April 30 / 15.05 Punchestown

15.05

Yielding

Blood-Stock.com Full Circle Series Final Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £41043.48
  • 2m 3f 93y
  • 24 runners
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Blood-Stock.com Full Circle Series Final Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

Form: 691121

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Has enjoyed a good season with three handicap wins, last two at Wetherby (3m/2m6f) and in between only touched off at Ffos Las; not sure this drop in trip and livelier ground will play to his strengths though.
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2nd

8

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 42y

Class 3

15:35 Sandown

Tune In A Box

10st 10lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Won four times over hurdles; little promise on his first three attempts at chasing but there was much more encouragement in a never-nearer third of ten at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) four weeks ago; has been dropped 10lb in the weights since his chasing debut and drying ground should not inconvenience him in the slightest; could be ready to strike.

13/2

3rd

10

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Tune In A Box

10st 5lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

A winner over hurdles at up to 3m but yet to get anything going over fences (0-3) and this is a tough race in which to put that right.

16/1

Form: 177344 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Limerick (2m3f, heavy) in November and good third in 2m2f Naas handicap (behind Millstream Lady); remote Ayr fourth on latest leaves him with plenty to find and tried blinkered here.
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2

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Quest With Speed

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

In good form mostly over hurdles during winter, winning at Navan and a decent effort last time; was pulled-up on last chase start in the Cork National, though, and this trip looks on the sharp side.

9/1

4th

1

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Navan

Quest With Speed

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Chase winner bagged his second hurdling success over C&D in December off 109 at 40-1 (2m4f, soft to heavy); decent showing at Limerick next time when seventh, but his latest Gowran run was poor (2m4f, heavy).

10/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Quest With Speed

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Chase winner over 3m2f on good ground at Down Royal in May; Kilbeggan run six days later may have come too soon for him; should be sharper as a result of recent hurdles run at Punchestown.

20/1

Form: 31-61 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo half-brother to Protektorat won his maiden on good ground but handled soft equally well to land 2m6f Wetherby handicap last month in first-time cheekpieces, showing good attitude; remains on a nice mark and could emerge a leading player here.
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3rd

11

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Montregard

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Tom Lacey

Half-brother to top-class Protektorat; surprise withdrawal from last weekend's bet365 Gold Cup due to ground, having made notable progress before that on similar good ground in 3m Ascot handicaps, winning twice including latest in premier handicap in February; potentially a big player.

10/1

Form: 400122 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest of rides but landed competitive 2m handicap here in December before a clear second to Mousey Brown at Down Royal; steady improver from an in-form yard and could go well off a low weight.
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1st

12

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Billy Lee Swagger

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Two-time winner over hurdles; won easily off 9lb lower at Fairyhouse in November (20.5f, yld-sft); ran better than the bare result off this mark at Punchestown latest (raced wide); best form on soft, however, so could do with plenty of rain.

12/1

7th

24

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Billy Lee Swagger

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Won a Fairyhouse handicap in November but was poor twice since over hurdles and once over fences; little appeal from 2lb out of the handicap; blinkers.

50/1

1

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:00 Downpatrick

Billy Lee Swagger

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Ran out an easy winner of a Fairyhouse handicap in November (2m5f, yielding to soft); had a tack malfunction when favourite to follow up at the same venue; less easy to ignore a dismal Naas run.

8/1

Form: 154211 CD

Last run: 85 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
All four starts for current trainer have been here, winning last twice at 2m and when surviving slipped saddle to make up good late ground and get up late over this trip; 8lb rise looks on the harsh side but has to be respected.
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1st

2

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

19:10 Sligo

Morricone

11st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

prominent, pressed leader after 3 out

11/2

3rd

5

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Morricone

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Won slow-ground handicaps at Punchestown earlier this year and was respectable in defeat there last time; off since late April but rain would bring him into it.

10/1

Form: 11P212 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper whose three wins include 2m2f Naas contest in January; better again last month when second in 2m6f Grade 3 Limerick mares' novice behind a smart type; intermediate trip fine and should run her race.
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1st

5

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:55 Limerick

Millstream Lady

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Course winner has been in good form lately, winning a Killarney handicap over this trip and finishing third at Listowel over 2m4f; however, she has a bit to find with some of these but not ruled out.

9/1

6

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Millstream Lady

11st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Returned from a break with a 28-1 win at Killarney (22.5f, good) and raised 5lb for that; won over C&D at this meeting two years ago off 92; will need a career best off this mark but that's not impossible.

