17.05

10th

6

(16)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tudor City

11st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Nine career wins include two Galway Hurdles and the Apprentice Derby at the Curragh last June; down the field in a 1m4f handicap here in January and probably best watched.

25/1

10th

5

(10)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

15:37 Dundalk (AW)

Tudor City

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: A J Martin

midfield

16/1

14th

21

(2)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Tudor City

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: A J Martin

midfield

14/1

1st

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Jesse Evans

11st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Five-time hurdle winner who is 1-9 over fences, though was runner-up in last summer's Galway Plate; all the sharper for his comeback run when beaten 4l in a 2m4f Grade 3 at Killarney three weeks ago and he's a player on these terms.

5/2

3rd

3

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Jesse Evans

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Five-time hurdle winner who is 1-8 over fences, though was runner-up in last summer's Galway Plate; his below-par run in a Grade 3 handicap only 12 days ago (after a lengthy break) dampens enthusiasm.

4/1

5th

2

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Jesse Evans

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Versatile 10yo won Grade 3 over hurdles last summer before finishing fine second in 2m6f Galway Plate off 148; absent since runner-up over hurdles at Tipperary in October, so may need this although ground in his favour.

12/1

5

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:53 Down Royal

Prairie Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Nine wins in all spheres with the last of those coming in a Thurles handicap chase last December; poor the last twice over hurdles including behind Happy Jacky at Cork; has to rebound

14/1

3

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:07 Killarney

Prairie Dancer

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Flat winner who is now useful over hurdles and fences; runner-up over 2m4f at Clonmel before not staying 3m at Cork; exposed but shouldn't be far away.

7/1

21

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Prairie Dancer

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Twice placed in conditions races this summer; little appeal in this company; first reserve.

10th

6

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Glan

11st 3lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

33/1

10th

6

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Glan

11st 3lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

33/1

7

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Glan

11st 1lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a big handicap hurdle over C&D at the 2022 Easter festival; out of form this year, including on Flat; owner appears to have a much better chance with So Scottish.

20/1

5th

3

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 160y

13:45 Cork

Heia

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Dual winner over hurdles and successful start chasing when making all in ordinary Tramore mares event in June; hasn't progressed however in three starts since in better company and looks to have it to do here.

16/1

2nd

3

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 2f 65y

16:20 Clonmel

Heia

11st 0lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold early, raced in second, pressed leader when jumped slightly left 7th, led before 4 out, headed 2 out, soon no extra, weakening when mistake and pecked on landing last

7/2

5th

3

20th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Heia

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Twice successful over hurdles, rated 134; made a bright start over fences with a comfortable win at Tramore in June; stable's second-string when unable to make much impression at Galway.

2/1

6th

3

28th Jul 2022

Good

2m 0f 11y

17:05 Galway

Santa Rossa

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

prominent, pushed along and lost third 2 out, ridden approaching last, no extra run-in

6/1

1st

8

(8)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 141y

15:45 Curragh

Autumn Evening

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders under 4f out, pressed leader going easily 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, kept on well, comfortably

10/1

2nd

9

(4)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Autumn Evening

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and went third over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, went second towards finish, always held

12/1

5th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:15 Stratford

Embittered

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Scored over hurdles and fences for Eric McNamara in Ireland last summer; well beaten on both runs for his current yard recently, though he faced a very stiff task in the Plate at Cheltenham last time; back hurdling now with something to prove.

8/1

21

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Embittered

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Four chase wins at up to about 2m4f on a range of surfaces but out of sorts since the latest of them, at Killarney in August, including for new yard on Friday; often wears cheekpieces, first-time blinkers now.

100/1

7th

6

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Embittered

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Won a 2m1f handicap chase at Killarney last August but three heavy defeats since, with latest second remote in a claiming hurdle; first run for Syd Hosie.

25/1

19

12th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Anna Bunina

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: John C McConnell

Usually claimer ridden but now has Harry Cobden; the last of her ten wins was in August 2022; still shows plenty on occasions, including when seventh in the Pertemps Final last March and a close second back at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) three starts back; pulled up with cheekpieces enlisted on latest start; that headgear is now discarded but she's not the percentage call.

33/1

2

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:32 Chepstow

Anna Bunina

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: John C McConnell

Usually claimer ridden; the last of her ten wins was in August 2022; still shows plenty on occasions, including when seventh in the Pertemps Final last March and a close second back at Cheltenham (2m4f) on penultimate outing; she performed far worse in the Musselburgh qualifier three weeks ago than she did last year, however, which sees cheekpieces enlisted.

20/1

8th

2

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Anna Bunina

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: John C McConnell

The last of her ten wins was in August 2022 but she still shows plenty on occasions, including when a strong-finishing fourth in this race last year and a close second at Cheltenham (2m4f) on latest outing; usually claimer ridden; place contender.

10/1

10th

5

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Listowel

Farout

11st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last

9/1

10th

10

28th Jul 2022

Good

2m 0f 11y

17:05 Galway

Farout

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, ridden after 2 out, no impression approaching last

10/1

12th

3

(12)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:12 Killarney

The Very Man

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

slowly into stride, always behind

12/1

9th

2

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:05 Killarney

The Very Man

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Mrs John Harrington

Talented dual-purpose performer; cracking fifth in red-hot 2m4f Punchestown handicap on latest hurdles run.

7/1

12th

2

(9)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

18:05 Ascot

The Very Man

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Very solid sequence last spring/summer on ground ranging from good (unraced on firmer) to heavy, including a dominant display from the back over 2m at this track; 7lb higher mark today demands a career-best Flat performance but he was bang there in blanket finish to a good handicap hurdle last month and it's not hard to think that this trip will suit.

