March 11 / 13.40 Navan

13.40

Yielding

Mongey Communications Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 22 runners
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Mongey Communications Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Imperial Monarch gelding; dam well held in bumper, half-sister to bumper/useful 2m4f-2m5f hurdle winner Pere Blanc and 3m hurdle winner Behindthelines; tough ask for a newcomer.
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1st

12

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Barry Lyndon

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time hurdles winner made winning chase debut in 2m5f Fairyhouse beginners' in October (yielding) but hasn't really progressed, albeit solid first handicap effort when third over 3m1f at same venue last month; 3m tends to stretch him so stamina concerns.

20/1

3rd

1

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Barry Lyndon

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

One of his three hurdles wins came here, as did his only success over fences in a beginners' in October (2m5f, yielding); well beaten in a 2m5f novice here and a Grade 3 at Thurles and stamina to prove in first handicap chase.

16/1

6th

1

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:28 Thurles

Barry Lyndon

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Useful 135-rated hurdler; pulled up in a Grade 3 handicap at Aintree on final start last season; produced in good shape to beat subsequent Galway handicap winner Millforce at Fairyhouse in October on chasing debut; picked up an injury at the same venue on his second attempt.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 278 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart performer on the Flat (rated 97); tailed off when 22-1 for jumps debut in a maiden hurdle when last seen and off 278 days.
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15th

2

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Cork

Breath Caught

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

RPR 103 in 2020 on Flat in Britain but 22s, struggled both (Irish) hurdles starts; latest better, yet poor race and took heavy fall late.

33/1

1

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 150y

17:20 Wexford

Breath Caught

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: E McNamara

Useful on the level but showed nothing on hurdle bow and he's been off 380 days; wears first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 66

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000Euros 3yo; promise in two maiden hurdles so far, although has shaped like he may want further; might be one for handicaps up in trip at this point.
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4th

11

3rd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

16:15 Punchestown

Canal End

10st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Peter Fahey

held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, headway 11th, mistake 13th

4/1

4th

11

3rd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

16:15 Punchestown

Canal End

10st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Peter Fahey

held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, headway 11th, mistake 13th

4/1

33

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Canal End

10st 1lb

T: Peter Fahey

Answered questions about stamina when winning over a near-3m trip at Navan a month ago; will add substance to his owner's challenge if making the cut; third reserve.

Form: 09

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at huge odds in two runs so far.
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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: 58

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in points and tailed off in two starts under Rules.
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2nd

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Conyers Hill

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Basically a bridle horse who doesn't find much when let down, but plenty of strong form and couldn't knock his latest second to an improver at Punchestown where he pulled clear of the rest (2m4f, yielding); doubt he wants this far, but easy track will help and valuable 7lb claimed.

8/1

2nd

8

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Conyers Hill

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Novice win came at Down Royal last season and pick of this season's handicap form when fourth in 2m4f Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and held narrow lead when faller two out in 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick over Christmas; didn't stay 3m1f in Thyestes following month and has had time off since; could go well.

13/2

5th

16

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Conyers Hill

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Two good runs at Cheltenham this season, including fourth in the Paddy Power in November, and a creditable second at Limerick on his seasonal debut the previous month; in the lead but beginning to look vulnerable when falling two out in the Tim Duggan at Limerick on latest.

20/1

Form: 38U732 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner; has gone close on several occasions in his eight hurdle starts and only beaten half a length in his last two runs; form of his penultimate run looks solid and he's a really versatile sort with regards to both ground and trip; visor now tried.
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7th

7

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

11:35 Punchestown

Fameaftertheglory

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gavin Cromwell

Deeply frustrating horse but improved over banks in the spring, second to Stumptown over 3m; got tired late on at Cheltenham last weekend when losing a shoe; each-way chance.

20/1

7th

7

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

11:35 Punchestown

Fameaftertheglory

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gavin Cromwell

Deeply frustrating horse but improved over banks in the spring, second to Stumptown over 3m; got tired late on at Cheltenham last weekend when losing a shoe; each-way chance.

20/1

7th

7

15th Nov 2024

Good

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Fameaftertheglory

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Gavin Cromwell

Stayed on from off the pace for third over C&D (soft) last December and came second in cross-country chase on Bank course at Punchestown festival (3m, soft) on latest outing in May; 8lb out of weights today and would appeal more on slower ground but still considered each-way.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 4l in a point before selling for £47,000 in December; runner-up from his point (also trained by this yard) chased home Ballyburn next time; could go well on Rules debut.
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4th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:10 Perth

Find A Fortune

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

9yo who is lightly raced for his age; he needs to produce more than he managed at Leopardstown and Downpatrick last month on his first two chase starts but he wears first-time headgear today and Gordon Elliott's horses are always well worth a second look at Perth; could have a big say.

9/2

5th

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:00 Downpatrick

Find A Fortune

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Consistent if frustrating in maiden hurdles before winning a 2m4f rated event at Fairyhouse early last year (soft); a latecomer in chasing; faded late in the Leopardstown event in which the much shorter-priced Strutter flopped.

11/2

4th

2

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Find A Fortune

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Consistent in maiden hurdles before winning a 2m4f rated event at Fairyhouse early last year (soft); disappointed on handicap debut at Gowran; made no impact over 3m at Fairyhouse on his belated seasonal debut; latecomer to chasing now at the age of nine; can run well fresh.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fruits Of Love gelding; dam fourth in a bumper from three starts, sister to bumper and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Grangeclare Lark, half-sister to smart 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Scarthy Lad and 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Datokepe; this looks like a tough ask on debut.
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8th

4

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

14:15 Limerick

Grange Pearl

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

towards rear

33/1

6th

4

26th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 0y

12:40 Limerick

Grange Pearl

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

didn't jump with fluency, held up in midfield, awkward jump 1st, towards rear halfway, pushed along and became detached from 3 out

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
3-20 on the Flat; tailed off when last seen on final start for Andrew Balding; new yard and no signs in his pedigree and this sort of test will suit.
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7

(5)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Fairyhouse

Group One Power

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P J F Murphy

towards rear of midfield

14/1

13th

2

(16)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 5f 0y

17:10 Navan

Group One Power

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

held up in rear, some headway when switched right 3f out, pushed along 2f out, soon no extra

25/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 100-1 for his debut last month.
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2nd

5

18th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:55 Navan

Hunt Museum

11st 5lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Francis J Flood

towards rear, headway on inner from 4 out, went third 3 out, went second after 2 out, went clear with winner approaching last, no extra run-in

8/1

2nd

5

18th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:55 Navan

Hunt Museum

11st 5lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Francis J Flood

towards rear, headway on inner from 4 out, went third 3 out, went second after 2 out, went clear with winner approaching last, no extra run-in

8/1

9

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

Hunt Museum

11st 2lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Francis J Flood

midfield, towards rear when carried left 5th, detached when pulled up after 8th

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest 11-race maiden on Flat and not bred to stay this trip.
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10th

12

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

18:05 Roscommon

Jimmy McGill

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

in touch with leaders, weakened 3 out

100/1

13th

15

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Jimmy McGill

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John Joseph Winston

prominent

33/1

8

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:50 Down Royal

Jimmy McGill

11st 4lb

J: Carl Millar

T: John Joseph Winston

in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd

100/1

Form: 1-67 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a point at Fairyhouse last season but tailed off in two starts over hurdles; drop in trip needs to spark a revival.
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3

31st Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:35 Ffos Las

Mister Bo

11st 11lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Still lightly raced for his age but pulled up on all three starts for Henry Oliver this season, the last twice in handicap chases; sports first-time cheekpieces here; big leap of faith required to support him.

