January 16 / 12.50 Punchestown

12.50

Heavy

15% Off Festival Tickets Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 25 runners
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15% Off Festival Tickets Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £20.50
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ran a cracker on hurdles debut at Limerick when finishing 3rd in a maiden hurdle at 100-1; showed an aptitude for jumping and travelled notably well that day; would have solid claims with a repeat effort.
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2nd

15

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Metamorpheus

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

First reserve; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner broke his three-year winless streak when successful on the Flat at Sligo 12 days ago (1m3f, yielding to soft); not certain to back it up.

1st

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Metamorpheus

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Andrew McNamara

No success since a Punchestown maiden hurdle win (2m, heavy) three years ago; Downpatrick third in March was more encouraging but of limited appeal back on the Flat here.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has smart form on the Flat for John Gosden, rated 92; encouraging debut over hurdles in a decent looking contest at Leopardstown, having been keen in the early stages; has strong claims if he builds on that.
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8th

7

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Almuhit

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Faye Bramley

Rediscovered the knack for new stable last year, including two front-running wins over 2m in four-runner Flat races and two places when the action got more competitive; returned to some hurdles form on last two outings in that sphere; a lesser show on Musselburgh Flat in between was over 1m6f but this race may also prove too tough.

16/1

4th

15

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Almuhit

10st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Four-time Flat winner is 2-19 over hurdles; 8l behind Laughing John when runner up in qualifier for this at Wincanton on penultimate; modest run on the level at Musselburgh on latest; others make more appeal.

12/1

11/10

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 544322

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has been very consistent in her career so far and has shown plenty of ability to suggest she can win a contest of this nature; finished second in a listed event in Aintree two starts ago and again ran a smart race when a 2l second to Sir Allen at Punchestown on New Year's Eve; proven on this ground; strong claims of finally getting her head in front here.
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15th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

Calico

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; has been chasing lately; trainer appears to have stronger candidates.

12/1

15th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

Calico

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; has been chasing lately; trainer appears to have stronger candidates.

12/1

6th

1

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:40 Down Royal

Calico

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; out of her depth in a Grade 2 chase at Punchestown festival; had a run over hurdles before 12l second to The Banger Doyle on handicap debut at Cork.

7/2

Form: 58

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ran an eyecatching race in Punchestown last time when staying on well to finish 8th when not given a hard time; has a squeak but could be one for handicaps in the future.
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8

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Luminous Light

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony McCann

Flat and dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in February and was a solid second in a Tramore novice last time; has a chance but questions about his attitude after refusing to race at Cork last time.

11/1

Form: 05

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful maiden on the Flat who took a big step forward on his second start over hurdles in Leopardstown when finishing ahead of Almuhit; has each-way claims if he can take another step forward here.
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11th

13

(3)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Mighty Mo Missouri

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful performer on the Flat for Mick Channon; last seen winning a 1m5f Newbury handicap on soft ground, the form of which is working out well; interesting recruit to jumping and should acquit himself well if he takes to this discipline; will handle testing ground.
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2nd

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Jacovec Cavern

11st 2lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Breakthrough win over hurdles on latest at Punchestown (19.5f, yielding); hit hard with an 11lb hike for that 11l victory and consistency has never been a strong suit, so is no banker to back that up.

9/2

1st

25

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Jacovec Cavern

11st 1lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Winning chaser; weak record (0-18) as a hurdler makes it hard to be confident; not a big price when down the field at Gowran on latest.

16/1

10th

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Jacovec Cavern

11st 0lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Maiden hurdler but immediate breakthrough over fences in 2m4f Gowran beginners in November (heavy) under a positive ride; similar tactics employed in 2m6f Fairyhouse rated novice 9 days ago but didn't get home when third; return to this trip should suit but others possibly better handicapped.

10/1

Form: O

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair maiden on the Flat, but ran out after the 2nd on hurdles debut; plenty to prove.
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8th

13

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 150y

15:30 Naas

Showman

11st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Won a Roscommon maiden and touched off by a progressive sort in a Cork handicap in the second half of 2023; down the field at Punchestown in November on first run for ten months; hard to fancy; first time with cheekpieces.

