December 28 / 12.35 Leopardstown

12.35

Soft

Irish Daily Star Christmas Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 28 runners
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Irish Daily Star Christmas Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 28 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: P-2325

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner but he's 0-9 over hurdles and his trainer has shied away from handicaps until now; might be vulnerable under top weight.
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6th

7

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

15:53 Wetherby

Sams Choice

11st 7lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Well-treated on Irish form in 2022-23 season and he made an encouraging stable debut here in November 2023; however, three lesser runs followed and this is his first outing since last July; plenty to prove.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 487327

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who has been placed a few times and is essentially frustrating; his turn could come, but perhaps not in this competitive a contest.
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8th

6

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Wexford

Gali Flight

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Numerous placings over both hurdles and fences but regressive in the spring over fences, recent Punchestown hurdles run none too encouraging either; handicapper giving him every chance but hard to be confident in.

16/1

10th

6

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Gali Flight

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Maiden has been regressive over fences lately; last ran over hurdles in February 2023 but is well-treated if able to match some of that older form.

25/1

12th

10

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Wexford

Gali Flight

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

midfield

22/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 63-249

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; 0-5 over hurdles and a bit disappointing that she didn't show more when granted a stiffer stamina test in a Punchestown handicap last time (easy to back at 10-1); this softer ground could work in her favour.
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1

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:10 Worcester

Music Of Tara

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Made a successful stable debut over hurdles before a 2l third back chasing at Punchestown; 3m2f perhaps stretched her when 20-1 for the Kim Muir; in shallower waters here.

4/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: P-1531 D

Last run: 146 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won his final run over hurdles when narrowly taking a Sligo handicap (2m4f, good; 6lb lower) and was close up on the AW last time; others might be better treated but has each-way claims.
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1

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:53 Down Royal

Building Bridges

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gary McGill

The last of his six hurdle wins came at Perth in September 2024; a solid effort at Aintree in April over this trip but not as good over 2m at Bellewstown; tough task on these terms.

18/1

11th

1

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:30 Bellewstown

Building Bridges

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

Course winner on the Flat; six wins over hurdles, best form over longer distances; faces a tough task under a big weight.

20/1

18

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Building Bridges

11st 1lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Ran okay to be beaten about 10l at Aintree (behind Park Of Kings) and that was after a lengthy break; however, he's an exposed dual-purpose performer and others are more intriguing.

50/1

Form: 4-841

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Odds-on and fully entitled to win his maiden at Clonmel (2m, soft) three weeks ago, which he did so with a nice bit in hand; brings momentum into handicaps and this should be more his trip.
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10th

2

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 181y

16:15 Ballinrobe

Conna Cottage

11st 13lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Won a Clonmel maiden hurdle last December and some decent runs in defeat since; moved to this yard after being 4th in a Sligo claiming hurdle last time; of interest.

6/1

2nd

6

10th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 185y

17:05 Sligo

Conna Cottage

11st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Clonmel maiden winner on soft ran okay on last month's comeback in 3m Bellewstown handicap; not one to rule out off a handy weight given his rider's claim.

11/2

4th

8

8th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Bellewstown

Conna Cottage

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner who ran okay in a Leopardstown handicap next time; jumping has let him down over fences the last twice but of interest back hurdling.

16/1

Form: 78415- D

Last run: 255 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Found major improvement to win a Fairyhouse maiden (2m4f, good to yielding) by 12l and he did well to finish fifth of 24 in a handicap back there in April given how moderately he jumped; potentially on a good mark should he sharp up his act.
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1st

8

9th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:05 Cork

Lyser

10st 8lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

made virtually all, not fluent 2 out, clear when not fluent last, kept on well

11/2

1st

16

25th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 23y

14:45 Fairyhouse

Lyser

10st 3lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

Impressive when winning a maiden hurdle over C&D last season before a solid 5l fifth in a novice handicap hurdle here; below form on return at Leopardstown in December but he looks well treated and a return to this C&D should help if he comes on for that run.

13/2

6th

4

28th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Lyser

11st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

prominent

9/4

Form: 00-561

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
The second has won since but it still didn't look that strong a maiden that he won at Limerick (2m3f, soft), having come well short on his handicap debut the run before; still early days, though.
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5th

12

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Luimneach

10st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Twice successful over hurdles; ordinary handicap chase form until second at Down Royal in January; pulled up at Thurles on his final start for the now-retired Des McDonogh; 10lb below hurdles mark; fair chance if replicating his improved display.

8/1

13

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

Luimneach

11st 2lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Twice successful over hurdles; ordinary handicap chase form until second at Down Royal last month; remains 9lb below hurdles mark; fair chance if replicating his improved display.

