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16.17

Yielding

Saint Patricks Coast Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 5f 110y
  • 10 runners
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Saint Patricks Coast Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 475521

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has taken a long time to make the breakthrough but deserved his success at Clonmel last week; previous Listowel second had suggested his turn was imminent; seems to have improved under Jack Foley and has a fighting chance again off his revised mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

14

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Appian Way

10st 0lb

J: Danny Power

T: Ms M Flynn

Both wins have been at shorter trips but has run well over 3m; back down to career-low mark now on recent modest efforts.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 534

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has shown a fair standard of form in three maidens run at this venue, but does not appeal as being particularly well treated for his first handicap.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

24th Jan 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:15 Down Royal

Lor Des Roses

11st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D Harvey

Useful hurdler; won a pair of handicaps in Cork and Thurles before disappointing when well-beaten in a novice hurdle at Thurles last time out over 2m7f; dropped in trip here and he needs to bounce back.

6/1

4th

2

18th Dec 2022

Frozen

2m 7f 0y

15:14 Thurles

Lor Des Roses

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D Harvey

Back-to-back handicap hurdle winner will be in receipt of 6lb from Grand Soir; jockey's claimer takes off another 5lb; looks to have an advantage here but has struggled over longer trips in the past.

2/1

1st

11

24th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 156y

14:40 Thurles

Lor Des Roses

11st 9lb

J: Mr B W Harvey

T: D Harvey

Much improved under forcing tactics under today's rider at Cork last month, bolting up on yielding ground (second and third both ran solid races subsequently); 9lb higher now but 5yo could have more to offer.

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £11.00

Form: 6P8/00

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Tipperary winner over 3m in 2019; has had two runs since her return from a long break; 50-1 when down the field in Listowel race in which Appian Way was second.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

22nd Nov 2022

Soft

3m 0f 100y

15:15 Limerick

Helly Hansum

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Noel C Kelly

Sole win came over 3m on summer ground three years ago; missed almost two years and not much since returning for new yard this autumn, albeit not disgraced when seventh of 20 (just behind Costalita) at Galway last time.

14/1

7th

18

29th Oct 2022

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:03 Galway

Helly Hansum

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

midfield, headway 3 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened approaching last

66/1

3rd

8

7th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

16:17 Downpatrick

Helly Hansum

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel C Kelly

soon midfield, pushed along when mistake 3 out, minor headway but no impression after 2 out, went poor third approaching last

25/1

Form: 5300-7

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Best effort when third in a low-grade Sligo contest last year; may have needed recent Clonmel run after a long absence but very hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

27th Sep 2023

Yielding

3m 1f 182y

17:40 Sligo

Howsthewoman

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John G Carr

0-18 over hurdles, placed only once, hard to fancy on chase debut at the age of nine; the only slight positive is that her best hurdles run was when third in a handicap at this venue two seasons ago.

25/1

8th

15

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 37y

19:10 Bellewstown

Howsthewoman

10st 13lb

J: A P Heskin

T: John G Carr

midfield

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0056-1

Last run: 3 days

W: 12st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed in points; switched to chasing last term after making little impact in four runs over hurdles (beaten a minimum of 48l); different proposition in his first handicap hurdle at Galway on Tuesday, leading on the line to land a gamble; there was a big gap to the third, and the mandatory 7lb may not be enough to stop him now; 5lb claimed, longer trip will suit.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

3

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Money Heist

12st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Much higher-rated chaser with two wins; sole win over hurdles came in 2022 but was second in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap last year; stays this trip and one to consider.

12/1

4th

8

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Money Heist

10st 12lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Won three times for Gavin Cromwell; signed off last season with second in 20-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft to heavy); two runs for this stable have been over hurdles; first time with a tongue-tie.

14/1

Form: 0-0569

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Never in the first four; safely held by Appian Way on running at Listowel a fortnight ago; stable has had several recent winners, so not without a chance of reaching the money in a weak race.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Chief Black Robe

11st 12lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Difficult times since back from absence last June but he's dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some signs of life; non-stayer over the extended 3m3f at Stratford recently (Carpe Diem runner-up) but he didn't run badly and better is expected.

4/1

3rd

1

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Chief Black Robe

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Back with his former trainer on his last five starts; landed a four-timer for this yard in 2023; hasn't won since and has failed to complete on his last two starts; visor worn last time is left off; well handicapped if able to return to anywhere near his best form.

5/1

2

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Chief Black Robe

11st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Needs to rebound quickly from a poor hurdle run 16 days ago but last month's second over fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, soft) was a pretty good effort and the forecast faster ground here ought to suit him better; big player if first-time visor has desired effect.

9/2

Form: -95318 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th attempt over hurdles in a 2m6f handicap at Ballinrobe in August; made a few mistakes at Gowran last week; capable of better than that.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

15

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 181y

16:15 Ballinrobe

Western Dreaming

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Sole win came over C&D last year; serious questions raised after being pulled-up at Kilbeggan last time; 4lb out of handicap.

40/1

0

10

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Western Dreaming

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 779-77 BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won on point debut for Colin Bowe just over a year ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles for Gordon Elliott in January; similar in three beginners' chases for Liam Lennon between February and May; unplaced favourite at Perth on her first run since rejoining Elliott; premature to write off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:00 Downpatrick

Reddys Island

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a handicap chase in November of last year at Thurles off 97 (2m6f, yielding); second off 90 over this C&D in October 2022 but that was on soft ground; found to be clinically abnormal after pulling up on return from a break at Galway; best form is on yielding-soft; others preferred unless it rains.

4/1

12

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:40 Galway

Reddys Island

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

9lb higher when winning over fences in November and respectable next time with a penalty; off since December but has to be of interest on only her fifth hurdle start.

4/1

4th

9

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 5f 110y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Reddys Island

10st 7lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Gordon Elliott

took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 4th, briefly disputed lead after 8th, pressed leaders when switched left before 2 out, lost third before last, kept on but no impression run-in

9/2

Form: 060P69

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has failed to reach the first four in a race of any description; makes no appeal following remote ninth at Listowel; first time with cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:20 Sligo

Athagabhain

11st 2lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

in touch with leaders, went second after 3rd, led before 4th, faced challenge 3 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden out final 110yds

16/1

16th

9

(13)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Athagabhain

9st 6lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: Adrian Sexton

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground and midfield after 3f

50/1

6th

10

(7)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 210y

17:07 Listowel

Athagabhain

10st 9lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

towards rear of midfield

150/1

Form: 0P-490

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Poor juvenile hurdler last season; tailed off in a handicap at this venue two weeks ago; nothing in his form to encourage support.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 65y

16:40 Downpatrick

Guest

10st 13lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: H Smyth

Appears very modest and tailed off on first run of the year at Down Royal.

25/1

16th

20

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 180y

14:10 Down Royal

Guest

10st 13lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: H Smyth

prominent

10

7th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

16:17 Downpatrick

Guest

10st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: H Smyth

towards rear, mistake and reminders 4 out, soon weakened and became detached, pulled up 3 out

33/1

Non-runners

Reddys Island

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €21.20
Straight Forecast €25.43
Tricast €716.00
Trifecta €259.90

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Appian Way

The Irish Sun:

Reddys Island

SPOTLIGHT:

Money Heist

POSTDATA:

Appian Way