October 28 / 15.07 Galway

15.07

Soft

Corrib Oil Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 2m 0f 90y
  • 12 runners
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Corrib Oil Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 62,000Euros as a 3yo; nibbled in the market and showed promise in a stronger maiden than this at Fairyhouse in April; much softer ground today but should play a part.
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8th

11

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Waterford Whispers

11st 6lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Runner-up in the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle here (2m4f, heavy) in March 2024; 0-6 over fences but he returned to form when third in a big-field handicap at Leopardstown (extended 2m5f, soft) last month, when shaping as though this first crack at a staying trip could be right up his street.

4/1

3rd

17

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Waterford Whispers

10st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual hurdle winner has shown ability in some of his five chase starts but was poor at Fairyhouse last time when favourite; may do better back left-handed and not dismissed.

16/1

10

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:38 Galway

Waterford Whispers

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

135-rated hurdler whose two wins include here; limited first season chasing last term, good second on Navan debut but then dropped out tamely in Grade 1 Limerick novice at Christmas; not seen until staying on fourth (having been hampered) behind a stablemate in 2m2f Listowel novice last month; entitled to improve for that and major player.

5/2

66/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to winners Miss Dd (6f 2yo; RPR 70) and Versin Getorix (2m hurdle); dam 1m6f winner (70), half-sister to Group-placed 5f-7f winner Roicead; pedigree a mix of Flat and jumps; likely to improve from this.
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8th

1

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Ataboycharlie

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Edward Cawley

Won a novice handicap at the 2023 Christmas fixture at Leopardstown; kept good company over fences last season; made a pleasing return to hurdling on seasonal return at Galway when a close third (2m6f, yielding); well backed in a Fairyhouse Listed handicap when last seen in November; fell at the final flight when 1l ahead; up 3lb for that but considered.

13/2

3rd

4

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Ataboycharlie

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Sole win came at 2m, has form over further but not this far; jumping was a let down over fences last term and returns to hurdles here; others preferred given stamina doubts.

12/1

5th

1

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 110y

15:00 Fairyhouse

Ataboycharlie

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Edward Cawley

Decent winning hurdler is rated 130 in that sphere; similar efforts in defeat in two novice chases this term behind quality rivals and will have to do much more to score today.

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Narrow runner-up in a point' in March; by a top sire and is a half-brother to 1m7f hurdle winner Sizing Mauritius; dam 2m chase winner; could go well on rules debut; check market.
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7

11th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 215y

19:25 Ballinrobe

Beau Walking

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Had been chasing before mid-field run over hurdles at Galway; chance is not obvious unless a new headgear combination does the trick.

16/1

12th

6

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Beau Walking

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Badly out of form over fences of late and it was a similar story when last seen in this sphere at the back end of 2024; best efforts on slower ground than what's likely.

33/1

9th

2

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 120y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Beau Walking

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: P20/

Last run: 547 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second in a Cork maiden hurdle but tailed-off in a bumper next time; that was in 2022 and has been off a long time; can only be watched.
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1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Ask The Bookie

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gillian Scott

0-19 under rules; fairly modest form last season; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 7/2836

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point' winner has twice been placed in bumpers this year but best runs were on good ground and was below form on heavy at Tramore last time.
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1st

3

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Barton Snow

12st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: J J O’Shea

Proved his stamina and made it 5-5 under rules (all in hunter chases) when beating Its On The Line by a neck to win the big one at Cheltenham (3m2f, good to soft) last month, despite a mistake at the final fence; has also won on good going; he doesn't appear to be straightforward but clearly knows how to win and should be fine back down in trip; major player.

7/4

1st

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Barton Snow

12st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: J J O’Shea

Won here at last May's hunter chase meeting but that was 2m; his 3m point wins came chiefly in small-field affairs and he was left clear late on when successful over that trip at Ludlow on latest start, and the time was ordinary; could run well for a long way but ultimately prove vulnerable to stronger stayers.

11/1

1st

2

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

16:42 Ludlow

Barton Snow

12st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: J J O’Shea

Solid record in points, one he enhanced when winning by a distance at odds-on at Sheriff Hutton 17 days ago (3m, soft); unbeaten in hunter chases after completing a hat-trick between March and May of last year, at Stratford (twice; 2m5f/2m6f) and Cheltenham (2m); strong chance.

8/15

Form: 09-

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off on debut and beaten 42l at Tipperary when last seen, so handicaps will suit better.
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14

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Three In A Row

10st 10lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Sole win in 19 starts came in Naas handicap hurdle in April 2024; 0-12 over fences but placed five times and produced another solid effort when 0.5l second to James The Brave at Wexford 35 days ago; nudged up 2lb.

