November 17 / 12.45 Navan

12.45

Good To Yielding

Gaeil Colmcille GAA Kells “Day At The Races” Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Gaeil Colmcille GAA Kells “Day At The Races” Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4-53

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Third run over hurdles at Wexford last month was probably her best, and she would have been closer but for a mistake two out; not particularly well treated but has scope for improvement and the stable could not be in better form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:32 Chepstow

Love Me

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Jo Davis

Won a 2m handicap in 2024 for Henry de Bromhead; back to form in November on first run for this yard and not discredited next time but, with tongue-tie fitted after wind surgery, she pulled up lame on chase debut in January and was well beaten when upped to an extended 2m3f three weeks ago; this trip is a big step into unknown territory.

25/1

5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Love Me

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Jo Davis

Won a handicap hurdle for Henry de Bromhead whom she left for £5,500; they were perfectly respectable runs over hurdles for this yard in the winter and her non-completion last time (after wind surgery) was over fences; couldn't dismiss.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6-5840 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off an 8lb lower mark and went on to score again over fences here and at Down Royal, proving effective at up to 3m; best recent run was over 3m at Fairyhouse and almost certainly needs a trip now on this ground; others preferred.
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9th

10

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

St Deniss Well

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Mixed form this season, best efforts over hurdles at Navan, winning 2m handicap and second to a progressive horse over 2m4f last time; two less encouraging runs over fences, well beaten in sixth in the 3m6f Porterstown Chase and pulled up at Leopardstown when found to have blood at both nostrils; trainer won this last year.

11/2

2nd

4

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Navan

St Deniss Well

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Six-time winner split evenly between hurdles and fences; began season with two poor runs over hurdles but returned to form when making all to land a gamble in a 2m handicap hurdle here in November (heavy); well beaten in sixth in the 3m6f Poterstown Chase and pulled up at Leopardstown when last seen when found to have blood at both nostrils; chance at his best

13/2

9th

5

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:00 Limerick

St Deniss Well

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has lost his way since scoring off 8lb lower at Downpatrick last December; rated much higher over fences but didn't show enough on return from a break at Fairyhouse to make him of interest here.

16/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 1359F0

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
In good form in the spring, winning handicap hurdles at Down Royal and Downpatrick; well beaten over 3m at Galway last time; may find 2m on this ground a bit too sharp.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

OFaolains Glory

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Didn't have a good strike-rate over hurdles or fences but then went back-to-back in 2m4f handicap chases on good to soft at Musselburgh late last year; 5lb higher than for that latest 5l success and her subsequent defeat was over hurdles; chance.

12/1

4th

10

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

OFaolains Glory

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Wins a Musselburgh (2m4f) the last twice took her chase record to 3-10; only 1-22 over hurdles and has to deal with a career-high mark back in this sphere.

12/1

2nd

2

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

13:55 Hexham

OFaolains Glory

11st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Just 1-22 over hurdles but was a front-running second off 2lb lower at Kelso (2m2f, good) last month; mixed results in her six runs over fences but she had a win in Ireland last spring and still has potential in this sphere; not ruled out back in trip.

100/30

25/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 55-0

Last run: 195 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made his debut in a Grade 3 a year ago; no real show in three runs over hurdles and finished third in a point-to-point last month (winner was third in a Fairyhouse bumper in Tuesday); very hard to assess on his handicap debut for Ross O'Sullivan and best watched.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

20:00 Wexford

Giant Haystacks

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won big-field Leopardstown 2m4f handicap hurdle at Christmas meeting in 2024; fourth to stablemate Driveonwill in a beginners' at Downpatrick; 3l off runner-up A Snow White Park in another beginners' last time and nice pull at the weights with her; second handicap run and mark looks exploitable.

11/2

3rd

3

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Giant Haystacks

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Winning hurdler is 0-3 in chases and rated 95; kept on well for a 2.75l fourth of 14 in Down Royal beginners' on latest (19.5f, gd-yld); place claims again if sees out this longer trip but that's not guaranteed.

11/2

4th

5

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Giant Haystacks

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Second runner for yard; top-rated of these over fences; third on sole point start; 1-13 over hurdles; tailed off on chase bow at Fairyhouse; improved fifth of 16 in Thurles handicap chase (2m2f, soft) in February; should be involved if the ground doesn't deteriorate.

