13.20
HeavyJohn Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £6004.42
- 2m 0f 0y
- 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.30
- Place: £2.10
Form: 0090-6
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 6lb |
Won the Dan & Joan Moore at Fairyhouse (2m1f, soft) early last year; well held by Western Diego on running in the same race this year; uneven form over the last 15 months; fell three out in the Topham when 50-1 chance. |
25/1 |
|
27 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Won a quality handicap at Fairyhouse (2m1f, soft) last January and he ran okay when eighth in this last year, beaten nearly 19l; however, he's only 4lb lower this time around and has struggled this season. |
33/1 |
|
4th 9 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
10st 8lb |
Beat stablemates Path D'Oroux and Midnight It Is in this race last year; hard to fancy on this season's form; down the field at Leopardstown since remote fifth behind Drumgill over C&D. |
10/1 |
33/1
- Place: £5.60
Form: 8745-0
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (8) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 4lb |
Dual-purpose performer is 0-19 and hasn't been seen for more than three years; best watched. |
66/1 |
|
1 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 89y |
12st 0lb |
|
14/1 |
|
11th 15 |
29th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 151y |
10st 5lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders early, prominent in chasing group after 1st, ridden and weakened after 3 out |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 3-0011 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
25th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Has won four times over hurdles but chasing didn't go well a year ago and has mostly struggled back over hurdles. |
33/1 |
|
7th 9 |
17th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles but very much out of form this winter after unhappy spell over fences in early autumn; hard to support at present. |
40/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: P2211F D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
27th Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Had a fine first half of the season and after some wobbles he got back on track with a clear-cut victory at Cork (2m, yielding), albeit in an eventful race; 12lb rise spells danger in this warmer company. |
10/1 |
|
1st 5 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
10st 8lb |
Looks held on Gowran effort by Minx Tiara; evidence suggests he is too high in handicap at end of fine season. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
11th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Showed improved form earlier this season but that seems to have come to a halt lately and has 27l to make up on Union Park from their Thurles clash last time. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 35-146
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 9y |
11st 13lb |
Is 2-8 over fences but without a win since March 2023; well beaten both starts this season and she remains 14lb above her last winning mark. |
10/1 |
|
7th 1 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 9y |
11st 13lb |
Is 2-8 over fences but without a win since March 2023; well beaten both starts this season and she remains 14lb above her last winning mark. |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 |
1st Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten a head in this race last year off 129 on preferred soft ground; pulled up final two outings last term and didn't count (blood in nostrils) on last month's comeback run over hurdles; entitled to come on for that but legitimate questions to answer at this stage and ideally wants softer ground. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 6688-4
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
7th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Very well handicapped on some of last year's form for Milton Harris and but was out of sorts during three-race spell for Syd Hosie and pulled up on recent debut for latest new trainer; headgear refitted; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Well treated now but lost his way badly after leaving Milton Harris and tried chasing last time; too risky. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent after 8th, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 2 out |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 000
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Flat winner on the continent but 0-14 in this sphere and arrives on the back of a tailed off Flat effort six days ago. |
20/1 |
|
12th 1 (1) |
19th Jul 2024 Good 1m 5f 0y |
10st 9lb |
in rear |
22/1 |
10/1
Form: 890
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 114y |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear, ridden and no impression before 4 out |
22/1 |
|
7th 6 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 1f 100y |
11st 7lb |
One of the more likely contenders on the basis of form such as a recent Clonmel fourth, beaten only 4l and not quite seeing out the 2m3f trip; this may be closer to his optimum trip. |
4/1 |
|
4th 9 |
11th May 2023 Soft 2m 3f 25y |
11st 7lb |
Runner-up over 2m here in February on soft but well below that form twice since when well-fancied, latest when possibly didn't stay at Tramore; blinkers now tried. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: P03496
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
No win in 18 but has been in the frame several times; has to improve upon recent starts but shouldn't be far away. |
14/1 |
|
9th 12 |
16th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
0-10 over hurdles but has run respectably at times in maidens and handicaps; blinkers worn last time retained; chance. |
12/1 |
|
25 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Third reserve; is 0-10 over hurdles but has run respectably at times in maidens and handicaps; blinkers worn last time retained; chance. |
50/1
Form: -00008 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 91y |
