February 11 / 16.35 Naas

16.35

Yielding

Christopher Dunne Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 7f 123y
  • 12 runners
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Christopher Dunne Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 32,000gns at Newmarket last autumn; 7th foal; half-brother to four Flat winners, including Throne Hall who has also won twice over hurdles for Archie Watson; unraced dam, by Galileo, closely related to 1m4f Group 2 Prix de Royalliue winner Dance Routine and to the dam of Enable; obvious prospects for top trainer/rider combination.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:45 York

Samui

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gordon Elliott

Twice ran well in defeat at Royal Ascot last month, finishing third in the Copper Horse Handicap (1m6f, good to firm) and second in the Queen Alexandra (2m5f, good to firm; albeit no match for the winner); could give a good account but needs others to underperform if he's to come out on top.

6/1

3

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Samui

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gordon Elliott

Proven in this headgear; pays his way under both codes and, if able to reproduce his effort here on Tuesday when hitting the line well for third in the 1m6f Copper Horse Stakes (good to firm), then he won't be far away on these favourable terms; the grey areas are inconsistency and the extra 7f (he did run over 3m over jumps) but he's one of only a few with realistic ambitions of winning.

11/2

3

(5)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Samui

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gordon Elliott

In rude health last summer, including when second off this mark in competitive handicap at York (2m, good to firm); won over hurdles in January but his form has been mixed since across both codes; below best back on Flat last time.

20/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left an impression he would improve from the run when a third of ten here on debut; the experience of that run should be an asset; stable had a big handicap winner at the Dublin Racing Festival and the runner-up in the bumper at Gowran on Thyestes day.
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4th

8

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Cappucino

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Won his bumper here and added a Punchestown maiden hurdle; he's been good and bad in six defeats over fences and current wellbeing is a bit of an issue ahead of this return to hurdling.

10/1

9th

9

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Cappucino

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Won Listowel bumper and Punchestown maiden hurdle the season before last; best chase run yet when second at Tramore on New Year's Day; had an excuse when pulled up at Thurles last time; definite chance if restored to his best.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of bumper/Flat/hurdle winner Petuna, a half-sister to the Jessica Harrington-trained Grand Annual winner Rock The World.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:27 Stratford

Topgun Simmy

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Irish raider who won a small-field beginners' chase comfortably at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) last month and was not disgraced in a valuable 2m6f handicap hurdle at the recent Galway festival; still unexposed over fences; commands respect.

4/5

9th

4

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Topgun Simmy

11st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John Joseph Hanlon

In fine form over fences and hurdles; has won two of his last four starts, a conditions hurdle at Down Royal and a beginners' chase on latest at Kilbeggan; decent efforts in handicaps at Haydock and Kilbeggan sandwiched between those wins; needs a little bit more off current mark.

12/1

1st

7

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 80y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Topgun Simmy

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Rated 133 over hurdles, most recent win coming in 3m Down Royal conditions event in May (good) and solid efforts since back in handicaps; ran twice over fences last year, faller four out at Listowel on second occasion when lying in second; in good heart and one to consider if taking to fences a second time around.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam a Listed-placed 1m1f/1m2f winner for Roger Varian, half-sister to three fairly useful middle-distance Flat winners; trainer has had a recent Dundalk winner and saddled Rockstown Girl to finish a creditable third for Aine O'Connor in Sunday's Grade 2 bumper at Leopardstown.
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7

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Familiar Dreams

11st 9lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Big improver in bumpers for previous yard in first half of 2024, the last of four wins gained in mares' Grade 3 at Punchestown; won 2m maiden at Tramore last August on second start for Gordon Elliott. 2-5 over hurdles since January; won a 2m6f Grade 3 mares' hurdle at Limerick, unplaced in two subsequent Grade 1 attempts.

15/2

6th

8

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 192y

16:15 Punchestown

Familiar Dreams

11st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

in rear, hit 6th

8/1

6th

8

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 192y

16:15 Punchestown

Familiar Dreams

11st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

in rear, hit 6th

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to four winners including Flat/hurdles scorer Lisheen Castle.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

7th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 43y

12:02 Clonmel

Majestic Topaz

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Unplaced in a trio of bumpers last term but showed ability; should do better this campaign and has a squeak despite 215-day absence.

