May 01 / 14.10 Down Royal

14.10

Good To Yielding

Club Lemon Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 0f 180y
  • 22 runners
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Club Lemon Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 93301- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Heavily-raced 8yo defied a 216-day absence to record second 2m2f Downpatrick win last month under typical front-running ride, despite hanging left; not guaranteed to back that up off 6lb higher mark but handles this quicker ground.
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10th

3

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 200y

15:50 Punchestown

I Dont Get It

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Neill McCluskey

In fine form over hurdles last May, winning twice and reaching a career-high mark off 111; weak hurdles form in recent months; best run this term over fences at Down Royal on latest.

20/1

4th

11

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 100y

15:30 Down Royal

I Dont Get It

11st 0lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Neill McCluskey

In fine form over hurdles last May, winning twice (including at this venue) and reaching a career-high mark off 111; poor hurdles form in recent months and beaten 15l in seventh in a handicap chase here after Christmas; 25lb lower than current hurdles mark.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 26066-

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Some ability in points and when second to an easy winner in Fairyhouse bumper in October; maiden hurdle form however is moderate and out of depth in Grade 2 novice latest; worth a market watch on handicap debut with ground coming in his favour.
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2nd

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 4

18:39 Plumpton

Lakefield Flyer

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Fairly treated on the pick of his better efforts and they were not that far away; shaped with renewed purpose when a respectable fifth back over hurdles at Sligo a fortnight ago and a repeat of that performance back over fences would put him firmly in the mix.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 0P380-

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner whose C&D third off same mark over Christmas would give her prospects although recent Kilbeggan run was well below par; cheekpieces now added to usual tongue tie.
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10th

2

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

20:00 Down Royal

Galactica

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, dropped to rear halfway

16/1

11th

4

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Galactica

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual turf winner ran well on AW in France back in 2021; mostly over hurdles for this yard but has to improve a bit on recent Flat efforts; hood tried.

11/1

6th

7

(9)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 75y

15:45 Down Royal

Galactica

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Gavin Cromwell

took keen hold, midfield

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £13.50

Form: 0400P-

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Cut out quickly at Ayr on latest (2m6f), previous form was poor; first-time tongue tie will have to bring serious improvement to feature.
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6th

12

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Chancer Dancer

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Bolted up when losing her maiden tag at the 18th attempt in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; 11lb higher but that was a first start in 273 days so there's a chance she'll come on for the run; one to consider.

5/1

1st

16

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Chancer Dancer

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Long-standing maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-17 when last seen at Downpatrick last October; well-handicapped on some of her old form but a revival is needed.

8/1

6th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 65y

15:20 Downpatrick

Chancer Dancer

10st 6lb

J: Mr M E McCrory

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three in the race for Noel Kelly; encouraging run over 2m when fourth at Perth last month but failed to back that up at Fairyhouse on Monday; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

14/1

Form: 762/P- C

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Sole win came here in novice chase over two years ago; back from point-to-points when pulled up over fences at Fairyhouse last month and easily passed over here.
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9

9th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

18:10 Tipperary

Stansfield

11st 5lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Paul Traynor

held up in rear, struggling before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

33/1

9

9th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

18:10 Tipperary

Stansfield

11st 5lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Paul Traynor

held up in rear, struggling before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

33/1

8th

7

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Punchestown

Stansfield

10st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Paul Traynor

Sole chase win came in 2021; not too much of note this year since returning from point-to-points although fair run over hurdles in between; hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 05P07-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Moderate sort, pick of two runs since joining Gordon Elliott when fair seventh behind Herculaneum at Naas in March; good bit to find.
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13

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:48 Tipperary

Be My Hero

10st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Long-standing maiden; back from a break with midfield efforts over hurdles at Down Royal and on chasing debut at Limerick (2m2f, good); trip and ground fine but needs to find improvement from somewhere.

33/1

11

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 200y

17:05 Limerick

Be My Hero

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Ran respectably over hurdles when returning from a big layoff on most recent start, travelling okay but made a bad mistake at a crucial point; prior to that his form was mediocre; he could play a role if his first run over fences brings about some further improvement.

8/1

11

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 200y

17:05 Limerick

Be My Hero

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Ran respectably over hurdles when returning from a big layoff on most recent start, travelling okay but made a bad mistake at a crucial point; prior to that his form was mediocre; he could play a role if his first run over fences brings about some further improvement.

8/1

Form: 6703P- D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Naas last season (2m, good-to-yielding) but generally well held since, including poor third at Clonmel two starts back; reportedly didn't handle soft ground at Thurles on latest so should appreciate return to better ground here.
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7th

5

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Flashthelights

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won twice on good ground last year, at Punchestown and Wexford; a long way best in two 2025 outings, five months apart; may do better now.

7/1

5

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Flashthelights

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three for yard; has won three over timber but tailed off in his last couple of starts and needs the ground to dry out to see him at his best.

15/1

Form: 0/000-

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Too keen on opening handicap effort at Naas in December; may need more time.
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13

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Atlantic Wonder

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: A J Martin

Poor in two chases and a hurdle since returning from an absence of over two years and not easy to fancy on that form.

18/1

18th

19

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Atlantic Wonder

11st 0lb

J: A P Heskin

T: A J Martin

in rear

6/1

Form: 76582-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
23-race maiden but clear second here over 2m4f in March gives cause for hope here; okay Flat run since; one to consider, although trip possibly on the short side.
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12

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Perfect Arch

10st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

0-31 over hurdles and 0-51 overall; has shown some bits and bobs of form this season and is suited by this C&D but still makes only limited appeal from 5lb out of the weights.

33/1

5th

8

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Perfect Arch

10st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

9yo who is a longstanding maiden and was pulled up here last time; he's hard to fancy.

20/1

16

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Perfect Arch

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Simon West

Produced a couple of reasonable performances in the final third of last year but without threatening, and this 9yo is a longstanding maiden.

50/1

Form: 412/0-

Last run: 360 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Traveller in 2021, off the mark in 3m2f Kelso handicap hurdle (good); absent until no show at Downpatrick a year ago and reappears after a further lengthy absence here; best watched over inadequate trip.
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13th

3

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:05 Down Royal

Doune Castle

11st 11lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Thorough stayer whose three wins have all come in Britain, including at Perth in June; well held there on latest however and probably faces stiff enough tasks now on the domestic scene.

14/1

5th

6

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

20:00 Perth

Doune Castle

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Evidently well suited by the move back up in trip when winning by over 6l over C&D (good) in June, his second run after a layoff; 8lb higher in a stronger race today but ought to cope if the ground eases.

11/2

1st

1

24th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:17 Perth

Doune Castle

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Very lightly raced since clearcut win at Kelso (3m2f, good) in spring 2021 and was never dangerous when midfield at Down Royal (2m1f) last month, after a one-year absence; moves back up in trip here, though, and will be feared if strong in the betting.

11/2

Form: 25752-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Pick of form when second in Clonmel handicap in December (soft-to-heavy) and last month in 2m2f Downpatrick contest, coming home well to chase home all-the-way winner I Don't Get It (soft); not certain this better ground will suit but respected.
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3rd

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Warm In Gorey

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winner over hurdles; totally out of form over fences, pulled up on last three starts; blinkers tried now; main positive is that he has often run well at this venue, placed four times from seven visits, including twice last summer.

8/1

6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Warm In Gorey

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winner over hurdles, 0-17 chasing but C&D second last summer off 5lb higher; has failed to complete last three outings so very hard to be confident in.

14/1

12

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Warm In Gorey

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winner over hurdles, 0-16 over fences, placed seven times; confidence possibly dented after two failures to complete.

12/1

Form: 000P0/

Last run: 433 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in trio of maidens and nothing so far in handicaps; better ground may suit.
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17

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Thats Me Finished

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Hadn't shown much form over hurdles or fences until landing 2m5f Sligo handicap in August, appreciating soft ground when coming from off the pace; absent since but goes well fresh and conditions to suit off 7lb higher.

10/1

1st

17

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Thats Me Finished

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Hadn't shown much form over hurdles or fences until landing 2m5f Sligo handicap in August, appreciating soft ground when coming from off the pace; absent since but goes well fresh and conditions to suit off 7lb higher.

10/1

1st

18

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Thats Me Finished

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Third reserve; hasn't shown much form over hurdles or fences but yard is going well so not ruled out.

50/1

Form: 560/5-

Last run: 292 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has been poor since going handicapping and although 11lb off his opening mark remains one to avoid for now.
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7

19th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 55y

18:40 Downpatrick

The Miser

11st 12lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: W J Bryson

in touch with leaders, fell 1st

20/1

13th

7

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 180y

14:10 Down Royal

The Miser

11st 10lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: W J Bryson

raced in second

50/1

Form: /5251- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when dropped back to 2m at Naas in March on softer ground (third has won since); 6lb rise for that and handles this better ground.
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1

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:50 Navan

Herculaneum

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Most recent of three hurdle wins was in May 2024; off since later that year; may need this against that background.

12/1

2

(16)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Herculaneum

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual-purpose; 1-7 on the Flat; won over hurdles at Ballinrobe in May; below par on last Flat run at Fairyhouse; his flat win came off 64 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and is 15lb higher here; handles testing ground but may need some respite from the handicapper.

25/1

6th

9

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Herculaneum

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Consistency rewarded with a defeat of 15 rivals over 2m at Ballinrobe in May but after looking threatening to a point he faded into a remote fourth at Sligo (2m1f, good to yielding); remains on the same career-high mark.

25/1

Form: F780-

Last run: 251 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Poor hurdler for Gordon Elliott and nothing on Flat of late for current trainer; first handicap.
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15th

12

(12)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Superlike

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

in touch with leaders

50/1

16th

18

(15)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Superlike

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Michael G Cleary

Has run over a range of distances without showing winning potential; makes no appeal here from 5lb out of the handicap.

66/1

11th

11

(2)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 182y

19:35 Killarney

Superlike

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Michael G Cleary

midfield

50/1

16th
20
Guest

Form: /490P-

Last run: 206 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
First reserve; poor juvenile hurdler last season and didn't progress early this term.
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12

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 65y

16:40 Downpatrick

Guest

10st 13lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: H Smyth

Appears very modest and tailed off on first run of the year at Down Royal.

25/1

16th

20

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 180y

14:10 Down Royal

Guest

10st 13lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: H Smyth

prominent

10

7th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

16:17 Downpatrick

Guest

10st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: H Smyth

towards rear, mistake and reminders 4 out, soon weakened and became detached, pulled up 3 out

33/1

Form: /998U-

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Yet to make his mark in handicaps although quietly supported last time when unseating at Tipperary; may yet have more to offer.
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9

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:33 Tipperary

Lakomet Of Saints

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: J P Flavin

midfield early, not fluent 5th, not fluent and weakened 7th, dropped to rear when pulled up after 4 out

8/1

7th

10

31st May 2024

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:50 Tramore

Lakomet Of Saints

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J P Flavin

Maiden under all codes whose best recent run came over C&D last month when plenty keen; tame Limerick run since raises questions and cheekpieces now tried; 11lb wrong here.

16/1

Form: 54466- BF

Last run: 214 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Promise in bumpers but not as good over timber and well held on handicap debut (didn't jump well) when last seen in September; left Mags Mullins and debuts for new yard here with hood tried.
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12th

8

10th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 142y

18:18 Roscommon

Princess Sophia

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

First-time hood worked when winning a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last spring for Ciaran Murphy; well beaten on next three starts; better when fifth at Fairyhouse in October, but pulled up at the same venue five days later; misbehaved at the start when well fancied on stable debut at Clonmel; should do better.

6/1

8th

7

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Clonmel

Princess Sophia

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

reluctant to race, in rear, joined main group after 4th, midfield halfway

10/1

8th

7

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Clonmel

Princess Sophia

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

reluctant to race, in rear, joined main group after 4th, midfield halfway

10/1

Form: 00/0-

Last run: 303 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins in Britain (twice on AW) but form for current yard has been regressive; first handicap hurdle and hard to be confident in.
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8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

Form: P98FP- D

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Mostly modest form for Paul Nolan although still in with a shout when faller at Tramore on penultimate outing; first start for new yard.
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6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Mullins Cross

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon.

10/1

6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Mullins Cross

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon.

10/1

7th

9

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Carlisle

Mullins Cross

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: R Mike Smith

held up in last

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3608U- D

Last run: 202 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; won Roscommon handicap last summer (good) and couple of good runs in defeat at Sligo before losing form; back from 7 month's absence and may need this.
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2nd

8

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Presenting Lad

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Two chase wins in 2024 (including a novice over C&D) but it has been slim pickings since then; no joy in 2025 and modest run at Wexford on return from a break on latest; on a dangerous mark but needs a revival.

22/1

9th

3

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Presenting Lad

11st 8lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Chase wins came at Roscommon and Tramore in 2024; well held in handicaps last year and returns from 7 months' absence off much-reduced mark.

14/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Presenting Lad

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Four hurdle wins and two over fences, both coming in 2024; however, has not been at his best recently in either sphere; dropping in weights helps.

12/1

Form: 51328- D BF

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; winner on Flat and last summer over both hurdles and fences on good ground; lacks a recent run and may just need this with a summer campaign in mind.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E D Delany

Five-time winner between jumps and the Flat including at this track; is 7lb higher than for last hurdle win at Tramore last August and might need this outing.

9/2

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E D Delany

Five-time winner between jumps and the Flat including at this track; is 7lb higher than for last hurdle win at Tramore last August and might need this outing.

9/2

9th

12

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:45 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

dwelt start, raced wide, in rear, some headway halfway, midfield over 3f out, weakened 2f out

9/1

Non-runners

Lakomet Of Saints, Princess Sophia, Presenting Lad, Mater Matuta

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €125.90
Straight Forecast €95.90
Tricast €2465.39
Trifecta €313.50

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Warm In Gorey

SPOTLIGHT:

Herculaneum

RP Ratings (IRE):

I Don't Get It

POSTDATA:

Perfect Arch