December 26 / 12.00 Leopardstown

12.00

Yielding To Soft

All About Sunday Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 29 runners
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All About Sunday Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 29 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very smart on the flat for Ballydoyle although never did quite fulfil the promise of his juvenile campaign, standout effort this year when touched off in Tattersalls Gold Cup; 350,000gns buy at Tattersalls Horses In Training Sale and very interesting to see how he fares in this discipline (brother Royal Aide is a dual hurdles winner for Denis Hogan).
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2nd

3

28th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 80y

18:00 Punchestown

High Definition

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in second, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 7th, joined leader before 3 out, ridden after 2 out, led home turn, headed approaching last, no extra when hit rail and stumbled after last, kept on, no match for winner

9/1

7th

7

14th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

13:30 Cheltenham

High Definition

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Went close in Group 1 on the Flat last May and, despite failing to shine on his final few Flat starts, he beat some talented rivals to win on hurdle debut at Leopardstown (2m, soft) in December; mid-race unseat in the Grade 1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle subsequently; has plenty of potential in this code given his peak Flat ability but there is a worry about his jumping; this race is likely to expose any frailties in that department.

14/1

3

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Leopardstown

High Definition

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in second, mistake 1st, joined leader 2nd, mistake then pecked on landing and unseated rider 4th

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 10-321 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up a level in bumpers when made plenty of use of in landing Navan Listed mares's contest last month on soft, her second win in all; out of a sister to Champion Hurdle winner Jezki so likely better still now switched to hurdles and very interesting that Jack Kennedy takes the mount.
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6th

8

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:05 Punchestown

Jetara

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Third in this event last year after taking the same place in Aintree Grade 1; has failed to match that form this season and has slumped 9lb in the ratings in 12 months; tailed off in Leopardstown Grade 1 won by Teahupoo; moderate fifth behind Wodhooh; a lot to prove now but could surprise.

25/1

5th

4

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Jetara

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart mare who was an 11l fourth to Lossiemouth in this 12 months ago before finishing third in 3m Grade 1s at Aintree and Punchestown later in the spring; hasn't quite hit the same heights this season, including 9l third to Feet Of A Dancer and Dream On Baby in Doncaster Grade 2 latest; vulnerable even if back to her very best in a change of headgear (first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces).

25/1

3rd

1

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Jetara

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart staying mare who won this race 12 months ago (good to soft) in game style and made the frame in three Grade 1s at the spring festivals afterwards; ran poorly against the geldings at Leopardstown four weeks ago but would have a big chance if returning to her best.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair flat handicapper, winning over 1m5f at Down Royal in September; hard to see him making an immediate impact hurdling and yard have a seemingly stronger contender in Privilege.
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7th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Sign From Above

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Dual-purpose; 2-14 over hurdles, the latest win coming off 5lb lower at Gowran (2m4f, soft) in October; not a bad run when fading in the closing stages at Punchestown latest (23.5f, yielding) after a break; sharper now, this shorter trip a plus and has run well here on the Flat; in the mix.

11/1

8th

22

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Sign From Above

10st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner won his second hurdle race at Gowran over 2m4f last October but was pulled-up at this track next time; poor on the Flat latest; others make more appeal

33/1

10th

4

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Sign From Above

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner added his second hurdles win with a hard-fought victory at Gowran (2m4f) in October; makes AW debut now after being pulled up over hurdles at Punchestown when last seen; 4lb above last Flat winning mark but not ruled out.

6/1

Form: 4

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Vadamos gelding ran okay without landing a blow on Cork debut last month; expected to come on for that introduction but may need more time.
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3rd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Bowmore

12st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Campaigned mostly at about 2m but over this far he ran well for a 125-1 chance to be beaten about 10l in a big-field handicap at the Grand National meeting (under Daire McConville; finished ahead of Sir Galahad); this is not quite so demanding.

12/1

12th

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Bowmore

11st 6lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Campaigned mostly at about 2m and isn't crying out for this return to further; furthermore, he suffered a heavy defeat at the Cheltenham Festival most recently and this is another difficult task.