12/1

Form: -72035

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Punchestown handicap hurdle in June and solid in defeat last twice over 2m and 2m4f; suspicion is that he is better coming off the pace over further but he has the form to get involved.
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4

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:30 Newton Abbot

Papa Barns

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tried chasing twice in Ireland and was an 11l second of 18 in a 2m handicap in one of those; only had three hurdle starts for Olly Murphy and the best was the opening one when second off 3lb lower at Worcester; has to be feared in a first-time tongue-tie.

5/1

7th

5

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:48 Fontwell

Papa Barns

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish 8yo; ran poorly at Uttoxeter last month and is now 0-21 over hurdles but was clear second to a progressive rival on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) two starts ago and has good claims if judged on that.

7/2

5

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Papa Barns

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-22 under rules, but having been well supported he ran his best race so far when second of ten on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) last month (first and fourth have won since); up 5lb but still 1lb well in and shortlisted if building on that.

4/1

Form: 217FF2

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Came back strongly from two falls to be touched off on the line in a 2m1f novice handicap chase at Sligo last month; beat Someone's Wish in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle in June; 9lb higher here but still 3lb lower than over fences; claims.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Rightfolksplease

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last June and placed over fences at Sligo (2m1f, good) and Naas (2m, yielding) later last year; in touch when falling in recent Down Royal chase; has travelled from Ireland and could have a part to play.

9/1

11th

13

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Rightfolksplease

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last June and placed over fences at Sligo (2m1f, good) and Naas (2m, yielding) later last year; in touch when falling in recent Down Royal chase; has travelled from Ireland and could have a part to play.

9/1

3

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

15:15 Down Royal

Rightfolksplease

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

held up in rear, headway 5th, in touch with leaders and 3 lengths down when fell 3 out (usual 5 out)

5/1

Form: 4-0308

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Flat winner went closest over hurdles when a good third in a Cork handicap hurdle in August; well beaten twice since; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Liberated Light

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Beat today's rival The Banger Doyle in a 1m6f maiden at Killarney in 2023; a long time since his last Flat outing; however, he comes here in good shape after an emphatic win in a 2m handicap hurdle at this venue in May.

7/2

1st

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Liberated Light

11st 4lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Back to form with 1.75l front-running second over C&D on penultimate off this mark; never travelled and didn't jump well when poor at Wexford last time; cheekpieces replace blinkers; could rebound back at this venue.

10/1

11th

7

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Liberated Light

11st 5lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Flat winner was successful over hurdles at Limerick in December 2024 off 7lb higher; moderate recent form until a change of tactics almost saw him make all at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) when headed late home in this headgear combination; could go one better if adopting the same tactics.

100/30

Form: 456132

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on the Flat and once over fences; narrowly beaten on his last two starts over fences, including a Down Royal handicap two weeks ago; 16lb lower over hurdles for a reason but is a big player here if able to run to his chase form.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Someones Wish

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

A fair winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott but signed off for that yard out form and was beaten a long way on yard debut on the AW (1m4f).

25/1

9th

13

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Someones Wish

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Course scorer (for Robert Eddery) in 2023; a fair winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott since but pulled up over hurdles at Perth last month on final run for yard; more needed for his new stable.

25/1

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Someones Wish

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual AW Flat winner who has won a chase and a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick since joining Gordon Elliott; hasn't been at his best since winning over hurdles in October (2m1f, yielding); stable has a fine record here.

12/1

Form: U18-06

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f Down Royal handicap hurdle on soft ground in March; not a factor in two runs over fences and 2m on this ground might be quick enough.
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Verdict Starting price

6

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Perfect Pupil

11st 5lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and has not made a serious impact with cheekpieces enlisted for his two runs for new yard; balance of form suggests he has work to do.

16/1

6

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Perfect Pupil

11st 5lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and has not made a serious impact with cheekpieces enlisted for his two runs for new yard; balance of form suggests he has work to do.

16/1

4th

2

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

16:42 Hereford

Perfect Pupil

12st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and beaten 20l when fourth of five finishers on this month's stable debut at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft); that made it 0-5 over fences; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 7951 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat here earlier in the year and stayed on well to win a Fairyhouse handicap last month; down the field at Dundalk since but like it here and could be well capable off a 7lb higher mark.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Cleopatras Needle

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: H Rogers

C&D winner two years ago and couple of hurdle wins since, including at last year's Galway festival; excellent comeback run when second at Leopardstown in April (1m), most recently chased home an easy winner over this trip at Down Royal last month on soft; one to consider.

