October 27 / 15.30 Clonmel

15.30

Soft

Powerstown Demesne (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 0f 114y
  • 19 runners
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Powerstown Demesne (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0008-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner (including on soft-to-heavy) who reappeared from 9 months' absence with best effort yet hurdling when close third of 20 at Punchestown 16 days ago, only caught late; yard going well and looks a likely major player.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

22th

18

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Hey Johnny

10st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

100/1

22th

18

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Hey Johnny

10st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

100/1

12th

3

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Hey Johnny

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

33/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 06062

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Maiden took a nice step forward at Listowel last month when well-backed, travelling like a winner when clear between the final two flights until outstayed late after a slow jump at the last over 2m4f; 3lb rise and drop in trip okay and likely has more to offer providing he handles this softer ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Marelly

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Second runner for yard; course hurdle winner won at Gowran in January and ran well here last time; was poor when last seen over fences though, so questions to answer in that respect.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 165594 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner in June (yielding) but just okay form since going handicapping, bit more encouraging at Punchestown latest; could be soon approaching a competitive mark so not one to rule out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Barbaha Queen

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: John Patrick Ryan

Off the mark over fences on her penultimate start and creditable sixth back in this sphere when last seen; suspicion she'll need this though and probably needs a bit further; off 202 days.

20/1

6th

12

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Barbaha Queen

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: John Patrick Ryan

Off the mark over fences on her penultimate start and creditable sixth back in this sphere when last seen; suspicion she'll need this though and probably needs a bit further; off 202 days.

20/1

OUR TIP

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 7P6-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
First reserve; little sign of ability in four maiden hurdles, can only be watched on handicap debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

15:55 Wexford

Johnny Clarke

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W J Burke

Back from long layoff this year; second over C&D in May and went one better here last month.

7/2

1st

8

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

13:30 Wexford

Johnny Clarke

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W J Burke

in touch with leaders, pressed leaders 3 out, led when ridden 2 out, kept on run-in, just did enough

5/1

2nd

16

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

Johnny Clarke

11st 3lb

T: W J Burke

midfield, headway before 2 out, went third approaching last, went second towards far side run-in, ran on well towards finish, just failed

Form: -90083 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden winner whose best recent run came at Cork 11 days ago, not quite getting home over 2m3f; return to 2m should suit and place claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

16

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Go Gill Go

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: James Grace

Just 1-34 over hurdles and her regression continues so not much appeal until showing more spark.

33/1

9th

18

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Go Gill Go

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: James Grace

On losing run since Sligo maiden hurdle win in 2021; no signs of ending the barren spell in recent starts.

14/1

Form: -40442 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Four-time chase winner during an excellent summer of 2021; 0-11 hurdling however, going closest at Killarney early this month when only denied on post, finishing clear of the remainder; 4lb higher but still some 22lb off his chase mark; form is all on better ground so ground concerns here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

15th Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:25 Downpatrick

Downthecellar

12st 0lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E J O’Grady

Has failed to finish in four of his last six starts and pulled up in two recent handicap chases; wouldn't want much rain to arrive and others preferred.

33/1

0

3

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 140y

18:55 Wexford

Downthecellar

11st 11lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

Won four on the bounce over fences in 2021, including three at Tramore; below form this term and pulled-up over C&D last time.

33/1

0

4

11th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 170y

19:15 Wexford

Downthecellar

11st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: E J O’Grady

Won four handicap chases in 2021; losing run since and pulled up over fences on this season's return; probably best watched having struggled from his lower hurdle mark twice since.

20/1

Form: 7-006

Last run: 143 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really counted in maidens, although showed a little more at Listowel on latest; tongue tie now fitted for handicap debut but opening mark looks on the high side.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

9

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:50 Thurles

Pharisees

11st 4lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well-backed favourite but ran no race at Clonmel last week, was found to have sustained a slight over-reach; cheekpieces tried here; track form is not up to much but presumably is though to be a bit better than that; opposable though.

20/1

14th

2

16th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Clonmel

Pharisees

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Seven-race maiden who has weak-looking claims on overall form; hard to discount though with the stable in fine form.

