December 29 / 14.35 Limerick

14.35

Soft To Heavy

Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £9915.97
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -P643U

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seems to reserve his best for his local track here so disappointing he was beaten when unseating last time, form working out better than expected; well-backed then and should be primed but Senior Chief has better form and fewer miles clocked.
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1

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:38 Galway

Alpesh Amin

11st 5lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: E McNamara

Three-time hurdles winner (rated 123) at around 2m4f on soft/heavy; absent since pulled up after never travelling at Fairyhouse in February but has run well fresh so don't rule out on chase debut.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 36

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; likeable how he rallied into third (led) in Thurles bumper and pleasing start to hurdling at Clonmel too; hard to see him reversing that form with Senior Chief but place claims; tongue tie.
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8

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

Iks Man

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Gained a breakthrough success in a 2m7f Clonmel handicap in March off a 9lb lower mark; fair fourth at Killarney on penultimate start but hard to be confident about his chance

12/1

10

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 110y

16:45 Wexford

Iks Man

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Off the mark in 2m7f Clonmel handicap in March off 10lb lower mark; okay runs since over shorter trips, stamina unproven over this far.

10/1

4th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:08 Killarney

Iks Man

11st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders on inner, prominent 8th, disputing third approaching last, kept on

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 832

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Point winner; getting there hurdling and her last two runs were rock-solid, most recently behind stablemate of Senior Chief; each-way chance for top team.
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5th

1

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Purse Price

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has won a point, maiden hurdle and beginners' chase but lost her form over fences for Gordon Elliott last autumn; no better on debut for this yard but could do better returned to hurdles today.

9/1

2

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Downpatrick

Purse Price

11st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistent hurdler was a chase debut winner for Gordon Elliott at Tramore last summer (2m, yielding) but well held in novices and handicaps afterwards; debuts for new yard here.

15/2

Form: 18-65

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won well on debut (Clonmel bumper, heavy) but RPR just 98 and unplaced thrice since, albeit making nice start to hurdling at Thurles (every chance until two out); should improve from that, form worked out well and interesting; trainer had 50s handicap winner here Tuesday.
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15th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

Chautuaqua

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Bumper win here came on heavy, now 0-14 hurdling, pick of recent form when second on similar ground in Gowran mares maiden in March, didn't get beyond the first at Tramore last time (Nirisque second); ground could be plenty quick for her.

12/1

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:08 Tramore

Chautuaqua

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Clonmel bumper win came on heavy, now 0-13 hurdling, pick of recent form when second on similar ground in Gowran mares maiden last month; didn't seem to stay 2m3f on latest so return to 2m to suit; claims.

6/1

10th

1

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

16:42 Clonmel

Chautuaqua

11st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sole win in 15 starts came at this track in a bumper on debut in March 2022 on heavy; in the frame in maiden company a couple of times since; good second at Gowran Park lto; up in trip; this a stronger contest however so needs more.

14/1

Form: 6/

Last run: 649 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Local runner kept on to show modest form at 18s in Wexford bumper sole start but too much to prove on return.
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7th

9

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:57 Limerick

Standupandstandout

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: D E Fitzgerald

in rear early, towards rear of midfield when pushed along after 4 out, ridden and no impression after 3 out

25/1

6th

4

22nd Jan 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 112y

14:40 Thurles

Standupandstandout

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: D E Fitzgerald

Down in trip; was off for 21 months prior to a decent effort in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Limerick in December; failed to back that up a week later at Cork; best watched.

66/1

8th

5

7th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

13:37 Cork

Standupandstandout

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: D E Fitzgerald

Off for 21 months before running respectably in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Limerick last month; more needed but could outrun his likely odds over this longer trip.

50/1

Form: 585P

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Debut was promising but nothing since and no realistic chance; tongue tie.
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13

20th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 70y

17:17 Wexford

Whip Whitaker

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden in fair form over hurdles and fences lately; long way adrift of Rule Of June and Drimsree Lad when fourth at Clonmel, pulled up at Kilbeggan yesterday.

10/1

16

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:43 Kilbeggan

Whip Whitaker

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

15-race maiden; ran okay over fences on chase debut at Clonmel 10 days ago; each-way claims if he builds on that.

6/1

4th

8

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 6f 169y

20:30 Clonmel

Whip Whitaker

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

midfield

33/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Seemingly can move judging from SPs in points but failed to complete either time; half-brother to winners Poetic Rhythm (smart bumper/hurdle), Forthefunofit (hurdle) and Writteninthesand (2m7f chase).
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16

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Sea Road Fill

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

0-23 under Rules and 0-11 in chases; his most recent third at Killarney was a remote one and his best form is on good ground; others appeal more.

