December 20 / 13.35 Naas

13.35

Yielding To Soft

Jack Carter Naas Member Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5949.58
  • 2m 2f 183y
  • 28 runners
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Jack Carter Naas Member Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 28 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/7 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-

Last run: 268 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost Eu155,000 at Arqana sale in April after a smooth debut success over 1m4f at Nancy the previous month; likely to be hard to beat.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:55 Aintree

Impaire Et Passe

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Unproven at this trip and reportedly never travelling when pulled up in the Ryanair at Cheltenham last month; however, he's won at this meeting in each of the last two seasons, landing the Grade 1 Manifesto Novices' Chase last April (2m4f, good to soft; Jango Baie third), and he produced a top performance in the Grade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park this February; could bounce back with big run for last year's winning trainer Willie Mullins.

7/2

5

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Impaire Et Passe

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

A fine hurdler whose three Grade 1 wins included the Ballymore at this meeting in 2023; has reached the same standard over fences, winning at the top level at Aintree (about 2m4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last April, and he was ultimately quite convincing in a tactical race at Gowran (about 2m3f, heavy) last month; his form doesn't yet match that of stablemate Fact To File but he is considered for a place.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Mahler newcomer is out of an ordinary sprinter who has produced winners with stamina; likely to need experience.
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4

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

For Fear Of Frost

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M F Morris

prominent and briefly disputed lead early, pressed leaders when pulled up quickly after 5th, looked to go wrong

11/4

4th

15

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:25 Tipperary

For Fear Of Frost

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M F Morris

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, headway on near side of group after 3 out, disputing fourth when mistake last, went fourth and kept on towards finish, not reach leaders

12/1

6th

18

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

For Fear Of Frost

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M F Morris

A respectable if well-beaten runner-up on debut in 2m Naas maiden in late 2022 but nowhere near that level since in light campaign, none too fluent at Fairyhouse last time; handicap debut but may need more time.

33/1

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 0-4

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gave himself little chance when too keen in a Down Royal bumper last month; best watched on hurdling debut.
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2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Artiste DAinay

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

Won a point before joining this yard for £10,000; ran well for a long way at Hexham before weakening (2m7f, good); this flatter track could suit and Sean Bowen is booked.

13/2

5th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Artiste DAinay

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Billy Aprahamian

2-12 in points but took ten attempts to add to his maiden success, though had earlier shown a fair level of ability over hurdles; returns to this sphere after last month's easy point win, after which he was purchased for £10,000; worth considering off a workable mark back over hurdles on stable debut.

9/2

1

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:10 Cartmel

Artiste DAinay

11st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Placed on all six hurdling starts for Stuart Crawford (once here) and has won a point for his new connections this year but returned to racing under rules with two below-par runs this spring (2m5f/2m7f); drops back in trip for this handicap debut; needs to up his game.

12/1

Form: 37-3

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Promise in both bumpers in the spring, second occasion when mid-field behind stablemate Absolute Notions in the Goffs Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown; started over hurdles with a fair run in third behind the long odds-on Il Etait Temps at Thurles; mistake at the last probably cost him second; should be in the mix now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

26th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 100y

17:10 Limerick

Ideal De Ciergues

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

9/4

3rd

10

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Ideal De Ciergues

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gordon Elliott

soon led

9/4

4th

8

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 183y

13:35 Naas

Ideal De Ciergues

11st 7lb

J: Davy Russell

T: Gordon Elliott

Promise in both bumpers in the spring, second occasion when mid-field behind stablemate Absolute Notions in the Goffs Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown; started over hurdles with a fair run in third behind the long odds-on Il Etait Temps at Thurles; mistake at the last probably cost him second; should be in the mix now.

4/1

Form: 88

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on her hurdling debut at Punchestown but likely to need more experience
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15th

15

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:25 Cork

Jane Wilde

11st 2lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: C A Murphy

Lightly raced mare was never sighted on handicap debut at Kilbeggan in April, having shown some promise in maidens; remains a potential improver.

16/1

13th

14

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 50y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Jane Wilde

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: C A Murphy

towards rear

14/1

5th

12

28th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 93y

15:21 Fairyhouse

Jane Wilde

11st 5lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: C A Murphy

Has shown definite promise in two maiden outings though beaten a long way both times; has an edge over Neev's Dream on Naas running.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Obtained plenty of experience on the Flat; 1m3f winner on soft ground at Killarney in October off a mark of 60; could go well on hurdling debut.
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9

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Star Official

10st 12lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Two-time winner over hurdles with his last win coming over C&D in April off 98 (16.5f, yielding); has been running consistently since then without winning; 6.75l sixth of 10 at Wexford last time (2m1f, good to yielding); each-way chance but 2lb wrong.