10/1

7

5th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

16:25 Musselburgh

Pharisees

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Gavin Cromwell

20/1

Form: -279P0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Standout piece of form was his second here over 2m4f in May; regressive since however, cheekpieces having no discernible effect on latest; hard to have confidence in.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Our Dylan

11st 12lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Kayley Woollacott

Veteran who has won three of his last five starts and was as good as ever when scoring on the step up to 3m at Wincanton (good) last month; up 4lb but he should have more to offer over staying trips and he's an interesting contender.

6/1

1st

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Our Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

In career-best form this season, winning here (2m4f, good) and at Taunton (2m3f, heavy); well beaten on latest outing, though, and remains on tough mark for first 3m attempt under rules.

16/1

9th

3

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Our Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Kayley Woollacott

In-form 10yo who has won two of his last three; raised another 4lb since scoring under a good 7lb claimer at Taunton (2m3f, heavy) this month, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

7/1

Form: 1078-3 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on heavy ground in February off 87 and set herself up nicely for this with good third at Listowel on comeback last month, having been set plenty to do; closely handicapped with Marelly on that and bold bid looks on the cards.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

17

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:11 Limerick

Lily Of Dromard

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Coming on three years since she won a Clonmel handicap off a similar mark; needed to run better on her return from a long absence.

33/1

Form: PP0616 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Tramore in August (good), too keen and didn't get home at Down Royal 12 days later; back from a short break on much worse ground and others possibly better handicapped.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Bite That

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Last won over hurdles here (2m, good) in 2022; rated 23lb higher over fences but hard to fancy on the evidence of his last three runs over hurdles at Clonmel.

28/1

9th

11

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Bite That

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick J Flynn

Hurdles win came at Tramore back in 2022, more recently won over fences at Wexford last summer; soft ground not ideal of late so improvement on the cards back on a sound surface.

12/1

12th

6

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Bite That

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Infrequent winner but consistent in the main and deserved his Wexford chase victory a year ago; has failed to take advantage of lower hurdles mark in three outings since then; tailed off here four weeks ago in the race won by Courtbrack Boy.

14/1

16/1

Form: 47-705

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner has shown some ability over hurdles and would have gone closer at Downpatrick last time but for untidy leap at last; 4yo probably has more to offer but others appear better handicapped.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Gamigin

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when runner-up at Down Royal (2m1, soft, 7-2 fav') in final start for Gary McGill in January; unfancied and well beaten in two runs for new yard; may go well back in 0-100 company now.

10/1

6th

4

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Gamigin

11st 3lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January off 3lb lower; weak in the market for Ayr run last time, weakening quickly to finish last of six finishers; in the mix at his best.

9/2

6th

6

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Gamigin

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Noel C Kelly

Has won three times, including over C&D two years ago when trained by current handler, who has taken over once more after eight starts for Gary McGill; returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January and this Irish-trained challenger should be in the firing line.

7/2

Form: 80P8/8

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Yet to make his mark in handicaps despite declining mark; remains opposable.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 25y

14:25 Cork

Kings Halo

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James Daniel Dullea

Gained third win over fences here in January off 118 over 2m4f (yielding to soft); no impact upped in trip and class the last twice at Punchestown (3m3f) and Naas (3m1f); big drop in trip here may not be ideal.

11/1

4th

6

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 25y

14:25 Cork

Kings Halo

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James Daniel Dullea

towards rear, jumped right last, kept on

11/1

Form: 240P-P

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts on first two hurdle runs last year but was then well beaten on testing ground and far too keen on recent Tramore comeback; hood now tried but of limited appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

16th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 193y

16:00 Clonmel

Doyen Rose

11st 7lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Respectable efforts on first two hurdle runs last seasons but well held in both handicaps in October; has since switched yards but of limited appeal.

20/1

13th

11

27th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 114y

15:30 Clonmel

Doyen Rose

11st 11lb

J: Mr B W Harvey

T: D M Christie

held up in rear, nudged along after 4 out, minor headway after 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, made no impression

20/1

2

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tramore

Doyen Rose

12st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: D M Christie

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost position from 6th, ridden but weakened quickly before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

20/1

Form: 04F33- BF

Last run: 397 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Maiden comes here on the back of two solid runs within five days at Listowel, although didn't impress with his attitude on second occasion over 2m4f, having hit the last; back in trip here and has to be respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Little Mixup

11st 5lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has won four times over hurdles but chasing didn't go well a year ago and has mostly struggled back over hurdles.

33/1

7th

9

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Little Mixup

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner over hurdles but very much out of form this winter after unhappy spell over fences in early autumn; hard to support at present.

40/1

16/1

Form: 7106-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Both hurdle wins have been on soft/heavy; recent Tramore comeback run was poor so questions to answer, although has his ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

6

25th Aug 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Danegeld

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: J Morrison

A glimpse of promise in four chase starts but has been out of sorts in recent runs and isn't easily fancied.

28/1

15th

8

17th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:49 Tramore

Danegeld

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J Morrison

Wins spaced between 2015 and 2022; out of sorts since the latter.

50/1

5

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 50y

18:00 Tramore

Danegeld

11st 9lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J Morrison

Tailed off in both handicap chase starts so far and struggled back over hurdles last time.

Form: 0/4UF-

Last run: 345 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles after seven starts; best form has come on testing ground; failed to complete on both handicap starts; seems best watched after nearly a year's absence.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Lyla Garrity

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Maiden in Ireland; 50-1 when pulled up in a Chepstow handicap on stable debut; headgear is soon turned to.

14/1

7th

7

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Lyla Garrity

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Maiden in Ireland; 50-1 when pulled up in a Chepstow handicap on stable debut; headgear is soon turned to.

14/1

14

1st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

Lyla Garrity

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Henrietta C Knight

0-12 over hurdles in Ireland, signing off with down-the-field run at Punchestown in January; makes stable debut from a workable mark but is not the most obvious answer.

20/1

Form: -P0349

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has largely struggled in handicaps, Listowel maiden third was his best run; blinkers now tried but plenty of improvement needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Tipperary

Beeverstown Bullet

11st 9lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M A Cahill

No win in 18 but has been in the frame several times; has to improve upon recent starts but shouldn't be far away.

14/1

9th

12

16th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Punchestown

Beeverstown Bullet

11st 1lb

J: Mr D Kiely

T: M A Cahill

0-10 over hurdles but has run respectably at times in maidens and handicaps; blinkers worn last time retained; chance.

12/1

25

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 100y

15:07 Punchestown

Beeverstown Bullet

11st 11lb

J: Eamonn Fitzgerald

T: M A Cahill

Third reserve; is 0-10 over hurdles but has run respectably at times in maidens and handicaps; blinkers worn last time retained; chance.

Form: 9000

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; beaten a long way in maidens, hard to make a case for on handicap bow.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 50y

12:30 Tramore

Duhallow Rainbow

10st 10lb

J: Mr J Aherne

T: Eoghan O’Grady

Placed in a point but modest form under Rules so far; engaged 3.07 at Punchestown on Saturday.

50/1

21th

14

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 100y

15:07 Punchestown

Duhallow Rainbow

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eoghan O’Grady

Maiden has shown little over hurdles and in a chase; drop back to 2m may help but not easy to fancy.

25/1

19th

20

11th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Duhallow Rainbow

10st 12lb

J: Mr J Aherne

T: Eoghan O’Grady

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent 5th, pushed along and weakened quickly after 4 out, eased approaching last

33/1

Form: /60-69

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; off the mark in points' earlier this month at Tinahely (made most); hard to fancy on earlier hurdles form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

11

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Legacy Of Dreams

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

soon led, faced challenges 3 out, headed when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened

16/1

5th

11

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Legacy Of Dreams

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

soon led, faced challenges 3 out, headed when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened

16/1

13th

16

9th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Legacy Of Dreams

10st 0lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

Winning chaser, recorded a long-priced handicap success at Limerick last May; 0-10 over hurdles, well beaten over this trip at Punchestown last time.

16/1

Non-runners

Beeverstown Bullet, Duhallow Rainbow, Legacy Of Dreams

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €16.10
Straight Forecast €14.38
Tricast €76.61
Trifecta €78.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Marelly

POSTDATA:

Hey Johnny

The Irish Sun:

Lily Of Dromard

RP Ratings (IRE):

Downthecellar