9/2

2nd

3

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Cleopatras Needle

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: H Rogers

Dual-purpose mare; shaped very nicely on last start in this sphere at Leopardstown in April (1m, good to yielding) when a 0.75l second of 20; sole win on the level came at this trip; chance.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 425

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Modest enough Flat handicapper; has shown ability in a trio of maiden hurdles but does not appear that well treated.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:55 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 13lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Dual-purpose maiden had been placed over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but has been poor in two starts for this yard (both here) and needs improvement on her best form anyway.

20/1

8th

19

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 11lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Placed three times in nine attempts hurdling for Gordon Elliott, all on decent ground; down the field over C&D on stable debut eight weeks ago.

66/1

14th

20

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

12:50 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 11lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Placed three times in nine attempts hurdling for Gordon Elliott, all on better ground; surprise to see her featuring on yard debut.

14/1

Form: 765567

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
100-1 winner of a Downpatrick bumper in May; bits and pieces of form over hurdles but needs a bit more to be a factor here.
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13th

5

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Pepperpots

10st 13lb

J: Mr B J Walsh

T: Barry John Walsh

Won a bumper but hasn't been offering a lot since beaten 10l in a maiden here last August; risky.

16/1

3

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:00 Wexford

Pepperpots

11st 4lb

J: Mr B J Walsh

T: Barry John Walsh

Bumper winner but has lost her way since a maiden hurdle fifth at Kilbeggan last August; has failed to complete her last two starts; first-time cheekpieces now

25/1

3

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:00 Wexford

Pepperpots

11st 4lb

J: Mr B J Walsh

T: Barry John Walsh

Bumper winner but has lost her way since a maiden hurdle fifth at Kilbeggan last August; has failed to complete her last two starts; first-time cheekpieces now

25/1

Form: 4007/

Last run: 657 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
A couple of good efforts in Flat handicaps earlier in the year; not much to recommend over hurdles and has not run over flights in 22 months; tried in a tongue-tie here.
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13th

22

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Adhuil

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

A couple of good efforts in Flat handicaps earlier in the year; not much to recommend over hurdles and has not run over flights in 22 months; tried in a tongue-tie here.

40/1

13th

22

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Adhuil

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

A couple of good efforts in Flat handicaps earlier in the year; not much to recommend over hurdles and has not run over flights in 22 months; tried in a tongue-tie here.

40/1

14th

24

(15)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Adhuil

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Record of 0-20 on the Flat but has shown flashes of potential, including when runner-up at Gowran (7f, yielding) from 2lb higher in April and third at Tipperary (1m1f, soft) in May; needed the run at Punchestown last month and might figure.

20/1

12/1

Form: P59-93 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle 15 months ago; getting closer of late, especially when a solid third in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last week; this stiff 2m could suit well and he acts on the ground; could play a big hand.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Spanish John

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P A Fahy

Both Flat wins last season were gained on soft ground; tailed off at the Curragh in May; no impression over hurdles last time; not one of the stronger contenders.

14/1

8th

8

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Spanish John

11st 1lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Two-time Flat winner; 1-18 over hurdles but that win came in August 2023; remains 1lb above that sole success and ordinary effort on the level on return from break on latest; others appeal more.

16/1

23th

27

(17)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Spanish John

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose sort won twice on the level last season at Tipperary and Bellewstown over an extended 1m4f on softish ground; tailed off over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen and 3lb wrong.

40/1

Form: 5606-0

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Winner on the Flat in August; well beaten on his most recent hurdles start at Cork in August; others preferred.
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1

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:55 Hexham

Chicago Storm

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Two handicap hurdle wins for Daisy Hitchins last year (1m7f/2m3f, good to soft) included one off 8lb higher, and an inconsistent profile since the autumn does at least include a Tapeta Flat success and a serviceable chase debut; some positives ahead of stable debut.

6/1

3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chicago Storm

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Out of form in December when last seen over hurdles but looked back in good nick when winning on AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2025; interesting.

7/1

6th

4

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Chicago Storm

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Steps back up in grade but looks shortlist material, having registered a C&D win under Millie Wonnacott most recently, taking well to Southwell at the first attempt and taking AW record to 2-7.

7/1

66/1

Form: 090-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in France in the past but regressive and poor in four tries over hurdles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

15

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

My Kurkum

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

On long losing run; best efforts for this yard have come over shorter than this; poor form so far in 2026; others hold more pressing claims.

28/1

7th

12

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

My Kurkum

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Seasonal debut second in this race last year came from out of the blue, but he followed it up with another second at Roscommon before losing his form again; no show in two runs this year (excuse last time); different headgear tried.