66/1

21th

20

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Bowmore

10st 6lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Front-runner; convincing Newbury win (2m) under Daire McConville in November before 11l third off this 10lb higher mark behind two well-handicapped rivals at Doncaster (2m, good to soft again) in December; off since; needs better.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful on the flat in France last year for Freddie Head, winning 1m2f Longchamp maiden and placed all 3 subsequent starts in conditions races at up to 1m4f; Frankel gelding demands plenty of respect now on hurdles debut for champion trainer.
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5th

1

25th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:15 Punchestown

Diverge

11st 12lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

led, briefly headed after 1st, 3 lengths ahead halfway, reduced lead before 3 out, headed 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off

3/1

3rd

3

14th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

13:30 Cheltenham

Diverge

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Useful French Flat winner (10.5f, good) who returned from a long layoff to make his hurdle debut at Leopardstown in December, and improved a bundle from that run when easily winning a maiden at Punchestown (2m, soft); this is a much tougher task and others have achieved more (including his three stablemates) but he was impressive last time and the ceiling of his ability could lie at a lofty level; wears a first-time tongue-tie; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

1st

3

30th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:47 Punchestown

Diverge

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

prominent, led and made rest from 5 out

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat Hollow gelding cost 25,000Euros as a foal and 85,000Euros as a 3yo; half-brother to useful 2m3f/2m5f hurdle winner Es Perfecto & useful bumper/2m4f hurdle winner No Ordinary Joe; dam unraced sister to decent dual-purpose performer Shadow Eile; one of several for his owner here and likely all the better for the experience.
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2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 2

15:10 Perth

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Won at Down Royal (2m4f, good to yielding) in December and ran well in defeat on next two starts (2m3f/2m4f, heavy/good to yielding) prior to failing to stay 3m4f in the Ulster National at Downpatrick; could play a leading role back down in trip.

11/4

8th

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler; got off the mark at the second attempt over fences in a 2m4f beginners' event at Down Royal at Christmas; beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap chase at Gowran, where heavy ground may not have been ideal; better when second in a rated race at Down Royal; hard to be sure how effectively he will stay.

11/2

2nd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler got off the mark at the second attempt over fences over this C&D (gd-yld); beaten over 6l in a handicap chase at Gowran (19.5f, heavy) latest but ground may not have been ideal; return to this venue a plus and will like the ground; chance.

3/1

Form: 30-

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise of Ballinrobe bumper debut in April not backed up in valuable Goffs Land Rover Bumper subsequently; half-brother to a pair of hurdle winners switches to hurdles here on return to action and likely all the better for the experience.
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12th

6

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Make The Plan

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Off the course for a long time, chasing when last seen; best hurdles run was in 2023; probably best watched.

14/1

7

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:42 Gowran Park

Make The Plan

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Ten race maiden under Rules is 0-2 in chases; mild improvement on second start in this sphere on latest at Down Royal but was still beaten 16l in the first-time hood (retained); hard to make a case for.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent performer on the flat at 1m-1m2f, winning at Navan and Killarney in 2021 and pick of this year's form when third in both the Irish Lincoln and Irish Cambridgeshire; ideally wants decent ground so won't want too much rain.
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2nd

11

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Star Harbour

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish-trained 8yo, on a long losing sequence; not entirely disgraced when fourth of ten at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; others have more potential but he's certainly well treated on his best form.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Star Harbour

10st 7lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now, although soft/heavy ground not ideal of late; handicapper relenting so don't rule out with ground more in his favour; rider/trainer had a winner at Roscommon on Monday.

8/1

14th

7

(12)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Star Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now; unplaced in two outings this term; others have stronger credentials.

14/1

Form: U94

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
73-rated flat maiden showed a bit of improvement hurdling at Cork last month but not enough to merit serious consideration here.
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11

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:25 Punchestown

True Artist

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Long standing maiden on the Flat; tailed off on handicap debut a fortnight ago and major doubts about this trip.

33/1

9th

11

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 3f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

True Artist

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Promise when fourth in a maiden hurdle at Cork on his penultimate start; was tailed off at Leopardstown since but that was a deep maiden hurdle won by High Definition; interesting up in trip on handicap debut.

20/1

8

(3)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

13:35 Dundalk (AW)

True Artist

9st 12lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Gerard O’Leary

Developed behavioural issues (refusing to start in races at Clonmel and Laytown) after several placed efforts last season; fit from hurdling and shaped quite well at Cork on penultimate start; 73-rated gelding has four seconds to his name on turf; definite chance if coming out of the stalls with the others.

5/1

Form: 4

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soldier Of Fortune half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser Ballymoy among others ran well at long odds on Thurles debut last month in a decent enough maiden, so not one to rule out given expected improvement.
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6th

1

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Chiefs Kingdom

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Placed four times over hurdles but had been out of form (largely over fences) until a close third at 66-1 over 2m here on St Stephen's Day (yielding) on handicap hurdle debut; up 3lb for that but chance if he can back it up; slight question mark on this ground.

5/1

4

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:42 Wexford

Chiefs Kingdom

11st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Placed four times over hurdles; chase form is unconvincing; new headgear combination following an unplaced maiden hurdle run at this venue.

16/1

Form: 7-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield on Punchestown hurdles debut last month, likely to need more time.
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9

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 180y

17:30 Fairyhouse

Stuzzikini

12st 0lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: Stephanie Ocsko-Moore

Failed to prosper in top staying handicaps after winning the 2024 Troytown for Gordon Elliott; should show the benefit of a point-to-point run at Oldtown in February.

10/1

Form: 42-3 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent level of form when touched off by a subsequent Grade 1 winner at Compiegne in October 2021 after which he was bought for 315,000Euros; disappointing odds-on favourite however on Irish debut at Down Royal last month when only third behind one in the same ownership, none too fluent when making it and folding quite tamely; should be capable of better, especially with more fluent round of jumping.
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12th

6

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:25 Galway

Foxfire Glow

11st 8lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Gordon Elliott

Followed up a maiden hurdle success at Downpatrick with a novice hurdle win at Tramore in August; however, beaten a long way out on last month's return; needs to leave that run behind.

18/1

12th

8

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Foxfire Glow

10st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a maiden and a novice on decent ground last summer; well-held fourth in first handicap at Listowel where he didn't see out this trip on softer ground; off nine months.

8/1

4th

6

20th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Foxfire Glow

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Downpatrick maiden (2m6f) and Tramore novice (2m4f) hurdle lately; this is a tougher task up in trip on h'cap debut on softer ground but noted.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A five-time Flat winner up to 1m2f for Jessica Harrington, now rated 82; changed hands for 20,000Euros and never sighted on hurdles debut in Fairyhouse maiden early this month; best watched for now.
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1

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Aurora Princess

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Leanne Breen

Five-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington; touched off in a competitive mares maiden hurdle at the Galway festival in 2023 for Emmet Mullins; sold for just 6,000Eur at the 2023 Goffs Autumn sale; best watched on debut for a new yard after 15 months off.

14/1

1

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Aurora Princess

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Leanne Breen

Five-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington; touched off in a competitive mares maiden hurdle at the Galway festival in 2023 for Emmet Mullins; sold for just 6,000Eur at the 2023 Goffs Autumn sale; best watched on debut for a new yard after 15 months off.

14/1

9th

12

(4)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Aurora Princess

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Emmet Mullins

Five-time winner has run well in defeat over hurdles and Flat lately; just one (unplaced) AW run in her career; has a bit on from 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

Form: 05

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward on latest of two runs in Cork maidens in November but lots more likely required here.
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13th

2

25th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 23y

15:20 Fairyhouse

After The Roar

11st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Emmet Mullins

in rear, shaken up after 7th, pushed along and held before 2 out

5/1

18th

6

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Gowran Park

After The Roar

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Emmet Mullins

Has come up against some smart types in three qualifying maiden runs, much the best being Cork fifth to Irish Point; potential improver now switched to handicaps.

7/1

17th

1

26th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

After The Roar

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Emmet Mullins

Took a step forward on latest of two runs in Cork maidens in November but lots more likely required here.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Flemensfirth gelding a 80,000Euros 3yo; second foal; dam point winner/placed 2m4f hurdle, sister to bumper/2m-2m6f hurdle/smart chase winner Thegreatjohnbrowne and 2m1f chase winner Beeverstown; newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
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1st

6

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 130y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Battle It Out

10st 11lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

prominent

12/1

66/1

Form: 00-40

Last run: 169 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner rated 72 in that sphere, four efforts hurdling don't suggest he will make an impact here.
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12

28th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:48 Newton Abbot

Bears Hug

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Jimmy Frost

Tailed off in three runs after running okay in a C&D handicap last May on stable debut; absent since September.

33/1

12

28th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:48 Newton Abbot

Bears Hug

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Jimmy Frost

Tailed off in three runs after running okay in a C&D handicap last May on stable debut; absent since September.

33/1

9th

7

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:25 Newton Abbot

Bears Hug

10st 11lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jimmy Frost

led, headed 3 out

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in midfield on Naas debut last Tuesday, can only be watched for now.
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5th

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Shane Crawley

Course winner of a handicap chase in December, showing no ill-effects from an 11-month absence in beating a solid yardstick; in touch when falling two at Clonmel in January; could go well from a mark 7lb below her chase rating; talented 5lb claimer into the bargain.

7/2

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Reserve; modest point-to-point form in the spring, best watched now on Rules debut.
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3rd

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Master Breffni

11st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Micky Hammond

Struggled last time at Haydock but headed there in a fine run of form and he's still on a competitive mark; couldn't dismiss with trip/ground preferable.

8/1

2

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 4

15:00 Carlisle

Master Breffni

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

held up in rear, bad mistake and fell 2nd

7/4

1st

4

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 3

16:00 Catterick

Master Breffni

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

held up in last

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden on the flat, hard to entertain here on hurdles debut.
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10

17th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 164y

12:50 Clonmel

Inveterate

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

towards rear, pushed along after 4th

66/1

22th

25

26th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

Inveterate

11st 0lb

J: Mr C M Quirke

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Modest maiden on the flat, hard to entertain here on hurdles debut.

150/1

19th

4

(12)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Inveterate

9st 13lb

J: Tom Madden

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

midfield, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Low-grade AW winner in Britain; nothing for current yard and easily passed over on hurdles debut.
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7th

9

(16)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Final Fantasy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Won three on AW, all over 1m in Britain in 2021; returned to form with a narrow defeat over C&D last month when beaten a neck; however, that form has been let down since and she's drawn out wide here.

6/1

2nd

11

(8)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Final Fantasy

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: T G McCourt

started quickly, briefly led, raced in second after 1f, challenging when pushed along and raced wide home turn, ridden towards near side 2f out, kept on well final 110yds, just held

28/1

4th

11

(12)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Final Fantasy

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: T G McCourt

Struggling at this venue since his return in November and tailed off on hurdle bow last time out; plenty to prove.

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to bumper winner and recent dual hurdles winner Itswhatunitesus; ran well for long way before fading into midfield on Down Royal debut behind a better-fancied stablemate; likely to need more time.
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9th

8

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 0y

15:42 Clonmel

Jump The Shark

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ran only twice in 2024; justified support in a handicap chase over just short of 3m on good ground at Downpatrick in May; jumped badly and afterward reported lame behind when beaten favourite at Punchestown the following month; jumped poorly and pulled up at Fairyhouse in January on return.

10/1

6

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Jump The Shark

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ran only twice in 2024; justified support in a handicap chase over just short of 3m on good ground Downpatrick in May; jumped badly and afterward reported lame behind when beaten favourite at Punchestown the following month; possibly better suited by a longer trip and good ground.

5/1

6

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Jump The Shark

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ran only twice in 2024; justified support in a handicap chase over just short of 3m on good ground Downpatrick in May; jumped badly and afterward reported lame behind when beaten favourite at Punchestown the following month; possibly better suited by a longer trip and good ground.