15/1

10

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:28 Wexford

Star Official

10st 1lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Wide margin winner at Tramore in April and several good runs in defeat subsequently; behind several of today's rivals in those defeats; consistent sort should be thereabouts but may find one or two too good.

13/2

7

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Star Official

11st 6lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Wide margin winner at Tramore in April and several good runs in defeat subsequently from this sort of mark; handles slower ground and he's one for the shortlist.

8/1

100/1

Form: 0-00

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing to recommend in two bumper starts in the spring for her previous trainer; struggled on stable/hurdling debut at Cork.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

8

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Neevs Dream

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: David Harry Kelly

Unplaced joint-favourite for a division of this race last year during her time with Tom Gibney; pulled up at Wexford (Grizabella fourth) on her first run for Harry Kelly.

10/1

6

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:15 Wexford

Neevs Dream

11st 6lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: David Harry Kelly

Ran some decent races without really threatening the judge for Tom Gibney; good effort when beaten 5.75L off 89 at Wexford over 2m in March 2023 and 3lb lower now; back from almost a year off; could go well if fit on first run for new yard; wears usual tongue tie.

10/1

5th

7

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 37y

18:40 Bellewstown

Neevs Dream

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

towards rear of midfield, mistake 4 out, headway 3 out, no impression after 2 out

9/1

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on his modest form in points on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse; more needed
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:40 Taunton

Kelce

11st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Consistent sort who gained a first win of the current campaign in 3m Musselburgh handicap chase 37 days ago; not ruled out despite taking a 7lb hike in the weights.

7/2

1st

5

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

16:11 Musselburgh

Kelce

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Front-runner who won twice last season (soft/good) and bounced back from heavy-ground blip to finish second at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; runs well a lot more often than not and he's a leading player.

5/2

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
81-rated Flat winner, little encouragement from his hurdles debut at Thurles; sole win was achieved on yielding ground, but possibly best on good.
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4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Stellium

11st 11lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Michael Flannery

didn't always jump with fluency, always behind

80/1

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Stellium

11st 11lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Michael Flannery

didn't always jump with fluency, always behind

80/1

1

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:34 Limerick

Stellium

12st 0lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Michael Flannery

Tramore maiden winner on the flat back in 2021; 0-6 hurdling, hasn't run over timber in the guts of two years; yard debut and best watched on handicap debut.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Home-bred daughter of Walk In The Park and the talented Jennies Jewel, a smart hurdler, winning chaser and also Ascot Stakes winner; interesting
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0

12

24th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Pirate Bonnie

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Poor form last season and while she's gone off fairly short prices in two handicap hurdles this winter, she has failed to show improved form; bit to prove now.

5/1

0

9

17th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Wexford

Pirate Bonnie

11st 1lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

No worthwhile form as yet including never sighted when well-supported in market at Gowran last Saturday; may yet improve and can't be ruled out.

6/1

9th

19

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Gowran Park

Pirate Bonnie

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

No worthwhile form as yet and was a weakener over 2m7f on handicap debut; drops back in trip and that may help.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to bumper/hurdle/chase winner Tweed Skirt, half-brother to three winners; represents top connections/ stablemate Ideal De Ciergues has experience.
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4

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:48 Kilbeggan

Clodders Dream

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Two wins have been over shorter; on the retreat when a faller two out over this trip in Down Royal contest won by Topgun Simmy on latest, second run after a long absence; needs to improve and stamina still unproven.

14/1

1

5th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Down Royal

Clodders Dream

11st 10lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for yard; gained second win over hurdles when scoring off 120 in a handicap at Tipperary in July (20.5f, yielding); pulled up in first run since at Fairyhouse on testing ground last month after a 291 day absence; may have needed that and the return to a sounder surface is a plus; this trip should be fine; chance.

7/2

1

5th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Down Royal

Clodders Dream

11st 10lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for yard; gained second win over hurdles when scoring off 120 in a handicap at Tipperary in July (20.5f, yielding); pulled up in first run since at Fairyhouse on testing ground last month after a 291 day absence; may have needed that and the return to a sounder surface is a plus; this trip should be fine; chance.

7/2

Form: 0-5

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a pair of bumpers; unlikely to make an impact on hurdling debut.
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7th

12

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

17:08 Cork

Sarahs Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Ms C A Walsh

T: P A Fahy

raced wide, raced lazily at times, in rear throughout, weakening when mistake 4 out, tailed off

20/1

21th

9

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Naas

Sarahs Soldier

11st 8lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Fair efforts last twice over longer; did not appear to see out 3m at Punchestown last month; big drop back in trip here but not easy to dismiss.

14/1

9th

10

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Sarahs Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Best handicap effort (2m6f) came on much better ground over the summer; too keen on return here last month and could struggle to see this out in the conditions.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soldier Of Fortune newcomer has an interesting mix of speed and stamina in his pedigree; one of four (plus a reserve) for his owner in this event.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

17:18 Ballinrobe

Dotie Boy

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Denis W Cullen

Long prices and ran accordingly in both maidens over the winter; eligible for a mark after this.

50/1

20th

6

15th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Dotie Boy

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Denis W Cullen

50-1 and never involved when tailed off on debut last month; needs to leave that behind.

100/1

13th

4

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 183y

13:35 Naas

Dotie Boy

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Denis W Cullen

Soldier Of Fortune newcomer has an interesting mix of speed and stamina in his pedigree; one of four (plus a reserve) for his owner in this event.

25/1

100/1

Form: 8-8

Last run: 232 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran twice in the spring; no encouragement from two point-to-point outings.
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27

25th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 23y

15:20 Fairyhouse

Kandoit

10st 13lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: C A McBratney

took keen hold, towards rear, in touch with leaders when not fluent 4th, ridden and held when fell 2 out

17

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

16:35 Punchestown

Kandoit

11st 5lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: C A McBratney

10th

23

15th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Kandoit

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: C A McBratney

First reserve; hasn't shown enough in points or under Rules so far; plenty to find.

Form: 00

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on both starts over hurdles at Punchestown, makes no appeal
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11

30th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 0f 20y

16:17 Punchestown

Oc Go On

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Tailed off in four starts; up in trip; cheekpieces on first time.

100/1

10th

9

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 170y

13:05 Tramore

Oc Go On

11st 4lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear

200/1

15th

14

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 183y

13:35 Naas

Oc Go On

11st 7lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Beaten a long way on both starts over hurdles at Punchestown, makes no appeal

100/1

Form: 649-0

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in three bumpers outings; beaten a long way on her hurdles and seasonal debut at Cork last month; hard to fancy
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

28th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

14:40 Fontwell

Design Flaw

10st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Cynthia Woods

jumped right on occasions, led, clear with one other 4th, mistake 6th, raced in second after 9th

66/1

5

11th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:27 Lingfield

Design Flaw

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Cynthia Woods

held up in last, mistake 3rd, pushed along before 7th, outpaced 8th, lost touch before 3 out, pulled up 2 out

20/1

5

11th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:27 Lingfield

Design Flaw

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Cynthia Woods

held up in last, mistake 3rd, pushed along before 7th, outpaced 8th, lost touch before 3 out, pulled up 2 out

20/1

Form: 07-

Last run: 264 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never involved and made mistakes at Navan on debut; showed some ability in a 2m maiden at this venue in March on his second start.
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9th

3

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Albaquirky

11st 7lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: E Bolger

Never better than seventh in five maiden hurdle runs; won a maiden point at Comea in February after a year off; however, that was a weak race, and he has struggled in two hunter chase outings; in the right yard (11 wins in this event since 1997), but otherwise hard to make a case.

20/1

9th

3

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Albaquirky

11st 7lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: E Bolger

Never better than seventh in five maiden hurdle runs; won a maiden point at Comea in February after a year off; however, that was a weak race, and he has struggled in two hunter chase outings; in the right yard (11 wins in this event since 1997), but otherwise hard to make a case.

20/1

4th

1

30th Mar 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 55y

14:45 Fairyhouse

Albaquirky

12st 0lb

J: Mr D M Russell

T: E Bolger

raced in last, hit 7th, mistake 10th, soon detached, tailed off back straight

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Noteworthy as a half-brother to the versatile Effernock Fizz, the winner of eight races, five over hurdles (rated 133) and three on the Flat (rated 74).
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12

16th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Clonmel

Mustmeetthefarrier

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Cian Michael Collins

Three maiden runs have amounted to little; easily dismissed.

100/1

13th

9

21st Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

12:32 Navan

Mustmeetthefarrier

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Cian Michael Collins

No sign of winning potential in maiden hurdle outings at Naas and Leopardstown last month.

200/1

24

15th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:40 Punchestown

Mustmeetthefarrier

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Michael Collins

Second reserve; shown very little in two maiden hurdles at huge odds so far.

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Little encouragement from his Thurles debut early this month, up against it.
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20th

17

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Small Money

12st 0lb

J: Mark Harley

T: Anthony Mullins

Failed massive gamble after absence at Wexford; no better at Tramore; best watched.

40/1

7th

11

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Small Money

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Was the subject of a major market move on his second handicap start when returning from a 538 day absence earlier this month at Wexford (sent off 4-1 fav); must have been showing a bit at home and he shaped well enough before the lack of a recent run took its toll; respected, especially if the money comes again.

14/1

6th

10

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:15 Wexford

Small Money

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Didn't show much in maiden hurdles; similar story on handicap debut at Clonmel back in February 2023; first run since and can only be watched for now.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor placed form for Paul and Oliver Cole; never a threat at Dundalk on Irish debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

12

2nd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 2f 152y

16:25 Clonmel

Wantage

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Minor placed form on the Flat in Britain; struggled in a Dundalk run in November; completely tailed off on hurdling debut at Naas.