20/1

Form: 330/9-

Last run: 428 days

W: 11st 1lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three time winner but a veteran coming back from a year off for a new yard; best watched.
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8th

10

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:05 Down Royal

Important Message

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: G A Kingston

13yo veteran has won twice over hurdles; is 0-8 in chases but has shaped with a bit of promise the last twice; has run well over timber here before; probably vulnerable to younger legs for win purposes but he has a definite place chance.

15/2

8th

10

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:05 Down Royal

Important Message

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: G A Kingston

13yo veteran has won twice over hurdles; is 0-8 in chases but has shaped with a bit of promise the last twice; has run well over timber here before; probably vulnerable to younger legs for win purposes but he has a definite place chance.

15/2

5th

16

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 170y

16:14 Limerick

Important Message

10st 3lb

J: Jake Coen

T: G A Kingston

not fluent 6th

12/1

Form: 0F1/64 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Off for almost two years after winning at Thurles in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month; could go well off the same mark here with more improvement possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Vairue

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning at Thurles in 2022; returns now after another long absence; trainer has a stronger candidate here in Chesterbaylad.

25/1

9th

11

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Vairue

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning here in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month but dropped out quickly at Navan 11 days ago; best watched.

33/1

9th

11

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Vairue

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning here in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month but dropped out quickly at Navan 11 days ago; best watched.

33/1

14/1

Form: 62-638

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden over hurdles, going close in a Down Royal handicap last December and running well at Roscommon in September; soundly beaten at Sligo since but the drop back to this trip is likely to suit; each-way chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

Malbas

11st 12lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Did well over hurdles last year, winning a couple of handicaps; unfancied and has shown little in three starts this year, including chase debut in a Limerick handicap.

25/1

11th

3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Malbas

11st 9lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Dual hurdle winner over 2m has been well beaten over fences and hurdles the last twice; the cheekpieces worn last time are left off; this trip is new territory.

22/1

8th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Malbas

11st 10lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

C&D winner last June, beating today's rival Jerrari; also ran well to take second in a 2m3f contest last August; a recent chase start should have advanced his fitness; cheekpieces added

10/1

Form: -00PP3

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dire form in first three handicap hurdles but put that behind him when a good third in a soft ground contest at Wexford last month; would clearly prefer it softer but hard to leave out of calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Fernhill Fling

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Second runner for yard; improved from moderate seasonal return at Limerick when 20l seventh at Clonmel (16.5f) in December but pulled up at that venue the following month; looks second string for stable.

20/1

9

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Fernhill Fling

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Regressive maiden had an excuse when pulled-up at Cork when last seen; still needs improvement on return.

20/1

Form: 0800F-

Last run: 373 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; not seen since having every chance when falling in a Down Royal handicap hurdle a year ago; 1lb lower here and respected if fit enough to do himself justice.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Free Parking

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact.

16/1

13

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Free Parking

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Free Parking

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

20/1

Form: 0-000

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on the Flat but has shown little in four maiden hurdles; worth a market check on his handicap debut but hard to fancy at present.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Garrick Painter

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

10lb higher than for his Perth win last June (2m, good), after which he ran well on the Flat at Galway; back from 289 days off when beaten about 12l at Wexford and that could have been needed; on a tough mark, though.

7/1

10th

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Garrick Painter

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Returned from 181-day absence at Perth (2m, good) in June last year to get off the mark over hurdles with an easy victory off 95 when a well-backed 15-8 favourite; posted a fine third off top weight on the Flat at the Galway festival when last seen; big player but market will be crucial after his absence.

11/4

1

(6)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Garrick Painter

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Both AW wins have been over shorter; comes here in good heart following Perth hurdles win last month and ground to suit (won't want rain).

16/1

Form: 14-073 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since winning a C&D handicap 14 months ago; return to form when third in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last month and could get involved.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Mr Macphisto

10st 11lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Both wins have been on decent ground (2m); absent since halfway faller at Navan in November 2024 so likely to need this comeback run.

20/1

18

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Mr Macphisto

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Lightly raced since winning a C&D handicap 14 months ago; return to form when third in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last month and could get involved.

12/1

18

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Mr Macphisto

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Lightly raced since winning a C&D handicap 14 months ago; return to form when third in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last month and could get involved.

12/1

Non-runners

Pearl Of Grange

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €89.20
Straight Forecast €94.99
Tricast €1751.47

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Whispering Hopes

POSTDATA:

Rightfolksplease

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Papa Barns

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish John