April 14 / 16.15 Down Royal

16.15

Yielding

Fibrus Say Bye Bye To Buffering Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Fibrus Say Bye Bye To Buffering Beginners Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: /3-356 D

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Grade 2 novice hurdle winner at his best for Ronan McNally; has shown ability in five chase starts and would have a squeak if returning to his best.
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2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Dreal Deal

11st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Bled in this last year; good form in first two starts for this yard at Killarney in the summer and creditable third of 17 in valuable 2m4f veterans' contest at Haydock last month; chance on that form.

10/1

7th

12

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Dreal Deal

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Last win came at Killarney last summer but retains level of ability judged on recent Haydock veterans' handicap third (good), best run for some time; whether or not he can back that up against more progressive types is debatable.

14/1

3rd

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Dreal Deal

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: P J Rothwell

Irish challenger who could be in the picture judged on his good form at Killarney last summer, and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's been soundly beaten on his last three starts and has to get back on track.

25/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 60-022

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner is rated 128 in that sphere and has taken to chasing really well with fine runner-up efforts at Punchestown and Gowran (jumped left); should be closely involved.
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8

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Duffle Coat

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Sole win over fences came in 3m Mayo National in 2024 on good ground; good second in Galway Plate that summer but last year's form was poor; pulled up after never counting on return from long absence in Irish National; hard to be confident in although has ground to suit.

20/1

9th

11

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Duffle Coat

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

1-17 over fences; out of form since second in last season's Galway Plate; failed to feature in this year's edition; trainer has stronger candidates.

33/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 6538

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point and some promise in three maiden hurdle starts but was well beaten on handicap debut last time (keen over 2m7f); hood could help him run respectably.
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4th

1

8th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Jasmin De Cotte

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Gifted a 2m4f Uttoxeter race two starts back (soft), and 3m was clearly too far last time; not wholly convincing, but his one win on merit came at this time of year in 2024 on good (2m4f); tongue-tie added.

3/1

3rd

8

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

Jasmin De Cotte

11st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Ex-Irish 7yo; well held in his first three runs for Dan Skelton and he was around 17l down when he was gifted a race here (2m4f, soft) two weeks ago; this is a deeper contest and he has work to do to back up in trip.

8/1

1st

3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Jasmin De Cotte

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Well treated on best Irish form but has rather lost his way, latterly for new stable; best watched unless the market suggests a resurgent display is likely.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-07PP D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler on his day but has been in poor form on his last number of starts both hurdling and chasing (lame last time); has the rating to run a big race but lots of questions to answer.
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1

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

16:42 Ludlow

Bardenstown Lad

12st 6lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: Warwick Ryan-Beswick

Won a point and a Fakenham hunter chase about this time last year before predictably struggling at lengthy odds in the feature hunter chases at Cheltenham and Aintree; badly let down by his jumping in calmer waters afterwards and this 11yo now has much to prove.

16/1

1

14th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

Bardenstown Lad

12st 8lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: David Loughnane

Won a point and a Fakenham hunter chase in February before making no impact in the big hunter chases at Cheltenham and Aintree (behind when unseating); found no fluency and was well held when falling at Stratford (2m6f, good); comes with risks on the back of that effort but this is a modest contest.

4/6

1

14th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

Bardenstown Lad

12st 8lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: David Loughnane

Won a point and a Fakenham hunter chase in February before making no impact in the big hunter chases at Cheltenham and Aintree (behind when unseating); found no fluency and was well held when falling at Stratford (2m6f, good); comes with risks on the back of that effort but this is a modest contest.

4/6

Form: 618135 D BF

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner also won twice over hurdles last year; not bad efforts in defeat off a mark of 125 the last twice and should be capable of running respectably on chasing debut.
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1

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:50 Downpatrick

Extrapolation

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Richard John O’Brien

Won a bumper at this venue and only narrowly denied a third success over timber at Ballinrobe two runs ago; subsequent Flat run worth ignoring and he's feasibly treated; versatile with regards to conditions.

9/2

7th

2

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

19:55 Ballinrobe

Extrapolation

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

12/1

7th

2

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

19:55 Ballinrobe

Extrapolation

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

12/1

Form: 1P5725

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner up to 3m is rated 119 in that sphere; beaten a long way on chasing debut at Gowran in testing ground but this slightly better ground will suit more; a player.
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13th

17

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:17 Navan

Miss Tempo

10st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two handicap wins over hurdles, including over 3m; confirmed stamina with creditable third in 3m2f Wexford handicap chase in August; found wanting in a mares' beginners' chase at Tramore; sprang a surprise when making all to beat a shorter-priced stablemate in a 2m4f handicap at Naas last month; up 10lb for that but still on a handy weight.

