November 27 / 12.50 Navan

12.50

Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 26 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 26 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1-

Last run: 547 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner who won with any amount in hand when making his Rules debut in a Punchestown bumper, having previously changed hands for £430,000; bumper form worked out and he should have more to give over this longer trip; 547-day absence not a concern for one from this yard.
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3rd

4

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 213y

18:05 Punchestown

Grangeclare West

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Excellent third in last season's Grand National; set tough tasks in Grade 1s this season before dropped in class to beat Gerri Colombe in the Bobbyjo at Fairyhouse; unseated at the first when 9-1 for the Grand National; stable's third string now.

14/1

4

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Grangeclare West

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Excellent 3l third in last year's renewal, somehow renewing his effort after diving at the final fence cost him plenty of momentum; creditable fifth at Sandown just three weeks later and surging clear from Gerri Colombe at Fairyhouse this February, after another last-fence dive, showed that he's at least as good as ever; 3lb higher than 12 months ago but lots to like.

9/1

1st

7

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Grangeclare West

11st 0lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Excellent third in the Grand National last season, rallying well after a mistake at the last; poor seasonal return in the John Durkan but his 6.25l fourth behind Affordale Fury in the Savills was much better; tailed off in the Irish Gold Cup last time; it's interesting that Townend chooses him and he's well suited by the weightings; however, his best form is on better ground.

3/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-1

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hit the frame on debut before getting off the mark in a Galway bumper last month, shaping like this step up in trip would suit; shortlisted.
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3rd

2

13th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 1f 60y

14:32 Fairyhouse

Firm Footings

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

9/4

2nd

4

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Firm Footings

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, not fluent 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied and went second approaching last, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

8/1

2nd

3

12th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 43y

12:00 Punchestown

Firm Footings

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, ridden and challenging when bumped and hampered 2 out, soon led narrowly or disputed lead, kept on well but headed towards finish

5/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin point winner prior to selling for £370,000 at the Cheltenham Festival sales; dam a half-sister to Gold Cup winner Don Cossack; well worth a market check on yard debut.
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7th

9

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Fairyhouse

Kudasheva

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner didn't score over hurdles but was a beginners' chase winner last summer and a decent handicap run next time; needs to be ready back after a break.

14/1

9

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Fairyhouse

Kudasheva

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner didn't score over hurdles but was a beginners' chase winner last summer and a decent handicap run next time; needs to be ready back after a break.

14/1

3

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Kudasheva

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner didn't score over hurdles but decisive winner on second chase start at Wexford (2m3f) two months ago; looks a big player on handicap debut.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shantou gelding; cost 230,000Euros as a 3yo; brother to bumper/1m4f & 2m Flat including Listed/smart 2m-2m5f hurdle winner Airlie Beach and bumper winner Ain't No Sunshine, half-brother to four winners including Screaming Rose (bumper/2m4f-2m6f hurdle/chase); plenty to like on paper and one of the more interesting newcomers; check market.
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10th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

My Trump Card

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and hurdles winner has been disappointing in six chase starts, jumping poorly; well held by Pray Tell on Punchestrown running.

8/1

8th

4

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:55 Haydock

My Trump Card

11st 11lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and 2m4f maiden hurdle winner last season; well beaten on handicap debut (upped to 3m1f) in December and his two attempts over fences since have not gone at all well; headgear is now enlisted; needs a radical revival but he's also unexposed.

25/1

7th

8

18th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:20 Navan

My Trump Card

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 2nd, not fluent 3rd, mistake and dropped to rear 4th

12/1

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a couple of points and promising Rules debut when third of 14 in a maiden hurdle at Wexford last month; may come on for that but has a bit to find.
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5

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Cork

Japers Jack

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Placed many times over hurdles and was a fine 3rd on chasing debut at Galway (2m2f) after a break; this longer trip will suit better and should go close.

