May 12 / 17.05 Killarney

17.05

Good

An Excellent Choice (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 12 runners
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An Excellent Choice (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost E62,000 at three; fourth foal; half-brother to French winners; dam French chase winner (including cross-country); very interesting with the champion amateur taking the ride for top point-to-point producers; potentially significant that he makes his debut in a bumper rather than a maiden point.
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4th

1

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Kalium

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

3-5 as a novice hurdler last season; absent since encouraging third of seven on reappearance outing at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) in November but could quite plausibly have untapped potential over this new trip.

12/1

1st

6

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

14:05 Newbury

Kalium

11st 4lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Won bumper in sole Irish start; steady progress in his first three hurdle races brought two wins, making all at Fontwell (2m2f, soft) on last occasion, but he made a disappointing handicap debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) on latest outing.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to chase winners Checkitout (stays 3m-plus) and Fourth Of July; dam unraced sister to three point winners; may need further than this.
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1

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:05 Tramore

Derryville

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Won a maiden hurdle over 2m5f here in May and two decent efforts in defeat since, notably at Downpatrick last time; carries top-weight but this is only her fourth hurdle start so could improve further and yard is in good form so a big player.

5/2

3

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:18 Downpatrick

Derryville

11st 8lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: S Curling

Rated 114; won a mares' maiden hurdle at Tramore (21.5f, gd-yld) on penultimate; not as good on latest in a mares' hurdle at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good); the step back up in trip is a plus so she could rebound.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-brother to four winners including West To The Bridge, winner of nine races over hurdles for Dan Skelton, and bumper/hurdles scorer Yes No Maybe So; dam unraced half-sister to high-class chaser Flemenstar; promising 7lb claimer aboard for up-and-coming trainer.
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8

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

13:24 Clonmel

Gather Yourself

10st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Now 0-10 over hurdles but ran well before fading into third at Navan in December (3m1f, soft to heavy); failed to back that up when tailed off at Ayr; this trip looks a bit short; cheekpieces.

12/1

8

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 80y

17:30 Sligo

Gather Yourself

10st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Showed some ability in bumpers last year without winning; hasn't really kicked on over hurdles but was keeping on over 2m7f at Killarney last time; this trip should suit and can be a player.

4/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reportedly did not handle the heavy ground when tailed off in a valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse; second-favourite on that occasion; Harry Swan aboard again, could be a different proposition on better going.
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6th

2

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:20 Down Royal

Spinola Bay

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Came back from a long layoff to start the campaign with back-to-back handicap wins at Navan (soft-to-heavy) and Leopardstown (yielding); attempted to make all in a race of this type at Cork but was found wanting after a mistake two out; fitted with cheekpieces now.

9/4

3rd

9

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

14:10 Limerick

Spinola Bay

11st 10lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear

7/2

5th

5

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Tramore

Spinola Bay

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Showed ability when fourth on second bumper start; was never dangerous but did run on when making hurdling debut at Roscommon; should be sharper for that.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam showed little, sister to useful chase winner Clondaw Knight; trainer also runs Kingdom Calling.
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1st

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:48 Limerick

Shadow Paddy

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has made rapid progress since winning a low-grade handicap at Tipperary in May last year; secured fourth hurdles win at Listed level here in October (2m5f, yielding); Grade 1 level proved a bridge too far at Aintree last month; top-rated of these over hurdles; definite chance.

9/2

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Shadow Paddy

11st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has made rapid progress since winning a low-grade handicap at Tipperary last May, last time securing a fourth career win at Listed level at Limerick (2m5f, yielding) in October; has earned his right to a crack at something better but this might be a step too far, especially with stamina to prove.

33/1

4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

15:30 Limerick

Shadow Paddy

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Second runner for in-form yard; improving sort was a course winner over 2m3f in May and won his third race of the season in a 2m4f Listowel handicap last time; needs more again today but might not be far away.

5/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Orchard Grove, who started in this stable and has won five hurdle races for Kerry Lee, all on good going; needs to improve from Cork debut when well beaten fourth of seven on soft-to-heavy.
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8th

7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Mother Ship

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Unable to win any of her 16 races over hurdles but did have some placed form and she's bred to make a chaser.

14/1

8th

8

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Mother Ship

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

0-15 over hurdles; good third over C&D last June off 1lb higher; off since respectable fifth at Thurles in October; has run well fresh and top rider booked so not dismissed.

5/1

5th

7

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Mother Ship

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden with bits and pieces of form at around this trip but recent Listowel effort tame; others preferred.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
17th foal; closely related to bumper/hurdle winner Blackhillsofdakota, half-brother to eight winners including US Grade 1 scorer Byrama.
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12

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Highland Earl

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Hasn't troubled the judge in handicaps but bit more encouraging at Limerick on latest although didn't seem to quite stay 2m3f; drop back in trip to suit and not one to rule out.

10/1

5th

14

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Highland Earl

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

0-6 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; held by Tir Og on Sligo run latest; dropped 3lb but needs much more.

28/1

5th

14

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Highland Earl

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

0-6 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; held by Tir Og on Sligo run latest; dropped 3lb but needs much more.

28/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; brother to bumper/hurdle winner Belle The Lioness; dam unplaced, closely related to high-class hurdle/chase winner Monalee, half-sister to smart hurdle/chase winner Monty's Star; from a small Kilkenny stable that won a bumper with Supremely West, now a three-time winner for Richard Newland.
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7th

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Brave Soldier

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden has posted some good runs in defeat up to 2m5f on goodish ground but opposable on balance of form

18/1

10th

9

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Brave Soldier

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden has been consistent in defeat on last three starts; beaten 6l over 2m5f at Sligo last time and this shorter trip may suit better; one to consider.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; gelding by Australia out of a Montjeu mare, brother to his trainer's Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait; half-brother to five winners including the versatile Lagostovegas and jumps winner Cool Colonnade; likely contender.
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6th

5

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

13:22 Punchestown

Florida Strait

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: David Harry Kelly

in rear throughout, tailed off

200/1

15th

12

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Florida Strait

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David Harry Kelly

midfield

12/1

9th

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:05 Killarney

Florida Strait

11st 10lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Eighth foal; gelding by Australia out of a Montjeu mare, brother to his trainer's Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait; half-brother to five winners including the versatile Lagostovegas and jumps winner Cool Colonnade; likely contender.

9/4

Form: 7-

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Faded in the last quarter-mile on debut at Ballinrobe; better ground may help his cause.
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6th

12

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Kingdom Calling

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Shock Listowel maiden hurdle winner in August 2024; hasn't come close to replicating that form since and leap of faith required to fancy him on his chase debut; 3lb wrong.

20/1

10th

10

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Kingdom Calling

11st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Yet to really threaten in handicaps since his shock Listowel maiden hurdle win in September 2024; okay Down Royal effort at Christmas but pulled up there when last seen; hard to see him winning.

33/1

8

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Kingdom Calling

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Yet to really threaten in handicaps since his Listowel maiden hurdle win in September 2024, okay C&D effort at Christmas behind Boston Bobby; hard to see him reversing that form however.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal out of a point/bumper/hurdle winner by Bach; experienced 7lb claimer has done well for this stable
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5th

2

(7)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:20 Killarney

Light On His Feet

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off in a bumper here and has suffered the same fate in three maiden hurdles; instantly opposable.

100/1

5th

2

(7)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:20 Killarney

Light On His Feet

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off in a bumper here and has suffered the same fate in three maiden hurdles; instantly opposable.

100/1

14th

9

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Light On His Feet

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

held up in rear

80/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eleventh foal; half-brother to several winners including Pumped Up Kicks, successful for Gordon Elliott and Dan Skelton; dam maiden, half-sister to Grand Annual winner Tiger Cry; small Cork yard with winners in recent months.
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2

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

12:38 Cork

Casa Manolo

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: L J Archdeacon

Tailed-off in a bumper on debut in May and can't be fancied.

200/1

2

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

12:38 Cork

Casa Manolo

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: L J Archdeacon

Tailed-off in a bumper on debut in May and can't be fancied.

200/1

12th

2

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:05 Killarney

Casa Manolo

11st 10lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: L J Archdeacon

Eleventh foal; half-brother to several winners including Pumped Up Kicks, successful for Gordon Elliott and Dan Skelton; dam maiden, half-sister to Grand Annual winner Tiger Cry; small Cork yard with winners in recent months.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €44.30
Straight Forecast €35.60
Trifecta €281.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Florida Strait

The Irish Sun:

Kalium

POSTDATA:

Florida Strait