March 10 / 14.52 Naas

14.52

Soft

Bar One Racing “Price Boosts All 28 Favourites At Cheltenham” Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 7f 116y
  • 19 runners
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Bar One Racing “Price Boosts All 28 Favourites At Cheltenham” Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -03229

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Maiden went close in three handicaps, including over C&D behind Simply Shabra in January; was poor at Punchestown since but has a shout if bouncing back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Quornofamonday

12st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: J P Dempsey

Gained a second chase success with a good display over 2m2f at Thurles in February (soft); well held twice since (blinkered last time) and second experience of the banks here, having never counted in this race last year.

16/1

8th

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Quornofamonday

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Gained a second chase success with a good display over 2m2f at Thurles in February; pulled up at the same venue on next start; jockey lost an iron at an early fence at Fairyhouse, and was unseated four out; blinkered for the first time now.

12/1

12

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Quornofamonday

10st 9lb

J: Ms L A Byrne

T: J P Dempsey

Gained a second chase success with a good display over 2m2f at Thurles in February; pulled up at the same venue last time after a 7lb rise; vulnerable on overall form.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: P93644

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been in the frame loads of times both here and in UK; has twice run well over C&D and should be thereabouts again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:55 Killarney

Chosen Shant

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Aengus King

Consistent enough mare and has popped up in a couple of handicap chases at Wexford over the summer; has carried higher marks than this to good effect over hurdles and can get into the shake-up here.

5/1

3rd

7

28th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 131y

17:05 Roscommon

Chosen Shant

10st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Aengus King

Enhanced her reputation as a Wexford specialist with a fourth win there last month, her second over fences; no success elsewhere; best over shorter distances; others preferred.

6/1

6th

18

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:18 Listowel

Chosen Shant

10st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Aengus King

Enhanced her reputation as a Wexford specialist with a fourth win there last month, her second over fences; no success elsewhere, though placed at this venue in June.

8/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 09-66

Last run: 114 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Best of four hurdle runs when beaten 13l by Waterford Whispers at Galway; one to consider on handicap debut especially if market strength behind him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

25/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 7-508

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a bumper and three maiden hurdles so will have to step up plenty even dropping to handicaps.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

15:20 Punchestown

Warmer Days Ahead

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Was regressive over hurdles and fences in the spring; did well to win at Kilbeggan last month after a break; 6lb higher, may remain competitive.

10/1

1st

14

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Warmer Days Ahead

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Was regressive over hurdles and fences in the spring and has to return to his best with a visor replacing other headgear.

33/1

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Warmer Days Ahead

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Winner of a 2m5f Roscommon handicap hurdle in 2024 off 92; okay efforts in his opening two runs this season but recent runs are below that level; this is just his second chase start, with his only other seeing him tailed off at Clonmel in a 2024 handicap.

16/1

Form: 707002

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Showed much-improved form in first-time cheekpieces when just denied at 50/1 in a C&D handicap back in December; 3lb higher but a repeat should see him go close.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:58 Sligo

Cramers Valley

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

0-18 over hurdles but back-to-back solid runs on good ground at Cork and Limerick in March-April; not as good on yielding at Cork latest; majority of best form on sound surfaces so watch the weather.

11/1

Form: 500015 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning over C&D in January and was raised 6lb for that; out of his depth over fences since but respected back in this company.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 7y

15:10 Naas

Simply Shabra

11st 1lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Anthony McCann

1-22 over hurdles; C&D win early last year came out of the blue; has failed to show similar form since; pulled up at Clonmel last month on first run since last May.

25/1

7

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Simply Shabra

11st 8lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Lost form since Naas win (2m, soft) just over a year ago off 86; suspect stayer and hard to be confident in.

12/1

Form: -P8P05 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper and handicap hurdle, both at Clonmel; best run in a while came at Thurles last time and could go well if building upon that.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

8

4th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Naas

Premier Queen

11st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Winner of a bumper and handicap hurdle, both successes gained at Clonmel; best run in a while came at Thurles on penultimate start; seventh in a 19-runner contest at Naas last time.

16/1

19th

8

4th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Naas

Premier Queen

11st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Winner of a bumper and handicap hurdle, both successes gained at Clonmel; best run in a while came at Thurles on penultimate start; seventh in a 19-runner contest at Naas last time.

16/1

40/1

Form: 36/31- D

Last run: 635 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a Roscommon handicap in June 2022 on final start for Denis Cullen; unproven on this ground and best watched after his absence.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:12 Kilbeggan

Dylan Oak

11st 5lb

T: F Oakes

Second reserve; won handicap hurdle at Roscommon (2m, gd) in 2022 and wasn't disgraced in three runs returning from a long absence in 2024; third in point-to-point when last seen and could figure.

2

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 0f 50y

18:55 Tramore

Dylan Oak

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: F Oakes

led

9/1

5th

12

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Dylan Oak

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: F Oakes

Won a Roscommon handicap in June 2022 for a different yard but not seen again until this March when struggling at Naas.

25/1

Form: 08197- D BF

Last run: 574 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a Tramore maiden hurdle in July 2022 but couldn't repeat that form in two handicaps after; best watched after a long absence.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

17

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Morepowertoya

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

in touch with leaders

9/1

15th

17

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Morepowertoya

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

in touch with leaders

9/1

2nd

11

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

15:50 Limerick

Morepowertoya

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

prominent throughout, led narrowly 2 out, faced challenge last, soon headed, rallied inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 007

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; well beaten in three maiden hurdles and will have to step up plenty even dropping to handicaps.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Del Girl

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Went very close at Punchestown in June (2m4f, good) but well below that form twice since, soft ground may not have suited latest; back on better ground here so respected.