5/1

Form: 08

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse run a step in the right direction but very hard to fancy in such a strong maiden as this.
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7

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Natural Ability

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

1-15 over fences; clear of the rest when beaten 1.75l second at Sedgefield last time (2m, good); chance on that form.

7/2

2nd

4

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Natural Ability

11st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

C&D winner in November 2024 but there's not been much to enthuse over since, cheekpieces fitted when a well-held third of five in 2m Catterick handicap chase four weeks ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

7/1

3rd

4

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Natural Ability

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Won at Sedgefield in November 2024 (2m, good); lightly raced since; tried in cheekpieces after two poor runs this season.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gatewood gelding went for around 4,000Euros as both a foal and a 3yo; first foal; dam modest; newcomer unlikely to feature.
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3

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

On My Bike

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-14 over hurdles but disappointed at Ballinrobe in that sphere last time out; previously ran a nice race at Bellewstown over 2m4f on good ground; not a bad run on chase debut at Downpatrick in June where 2m7f trip probably stretched him; cheekpieces on for handicap chase debut; probably best watched today unless the money comes.

10/1

7th

4

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:53 Ballinrobe

On My Bike

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won at Punchestown and a cracking run at Bellewstown last time after his chasing debut; should be a big player off 2lb higher.

5/1

200/1

Form: U0

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on hurdling debut at Cork; safe to rule out.
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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: 48-

Last run: 364 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 92 on the Flat in Britain and third in Goodwood Listed on final start for Joseph Tuite in 2021; ran below expectations on both hurdle runs this time last year, second occasion when midfield over today's C&D (Privilege second), too keen and couple of jumping errors; back from year's absence.
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No Results Found

Form: 88

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two efforts in September not devoid of promise but surprising if he improved enough to feature here in a much stronger maiden.
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11th

23

11th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 55y

17:40 Galway

Leading Flame

11st 8lb

T: Matthew J Smith

Third reserve; not a bad run on comeback making handicap debut at Downpatrick; could be involved with improvement likely up in trip.

5th

7

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:40 Downpatrick

Leading Flame

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Matthew J Smith

Poor maiden hurdle form last winter after a fair debut at Navan in September; transformation needed on handicap/seasonal debut.

20/1

21th

11

19th Feb 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Punchestown

Leading Flame

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Matthew J Smith

always towards rear, pushed along when reminders after 4th, mistake 4 out

100/1

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soldier Hollow brother to French 1m4f Group 3/10.5f winner Pelligrina and half-brother to Listed-placed 1m3f AW winner Podemos; dam French 1m4f Listed winner; decisive winner of Craon maiden in June 2021, only start in France; following month bought for 230,000Euros at Arqana Deauville Sales; very interesting recruit to the hurdling ranks.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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No Results Found

Form: 72-

Last run: 364 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner for Jessica Harrington; built on his hurdle debut when getting up for second behind easy winner Icare Allen in C&D maiden at this meeting last year (yielding-to-soft); year's absence suggests all has not been straightforward but demands respect on that form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Privilege

9st 6lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Robert Cowell

Won a similar contest over C&D in January, but it's been hard going since then including twice at the same level; needs a turnaround.

12/1

9th

6

(13)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:55 Yarmouth

Privilege

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Robert Cowell

prominent

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Balko filly cost 55,000Euros as a foal; half-sister to winners Athena Du Berlais (French/Italian 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase inc Italian Grade 1 hurdle) and Deesse Du Berlais (French 2m3f hurdle); dam French 2m2f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart 2m-2m5f jump winner Mr Mole; market likely best guide to her chances on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

4

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

18:22 Wexford

Ladybank

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

pressed winner early, lost second and prominent behind clear leader before 2nd

10/1

4th

4

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

18:22 Wexford

Ladybank

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

pressed winner early, lost second and prominent behind clear leader before 2nd

10/1

Non-runners

Leading Flame, Ladybank

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €50.50
Straight Forecast €27.60
Trifecta €113.70

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