25/1

13

(6)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

My Mate Mozzie

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gavin Cromwell

No threat on his last two Flat starts last August/September but was third of 16 in this 12 months ago (good to firm) when 1lb lower; ran well at the Cheltenham Festival in March; holds each-way claims once more.

12/1

8th

3

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

My Mate Mozzie

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sterling all-purpose type who hasn't won since late 2023 but has been involved in strong events on the Flat, including at Royal Ascot, over hurdles and fences since; ran as well as he ever has when a close fourth in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month; solid claims in refitted cheekpieces.

9/2

8th

3

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

My Mate Mozzie

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sterling all-purpose type who hasn't won since late 2023 but has been involved in strong events on the Flat, including at Royal Ascot, over hurdles and fences since; ran as well as he ever has when a close fourth in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month; solid claims in refitted cheekpieces.

9/2

1st

1

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Ballyadam

10st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Good quality NH performer, including when good fourth in BetMGM Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham; took the runner-up spot in a Ballinrobe maiden (1m5f, good to yielding) last time when 7l behind the winner; must carry top weight for Flat handicap debut but big chance.

11/4

2nd

1

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

19:52 Ballinrobe

Ballyadam

10st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

High-class NH performer, most recently good fourth in BetMGM Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham; two previous Flat runs were on the Dundalk AW, notably previous month when 2l third of 10 over 1m4f; ground no problem, not sure the tight track will suit.

13/2

4th

2

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Ballyadam

11st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fifth in two editions of the County Hurdle here before his second and third in the last two runnings of this race, which is quite something; has a 1lb higher mark than last year; well held in his only hurdle race this term but placed in Flat maidens either side, and has to be in place calculations.

18/1

7th

3

10th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:02 Ludlow

The Tide Turns

11st 12lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Stephen Allen

Gained sole hurdles success over four years ago when trained in Ireland; has dismal form for current yard and can be dismissed unless the betting suggests a resurgence is likely.

50/1

9th

3

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:00 Hereford

The Tide Turns

11st 10lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Stephen Allen

Initially promising over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but lost his way under both codes and left that yard for £1,600 in August 2024; twice pulled up since returning from his long absence.

100/1

2

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

16:15 Hereford

The Tide Turns

12st 2lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Stephen Allen

AW winner for Sir Mark Prescott in 2021; initially promising over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but lost his way under both codes and left that yard for £1,600.

16/1

5th

1

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

17:05 Sligo

Felix Desjy

12st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class performer at his best over hurdles and fences but has been absent since well beaten in the Martin Pipe Hurdle at Cheltenham last year; hard to know how much ability he retains but a player if running close to his mark

7/2

5

29th Apr 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 30y

17:30 Punchestown

Felix Desjy

11st 4lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Gordon Elliott

Big run behind HMS Seahorse at Navan in January; tailed off in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last time but he has a better record at this venue (four wins from six starts) and he's on a good mark.

20/1

3rd

7

29th Apr 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 30y

15:50 Punchestown

Shewearsitwell

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

led, ridden and headed before last, soon no chance with winner, lost second but kept on run-in

12/1

9th

9

14th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Shewearsitwell

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Got firmly back on track with successive wins to end 2022, including when too strong for Queens Brook (albeit in receipt of 3lb) in a Leopardstown Grade 3 (2m4f, soft) over Christmas; will need a good bit more again if she's to extend that winning sequence to three, though.

25/1

1st

6

29th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Leopardstown

Shewearsitwell

10st 11lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders on outer, went second after 2 out (usual 3 out), pushed along to lead going best when switched right omitted last, stayed on, comfortably

6/4

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Vina Ardanza

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

Useful sort for Gordon Elliott early in his career, finished a remote third behind Jonbon and El Fabiolo in a Grade 1 contest at Aintree in 2023; mostly campaigned in points for the last two years, below his best in four outings in that sphere since January.

20/1

7

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

16:30 Cartmel

Vina Ardanza

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: C A McBratney

Irish raider who returned to racing under rules with two underwhelming runs in hunter chases (3m5f/3m) this spring; drops back in trip for this handicap; needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

25/1

6th

4

2nd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Listowel

Vina Ardanza

11st 11lb

J: Mr D Higgins

T: C A McBratney

Useful over hurdles and fences at his best for Gordon Elliott; in decent form in open points last season but weakened over 3m5f in a hunter chase at Downpatrick last time; this trip suit better; not ignored.

6/1

4

8th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Naas

Top Bandit

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, pressed leader when fell heavily 4th

11/2

6

21st Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

11:35 Fairyhouse

Top Bandit

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won four of his five races in the first half of last season, a bumper and three races over hurdles; disappointed when thrown in at the deep end for handicap debut in the County Hurdle; fell at fourth-last in the Galway Hurdle; followed that with a moderate run at Killarney in August; got his career back on course with a solid run at Punchestown on Monday.

5/1

2nd

9

19th Dec 2022

Frozen

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Punchestown

Top Bandit

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second throughout, pushed along and made challenge after 2 out, no impression when pecked on landing last, no chance with winner run-in, kept on

13/2

5th

1

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Celestial Horizon

12st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Dual Flat (at up to 1m6f) and dual hurdles winner (at up to 2m1f) when trained in Ireland; well beaten in all nine starts for this trainer and plummeting in the handicap; new headgear now tried (has won in blinkers); watching brief advised unless market vibes strong.

9/1

8th

6

22nd Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:00 Sedgefield

Celestial Horizon

10st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

His mark continues to tumble and he's worth a market check, but he was pulled up in summer 2022 on his final three runs for Joseph O'Brien and his struggles have continued for this yard.

16/1