7/1

2nd

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Three In A Row

10st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler; 0-11 chasing but rated 3lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); recent 2m1f Navan handicap fourth wasn't a bad effort, this more his trip so one to consider.

8/1

4th

7

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Three In A Row

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler; 0-10 chasing but rated 4lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); finished 16l behind in a Naas Listed contest when sporting first-time cheekpieces (left off now), in a race won by another McManus runner ridden by Mark Walsh; similarly Walsh rides Park That here.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a confined maiden point' in May on second start in yielding ground; half-brother to winners incl' The Mean Queen (bumper and 2m2f-2m5f jumps inc US Grade 1); worth a market look.
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4th

4

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

Folly Master

11st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Tom Dreaper

Returns to chasing here after failing to exploit his lower hurdles mark in handicaps at Punchestown and Fairyhouse, warm favourite on the second occasion; winner and twice runner-up in a three-race campaign over fences last season; trip-versatile, but probably best over further than this.

5/1

2nd

1

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Folly Master

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

Useful handicap chaser, beaten a neck off a mark of 130 here last April; returned last month off 21lb lower hurdles mark when staying on late to chase home ready winner Lough Nigara over 2m6f at Punchestown on soft-to-heavy; 6lb better off with that rival here.

9/2

Form: PP/0-

Last run: 349 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No promise in three hurdle starts at huge prices; leading yard but still can't be fancied after a year away.
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7th

10

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Down Royal

Superdermo

10st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Far from fluent on handicap debut over C&D when last seen in January; yard have a more obvious contender here in Tell Us This.

25/1

10th

5

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Superdermo

11st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed just a hint of ability in five maiden hurdles; the third of three handicap debutants for this yard here; check the market.

14/1

11th

11

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:13 Fairyhouse

Superdermo

11st 4lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has contested four maidens, running his best race last time at Galway but still beaten 20l; up against it.

100/1

Form: P0

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point' winner in April but little promise in two hurdle runs lately at huge prices; look elsewhere.
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12

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Colline Fleurie

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner for Sam Curling as 5yo; poor hurdles form and makes chase debut having being off for over a year.

20/1

12

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Colline Fleurie

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner for Sam Curling as 5yo; poor hurdles form and makes chase debut having being off for over a year.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 3rd on sole point' start in May; 12,500Euros 3yo is from the family of Irish Grand National winner Thunder And Roses and is worth a market check on rules debut.
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2nd

7

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Ca Plane Pour Moi

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

0-12 over hurdles but caught the eye at Doncater (3m, good) last month, keeping on well from the rear to finish third (just behind Skin Full); big player if able to build on that recent effort.

4/1

8

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Ca Plane Pour Moi

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Well backed into 3-1 favouritism at Uttoxeter but was soundly beaten; has never managed to threaten in a handicap and is now 0-11; needs to raise his game.

8/1

5th

10

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Ca Plane Pour Moi

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Never looked dangerous when sixth at Taunton (3m, good to soft) in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces last month and is now 0-10 over hurdles; not written off just yet but needs to up his game.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 177 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point' winner was tailed-off in a bumper when last seen in May and and serious questions now.
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6th

2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Snow Punt

11st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point winner; 0-16 under rules but was beaten only a nose over C&D in March off 95 on heavy before going close at both Clonmel and Down Royal; has to be high on the shortlist.

9/2

3rd

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Snow Punt

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner is 0-15 under rules', but he has been running well in defeat recently; beaten just a nose at Limerick last month (2m7f, heavy); followed that with a runner-up finish at Clonmel last time (2m7f, soft); cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie now, but better ground is a bit concerning.

4/1

2nd

4

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Snow Punt

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 under rules but standout run on latest when beaten a nose at Limerick (2m7f, heavy), running on gamely to the line; 4lb higher now but every chance with a repeat.

4/1

Form: 35- BF

Last run: 237 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising 3rd in a bumper on debut at Fairyhouse last year for former yard; however, was disappointing over hurdles at Leopardstown since; can't be ruled out back after a break.
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7th

10

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 170y

15:25 Tramore

Down The Park

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, headway 3rd, prominent after 4th, went second halfway, lost ground 4 out

12/1

7th

10

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 170y

15:25 Tramore

Down The Park

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, headway 3rd, prominent after 4th, went second halfway, lost ground 4 out, weakened from 2 out (usual 3 out)

12/1

11th

18

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Down The Park

10st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Modest mare over various trips, mildly encouraging Tramore effort latest when left with plenty to do; return to 3m could suit.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €82.10
Straight Forecast €100.00
Trifecta €268.20

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