7/1

2nd

5

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Luimneach

11st 11lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Twice successful over hurdles; ordinary handicap chase form so far; premature to write off but hard to recommend until he shows some spark again; runs off 12lb lower than current hurdles rating.

14/1

Form: 9916-4

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Behind Gali Flight at Thurles (2m4f) last month but that was his first sighting since April so he was entitled to need it; possibilities on last season's highlights, including narrow Naas success off 7lb lower.
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2nd

7

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 0lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

Two-time winner was well beaten in this last year but ran a nice race on sole start since at Fairyhouse (3m2f, yielding) in January; 3lb rise for that 6l second seems harsh and this is harder but he has to be considered for yard that won this in 2024.

9/1

17th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims.

40/1

17th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims.

40/1

Form: 1-F270

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Cork winner in April (2m, soft/heavy) and probably ran every bit as well in defeat at Tramore (2m5f, yielding); couple of breaks since then and hasn't been as good in those subsequent starts.
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11th

10

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:34 Limerick

Garcon Doux

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Philip Fenton

Sole win from 28 hurdling attempts in 2m Cork handicap nearly three years ago; pick of recent form when second there over 2m4f (good) in October, heavy ground probably didn't suit here on latest; on a fair mark and better ground to suit so don't rule out.

8/1

9

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Garcon Doux

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Philip Fenton

1-27 over hurdles, the win coming over 2m on soft to heavy at Cork in April 2022; back to back decent runs in October-November, including over this C&D but both runs came on good ground; not as good in two runs since but he handles testing ground; not discounted.

15/2

9

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Garcon Doux

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Philip Fenton

1-27 over hurdles, the win coming over 2m on soft to heavy at Cork in April 2022; back to back decent runs in October-November, including over this C&D but both runs came on good ground; not as good in two runs since but he handles testing ground; not discounted.

15/2

Form: /PU/0-

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a decent 2m AW handicap 12 days ago on his return from a lengthy break; has only won a maiden over hurdles but does have placed form in handicaps.
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3rd

8

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jake Peter

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M A Cahill

Dual-purpose veteran; four-time Flat winner (once over C&D in 2018); hasn't been pulling up any trees over hurdles in recent times; made little impression over C&D four weeks ago; others preferred; cheekpieces.

25/1

6th

13

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Jake Peter

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: M A Cahill

Dual-purpose; 3-24 over hurdles, the last win coming off 3lb higher at Cork in November 2024; hasn't looked like taking advantage of sliding mark recently and fell on latest at Punchestown; needs a revival.

22/1

Form: 799-P0

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden and hasn't offered much in handicaps over hurdles or fences; cheekpieces did nothing for him last time but perhaps a tongue-tie will help; shrewd yard.
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0

5

9th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:45 Market Rasen

A Cheap Thrill

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, held up in rear, detached 5 out, pulled up after 4 out

20/1

8

23rd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

12:30 Newcastle

A Cheap Thrill

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Disappointing maiden who hasn't shown a great deal since joining Micky Hammond in the summer; today's less-testing ground may enable him to better his recent efforts but others appeal more all the same.

25/1

8th

8

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

A Cheap Thrill

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Micky Hammond

His form has gone the wrong way and there was no upturn in fortunes when he was back over hurdles at Carlisle last month (again pulled up).

25/1

14/1

Form: /064-3

Last run: 156 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
An infrequent winner under both codes but he was placed on the Flat and over hurdles at this year's Galway Festival, a track he does run particularly well; latest Newmarket form was too bad to be true; could have a say.
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8th

4

11th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 123y

14:50 Naas

Insane Bolt

11st 10lb

J: Eamonn Fitzgerald

T: Peter Fahey

Went close in a Galway festival handicap hurdle but tailed off on return and unseated early here latest when 33-1; just 1-19 over hurdles and still 4lb above his winning mark.

33/1

11

29th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 151y

15:52 Naas

Insane Bolt

10st 8lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

towards rear of midfield, mistake and unseated rider 3rd

14/1

12th

14

28th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Insane Bolt

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders on inner

14/1

Form: 4-P9P0

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Doesn't come here in much form at all and this is a tough race in which to rebound; blinkers tried.
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5th

8

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 194y

15:45 Sligo

Staging Post

10st 6lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won his bumper here and arrives in good form after finishing second in a handicap hurdle here last month; top rider booked and has to have a solid chance.

3/1

2nd

13

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 133y

18:33 Sligo

Staging Post

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders before 2 out, pushed along and went second approaching last, ran on and went clear with winner final 110yds

4/1

Form: 000-11

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Capable Flat horse (for which he's bred) but an improving hurdler by the looks given how well he won at Cheltenham (2m5f, good), and the unexposed runner-up from a top yard was fancied; has never been higher in the weights but firmly enters calculations.
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28

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 130y

18:00 Punchestown

Unanswered

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Andrews

T: A J Martin

Third reserve; three-time Flat winner won over 2m5f at Cheltenham in November but disappointed at Leopardstown next time; solid on last two starts but needs more up in trip; due to run in the 3.40 here Wednesday.

