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16.45

Good To Yielding

Student Raceday On Monday 31st October INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 0f 160y
  • 12 runners
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Student Raceday On Monday 31st October INH Flat Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut point winner at Ballycahane in March; bare form does not amount to a great deal, and his dam did not show much; however, he has joined a top yard and has to be taken seriously.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:30 Leopardstown

Affordale Fury

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

A revelation this season; runner-up in a Gowran Grade 2 before chasing home Envoi Allen in Down Royal Grade 1; took advantage of a drop in class when scoring at Thurles; came of age with a terrific effort under a positive ride in the Savills here at Christmas; his race-fitness was possibly a major factor and several of his victims may be closer to peak shape now.

9/1

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three-time Flat winner Night Bear who was best at 1m2f on quick ground; dam showed nothing in two starts but is a half-sister to multiple stakes winner Las Fazzani; of obvious interest as Mullins newcomer in what looks merely an average bumper.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Allibaba

11st 8lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Returned from long absence with good-ground wins at Market Rasen and Warwick for new stable last month; should cope if the ground is softer here and might still be on the upgrade; must be considered.

5/2

1st

4

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Allibaba

11st 3lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Made light of a 538-day absence to win for the first time on his stable debut at Market Rasen (2m, good) 12 days ago; handicapper has reacted by raising him 9lb but that may not be enough to stop him following up.

6/5

1st

9

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Allibaba

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Offered nothing during the briefest of comebacks in autumn 2024, and another long absence since; now 25lb lower than when first entering handicaps, however, and remains in the same ownership now as then; check for market confidence ahead of this stable debut.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam won a bumper for Tom Foley and had fair placed form over hurdles; staying pedigree.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Soldante

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Ciaran Murphy

Lightly raced since winning his maiden hurdle in 2023; has returned from a long absence with three competitive runs over fences, the last two both handicaps; trip/ground fine; on the shortlist.

6/1

3rd

5

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Soldante

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Tramore maiden hurdle winner in late 2023 and best of two recent runs over fences came at same venue last month when rallying third (In The Trenches fifth) in 2m novice handicap chase; could be capable of better over fences so one to consider.

11/2

3rd

7

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Soldante

10st 13lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won a maiden hurdle here in November 2023 but no joy since; not disgraced on chase debut at Clonmel (2m, soft) last month but doesn't look obviously well treated for first handicap chase.

8/1

Form: 8- BF

Last run: 170 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite for a valuable sales race on debut at Fairyhouse; looked raw then, pulling very hard (very rare to see any horse failing to come under restraint from Derek O'Connor); in touch when meeting interference two furlongs down; has been given plenty of time to mature; could be a different proposition now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Wasthatok

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Won over hurdles at Newcastle last November and when back on the Flat at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March; badly hampered and unseated over hurdles next time; still has mileage in his mark judged on old Flat form; respected.

5/1

16

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Wasthatok

10st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won easily at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in November and runner-up to progressive winner at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December; soundly beaten behind Judicial Deference at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft) in January but he's probably better than that and he won on the AW last week; not ruled out.

16/1

1st

4

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wasthatok

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Better known as a hurdler but was having only his second start on the AW when second of six at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) in September; now 1lb lower and could go well.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to Red Jack who won his first three races (two bumpers and a maiden hurdle) for Noel Meade but failed to win again; top rider aboard for small County Tipperary stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Worcester

Spitalfield

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Seemingly aided by cheekpieces when making the frame at Warwick twice this season (3m1f/3m2f, good) but his finishing was disappointing in those races and he's patently not as good as he was; others preferred.

8/1

4th

3

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Warwick

Spitalfield

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ended string of heavy defeats when third in first-time cheekpieces here (3m1f, good; handes soft) last month but didn't find much in the closing stages, and it's hard to tell whether he'll build on that performance.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shantou newcomer; dam 2m7f chase/3m hurdle winner; plenty of stamina in the pedigree; may need to pick up experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

16

11th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Pickanumber

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Olly Murphy

Made it three wins from four starts for this yard when scoring at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; he's up in grade today but he was clear with a thriving runner-up last time and could take a 6lb rise in his stride.

