January 28 / 14.46 Fairyhouse

14.46

Soft

Rich History & Well Chosen @ Kedrah House Stud Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 27 runners
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Rich History & Well Chosen @ Kedrah House Stud Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wide margin point winner but turned over at odds on subsequently on Rules bow and the winner and third have failed to advertise the form; yard's first-string; likely to come into his own over further.
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3rd

2

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Found A Fifty

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Eight-time chase winner; beat Majborough and Energumene at Cork in December; won this race last year, holding off the late challenge of Saint Sam (Blood Destiny a 7.25l third); pulled up in the Champion Chase last time, but this is more his level and he is the one to beat.

7/4

3

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Found A Fifty

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Fared best of the rest behind the impressive winner in the 2024 Arkle but weakened into last of five finishers in this contest last season and has largely fallen short at Grade 1 level in open company; beaten 19l by Majborough at this year's Dublin Racing Festival and flopped when back down in class at Navan (2m4f; blowing hard post race) later in February.

33/1

4th

2

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:08 Navan

Found A Fifty

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Eight-time chase winner, including the 2m Fortria at this venue twice; beat top-class mare Dinoblue in this season's edition and then took the notable scalp of Majborough in the Hilly Way at Cork; has since suffered two heavy defeats in 2m1f Grade 1 races at Leopardstown; now back over 2m4f for the first time since beating Saint Sam at Fairyhouse last April.

13/8

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 341-42 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who has progressed over hurdles since; built on a good fourth at Naas on hurdle debut when runner-up over 2m4f at Leopardstown last month and that form has been boosted since; drop back in trip isn't a major concern and he's a big player here.
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3

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:45 Cork

Tag Man

11st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Took a step back in the right direction when runner-up in four-runner race at Wexford in May, although was beaten 11l; needs either a career best or a couple of these to underperform to be in the mix; first-time cheekpieces could help.

7/2

2nd

2

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:30 Wexford

Tag Man

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

2-12 over hurdles, also a bumper and chase winner; best hurdles form represented by his defeat of the smart Run For Oscar over 3m at Down Royal last August; third on handicap debut at Clonmel before a winter break; big price when down the field in a Punchestown festival handicap; should be sharper now.

7/4

2nd

2

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:30 Wexford

Tag Man

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

2-12 over hurdles, also a bumper and chase winner; best hurdles form represented by his defeat of the smart Run For Oscar over 3m at Down Royal last August; third on handicap debut at Clonmel before a winter break; big price when down the field in a Punchestown festival handicap; should be sharper now.

7/4

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful performer on the Flat rated 85 but unraced beyond 1m1f and not sure to stay this sort of trip; could be involved if he transferred all his ability to this sphere.
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10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Walhaan

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven-time Flat winner won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March 2023 (2m, good to yielding) but generally moderate form over hurdles since then; the same can be said of his recent outing on the level at Leopardstown last month.

18/1

Form: 98

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising maiden on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien but has disappointed when prominent in the market in his two runs over jumps for this yard; should do better at some stage.
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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:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Getaway gelding; brother to 2m hurdle winner Banks Boy, half-brother to point/2m2f hurdle winner Floral Fantasy; dam 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful German middle-distance performer/high-class jumper up to 2m5f Foreman; interesting newcomer but seemingly the yard's second-string.
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1

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

13:45 Downpatrick

Arabian Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Sligo bumper winner on good ground; 0-6 over hurdles but has run well in defeat including on recent return from 212-day absence when staying on third behind a ready winner in 2m4f Leopardstown maiden; sure to be thereabouts but weight concession makes it tough.

4/1

3rd

1

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:00 Leopardstown

Arabian Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, headway 3 out, went third after 2 out, switched right last, kept on

5/1

3rd

2

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 175y

13:55 Galway

Arabian Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, headway after 3 out, kept on and went third towards finish, no match for first two

9/2

Form: 66

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Flat winner; some minor promise in a couple of maiden hurdle starts but will get better opportunities when tackling handicaps.
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9

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Star Official

10st 12lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Two-time winner over hurdles with his last win coming over C&D in April off 98 (16.5f, yielding); has been running consistently since then without winning; 6.75l sixth of 10 at Wexford last time (2m1f, good to yielding); each-way chance but 2lb wrong.

15/1

10

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:28 Wexford

Star Official

10st 1lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Wide margin winner at Tramore in April and several good runs in defeat subsequently; behind several of today's rivals in those defeats; consistent sort should be thereabouts but may find one or two too good.