6/1

3

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:05 Killarney

Millstream Lady

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Is 3-16 over hurdles, all of the wins coming on soft; her last win came in a 2m4f Limerick Christmas mares' hurdle off 116; tailed off at Naas following that and again disappointing at Limerick when last seen in April; she has won after a break in the past but the ground is a worry.

25/1

Form: 349523

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-4 hurdling, second in Ayr novice and creditable third in 2m6f Wetherby handicap last month behind Montregard; big ask here though.
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12th

21

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Al Kalila

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Maiden hurdle winner built on previous chasing promise with a 2l win at Kelso in February (2m5f, good to soft) in a four-runner field; this is a different challenge altogether and needs to improve again in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

1st

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

17:10 Kelso

Al Kalila

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: S R B Crawford

Ayr maiden hurdle winner (2m4f; made much of running) last winter; shaped well over the extended 2m7f here on his first two starts this season and he wasn't disgraced over 3m at Down Royal last time; this drop in distance should suit him and he could be ready to strike.

9/4

Form: 240221

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Consistent, progressive novice who got off the mark last month in poorly-contested 2m Limerick maiden, having previously chased home American Money in Naas handicap at same trip; yet to convince over this far however.
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6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

4th

5

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Gowran Park

Lazer Wolf

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of a novice handicap at Clonmel in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas when a beaten favourite off his revised mark.

11/2

Form: 933397

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
2m Flat winner in France but remains a maiden over hurdles after ten starts for this yard, some good placings in handicaps including here; blinkered for the first time.
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6

9th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

19:30 Kilbeggan

Bestaline

11st 1lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Adrian Murray

Winning pointer attracted market support on return to Rules' here but faded into sixth, 19l behind the winner; might have needed that after a short break and steps up to a more suitable trip off 1lb lower; not discounted for local yard.

15/2

6th

1

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Bestaline

12st 0lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Adrian Murray

0-11 over hurdles but has been in good form in point-to-points this year; has placed off higher marks in the past under Rules; could go well on first start for local yard.

11/2

Form: 0F7F45 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Better chaser whose two recent hurdle runs just okay; looks to have a bit to find.
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10th

15

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Upping The Anti

10st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

20/1

10th

15

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Upping The Anti

10st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

20/1

5th

4

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:40 Navan

Upping The Anti

11st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Had been struggling this winter but definite step back in the right direction at Naas last time when only beaten 2l; will relish the longer trip and he acts on this ground.

6/1

Form: 77444

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Last month's handicap debut fourth behind Mousey Brown (Billy Lee Swagger second) at Down Royal was laudable given he was effectively taken out at the third-last and wasn't knocked about once his chance had gone; likely improver on only his sixth start.
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1st

4

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:00 Down Royal

Paddys Milestone

11st 11lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

midfield, prominent on inner after 3 out

16/1

Form: 453731 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ended long losing run when scoring over this trip at Cork last month, beating a subsequent winner; 7lb rise seems okay and better ground should suit so definitely one to consider.
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10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Clonbury Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace.

10/1

4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Clonbury Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: J P Dempsey

Three wins apiece over hurdles and fences; was a 7l runner-up at Navan in a 2m4f handicap hurdle in November but pulled-up at Leopardstown next time; a squeak if back to form.

14/1

5

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Clonbury Bridge

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: J P Dempsey

Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark.

11/2

Form: /121/3 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner who won over hurdles at Fontwell and Plumpton in 2021/22 season; emerged from 809-day absence when (favourite) well beaten third to In d'Or and Immortal Fame in 2m5f Ludlow handicap last month; still unexposed and entitled to come on for that.
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2nd

5

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:00 Newton Abbot

World Of Dreams

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Low-mileage 8yo who returned from mammoth absence with three runs this spring; unable to justify heavy market support when third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last time but still ran pretty well; remains of interest.

5/2

3rd

2

6th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:43 Uttoxeter

World Of Dreams

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Anthony Honeyball

Dual bumper winner who has also won two novice hurdles, the second at Plumpton in January 2022 (2m4f, soft); was off for 809 days after that and hasn't recaptured his form in two runs since, latest at Punchestown (2m3f yielding); well handicapped now.

9/1

13th

16

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

World Of Dreams

10st 10lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

prominent

12/1

Form: -71240 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Novice won a Cork maiden in testing conditions but hasn't convinced so far in handicap company, not looking to stay 2m4f at Gowran and very disappointing favourite in Fairyhouse novice handicap latest.
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1st

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

18:38 Wexford

D Art D Art

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Thomas Cooper

125-rated hurdler was in good form 2024/25 season, winning twice and running well in 3m Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; well below that level in light campaign last season however and now tries fences.