14/1

0

8

27th Jan 2024

Heavy

3m 2f 13y

Class 4

15:43 Uttoxeter

Mister Bo

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Bumper winner in 2022; showed some promise over hurdles on his penultimate run for Henry de Bromhead but he's been pulled up in both runs for this yard, including on his chase debut at Wetherby (3m, soft); has lots to prove and can only be watched.

25/1

0

4

29th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

13:50 Wetherby

Mister Bo

11st 9lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

towards rear

9/1

Form: U

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unseated when 50-1 for his debut last week; cheekpieces on.
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14th

11

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

13:57 Naas

Pasifucan

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Jumped badly in the early stages on debut at Leopardstown last Sunday and unseated at fifth; cheekpieces tried now

66/1

8

5th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:35 Leopardstown

Pasifucan

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ciaran Murphy

didn't jump with fluency, raced in last, detached when drifted right and unseated rider just before 5th

66/1

Form: 34

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has run to a similar level in two bumpers so far; shaped like he may need further in a bumper here last time and pedigree suggests as much; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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1

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Run For Harry

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Won consecutive handicap hurdles in 2024; hit and miss since and one of his best efforts was runner-up at Downpatrick in June; below that twice since and needs a repeat.

14/1

8th

2

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Run For Harry

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Out of form this year but his run at Downpatrick in June was a positive when a 1.25l second of nine (2m2f, yielding to soft); didn't build on that at Galway last time when well beaten (2m1f, good); different headgear combination tried but needs to bounce back.

18/1

13th

10

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Run For Harry

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Got back on track with a 1.25l second of 9 at Downpatrick (2m2f, yld-sft) last time out off 119; raised 1lb for that but rider's 5lb claim negates that; well beaten in this last year but claims if backing up that last run.

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner and outran huge odds when fourth of 27 in High Definition's maiden hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas; that form looks rock solid and ought to improve.
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7th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Sign From Above

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Dual-purpose; 2-14 over hurdles, the latest win coming off 5lb lower at Gowran (2m4f, soft) in October; not a bad run when fading in the closing stages at Punchestown latest (23.5f, yielding) after a break; sharper now, this shorter trip a plus and has run well here on the Flat; in the mix.

11/1

8th

22

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Sign From Above

10st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner won his second hurdle race at Gowran over 2m4f last October but was pulled-up at this track next time; poor on the Flat latest; others make more appeal

33/1

10th

4

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Sign From Above

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner added his second hurdles win with a hard-fought victory at Gowran (2m4f) in October; makes AW debut now after being pulled up over hurdles at Punchestown when last seen; 4lb above last Flat winning mark but not ruled out.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-time winner on the Flat and rated 73; stays 2m and he's an interesting recruit to this sphere; yard debut returning from 153 days off.
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10th

17

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:43 Kilbeggan

Singing The Blues

11st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: E McNamara

First reserve; 10-time Flat winner but shown nothing in three runs over hurdles; handicap debut.

11th

1

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Singing The Blues

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Ten wins from 50 starts on the level; some promise in his hurdle bow at Ballinrobe on debut for this yard but tailed off back at that venue earlier this month; looks up against it.

12/1

10th

4

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

17:18 Ballinrobe

Singing The Blues

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E McNamara

Ten-time Flat winner for Rod Milman in Britain; tame hurdles debut over C&D last month however and probably best watched for now.

40/1

Form: 14-4P4 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner on debut; has run well in defeat in each of his maiden hurdle outings since; beaten roughly 10l over 2m3f at Naas last time and that form is working out but not certain to appreciate return to 2m.
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2nd

3

19th May 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

17:00 Downpatrick

Smooth Player

11st 12lb

J: Mr R James

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper winner in 2021 has run some cracking races in defeat in six hurdle tries, including when second here in April; below that level at Tramore since at 2m when 4-7fav; needs to return to previous best.