8th

11

26th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:40 Punchestown

Unanswered

11st 7lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A J Martin

prominent on inner

6/1

3rd

18

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Unanswered

10st 3lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

prominent, mistake 4th, pushed along when outpaced before 2 out, ridden when ran on after last, went third final strides

13/2

Form: 502600 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
First reserve; winning handicapper at about this sort of trip but recent form is none too encouraging.
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19th

21

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 165y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Serpolette

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E D Delany

Doesn't win often and now 2-37; hit the frame last time but 8lb wrong for this.

100/1

3rd

17

25th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 195y

14:45 Roscommon

Serpolette

11st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

First reserve; pretty reliable and place chance; one win since August 2020.

7th

11

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

17:05 Bellewstown

Serpolette

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

prominent, went second after 5 out

14/1

Form: 34-000 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Best form brings him right into it off this mark but he looks stuck in a rut at the minute.
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9th

10

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:05 Down Royal

Roi De Dubai

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

2m4f winner here in the past but hasn't win in two years, surprising co-favourite at Bellewstown last time; declining mark and latest support suggests some think he's capable of exploiting it.

10/1

8th

9

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Bellewstown

Roi De Dubai

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Mark continues to fall but for good reason on the evidence of his recent efforts.

14/1

12th

10

19th May 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

17:30 Downpatrick

Roi De Dubai

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Course winner has been soundly beaten the last twice and has to show more even though his mark has dropped plenty.

20/1

Form: 2/615-

Last run: 537 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Off since last summer when a winner over fences (3m); that's more his scene but he's potentially on a handy mark back over hurdles so couldn't be totally dismissive; effective at this trip.
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9th

3

19th Jan 2025

Good

2m 5f 186y

14:35 Thurles

The Echo Boy

11st 8lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Veteran who won at Ballinrobe early in the season but well below form in three runs since; only 2lb above his last winning mark now at least.

5/1

9th

3

19th Jan 2025

Good

2m 5f 186y

14:35 Thurles

The Echo Boy

11st 8lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Veteran who won at Ballinrobe early in the season but well below form in three runs since; only 2lb above his last winning mark now at least.

5/1

1

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

12:12 Fairyhouse

The Echo Boy

12st 3lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

C&D winner who is 4-18 over fences; won off 124 at Ballinrobe in May (2m3f, good); beaten 17l in Midlands National at Kilbeggan and never figured at Gowran latest off a tough mark; more needed but all of his wins have been off the back of a bad run so he's not out of it.

25/1

Form: 1P-4P7

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won in France but is yet to threaten for current team and a repeat of her Thurles form (handicap debut) won't be good enough; returning to further should at least help.
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7th

1

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 37y

18:10 Bellewstown

Delante

11st 7lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Thomas Cooper

midfield, headway and went third halfway, lost position after 4 out, dropped to rear before 3 out, soon no extra

16/1

5th

6

10th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

19:35 Sligo

Delante

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Cooper

in touch with leaders, headway and challenging before 2 out, outpaced after 2 out, weakened approaching last

8/1

13th

12

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

2m 0f 110y

19:15 Galway

Delante

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Thomas Cooper

French winner (soft) had shown little for current yard until much improved clear second to Red Ball Of Fire in Sligo handicap last month; 2lb higher but could have more to offer back on softer ground.

14/1

Form: /587-5 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark for Gordon Elliott in March 2021; lost his way for that yard but there were positives to take from his stable debut after an absence when fifth at Fairyhouse; possibilities if sharper for that spin.
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6

14th Jul 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Papal Lodge

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Peter Fahey

Won his third hurdle race when taking a Thurles handicap in March over 3m; however, has been way below that level since and best watched on chasing debut.

20/1

15th

8

29th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 92y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Papal Lodge

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Peter Fahey

Ran no race at Fairyhouse last time but he did it nicely at Thurles the time before (3m, soft) and has won on yielding ground; couldn't discount.

14/1

16th

15

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Papal Lodge

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Fahey

never better than mid-division, dropped to rear when pushed along and struggling after 8th, weakened and became detached 3 out, eased and tailed off before 2 out

14/1

Form: 2-U410

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a Cheltenham handicap hurdle in November (2m, good) but only 2-47 after dropping right out here on Monday.
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12th

12

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Contrapposto

10st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

midfield, weakened approaching last

6/1

1st

1

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

18:15 Cork

Contrapposto

12st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

prominent, challenging 2 out, led when ridden just after last, kept on well, pushed out

5/1

Form: 453400 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Running well until performing poorly at Cork and he was no better here on Monday when very tired at the finish.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Navigator Jack

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Winner off the same mark at Wexford in 2023; his runs since then have been poor and he was weakening when he slipped up after two out at Punchestown last time; cheekpieces are now added to the tongue tie.