9/2

3rd

3

3rd Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 110y

16:10 Galway

Japers Jack

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Usually thereabouts in maiden hurdles, posting an RPR of 125 when second at Cork on his penultimate run (3m, yielding to soft); this trip looks on the tight side for chase debut but his ability is respected.

11/2

Form: 70

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in both maiden hurdle starts.
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40

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Buddy One

10st 2lb

T: Paul John Gilligan

Reserve; far better known as a smart hurdler, runner-up at this meeting in 2023 and 2024, with latter race the 3m Grade 1; below form over jumps over the last year, however, and he looks poorly handicapped (particularly from 4lb wrong) judged on his results over fences.

100/1

11th

5

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Buddy One

11st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Third in the 2m4f Martin Pipe at this meeting in 2023; creditable fifth in last year's Grade 1 Stayers' here but he's not really sparked since, including over fences; 6lb lower now than his peak British mark; equipped with cheekpieces on latest outing (stiff task) and today.

40/1

6th

1

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

Buddy One

12st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Interfered with early when tailed off on the Flat last time; didn't run too badly in the Galway Plate the time before when mistakes didn't help, but this smart hurdler has yet to reach the same heights over fences; respected but others appeal more.

9/2

Form: 44-1 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in his first two starts and progressed to win a bumper here a fortnight ago; should improve up in trip here.
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2

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 0y

13:42 Limerick

Summer Melody

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Beat a smart horse when landing a bumper two years ago but has been disappointing over hurdles; friendless in market when well beaten in handicaps last twice; visor tried.

9/1

2

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 0y

13:42 Limerick

Summer Melody

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Beat a smart horse when landing a bumper two years ago but has been disappointing over hurdles; friendless in market when well beaten in handicaps last twice; visor tried.

9/1

10th

1

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 90y

13:57 Tipperary

Summer Melody

12st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Bumper winner in November 2022 but hit and miss since, soon beaten on last month's Galway comeback; remains opposable.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only narrowly denied in sole point start but didn't show anything on rules debut when 20-1 for a maiden hurdle last month on testing ground; tongue-tie now fitted.
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7th

5

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:58 Listowel

Captains Nephew

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Still 7lb above the mark at which he gained his last chase win in March 2024, tough task on his first outing since the Punchestown festival; behind Dutch Scultz (fourth) but on the positive side, he was in front of Gaelic Art and Jasko Des Dames in that race.

12/1

7th

8

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Captains Nephew

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: P J Rothwell

sweating

25/1

7th

8

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Captains Nephew

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: P J Rothwell

sweating

25/1

Form: 5-0

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest performer on the Flat and shown little over jumps so far.
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3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

Form: 84-

Last run: 329 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held on debut here but improved to finish fourth of 18 at Naas when last seen; bred for further and may be capable of progress on his return here; off 329 days.
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1st

5

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Wexford

The Flying Spur

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

towards rear, headway going easily after 3 out, went second after 2 out, nudged along and ran on well to lead final 110yds, readily

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Telescope gelding; 85,000Euros 3yo; dam point/3m1f-3m3f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Knock On The Head; any market support may be significant.
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5th

12

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Harvard Guy

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three-time hurdles winner rated 138 in that discipline; not too much to get excited about so far chasing, never counting last twice in handicaps over much further; down markedly in trip here off potentially favourable mark.

16/1

5th

11

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Harvard Guy

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three-time hurdles winner has shown modest chase form to date. including in his first handicap chase last time when beaten 17.5l by Goraibhmaithagat here (2m4f, heavy) at 40-1; best watched for the moment.

22/1

7th

2

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Harvard Guy

11st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Sustained improvement as a handicap hurdler in 2023/2024 season, winning first three starts in 2m4f Navan contests (soft to heavy); modest chase form in three runs to date; makes handicap chase debut (10lb lower mark than hurdles) now so may do better.