10st 6lb |
Hurdle/chase winner but not in great form right now and these terms are tough enough. |
33/1 |
|
13th 16 |
28th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
10st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner has run well enough in this sphere last two starts here, 2m6f looked to stretch him three weeks ago; back in trip with place claims. |
10/1 |
|
13th 16 |
28th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
10st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner has run well enough in this sphere last two starts here, 2m6f looked to stretch him three weeks ago; back in trip with place claims. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: -00988
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
In fine form during the summer; notching up a hat-trick over hurdles and fences at Galway and Kilbeggan at 2m6f-3m1f; well beaten favourite in Cork National last time and now reverts to hurdles; best form on better ground. |
11/2 |
|
6th 8 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Who won two handicap hurdles during the summer before comfortably exploiting a good mark back over fences at Kilbeggan (3m2f); should be in peak form again after a run at Galway last Sunday; might not want the ground too soft. |
5/1 |
|
6th 8 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Who won two handicap hurdles during the summer before comfortably exploiting a good mark back over fences at Kilbeggan (3m2f); should be in peak form again after a run at Galway last Sunday; might not want the ground too soft. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 271P09 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 190y |
11st 10lb |
Seven-time winner between hurdles and fences; only beaten approx' 3l on last hurdles start at Thurles back in March and a repeat of that will see him competitive. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 425334 BF
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
11th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
midfield, not fluent 4th |
11/2 |
|
5th 7 |
30th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 40y |
11st 3lb |
Only 1-31 overall and 0-15 as a hurdler; however, it's still early days with Gordon Elliott and he hit the frame here four weeks ago off this mark, albeit finishing some 13l off the winner; needs to find extra from somewhere. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
2nd May 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 139y |
11st 10lb |
Fair sort on the Flat is 0-14 hurdling although went close off this sort of mark on a few occasions last summer on this sort of ground; two most recent efforts well below his best so needs to bounce back but quite possible given the drying ground. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 000
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 150y |
11st 9lb |
Maiden posted his best run over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D handicap last year; best run since when fifth in blinkers at Cork last time; can be involved. |
9/1 |
|
5th 8 |
5th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y |
11st 9lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
|
12th 9 (1) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y |
9st 8lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 89P521 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
20th May 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 11lb |
midfield |
18/1 |
|
9th 11 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
midfield, not fluent 4th |
20/1 |
|
7 |
11th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Course winner over 2m in 2020; notched her 4th win (all over 2m) at Limerick in November but has to rebound from a poor run at Punchestown since. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 7/50-P
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 4 |
12th Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time Flat winner for Archie Watson at two; has been struggling in handicap hurdles off ratings in the low-90s; no appeal. |
100/1 |
|
16th 14 |
16th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Three-time winner in Britain for Archie Watson; showed some ability in maiden hurdles but well beaten in a Naas handicap last month after 17 months off; best watched for now. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
20th Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 1m 7f 201y |
12st 1lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 211-P0 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 12st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 |
1st Jun 2024 Soft 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
22/1 |
|
11th 9 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Three-time winner over flights but totally out of form when last seen and best watched after 15 months off; debuts for new yard. |
50/1 |
|
11th 9 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Three-time winner over flights but totally out of form when last seen and best watched after 15 months off; debuts for new yard. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: -35000
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
21st Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 36y |
11st 5lb |
Moderate form including tailed off last of 8 on recent chase debut here; easily discounted. |
50/1 |
|
8th 4 |
2nd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Showed some promise in bumpers but nothing in three maiden hurdles; safe to rule out. |
66/1 |
|
15 |
16th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Showed ability in bumpers but nothing in three maiden hurdles; hard to fancy. |
66/1 |
Non-runners
Coolnacritta, Grace Shelby
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €676.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €242.18 |
| Tricast | €1895.86 |
| Trifecta | €847.00 |
Selections
RP Ratings (IRE):
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The King Of PrsPOSTDATA:
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