9/1

8

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Del Girl

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Went very close at Punchestown in June (2m4f, good) but well below that form twice since, soft ground may not have suited latest; back on better ground here so respected.

9/1

19th

15

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Del Girl

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

soon midfield, in touch with leaders when not fluent 6th

10/1

Form: 90-823 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Much-improved since tackling handicaps and solid runs in defeat the last twice as favourite both occasions; has risen 8lb in the weights in that time but likely to go close again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Shane Crawley

Course winner of a handicap chase in December, showing no ill-effects from an 11-month absence in beating a solid yardstick; in touch when falling two at Clonmel in January; could go well from a mark 7lb below her chase rating; talented 5lb claimer into the bargain.

7/2

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

Form: 087219

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning over 2m4f at Fairyhouse in January but might not have stayed 2m7f at Punchestown since; could be vulnerable dropping to the minimum, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Rusheen

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Terence O’Brien

Back to form when third at Clonmel (2m7f, soft) and both his wins have been at this shorter trip; likely to go well.

7/1

3rd

1

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Rusheen

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Terence O’Brien

Unseated at Naas five out in February before pulling up at Thurles last month; had previously won well at Naas on seasonal/stable debut; 7lb higher now; bounce back required.

14/1

2

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Rusheen

11st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Terence O’Brien

Unseated five out at Naas 11 days ago; had previously won well at the same venue in January on seasonal debut; 7lb higher now.

8/1

Form: 889

Last run: 115 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat after four starts; just a hint of promise in three maiden hurdles; will have to step up on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:07 Punchestown

No Big Deal

11st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat maiden scored sole hurdle success at Clonmel (2m1f) almost a year ago; best run since when a close fourth at Gowran last time; up 1lb and a player.

11/2

4th

6

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

15:41 Gowran Park

No Big Deal

11st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Charles O’Brien

Won a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Clonmel almost a year ago; only five runs since; faded behind Mother Ship at Navan last month; should strip fitter but has a bit to find.

12/1

8th

6

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

No Big Deal

11st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Charles O’Brien

Landed a 2m Clonmel handicap hurdle last year off 2lb lower; disappointing favourite at the same venue when last seen in April; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 0900

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
A glimpse of ability in maidens but was tailed-off in a Clonmel handicap last time; the hood worn then is left off and needs to bounce back.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

Irish Impulse

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

midfield

4/1

5

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

Irish Impulse

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

midfield

4/1

5th

9

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

15:05 Thurles

Irish Impulse

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

In good form in the autumn, winning Clonmel handicap chase (good) over this trip and following up in 2m Tipperary handicap hurdle; hat-trick foiled off 9lb higher mark in 2m Naas handicap chase when jumped right; bit to prove now but return to this trip and ground should suit.

8/1

Form: 0P6889

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in maidens and two handicaps, including a week ago; needs to improve and jump better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

The Lucky Lobster

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims.

7/2

6th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

The Lucky Lobster

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims.

7/2

4th

13

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:45 Limerick

The Lucky Lobster

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

towards rear, steady headway after 3 out

12/1

Form: -0000F

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes; has shown a glimpse of ability in three maiden hurdles but fell when 80/1 on handicap debut last time; significant jockey booking, though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(10)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

You Make Me Smile

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: P A Fahy

Grand dual-purpose mare was second in a division of this last year, and went on to win readily (in a visor) on heavy at Galway; some good runs in defeat this year and headgear back on; notable jockey booking too.

7/1

7th

9

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

17:09 Ballinrobe

You Make Me Smile

10st 6lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P A Fahy

Won three times under both codes last year (twice at Sligo); best hurdles run this year when a clear second in 2m3f Downpatrick mares' handicap in June (good); solid effort when third at Sligo (2m5f) on latest, but she's better over shorter than this.

8/1

3rd

7

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 168y

19:30 Sligo

You Make Me Smile

10st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Won here under both codes last year, including 2m2f mares' handicap hurdle off 81; best hurdle run this year when a clear second in 2m3f Downpatrick mares handicap in June (good), poor run on the Flat at Tramore since; unproven over this far.

8/1

Form: 9PP750

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two handicaps lately and has to find major improvement; non-runner at Gowran on Saturday.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:50 Downpatrick

Lucky Two

11st 7lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Unplaced in 11 starts; distant sixth last time was one of his better recent efforts but best watched in a race with this much depth.

16/1

6th

16

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 144y

17:00 Punchestown

Lucky Two

10st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Well beaten in three handicaps lately and has to find major improvement.

20/1

6th

16

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 144y

17:00 Punchestown

Lucky Two

10st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Well beaten in three handicaps lately and has to find major improvement.

20/1

50/1

Form: 30/07-

Last run: 559 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes after 28 starts and doesn't make much appeal on the back of an absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 180y

14:00 Downpatrick

City Limits

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Has had 20 starts hurdling and rated 86; well beaten on return from long absence in March and now tried in headgear combo.

50/1

Form: 5-5300

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes was beaten a long way both recent starts and has questions to answer to present.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

16

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Inchiquin Maid

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Terence O’Brien

First reserve; AW winner over 2m in February; tailed off since then on the Flat and over hurdles; has to get back on track but Reese Holohan is a positive booking.

13th

6

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Inchiquin Maid

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Gained the most recent of two 2m AW wins in February, back from a break with poor run at Tramore last month; 0-15 hurdling, though did finish second at Listowel last season off this mark.

12/1

11th

8

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Inchiquin Maid

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Terence O’Brien

Gained the most recent of two 2m AW wins in February; turf credentials are relatively weak, placed only once from ten attempts; however, suited by a sound surface.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €48.00
Straight Forecast €41.67
Tricast €273.48
Trifecta €504.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Big Cloud

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Three In A Row

POSTDATA:

Quornofamonday

The Irish Sun:

The Big Cloud