13/2

7

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Star Official

11st 6lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Wide margin winner at Tramore in April and several good runs in defeat subsequently from this sort of mark; handles slower ground and he's one for the shortlist.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Mahler gelding; dam placed 2m hurdles, half-sister to useful bumper/2m3f hurdle winner Hollies Pearl; promise in both point starts; runner-up in a point when last seen in April and winner has won under Rules in Britain since; might need this after 293 days off though and will probably do better over a bit further.
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9th

5

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Bocellis Voice

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has been regressive in both those spheres since last autumn; blinkers replace the visor worn last time; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

8th

8

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Bocellis Voice

10st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won his beginners' chase here in April 2024 but no joy since and he was pulled up when last seen in a Down Royal handicap chase in February; new headgear combination needs to spark.

25/1

1

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Bocellis Voice

12st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won a beginners' chase at Wexford in 2024; no sign of his best form this season; dropping in the ratings, but his chance is not obvious.

16/1

Form: P-P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in points and has failed to complete in two runs under Rules; cheekpieces on.
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14th

14

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Getaway Molly

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Rooney

in touch with leaders on inner, led before 2nd

20/1

16

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 170y

17:35 Downpatrick

Getaway Molly

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Patrick Rooney

First reserve; beaten a long way in two handicaps lately, including over C&D, and not easy to make a case for; visor tried.

14th

13

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 60y

14:55 Downpatrick

Getaway Molly

11st 4lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: Patrick Rooney

midfield

25/1

Form: 60

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little at huge odds in two maiden hurdles so far.
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10th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Must Go Now

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

1-17 over timber and rated 109; always behind when beaten 77l on sole chase start at Leopardstown in March (21.5f, yielding); mid-field in Punchestown handicap hurdle latest; others make more appeal.

28/1

9th

16

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Must Go Now

10st 8lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Edward Cawley

1-16 over hurdles; ran well when a close third at Cork off 1lb higher on penultimate (2m4f, yielding); needs to bounce back from disappointing Fairyhouse run latest; others look better treated.

33/1

12th

20

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Must Go Now

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Second runner for local yard; sole win came here over 2m4f (yld-sft) in January 2025; below par this season until producing a fine run to finish a close third at Cork (2m4f, yielding) in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); 3lb wrong here but rider's claim negates that; can't be discounted.

11/1

Form: 8 BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went off odds on favourite for a maiden hurdle at Limerick in December but jumped poorly and was beaten 18l; this is tougher but his prominence in the market that day is significant.
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6

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Tonys Pet

11st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

didn't jump with fluency, towards rear, pulled up after 5 out

33/1

6

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Tonys Pet

11st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

didn't jump with fluency, towards rear, pulled up after 5 out

33/1

3

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:40 Down Royal

Tonys Pet

11st 11lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

Lightly-raced maiden looks high in the weights for what he has achieved and has been big prices last few starts.

40/1

Form: S

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Poor Flat form and slipped up when beaten on hurdle bow at Limerick last month (100-1 shot).
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0

9

11th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 116y

15:20 Clonmel

Aegirine

11st 3lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

held up in rear, outpaced and lost touch after 3 out, eased and pulled up before 2 out

16/1

9

21st Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

12:25 Limerick

Aegirine

11st 5lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

An 84-rated filly; well exposed at this stage and hard to fancy in a maiden despite fair recent handicap form.

20/1

5th

14

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Gowran Park

Aegirine

11st 3lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

12-race maiden; only 14l off the winner when fourth in her latest handicap at Limerick (2m5f, heavy); each-way claims with a repeat.

7/1

Form: 34

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in both bumper starts, shaping like he may come into his own over further at Leopardstown last month; each-way claims.
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4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; failed to adapt to chasing in six starts last season, including in novice handicaps on his last three outings; best hurdles form at 2m-2m4f, though ran with credit when fourth in a strong 3m handicap at Aintree last year.

10/1

14th

23

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Park Of Kings

10st 7lb

T: Paul Nolan

First reserve; three-time hurdles winner has been beaten a long way in five chase starts this season, including in novice handicaps the last twice; unseated at the fourth at Wexford last time; 10lb lower mark in this sphere and has won on good ground, so there are positives if returning to form.

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; beaten a long way in three beginners' chases this term, most recently never counted on handicap debut in Naas Listed contest in February; hurdles form on better ground so these improved conditions could see improvement (10lb lower than over hurdles).

14/1

Form: 09

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at triple figure odds in two maiden hurdles so far; hard to make a case for on all known form.
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2nd

15

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 50y

15:40 Clonmel

Flemensreva

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

held up in rear, headway before 3 out, in touch with leaders when ridden and switched right before 2 out, ran on after last, went modest second but no chance with winner towards finish

14/1

6th

12

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Flemensreva

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

prominent

10/1

3rd

11

4th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 95y

15:20 Kilbeggan

Flemensreva

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Much improved effort when second of 16 over C&D in April and that brings her right into the equation off 2lb higher mark.