20/1

8th

13

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 150y

15:30 Naas

Showman

11st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

prominent, not fluent 4th

20/1

15th

13

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 87y

14:50 Punchestown

Showman

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Flat maiden showed improved form in this discipline, winning a Roscommon maiden and touched off by a progressive sort in a Cork handicap, before disappointing at Cheltenham and Leopardstown; off the track 333 days; hard to fancy on return.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest on the Flat and showed little on hurdles debut; plenty to find.
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1st

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Won a maiden hurdle in 2023; also two Flat wins in 2024 for Tony Martin; lacks a recent run but of some interest on his first outing for Cian Collins.

10/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

Form: 04

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Useful winner on the Flat; improved for hurdling debut when a solid fourth in a maiden hurdle in Limerick last time out; seemed to enjoy the soft ground there and has a chance here.
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3rd

3

(4)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Danza Della Luna

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over 1m2f on quick ground at Pontefract last season; modest Irish hurdles form; did not seem to stay 1m5f at Leopardstown last week on first Flat run for Denis Hogan.

5/1

13th

10

(9)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 180y

20:00 Leopardstown

Danza Della Luna

9st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over 1m2f on quick ground at Pontefract last season; modest Irish hurdles form on six starts for Denis Hogan; others preferred

20/1

3rd

8

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 50y

13:40 Limerick

Danza Della Luna

10st 7lb

J: Shane Mulcahy

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, soon went remote fourth, left in remote third 3 out, pushed along and kept on from last, never dangerous

10/1

Form: 89

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful Flat winner, but failed to jump fluently on his first two starts over obstacles, needs to improve to feature here.
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9th

8

(1)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024, now 12lb lower; best run for some time when third to Without Love in January, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; faces a renewal of more recent rivalry with Aingeal Dorcha and Storm Eric.

9/2

3rd

5

(13)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024; best run for some time off much reduced mark last month when third in three-way photo under today's rider, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; one to consider off unchanged mark although draw not ideal.

15/2

3rd

4

(11)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 12lb higher in December 2024; well handicapped but mostly out of form in 2025 and beaten 10.5l on return from 109 days off here last month; revival required.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat who folded tamely on hurdling debut last time out.
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21th

21

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Portville

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Leigh

T: Peter Fahey

Out of form over timber and on the Flat when last seen; off 246 days.

33/1

21th

21

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Portville

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Leigh

T: Peter Fahey

Out of form over timber and on the Flat when last seen; off 246 days.

33/1

7th

15

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:30 Down Royal

Portville

10st 10lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Peter Fahey

Ran okay in a Naas maiden last winter and too keen at Sligo last month; 4yo remains a potential improver on handicap debut if settling better.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Modest on the Flat and a tough ask on hurdles debut.
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15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Progressive sort has won both starts since moving to Charles Byrnes; won off 95 at Thurles (2m, good) and followed up off 111 at Navan (2m, yielding to soft); got hit with a 14lb hike for that and this is a much tougher task; will need a career best but he can't be discounted.

13/2

15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

midfield, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 4th, soon dropped to last and pulled up, looked to go wrong

13/2

1st

1

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:02 Navan

Brave Troop

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: C Byrnes

travelled strongly, midfield, steady headway before 2 out, led going easily approaching last, ridden out, won going away

15/8

Form: F0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Rated 66 on the Flat, but has failed to take to hurdling now on two occasions; best watched.
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12th

15

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Alphonse Le Grande

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: A J Martin

Held up; an excellent 2024 included wins in the Chester Plate on this card (his only run here) and the Cesarewitch at Newmarket; 2025 campaign was initially promising then frustrating, including with trouble in running, but ended up being disappointing; has a recent 1m2f run under his belt and would be competitive off this slightly reduced mark if back on song.

14/1

13th

5

(17)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Alphonse Le Grande

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

2024 Cesarewitch winner was winless in light campaign last year; absent since November and this trip on the short side for seasonal return.

