchestown but definite player if reproducing those earlier efforts on her return here.

11/2

Form: /3/38-

Last run: 336 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

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10

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Movie King

10st 7lb

J: Mr A Coonan

T: A J Martin

AW winner in 2022, scored over hurdles in 2023; ran well on his penultimate chase start.

10/1

3

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Movie King

11st 6lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Flat and hurdle winner ran a cracker on return over 2m4f here, his fourth chase start; can improve from that and is a major player if staying this trip, though he is Flat-bred so there's a doubt.

5/2

Form: 70F9-3

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

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3rd

12

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Dream Shaper

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Unplaced in 26 starts; ninth of 13 at Limerick last time (2m, soft, 33-1); unlikely.

33/1

9th

14

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Dream Shaper

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Unplaced in 25 starts; weakening and fell at two out at Cork last time at 66-1; unlikely.

66/1

Form: 897-P0

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

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11th

11

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Dark Berkshire

10st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Very ordinary form in maidens and no sign of progress so far in handicaps; first-time cheekpieces need to bring serious improvement.

16/1

12

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Dark Berkshire

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Very ordinary form in maidens and no sign of progress so far in handicaps; beaten 22l at Sligo when last sighted in November; 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

50/1

Form: -65650

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 76

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Form: 2176-6

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

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10th

6

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Surviving Murmansk

9st 8lb

J: Alan Persse

T: James M Barcoe

Sole win from 44 starts came in a hurdle race here last August; Flat form is unconvincing; may have needed the run over hurdles here in May.

20/1

6th

14

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Surviving Murmansk

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: James M Barcoe

Breakthrough win came over C&D last August off 4lb lower; below best on Flat and over hurdles in three starts since; off since poor AW effort in November; likely to need this run.

20/1

Form: 667B-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

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8th

5

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:18 Roscommon

Il Pirata

11st 4lb

J: Mr M J Love

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Soundly beaten in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; brought down on return; best watched for now.

20/1

26

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Il Pirata

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J Love

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Hints of promise in three maidens; more likely a handicap prospect; first reserve.

Form: 706

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

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Form: 4P0-P1

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

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9

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

18:55 Wexford

Backinabit

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

First-time blinkers worked the oracle over C&D last time when he left previous poor form behind to win by 3.25l (good); up 6lb but big chance if the headgear retains the same magic.

3/1

1st

14

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Backinabit

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Best handicap run when fourth at Roscommon last year but well below that level twice after and dropped out quickly on seasonal return last month at Sligo; blinkers tried.

16/1

Betting Forcast

20/1 King Of The Greys, 18/1 Malbas, 6/1 Whispering Willow, 100/30 Friar Hogan, 13/1 Im Flattered, 7/1 Burlington House, 14/1 Circus Act, 33/1 Flash The Badge, 20/1 Barrogstown Girl, 15/2 Sneddy Eddie, 6/1 Demanding Gerry, 33/1 Movie King, 8/1 Dream Shaper, 25/1 Dark Berkshire, 25/1 Finnicky Filly, 33/1 Surviving Murmansk, Il Pirata, Mambo Du Large, Backinabit