22/1

8

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:07 Killarney

Sea Road Fill

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Maiden after 22 races under rules; not a bad hurdle run last time; has a shout if back to his better chase form of last year.

16/1

5th

13

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Sea Road Fill

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Better over fences than over hurdles; best run came in a novice chase at this track last October; back from a break with a heavy defeat at Ballinrobe 13 days ago; might need another run or two to hit top gear.

20/1

Form: 06/957

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Far from disgraced at 50s here last time; chance pretty similar here and was beaten 15l.
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8th

4

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

18:10 Kilbeggan

Beaus Candle

11st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Was running well enough when falling two out at Downpatrick last time and has a squeak if he can find more with blinkers added.

13/2

7

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:50 Downpatrick

Beaus Candle

11st 12lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Declan Queally

Distant second at Punchestown two starts ago was a promising run but pulled up at Ballinrobe since; his better form has come on softer ground.

33/1

7

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 91y

19:07 Ballinrobe

Beaus Candle

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

prominent 1st, raced in second from 1st, led before 3rd, headed after 2 out, soon weakened

5/2

Form: 50

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest point winner; poor so far under Rules; outsider.
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9

27th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Finding Freedom

10st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Point winner; poor maiden over hurdles; no encouragement from his form in beginners' chases; tailed off at this venue in his first handicap; pulled up at Thurles in first-time blinkers which are now replaced with cheekpieces.

33/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
No wild price in points but no obvious promise.
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14

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:05 Limerick

Rewrite The Script

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Matthew A Daly

Now 0-16 hurdling and has generally struggled off lowly marks in handicaps; only 10-1 last time, at Listowel in June, beaten around 30l in mid-division.

25/1

9th

18

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Rewrite The Script

10st 2lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Matthew A Daly

Now 0-15 hurdling and continues to struggle off lowly marks in handicaps.

33/1

9th

18

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Rewrite The Script

10st 2lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Matthew A Daly

Now 0-15 hurdling and continues to struggle off lowly marks in handicaps.

33/1

Form: 2-2 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Looked a promising sort in 10l point win; ran into smart one when second in Cork bumper (third won bumper since and a maiden hurdle here yesterday); evens second at Clonmel on hurdles debut and RPR just 111 but did plenty right then; should be really hard to beat here.
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6th

20

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Senior Chief

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced 8yo; 10-1 when pulled up in the Irish National (3m5f, heavy) last April, in touch five out on his only go at a marathon trip; reappearance win at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October was a great deal more auspicious, staying on strongly; creditable sixth off this 9lb higher mark in Coral Gold Cup next time and had a hurdle race in February; needs a second look.

33/1

6th

20

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Senior Chief

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced 8yo; 10-1 when pulled up in the Irish National (3m5f, heavy) last April, in touch five out on his only go at a marathon trip; reappearance win at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October was a great deal more auspicious, staying on strongly; creditable sixth off this 9lb higher mark in Coral Gold Cup next time and had a hurdle race in February; needs a second look.

33/1

9th

1

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:50 Naas

Senior Chief

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over timber; won a handicap chase on his return to action off 142 at Cheltenham in October and wasn't disgraced off 9lb higher in the Coral Gold Gup at Newbury subsequently; could be well treated off 135 in his first handicap hurdle and handles heavy; chance.

17/2

Form: 5542

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
All runs promising and progressing, well-clear of third here last time; tongue tie seemed to do no harm then and might place but hard to see her taking this on hurdling debut.
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4

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Della Casa Lunga

11st 1lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Mainly in fair form this season and can be forgiven a below-par run on testing ground at Exeter last time; these conditions suit; each-way chance with cheekpieces back on.

13/2

3rd

3

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 54y

Class 1

15:14 Exeter

Della Casa Lunga

11st 0lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Three front-running hurdle wins in 2024 (2m5f/3m, soft/good to soft) and she was running pretty well in defeat towards the end of 2025; 10l second of four at Carlisle 17 days ago on chase debut, showing she has some way to go before she's matching today's rivals over fences.

5/1

2nd

4

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Della Casa Lunga

10st 12lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Three front-running hurdle wins in 2024 (2m5f/3m, soft/good to soft) and she was running pretty well in defeat against fellow mares towards the end of 2025; receives 7lb from the males today and holds leading claims if taking to fences at the first attempt.

13/8

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €13.90
Straight Forecast €16.49
Trifecta €51.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Senior Chief

POSTDATA:

Chautuaqua

RP Ratings (IRE):

Purse Price

TOPSPEED:

Senior Chief

The Irish Sun:

Senior Chief