40/1

13

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Navigator Jack

10st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Eoin Griffin

2-22 over hurdles; last win came at Wexford in August 2023; ran only three times last year; struggled at Killarney on first 2025 run

20/1

8th

13

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Navigator Jack

10st 3lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Eoin Griffin

towards rear throughout

18/1

Form: 5364F- CD BF

Last run: 256 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles and was running well when hitting the deck late on in a 2m5f handicap chase at Fairyhouse when last seen in April; could go well off a fair mark if fitness is no issue.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

4

30th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Shes Commanche

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Losing run goes back over two years and hasn't shown much for a while now; blinkers a cry for help.

33/1

17

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

16:45 Punchestown

Shes Commanche

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Adrian Murray

First reserve; losing run goes back over two years and has shown little these past 12 months; tries blinkers.

17

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:50 Kilbeggan

Shes Commanche

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

towards rear

Form: 824017 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Winning chaser and off the mark over hurdles at the 15th attempt when 8l to the good at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft); however, he was nothing like so good off this 10lb higher mark at Cork.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

19:25 Clonmel

Clody Valley

11st 9lb

J: Mr B Finn

T: Liz Doyle

midfield, detached in rear after 9th, pulled up 5 out

6/1

22

28th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Clody Valley

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Miss Elizabeth Doyle

Winning chaser and off the mark over hurdles at the 15th attempt when 8l to the good at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft); however, he was nothing like so good off this 10lb higher mark at Cork.

25/1

7th

12

20th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

Clody Valley

10st 1lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Miss Elizabeth Doyle

Winner over fences and off the mark hurdling at 15th attempt with resounding success over this trip in Fairyhouse handicap 12 days ago, produced from off the pace full of running to go clear from the last in beating two main market fancies; 10lb rise looks plenty fair on that evidence and could take the beating again.

7/2

Form: 97-700

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Slipped back to a mark only 2lb higher than for her Fairyhouse win last December; does need a revival, however.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

27th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 1f 110y

14:25 Sligo

Breezy Bell

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Edward Cawley

Record of 2-26 over hurdles; almost two years since her last win and now 7lb lower; no encouragement from her two most recent runs.

20/1

15th

15

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Breezy Bell

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward Cawley

towards rear

33/1

10th

10

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Breezy Bell

11st 4lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Edward Cawley

prominent, raced in second after 2nd, led after 3rd, headed after 3 out, soon weakened quickly

10/1

Form: 0P-220 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Threatened in handicaps at Tipperary (2m) and Wexford (2m4f) before not giving her running at Killarney three months ago; has a good record when fresh, so that heightens interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

12

13th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 88y

16:15 Thurles

Toor Moment

11st 5lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

Maiden hurdle winner in 2021 on better ground and most of her better form is on goodish ground; best watched on her first run since September.

25/1

10th

5

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Toor Moment

11st 8lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 78-398

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner off 8lb lower earlier this year; has shown she can cope with this mark but perhaps placed at best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

17

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:11 Limerick

Lily Of Dromard

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Coming on three years since she won a Clonmel handicap off a similar mark; needed to run better on her return from a long absence.

33/1

Form: 0706-

Last run: 330 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; two AW wins but asking a lot to shed her maiden status over hurdles in this deep a handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(17)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Evening Verse

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.

10/1

7th

9

(19)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Evening Verse

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Both wins have come on AW, penultimate turf run at Cork was a solid one, trip probably too far at Ballinrobe last time; other preferred.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 94/0-4

Last run: 154 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; won a 2m Flat handicap on soft at Thurles in October before struggling at Galway; returns to hurdling (0-6) in a competitive race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Three Comets

9st 2lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

towards rear

25/1

11th

10

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:23 Cork

Three Comets

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

Out of form on the Flat since last seen over hurdles a year ago, probably safe to rule out.

33/1

13th

4

(15)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Three Comets

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Won over 2m at Thurles in 2022 but form last year on turf was poor; first AW run in nearly a year and hard to fancy.

20/1

Non-runners

Delante, Papal Lodge, Contrapposto, Navigator Jack, Breezy Bell, Toor Moment, Lily Of Dromard, Evening Verse, Three Comets

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €176.70
Straight Forecast €120.61
Tricast €1022.41
Trifecta €944.50

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Conna Cottage

SPOTLIGHT:

L'yser

RP Ratings (IRE):

Unanswered

POSTDATA:

Clody Valley

TOPSPEED:

Three Comets