11/2

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Only beaten half a length in a point but was tailed off when 40-1 for a 2m4f maiden hurdle last week; drop in trip unlikely to help.
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1st

10

25th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:20 Haydock

Slate Lane

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Half-brother to very smart Chatham Street Lad; odds-on when unbeaten for Emmet Mullins in a maiden at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft), novice handicap at Bangor (2m7f, good) and eight-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good to soft); the jockey moved a little more last time but this 5yo has basically been breezing through those races before winning with great authority and even today's 14lb rise might not have his measure.

7/2

1st

1

21st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:21 Leopardstown

Slate Lane

12st 9lb

J: Michael O’Neill

T: Emmet Mullins

Three-time hurdle winner lately; might find this trip a bit sharp but still go well enough.

3/1

1st

5

11th Sep 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 2

16:25 Newton Abbot

Slate Lane

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Emmet Mullins

took keen hold, prominent, went second going easily 4 out, led before 2 out, edged left approaching last, shaken up run-in, easily

8/15

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Shirocco mare; half-sister to winners Euro So Brave (2m4f hurdle) and Princess Of China (point); dam bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to 3m1f chase winner New Leader; will probably be seen at her best over further than this trip.
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12th

17

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 175y

15:45 Punchestown

Annie Beag

10st 11lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: W J Austin

midfield

33/1

7th

6

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 13y

14:05 Thurles

Annie Beag

10st 13lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: W J Austin

never better than midfield, didn't jump well

66/1

9th

17

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 202y

14:50 Thurles

Annie Beag

10st 13lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: W J Austin

Second reserve; shown nothing in two starts so far; hood now tried; off 193 days.

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Doyen mare; 8,000Euros 3yo; dam unplaced in maiden hurdles/point, half-sister to hurdle winners Fethard Player (smart 2m-2m6f) and Gold Miner (2m4f); may want further and likely best watched on debut.
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9th

11

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 10lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark at Cartmel last August over this trip; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; needs to step up on more recent runs at Clonmel and Punchestown.

16/1

8th

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.

12/1

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Vendangeur gelding; cost 24,000Euros as a 3yo; dam unraced half-sister to smart winners Carefully Selected (bumper/2m4f-3m hurdle/chase) and Midnight Run (bumper/1m4f Flat/2m hurdle/2m1f chase); probably best watched on debut and Coco Kolada would appear to be the yard's first-string.
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2nd

9

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Shanroe Act

10st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Won over hurdles and fences within five days in January but was pulled-up over hurdles since; this same mark looks stiff back over fences.

10/1

15

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Shanroe Act

10st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Came good here when an easy 9l winner over hurdles last month (2m4f, soft); sent chasing at Down Royal (2m4, yielding to soft) to take advantage of lower mark and landed the odds by 0.5l; must now run from 17lb revised mark, which makes things a lot tougher.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Modest Flat performer and tailed off when 50s for a C&D maiden hurdle last month.
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11

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:10 Sligo

Wendells Lass

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Still a maiden after 20 starts; encouraging run at Fairyhouse in December but failed to complete or tailed off in three runs since and opposable as a result, despite fair looking mark.

50/1

12

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Wendells Lass

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-10 over hurdles; ran okay at Fairyhouse (16.5f, yielding) in December off 88; hasn't repeated that in two runs since, including over this trip at Leopardstown on latest; others appeal more.

20/1

12

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Wendells Lass

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-10 over hurdles; ran okay at Fairyhouse (16.5f, yielding) in December off 88; hasn't repeated that in two runs since, including over this trip at Leopardstown on latest; others appeal more.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 50-1 for a maiden hurdle at Punchestown 13 days ago on debut; half-brother to Bellshill and should do better at some stage but likely to need further.
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9

14th Apr 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 22y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Do Whatever

11st 9lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: J T R Dreaper

Chance is not obvious; still early days and first-time cheekpieces may help his cause.

14/1

14th

3

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 130y

16:52 Naas

Do Whatever

11st 11lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: J T R Dreaper

Modest form so far and couldn't get involved when never better than division on handicap debut at Clonmel last week; however, could easily improve for this new trip and this jockey is good value for his 7lb claim.

9/1

8th

3

21st Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Clonmel

Do Whatever

11st 11lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: J T R Dreaper

Not a great deal to recommend from three starts in maidens; always likely to do better in handicaps and interesting to see what the market says.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Doyen gelding; cost 15,000Euros as a 3yo; half-brother to point winner Yes Governor; dam well beaten bumpers/2m hurdles, half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Sir Scorpion and bumper/2m hurdle winner Final List; will probably need this first outing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Mighty Oak Lad

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Handicap hurdle winner here in January 2024 (3m, heavy); some good runs in defeat over fences last season, filling the frame in three of his four runs inc' here off 1lb higher (2m5f, soft to heavy); returned from just over a year off at Navan last time when never better than midfield and pulled up; can get involved if back to his best but a bit to prove now.