66/1

16th

15

19th Feb 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:55 Punchestown

Wantage

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Murray

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Showed some ability for the Coles but soundly beaten in two starts for this stable.

20/1

20th

21

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 183y

13:35 Naas

Wantage

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Minor placed form for Paul and Oliver Cole; never a threat at Dundalk on Irish debut.

16/1

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mid-division in a pair of maiden hurdles last month; likely to need a handicap mark.
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21th

7

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 183y

13:35 Naas

Headwind

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: E Bolger

Mid-division in a pair of maiden hurdles last month; likely to need a handicap mark.

50/1

Form: 40

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Met interference at Thurles last time; little apparent chance on overall form.
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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

23th
10
Islo

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of useful French performers in his pedigree; the owner's first string on riding plans
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5th

5

6th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Islo

11st 12lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: T M Walsh

Shown nothing in three starts, looking laboured at Gowran last time; likely to need more time.

66/1

16

18th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:02 Gowran Park

Islo

11st 8lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: T M Walsh

Shown nothing in two starts so far including chase debut last time.

100/1

6th

9

21st Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

14:52 Navan

Islo

11st 4lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: T M Walsh

Tailed off on his only start in a maiden hurdle and this is a huge ask on chase debut.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Majestic Maid (bumper/hurdle/chase), Hurlerontheditch (bumper) & Presenting J (bumper); dam bumper/hurdle/chase winner; worth a look future reference.
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14

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Three In A Row

10st 10lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Sole win in 19 starts came in Naas handicap hurdle in April 2024; 0-12 over fences but placed five times and produced another solid effort when 0.5l second to James The Brave at Wexford 35 days ago; nudged up 2lb.

7/1

2nd

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Three In A Row

10st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler; 0-11 chasing but rated 3lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); recent 2m1f Navan handicap fourth wasn't a bad effort, this more his trip so one to consider.

8/1

4th

7

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Three In A Row

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler; 0-10 chasing but rated 4lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); finished 16l behind in a Naas Listed contest when sporting first-time cheekpieces (left off now), in a race won by another McManus runner ridden by Mark Walsh; similarly Walsh rides Park That here.

5/1

Form: 90-7

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two ordinary runs in bumpers last term; showed some ability when 100-1 on hurdles debut, finishing seventh in a 22-runner event, though beaten in excess of 40l.
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No Results Found

Form: 5-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Ran once last season; 66-1 when tailed off on her reappearance at this venue; first reserve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

10

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:40 Galway

We Will Rock You

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Alan Donoghue

Bits of promise in maidens but still went off 40-1 for handicap debut at Wexford (2m4f) and was tailed off; the hood tried there is swiftly dispensed with.

33/1

11th

12

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

We Will Rock You

10st 13lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: Alan Donoghue

Showed a bit more when sixth in a maiden hurdle here in April and probably unsuited by 2m latest; fairly treated on handicap debut and one to consider back up in trip; wears first-time hood.

7/1

Form: U0

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when in rear on hurdling debut at Cork; safe to rule out; second reserve.
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12

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:10 Cartmel

Importateur

10st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles and absent since modest third on handicap debut for Tom Gretton in April 2024; 4lb wrong for stable/chase debut; could be considered only if lively in the betting.

20/1

12

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:10 Cartmel

Importateur

10st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles and absent since modest third on handicap debut for Tom Gretton in April 2024; 4lb wrong for stable/chase debut; could be considered only if lively in the betting.

20/1

3rd

13

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 164y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Importateur

10st 5lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Tom Gretton

Ex-Irish 5yo who has achieved little in maiden/novice hurdles; long way out of the weights on this handicap debut.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer whose dam was a minor 1m5f winner; in good hands; third reserve.
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18

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Raglan Road

10st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdles winner was soundly beaten in opening three chase runs; well backed when winning a Down Royal rated novice chase last time (2m5f, good to yielding); likely capable of more.

14/1

1st

5

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

Raglan Road

11st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

1-10 over hurdles and rated 131; soundly beaten in three chase starts, including off 126 in a novices' handicap at Naas on latest; needs to improve plenty on that to figure here.

7/1

7th

2

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Raglan Road

11st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning hurdler (here) whose standout effort in that sphere was a fine third behind Wodhooh in the 2025 Martin Pipe; no show in midfield in both beginners chases in November but can't be ruled out making an immediate impact in handicaps off 5lb lower chase mark.

9/1

Non-runners

Everystep Oftheway, We Will Rock You, Importateur, Raglan Road

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Payout
Exacta €17.80
Straight Forecast €24.67
Trifecta €266.20

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