16/1

8

(15)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Alphonse Le Grande

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Three big-race wins in Britain last year included the Chester Plate (2m2f, good to firm) and this race (soft; 6lb higher today); while nothing like that impact this term, trying to come from the back at Royal Ascot was a nightmare and it wasn't much better at York's Ebor meeting, beaten 3l in both; they suggested he could still have another big handicap win in him.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful 84 rated winner on the Flat but struggled on hurdles debut last time out; best watched for now.
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8th

4

(6)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:25 Galway

Saraqael

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Maiden winner (1m) at last year's festival but has been struggling in handicaps this campaign and well held over hurdles of late; reduced mark but remains opposable.

12/1

8th

4

(6)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:25 Galway

Saraqael

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

in rear throughout

12/1

0

11

7th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Saraqael

10st 11lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Peter Fahey

Won a Flat maiden at last year's Galway festival; yet to shine over hurdles; can probably do better but hard to see him beating his elders here.

20/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has shown little in two starts over hurdles; plenty to find
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8th

9

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:50 Uttoxeter

Melnik

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Not beaten far when sixth of eight on this month's stable debut at Worcester (2m, good) but his recent Bangor run was a backward step and he's now 0-7 over hurdles.

20/1

7th

8

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Melnik

10st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Fair Flat form in Ireland but just modest efforts over hurdles, including a 10l defeat on debut for this yard; may yet do better but others appeal more.

12/1

6th

5

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Worcester

Melnik

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Fair Flat form in Ireland but just modest efforts over hurdles; still has time to do better and starts out for a new yard at a modest level; tongue-tie returns.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Hurdling debut; one start on the Flat when finishing eighth over 1m2f at Kempton in October for Andrew Balding; tough ask on first start for Anthony McCann.
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15th

18

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:15 Limerick

Mont Athena

10st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Anthony McCann

towards rear of midfield

25/1

19

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Tipperary

Mont Athena

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Anthony McCann

Showed a glimpse of ability in three maiden hurdles but more still needed on h'cap debut; market could guide.

22/1

13th

22

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Navan

Mont Athena

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Anthony McCann

Modest form at huge prices in two hurdle outings so far.

150/1

Form: 00

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful winner on the Flat for Edouard Monfort in France; has failed to make an impact over jumps on his first two starts and is best watched for now.
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3rd

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:36 Cartmel

Got Grey

10st 13lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Finished strongly to beat Jet Of Dreams on last summer's chasing debut but his three subsequent runs for Dan Skelton were somewhat underwhelming and he was sold for £10,000 in the autumn; makes stable debut after seven-month break; market may guide.

15/2

6th

5

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:16 Kempton

Got Grey

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won at Worcester (2m, good) on chase debut; has failed to repeat that form in two starts since, however, and was beaten in a match race on latest; others have stronger claims.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest on the Flat and weakened tamely on hurdles debut; up against it here.
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7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Uberrima Fides

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

0-14 on the level, didn't appear to see out the 2m trip at Dundalk last week; wouldn't be out of it here on narrow Dundalk defeat over this trip in the past.

10/1

7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Uberrima Fides

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

0-14 on the level, didn't appear to see out the 2m trip at Dundalk last week; wouldn't be out of it here on narrow Dundalk defeat over this trip in the past.

10/1

6th

12

(9)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Uberrima Fides

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: S R B Crawford

0-13 on the level and this new trip needs to spark significant improvement after a low-key effort here a fortnight ago.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Didn't show a great deal on four starts on the Flat; tough ask on hurdles debut.
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11

16th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:50 Punchestown

San Pablo

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

Didn't show a great deal on four starts on the Flat; tough ask on hurdles debut.

150/1

13th

14

(3)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

San Pablo

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Luke Comer

raced freely, prominent towards far side

25/1

14th

7

(4)

31st Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

San Pablo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Soundly beaten over 1m at Listowel and over 6f at Dundalk, makes no appeal.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten on hurdles debut; had been useful on the Flat but probably one for handicaps down the line.
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13

29th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 151y

14:07 Naas

Self Inflicted Sid

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: A J Martin

towards rear, ridden when some headway after 3 out, towards rear of midfield when fell 2 out

100/1

14

16th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:50 Punchestown

Self Inflicted Sid

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

Well beaten on hurdles debut; had been useful on the Flat but probably one for handicaps down the line.