14/1

17

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

16:20 Navan

Mighty Oak Lad

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Karl Thornton

Won 3m handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse two seasons ago; showed signs of developing into a consistent handicap chaser last winter; off for a year but could feature if returning in peak form; arguably the most appealing of three runners for his trainer.

8/1

2nd

4

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 55y

13:25 Fairyhouse

Mighty Oak Lad

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Karl Thornton

prominent, not fluent and pecked on landing 3 out, challenging 2 out, kept on well but no match for winner

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Affinisea gelding; cost 22,000Euros as a 3yo; dam unraced sister to winners Magic Mustard (2m5f/2m7f hurdle) and Viking Splash (3m hunter chase), half-sister to dam of high-class 2m-3m hurdle winner Kilcooley; stoutly bred and likely to want further.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

2nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

13:05 Catterick

Coco Kolada

12st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Karl Thornton

Irish hurdler who justified favouritism at Down Royal (2m1f, soft; drew clear run-in) last week, building on his promising reappearance effort (2m4f); has low mileage and looks likely to progress further; leading player even with 7lb penalty.

8/11

1st

7

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Coco Kolada

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Karl Thornton

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, not fluent 2nd, prominent behind clear leader after 2nd, headway after 3 out, ridden to lead from last, stayed on

5/1

Form: 9

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point but tailed off when 66-1 for a 2m4f Leoaprdstown bumper last month; unlikely that this drop in trip will help.
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13

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Free Parking

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact.

16/1

13

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Free Parking

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Free Parking

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much when beaten 25l in a Punchestown bumper last month, outpaced in the closing stages; others have achieved more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

9

30th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:47 Punchestown

Makingachamp

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Noel Meade

never better than mid-division

25/1

24th

8

28th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:46 Fairyhouse

Makingachamp

11st 12lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Noel Meade

always towards rear

33/1

6

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 201y

15:40 Naas

Makingachamp

12st 0lb

J: Mr Pat Taaffe

T: Noel Meade

Champs Elysees 4yo a 7,800Euros foal and 20,000Euros 3yo; half-brother to winners Mr Fiftyone (bumper/useful 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase), Nice One Eric (2m hurdle) and L'Amor De Mi Vida (Italian 1m1f 2yo); dam unraced sister to high-class 7f-1m2f winner Knifebox; 16/1 and beaten 25l on debut at Punchestown on Monday (3.40).

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Walk In The Park gelding; dam well held in bumper, half-sister to Turkish 1m Group 2 winner/2,000 Guineas second Glory Awaits and 7f/7.7f winner Warrior's Spirit; best watched on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Catch The Beast

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

Sole win from 15 starts came at Punchestown in 2023 off 105; didn't run badly on seasonal return in a Listed handicap hurdle here (2m4f, heavy) but stopped quickly and pulled up at Navan next time (2m4f, soft to heavy); ran one of his best races last time when headed late on into second here (2m, heavy); return to this trip is no issue and place chance with a repeat.

17/2

OUR TIP

7/4

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Impressive when winning his only start in France prior to 230,000Euros sale and ran with credit in what looked like a deep maiden hurdle at Leoaprdstown last month behind High Definition and Jetara; tongue-tie now added and sets the standard on form.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; showed a bit of ability on the Flat; well held when 200-1 on hurdle bow when last seen, although was badly hampered early; may need more time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Verbal Sparring

11st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Desmond McDonogh

Won at Down Royal last time in a tongue-tie, his second win over hurdles; 7lb rise looks plenty but still respected; handles soft so could be fine on this ground.

11/2

1st

3

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Verbal Sparring

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Desmond McDonogh

Good ground Sligo winner in June 2024 off 3lb lower; lightly raced since, didn't get beyond the first at Navan last time; tongue-tie now tried, hard to be confident in.

25/1

8th

5

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:10 Wexford

Verbal Sparring

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Desmond McDonogh

Softer the better for 5yo although he handled good ground when gaining a deserved first win at Sligo in June; not beaten far at same venue in August.

9/2

Form: -23897

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; promise in bumpers but hasn't built on that over hurdles so far.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

16

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:50 Kilbeggan

Ringsend John

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Thomas Cooper

in touch with leaders on inner, headway and prominent 2 out, pushed along and outpaced approaching last, no extra run-in

16/1

14

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 2f 190y

16:17 Naas

Ringsend John

11st 7lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Thomas Cooper

Promise in bumpers; tailed off in trio of maiden hurdles; low-key handicap debut latest and probably best watched for now.

66/1

8th

8

25th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 23y

15:20 Fairyhouse

Ringsend John

11st 8lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Thomas Cooper

towards rear, not fluent on outer 3 out, soon shaken up, pushed along when not fluent 2 out, soon outpaced, rallied and kept on run-in

12/1

Non-runners

Verbal Sparring, Ringsend John

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €11.00
Straight Forecast €8.01
Trifecta €17.70

Selections

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