20/1

1st

16

11th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Pickanumber

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Olly Murphy

Made it three wins from four starts for this yard when scoring at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; he's up in grade today but he was clear with a thriving runner-up last time and could take a 6lb rise in his stride.

20/1

1st

1

25th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

19:15 Huntingdon

Pickanumber

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Olly Murphy

Effectively a 0-135 Bangor handicap (2m3f, soft) in which his winning streak for Olly Murphy ended last time; likely his prospects depend on whether he can carry his recent improvement back to a sounder surface.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Walk In the Park gelding with a strong pedigree; half-brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Champ and to bumper/hurdles scorer and Drury; dam maiden half-sister to triple Gold Cup winner Best Mate and smart bumper/jumps winner Cornish Rebel; good 5lb claimer aboard for stable that had a Derek O'Connor-ridden bumper winner last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Walkonthebriteside

10st 11lb

J: Carl Millar

T: John C McConnell

Had blood in nostrils when pulled up at Clonmel in March; unseated early on at Tramore on most recent start; won a 3m Wexford handicap hurdle from a mark of 89 last August; others are preferred.

18/1

9

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Walkonthebriteside

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won 3m Wexford handicap hurdle last August on good ground but soundly beaten favourite on both chase attempts when veterinary excuses, latest when blood in nostrils after being pulled up at Clonmel in March; back from a short break and caution advised but can't rule out.

10/1

9

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Walkonthebriteside

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won 3m Wexford handicap hurdle last August on good ground but soundly beaten favourite on both chase attempts when veterinary excuses, latest when blood in nostrils after being pulled up at Clonmel in March; back from a short break and caution advised but can't rule out.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam an unraced half-sister to Dunraven Storm, a very useful jumper for Philip Hobbs and also a dual bumper winner, including first time out; potentially interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

4th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:45 Galway

Jack Venturi

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear when pushed along briefly over 4f out, soon headway into midfield, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no extra when carried left 2f out

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a satisfactory start to his career at Ballinrobe last month and is open to improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to five Flat winners; dam is a half-sister to Italian 1,000 Guineas winner Treasure Hope; not disgraced as the 200-1 outsider when 15l fifth of 11 on debut at Listowel; may improve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:12 Kilbeggan

Sonny Fella

11st 12lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Adrian Sexton

Nothing to shout about in 14 hurdle starts and rated 72 as a result; hard to fancy.

33/1

12th

16

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Sonny Fella

10st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Never in the first four in 15 outings, has failed to complete three of his last four races.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did not show enough in his two point-to-point starts to suggest a major chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Carlas Big Jim

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: L J Archdeacon

Two hurdle wins arrived in 2024 on heavy ground; beaten 27l over fences at Clonmel (2m7f, soft) in April, but he was only 2l down when falling at the second last hurdle here (2m4f, soft to heavy) later that month; 3lb wrong.

10/1

16

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Carlas Big Jim

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: L J Archdeacon

Dual-winning hurdler has largely struggled this term and was pushed along vigorously over fences on latest at Clonmel; Jack Kennedy has been booked though, so he's worth a market check.

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped away in the final couple of furlongs first time out at Bellewstown; up against it.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Cherry Red

11st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D M Christie

Surprise winner of a 2m2f maiden (good, 28-1) here last month having failed to complete her three previous point-to-point starts; the form probably doesn't amount to much, but entitled to respect all the same.

9/2

1st

3

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

17:55 Sligo

Cherry Red

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D M Christie

Maiden pointer has failed to complete twice in points since return from a long absence; missed an engagement at Puchestown on Sunday.

33/1

Non-runners

Cherry Red

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €9.90
Straight Forecast €7.91
Trifecta €62.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Allibaba

SPOTLIGHT:

Wasthatok

The Irish Sun:

Allibaba