40/1

14th

10

27th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:05 Leopardstown

Self Inflicted Sid

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: A J Martin

held up in rear

10/1

Form: P76

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Improved at Limerick last time out when staying on into sixth; finished 7l behind Metamorpheus there and will need to take a big step forward to reverse that form.
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Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Bayou Belle

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

10th

12

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Bayou Belle

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

8

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Bayou Belle

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Long standing maiden has run plenty of good races in defeat, including a 2.25l third of 14 off this mark at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) latest; place chance again in new headgear combination.

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest winner on the Flat making her hurdles debut, tough ask on first start.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

24

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Steps In The Sand

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ciaran Murphy

Notched a three-timer last summer with wins at Bellewstown (1m7f, good), Ballinrobe (1m5f, good to yielding) and Galway (1m6f, yielding); made a moderate return at Ballinrobe last time and regular rider Patrick McGettigan is not aboard.

40/1

9th

10

(14)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Steps In The Sand

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won three in a row last summer (1m5f/1m6f, good-yielding) and narrowly beaten over today's trip in big field at Galway; absent since October so may just need this (regular rider switches to Granville Street).

14/1

9

(10)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Steps In The Sand

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won three in a row on the Flat in the summer under Patrick McGettigan (1m5f/1m6f, good-yielding) and reverted to this code with narrow second in a big field at Galway (1m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; clearly thriving and has a big shout with the step back up in trip a likely plus.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; modest maiden on the Flat and this is a tough ask on his hurdling debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; knocking on the door here recently, placing in four of his last five runs (three over C&D); took third in a higher grade last week; leading chance.

9/4

3rd

11

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; consistent runs since the turn of the year, placing in three of his four runs; left with plenty to do last time before running on to take a distant second behind Aingeal Dorcha; decent chance off same mark and kind draw, but this is a higher level.

11/2

2nd

9

(10)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three-time course winner at 7f/1m; consistent lately; last two runs at this trip suggest he can be competitive here; took him a while to get an opening when running on into fourth behind Aingeal Dorcha last time; definite chance of turning the tables.

5/1

Form: 98

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; useful maiden on the Flat who ran a promising race on hurdles debut in Cork but didn't find much for pressure when finishing eighth at Limerick last time out; needs to improve.
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No / Draw
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2

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

17:42 Ballinrobe

Realism

11st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Ex-Joseph O'Brien; Group 3-placed third (of six) behind Luxembourg in 2022 Royal Whip; placed once from nine starts over hurdles; potentially interesting on first run for Enda Bolger.

9/2

2

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Realism

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose maiden was third at Killarney over 1m3f on heavy before a respectable hurdle run at Cork; the blinkers worn then are replaced by cheekpieces today; has been disappointing overall but should have a big chance if showing his form on this surface.

2/1

6th

2

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Realism

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

pressed leader, led after 2f

2/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in three starts on the Flat and was well beaten on hurdling debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

8

(9)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Fairyhouse

Winterscape

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul Nolan

Is 0-4 on the Flat, divided between turf and AW (tailed off in sole handicap over 1m4f at Dundalk); did make the frame in a maiden hurdle here in February (tailed off in latest hurdle) and all things considered he has a lot to prove; blinkers are new.

25/1

7th

7

6th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:58 Cork

Winterscape

10st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

towards rear but in touch with leaders, pushed along after 4 out, soon weakened, eased and detached from 3 out

12/1

6th

17

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Navan

Winterscape

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Left his previous form behind when 66-1 third of 12 at Fairyhouse last month; might have appreciated the better ground and looks like a big player if he can improve again.

6/1

Non-runners

Bayou Belle, Storm Eric, Realism, Winterscape

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €95.90
Straight Forecast €94.26
Trifecta €173.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Calico

RP Ratings (IRE):

Calico

TOPSPEED:

Calico

POSTDATA:

Calico

The Irish Sun:

Calico