7/2

2nd

2

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Tramore

Smooth Player

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful bumper performer has stepped up a level in performance on latest two maiden hurdle runs, finishing second at Navan (2m, heavy) and chased home a warm favourite over 2m6f at Downpatrick on soft; clearly trip-versatile but this sharp 2m possibly not ideal; major player all the same.

5/4

2nd

1

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

13:40 Downpatrick

Smooth Player

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gordon Elliott

disputed lead, prominent from 2nd, went second 7th, led approaching last, soon pushed along, ridden and headed final 110yds, kept on, no match for winner

9/4

Abandoned

Form: 90-056 BF

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising 250-1 fifth in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in November but tailed off when a short priced favourite at Limerick in December; possibly didn't appreciate the step up in trip or heavy ground last time; has a bit to find on form.
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9th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Sonny May

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and Punchestown in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign that included two poor runs over fences; well held by Theflyingbee on Punchestown running.

25/1

15th

16

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Sonny May

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

C&D win in November 2024 (soft) was a second hurdling success; didn't set the world alight in subsequent runs including when well beaten at the festival here last season; reverts to hurdles after two poor chase runs this term; needs to bounce back to form.

33/1

Abandoned

Form: /08-54

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Came on from his return over 2m4f here when fourth back at 2m at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago; more required in a deep race here.
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13

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Navan

Walter Grey

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: F G Hand

towards rear, reminders after 3rd

25/1

14th

2

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Walter Grey

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: F G Hand

Tailed off when last seen but showed promise in maiden hurdles earlier last season; workable mark and one to consider.

7/1

15th

15

20th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Navan

Walter Grey

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: F G Hand

Came on from his return over 2m4f here when fourth over 2m at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago, with O'Halloran's Castle 2l away in sixth; a bit more required now.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on the Flat but showed nothing on hurdle bow when 25-1 at Clonmel last week.
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4th

3

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Naas

Je Tai Porte

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

A six-time winner under rules (three over fences) with her last win coming in a Limerick mares' chase in May when odds-on (2m4f, good); recent form well below best, including C&D handicap last month; tongue-tie added here and hard to see her featuring.

66/1

6th

11

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Je Tai Porte

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual AW winner; a long time since she ran on the Flat but has developed into a useful chaser and she'll handle the conditions.

16/1

2

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 176y

17:38 Limerick

Je Tai Porte

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has been running in some hot contests including the Grade 2 mares' chase at Cheltenham when sent off at 100-1; her penultimate run at Cork when finishing third in a handicap chase was pleasing; this is more her level and she is a live contender.

9/4

Form: 07

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big odds in two bumpers so far; hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

13

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

19:30 Tramore

Myfiabellaevard

11st 5lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: John C McConnell

Tailed off in three starts at big odds so far.

100/1

7th

12

19th May 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

17:00 Downpatrick

Myfiabellaevard

10st 11lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: John C McConnell

Beaten a long way in two bumpers and can't be fancied.

100/1

15

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 165y

18:15 Downpatrick

Myfiabellaevard

10st 11lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: John C McConnell

Reserve; down the field in two bumpers and best watched for now.

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Laverock mare; dam placed in bumpers and 2m5f/3m hurdles; likely best watched on debut in decent race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

9th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:40 Wexford

Seriously Ava

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Shown very little so far and no signs of a revival in two handicap starts for her new yard.

40/1

18

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Seriously Ava

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: David Harry Kelly

Handicap debut sixth at Ballinrobe last July wasn't bad; well held on stable debut on her return in May.

20/1

Verdict

The maiden hurdle won by High Definition at Leopardstown over Christmas has been a key piece of form this season and the big priced fourth that day, SIGN FROM ABOVE, ought to go well with improvement expected. Fameaftertheglory should be in the mix again and Find A Fortune wasn’t beaten far in a decent point that has worked out well. [Phill Anderson]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sign From Above

The Irish Sun:

Canal End

POSTDATA:

Fameaftertheglory

RP Ratings (IRE):

Sign From Above

TOPSPEED:

Sign From Above