12/1

14th

7

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

D Art D Art

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Thomas Cooper

Was in great form last season, running a cracker in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; however, he has been poor in two runs this term and could find this trip sharp.

22/1

Form: -24P22

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Maiden chased home an easy winner over this trip at Fairyhouse latest in first-time cheekpieces, previous Gowran handicap second over this trip equally good if not better form; respected but bit more needed.
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14th

23

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

The Lovely Man

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hit form since joining this yard, winning twice over fences including the Leinster National at Naas; also won over hurdles at Gowran; this ground is faster than ideal but his hurdles mark is appealing.

8/1

1st

12

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

The Lovely Man

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Built on stable debut second with an easy handicap chase win in December off 114 (3m, soft to heavy); backed that up with a handicap hurdle success at Gowran next time (3m, heavy); not seen to best effect in a slowly run race at Punchestown last time (3m4f, heavy); not discounted with a stronger pace to aim at; 2lb wrong.

6/1

6th

8

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

The Lovely Man

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some promise in beginners' chases last season for Colm Murphy; built on stable debut second with an easy win from stablemate Eves Vladimir in Navan handicap chase (3m, soft to heavy); backed that up with a handicap hurdle success at Gowran; strong stayer, progressive and suited by heavy ground

4/1

Form: /4-258

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m Down Royal maiden over three years ago; recent handicap form respectable but surprising if he played a major role here.
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11th

3

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

16:14 Limerick

Decimation

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

One-time smart hurdler is yet to win over fences in 11 starts but some decent efforts, notably C&D second at Christmas off 1lb lower (soft-to-heavy); none too fluent and faded tamely over 3m latest; can't rule out back at this track and ground okay (cheekpieces back on for blinkers).

8/1

6th

10

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Decimation

11st 1lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

One-time smart hurdler is yet to win over fences in ten starts but some decent efforts; took third here in November (3m, heavy) and went one place better at Limerick when last seen over Christmas with first-time blinkers (retained); up 2lb but his mark is low compared to what it was over hurdles; in the mix.

5/1

Form: U35215

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Returned from a short break to land a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Thurles last month, just okay effort behind Mousey Brown at Down Royal 12 days later; looks to have a bit to find.
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4th

2

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 110y

15:55 Downpatrick

Rowdy Romeo

12st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

towards rear but in touch with leaders early, prominent on outer from 5th, disputing second after 3 out, went second after 2 out, weakened before last

11/2

17th

8

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Rowdy Romeo

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

midfield

16/1

17th

8

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Rowdy Romeo

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

midfield

16/1

Form: 663911 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Late maturing mare really thriving now and on a hat-trick following wins last month at Down Royal (2m4f) and Fairyhouse (3m) on soft/heavy; predicted rain should help her cause and has to be respected.
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4th

13

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Mousey Brown

10st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual chase winner over 2m4f on good ground and stays 3m; had place prospects when coming down two out in a Grade 2 handicap at Haydock last month; cheekpieces fitted then are left off, as she goes back up in trip; Slevin rides for first time and yard in fine form.

10/1

10

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Mousey Brown

10st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has faced stiff tasks over hurdles on her last two starts in races won by Wodhooh and Feet Of A Dancer; has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front as her runs before those (chasing and hurdling) weren't her best, but both her chase wins have been on good ground at about this trip and this Irish raider now goes in cheekpieces.

25/1

5th

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Mousey Brown

11st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

80-1 when last of five behind Wodhooh at Leopardstown four weeks ago, finishing behind Feet Of A Dancer and Dream On Baby; faces another stern assignment.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 025171 CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life with two Naas wins from last three starts, latest when making all in beating subsequent winner Lazer Wolf over 2m after surviving a bad blunder at the last; stays 2m4f and respected but 10lb rise for latest looks steep.
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15th

14

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

American Money

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders

10/1

15th

14

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

American Money

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, weakened from 2 out

10/1

4th

13

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

American Money

10st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

raced in second

14/1

Form: 3-5312 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Bolted up in 2m5f Ludlow handicap last month (soft) from Immortal Fame (and World Of Dreams), week later blundered last and essentially outstayed when odds-on at Fontwell; progressive 6yo but faces much stiffer competition here.
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4th

7

25th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

In DOr

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

3m6f for the NH Chase at Cheltenham last March was his only attempt beyond 3m and he was below form; that was also his last run for Venetia Williams (bought for £220,000 in October at the David Maxwell dispersal) and he's been a good third this winter in 3m handicaps here and at Ascot; needs to build on that, as he's edging up the weights, but he's not fully exposed.