9/1

13th

17

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:17 Navan

Miss Tempo

10st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two handicap wins over hurdles, including over 3m; confirmed stamina with creditable third in 3m2f Wexford handicap chase in August; found wanting in a mares' beginners' chase at Tramore; sprang a surprise when making all to beat a shorter-priced stablemate in a 2m4f handicap at Naas last month; up 10lb for that but still on a handy weight.

9/1

1st

2

10th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

11:50 Naas

Miss Tempo

11st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

made all

8/1

Form: 588

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield finishes in three maiden hurdles and likely to improve for whatever he does on chasing debut.
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1

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:10 Perth

Brave Adam

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

Won over nearly 3m as a chaser last year when based in Ireland; pulled up over hurdles on final run there and made a forgettable stable debut at Hexham in this new headgear combination.

14/1

2

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Brave Adam

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

A fair 2m7f-winning chaser but he was pulled up back hurdling in 3m Fairyhouse handicap in April on his final run for Thomas Cooper; cheekpieces go on for his new yard and he can't be ruled out after a break with Brian Hughes up.

6/1

14

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

Brave Adam

10st 3lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Won a Killarney beginners' chase last October but not as good over fences since; however, did run a solid race on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown in December over this trip; considered.

11/1

100/1

Form: 0/9/P-

Last run: 469 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a French bumper in 2019 but only four unplaced runs since; hood on; can't be fancied.
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6

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 31y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Fourbi

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

always behind, detached when fell last

100/1

6

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 31y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Fourbi

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

always behind, detached when fell last

100/1

6

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 110y

15:35 Tipperary

Fourbi

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

Bumper winner in France; was reappearing after long lay-off when down the field on chase debut at Down Royal.

100/1

Form: 3-0000

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins but has been poor over hurdles last number of starts and can't be fancied on chasing debut.
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5

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Falvio

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A McBratney

Flat winner on the continent but 0-14 in this sphere and arrives on the back of a tailed off Flat effort six days ago.

20/1

12th

1

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Falvio

10st 9lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: C A McBratney

in rear

22/1

Form: 851000

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner is rated 93 in that sphere but has been poor on last three runs and has loads to find on chasing debut; cheekpieces tried.
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15

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Petit Dejeuner

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Bounced back to form when third at Thurles in November; brought down when still just involved at Naas last month but didn't build on that at Punchestown subsequently; may want rain to be seen at her best.

20/1

15

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Petit Dejeuner

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Bounced back to form when third at Thurles in November; brought down when still just involved at Naas last month but didn't build on that at Punchestown subsequently; may want rain to be seen at her best.

20/1

5

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 89y

15:10 Punchestown

Petit Dejeuner

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Mrs Denise Foster

1-11 over hurdles; that win came in a handicap hurdle at Limerick off 89 in November 2023 and 2lb lower now; best effort since a 9.75l third at Thurles last month; brought down at Naas two weeks ago; not discounted.

9/1

Form: U13713

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won his third race over hurdles at Listowel in September and a creditable third at Gowran next time off 113; unseated at the first only chase start last year; likely to improve for this run.
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7th

9

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Ballyglass Beauty

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Cian Collins

C&D winner; last scored in September 2023 but back to form with a 1.25l second at Clonmel on latest; raised 3lb for that but is still 10lb below his last success; C&D form figures read 41343; leading claims.

7/2

2nd

13

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Ballyglass Beauty

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Cian Collins

One of two for yard; last of three wins came at Listowel in 2023; fourth on both starts for this stable at this venue over 3m but beaten 31l (on heavy) and 52l (on yielding); on a dangerous mark now, however, and cheekpieces might provide a spark.

16/1

4th

5

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Ballyglass Beauty

11st 7lb

J: Jan Ilik

T: Cian Collins

Three wins all at 3m, most recently at Listowel festival in 2023; back down to competitive mark on evidence of clear second over same trip at Limerick in October; following month in contention when brought down two out at this venue; well beaten fourth on yard debut at Clonmel.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta €22.80
Straight Forecast €17.54
Trifecta €150.00

Selections

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POSTDATA:

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