5/1

4th

12

6th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Cork

Majestic Topaz

11st 5lb

J: Mr A P Fahey

T: P G Fahey

in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, disputing second 3f out, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, rallied and went fourth towards finish

12/1

11th

19

25th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

19:45 Punchestown

Majestic Topaz

11st 3lb

J: Mr A P Fahey

T: P G Fahey

midfield

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners including a three-time chase scorer; dam an unraced half-sister to prolific Scandinavian winner (including the Swedish Derby) Hurricane Red.
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Verdict Starting price

5

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Boskill Borden

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: David Rees

Flat-bred, but one half-brother has won three chases; trail has gone cold since the summer's pair of Worcester 2m4f handicap hurdle frame finishes (good), and moderate results last time cheekpieces were tried.

16/1

7

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:55 Stratford

Boskill Borden

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: David Rees

Seemingly boosted by change of headgear when making the frame in consecutive 2m4f handicaps at Worcester this summer but his run there last time was disappointing and it's now over two years since his only win; drops back in trip today; others have more pressing claims.

14/1

3

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Worcester

Boskill Borden

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: David Rees

Sole win came in Ireland nearly two years ago; delivered two good front-running shifts since the visor went on, both here at this trip; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Samui; run looked too bad to be true first time out at Gowran last month; dropped away in the straight and tailed off.
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No Results Found
OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam a Flat and hurdles winner, half-sister to winners notably Rich Coast, a Listed scorer on the Flat and a Grade 3 winner over hurdles.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Gabriel Ranger

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 4lb lower at Killarney in May, his last run on yielding ground; not as good the last twice on good ground but the return to an easier surface offers hope of an improved run.

8/1

3rd

3

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

Gabriel Ranger

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Mid-field over hurdles at Galway; better judged on his handicap chase win at Killarney on only his second attempt in a handicap chase; likely to confirm form with fourth-placed Ik's Man.

5/1

8th

14

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Gabriel Ranger

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Scored from this mark over fences at Killarney in May and gave the impression a step back up in trip could be in his favour; this looks more competitive but not ruled out.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; brother to French hurdle/chase winner Par Amour, half-brother to four winners including hurdle scorers; dam French Listed-placed winner; respected trainer/rider combination.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Shengai Enki

11st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Chance on last year's peak form but he appears to have lost his way; quiet so far for current yard.

50/1

5th

4

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:02 Bangor-on-Dee

Shengai Enki

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Has the form to feature off this mark but in two runs for this yard he's been tailed off over hurdles and pulled up on chase debut.

33/1

7

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:08 Uttoxeter

Shengai Enki

10st 6lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Barry Brennan

Ended last season with string of good efforts over hurdles for the Newland-Insole stable; sold for 18,000gns last spring; may have needed his reappearance run here in October but he now returns after another break and this is a tough assignment on his chase debut.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to an AQPS winner; dam a maiden from a solid French family; stable had a Listowel festival bumper winner last September; very experienced point-to-point rider claims a useful 3lb.
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11th

16

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Jeronimo De Louch

11st 5lb

T: Michael G Kennedy

Second reserve; only 15-2 when pulled up on handicap debut after being placed in a maiden.

11th

6

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

17:20 Tramore

Jeronimo De Louch

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Michael G Kennedy

Pulled up on handicap debut last time and probably up against it on chase debut now.

100/1

3

4th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 180y

16:50 Naas

Jeronimo De Louch

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Michael G Kennedy

Ran okay in restricted maidens here and at Thurles (2m3f/2m4f); 5yo steps up in trip for handicap debut.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam was placed on the Flat for Tommy Stack, half-sister to Group 3 winner and Group 2-placed Bear Story; in good hands.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

13

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

16:25 Clonmel

Ganderstown

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Poor on all hurdle starts this year for different trainers and has to find improvement from somewhere.

25/1

7th

11

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Ganderstown

10st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Glimpses of ability in bumpers and hurdles so has to improve loads for new yard; still worth a market check; non-runner in the 5.45 at Wexford Wednesday.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to hurdles winner Finula; dam maiden jumper, sister to hurdle/chase winner Ross Na Righ.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 185y

17:30 Downpatrick

Little Hero

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Mulligan

Far from setting any course records at present; first-time cheekpieces will need to do the trick; remains too speculative.

50/1

12th

10

2nd Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 32y

14:55 Kilbeggan

Little Hero

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Mulligan

Remote sixth in a maiden at Downpatrick last time; hard to take positives from her overall form, though she is relatively young and may improve.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €15.20
Straight Forecast €14.78
Trifecta €58.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Cappucino

SPOTLIGHT:

Samui

The Irish Sun:

Cappucino