5/1

3rd

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 3

13:00 Ascot

In DOr

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bought for £220,000 at the David Maxwell dispersal prior to running well, only 2l behind Welcom To Cartries, at Sandown (3m, good to soft) on debut for new connections; this second-season chaser likely has further progress in him; sole attempt at Ascot resulted in a success in this race 12 months ago (good ground); big player back here.

4/1

6th

7

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

In DOr

11st 3lb

J: Mr David Maxwell

T: Venetia Williams

Ridden by his owner; major progress when switched to chasing this winter for small-field handicap wins over 3m at Taunton (good to soft) and Ascot (good); found his revised mark at Sandown (3m, heavy) a bit too much in hat-trick bid but again ran well and staying beyond 3m may be possible.

33/1

Form: 132312 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
C&D hurdles winner was gaining second win over fences when running away with 2m Thurles handicap in February and just denied a follow-up win at Limerick after forcing it; back hurdling here off a similar mark and should run his race, especially if ground softens.
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3

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Dancing Jeremy

11st 11lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Four chase wins include the valuable 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick at Christmas 2024; has run only four times since then; fortunate to win a 2m2f Thurles handicap chase in February, after the leader fell at the last; well beaten off revised mark at Limerick.

10/1

4th

1

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

15:34 Limerick

Dancing Jeremy

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Four chase wins include 2m4f Tim Duggan here at Christmas 2024 and first success since came last month in 2m2f Thurles handicap, fortunate after likely winner fell last; back up to a career-high mark now so has it to do.

11/2

13

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Dancing Jeremy

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: James Andrew Fahey

3-8 over fences; won last chase start in the Listed Tim Duggan handicap at Limerick (19.5f, soft) by 6l off 119 when 1lb wrong and 9lb higher now; was beaten when falling over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen in February; best form is on soft ground; needs rain.

10/1

Form: 3-2112 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Five wins include this season in 2m5f handicaps at Doncaster and Ascot on decent ground; second to 12l winner In d'Or on soft at Ludlow last time after a short break; won't want too much rain.
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1

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:30 Uttoxeter

Immortal Fame

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Deborah Cole

2m4f winner here over hurdles and fences with a little give underfoot, and possible excuses on both starts since his most recent success elsewhere (holding ground, pace battle); remains above any winning mark.

7/1

4th

2

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Immortal Fame

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Deborah Cole

Five-time hurdle winner who has raced exclusively over fences since joining Deborah Cole in the middle of 2024, scoring a further four times, including over 2m4f here last season; off the mark for the current campaign when shading a close finish at Market Rasen (3m, soft) in February but pulled up when favourite at Hereford since and now back over timber.

9/1

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:10 Hereford

Immortal Fame

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Deborah Cole

Three wins last term; got off the mark for the season when winning by a head at Market Rasen last time (3m, soft; first two clear); up 3lb; chance.

11/4

Form: 22661P

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
French Flat win (soft) came in cheekpieces, which he wore when winning 2m5f Huntingdon handicap hurdle in January (good-to-soft); reportedly unsuited by heavy ground at Exeter subsequently so could have more to offer back on better ground with tongue tie added (blinkers replace cheekpieces).
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7th

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Sun Joy

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Back in prime form when last seen in the autumn, winning at Ludlow before running well in defeat at Kempton (also 2m5f, good); contender if ready to roll after six-month break.

6/1

1st

2

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Sun Joy

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Comeback run was better than latest effort but, as on his reappearance, he just goes in a tongue-tie here; no surprise should he bounce back.

5/2

Form: 334565

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; tailed off on recent Ludlow debut for new yard who has a stronger contender here in Billy Lee Swagger; 3lb wrong too.
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3rd

17

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 22y

16:36 Punchestown

Down Around

10st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won off 3lb lower at Thurles (2m4f, good) last November; mostly below best in 2025 but a bit of encouragement at Ballinrobe on latest (2m6f, soft); place chance if building on that.

12/1

2nd

7

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 5y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Down Around

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won off 99 at Thurles (2m4f, good) last November and some good runs after; however, well beaten of late and hard to be confident in.

16/1

Non-runners

Petit King, Zestful Hope, Big Debates, Must Be Dreaming

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €681.05
Tricast €4205.29

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lazer Wolf

The Irish Sun:

Billy Lee Swagger

TOPSPEED:

Immortal Fame

SPOTLIGHT:

Clonbury Bridge

POSTDATA:

Lazer Wolf