16/1

25/1

Form: 5-8P

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only very minor promise so far and was pulled up at Down Royal earlier this month; enough to prove.
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14

21st Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

13:42 Navan

Kinbrace

10st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: S R B Crawford

midfield, soon dropped to rear, ridden and lost touch after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out

25/1

10th

4

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 183y

14:05 Naas

Kinbrace

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: S R B Crawford

towards rear

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a point and shown nothing in two starts in maiden hurdles; best watched.
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11th

6

16th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 130y

14:20 Punchestown

Coolavin Boy

11st 4lb

J: Mr C M Quirke

T: Louise G Lyons

Improved form to be third in a Limerick maiden hurdle last month; more needed here but could be going the right way; cheekpieces left on.

25/1

3rd

3

29th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:05 Limerick

Coolavin Boy

11st 12lb

J: Mr C M Quirke

T: Louise G Lyons

prominent in chasing group, chased clear leader 2nd, 2 lengths down halfway, led 8th, pushed along and headed before 2 out, no extra approaching last

50/1

3

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 183y

14:05 Naas

Coolavin Boy

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Louise G Lyons

Soundly beaten in three maiden hurdle outings; makes no appeal.

100/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in a pair of maiden hurdle starts so far.
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9

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Nimbus Boy

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won over hurdles but out of form in that discipline before suffering another heavy defeat on chase debut (2m4f handicap, good); cheekpieces enlisted this time.

14/1

6th

6

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Nimbus Boy

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing.

10/1

6th

6

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Nimbus Boy

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing.

10/1

Form: 3240

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when just 5-1 for a maiden hurdle at Down Royal earlier this month; had shown promise in bumpers previously but down the order on jockey bookings here.
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6th

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

15:52 Downpatrick

Themanintheboots

11st 6lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bagged third career hurdles win at Navan in November (2m4f, soft to heavy) off 98; poor in four starts since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

3rd

4

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

15:52 Naas

Themanintheboots

11st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bagged third career hurdles win at Navan in November (2m4f, soft to heavy) off 98; poor in three starts since (one over fences); needs to bounce back to his best and others better treated.

8/1

7th

2

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:20 Navan

Themanintheboots

11st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 2m4f here in November (heavy), his third career win over hurdles; pulled up off 10lb higher back here next time (3m1f, sft-hvy) and then well beaten in a beginners' chase at Punchestown latest; needs to bounce back.

8/1

Form: 9580-7

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in four bumper starts; minor progress when beaten 18l in a maiden hurdle earlier this month; fair bit to find here though.
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4

11th Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:10 Ayr

El Poppochapo

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: S R B Crawford

Off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt when winning a 2m4f novice here (heavy) in January; faded before stamina became an issue in the race won by On We Go over 3m here last time; questions to answer after that display.

9/1

3

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

El Poppochapo

11st 7lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: S R B Crawford

Displayed improvement to win over C&D (heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in January, her third start over hurdles, but takes on stronger opposition today and has since been well beaten in a 3m handicap here.

10/1

7th

2

1st Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:25 Ayr

El Poppochapo

11st 12lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Stayed on strongly in first-time cheekpieces when off the mark over hurdles here (2m4f mares' novice, heavy) last month; up in trip for the switch to handicap company in the hands of a capable 7lb claimer; one for the shortlist.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Shown very little in four point starts so far.
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0

9

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 110y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Any Luck Colm

11st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: C A McBratney

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 10th, weakening when not fluent 4 out, dropped to rear after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

12/1

4th

1

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 110y

16:05 Downpatrick

Any Luck Colm

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A McBratney

in rear, ridden and detached with one circuit to go

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in both point outings.
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6th

4

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

12:15 Sedgefield

Flashy Dude

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

80-1 when tailed off over 2m4f here 12 days ago, stopping quickly.

66/1

8th

3

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:35 Sedgefield

Flashy Dude

11st 4lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Pulled up in both Irish points and a Navan maiden hurdle (2m4f, soft); makes his stable debut after almost a year off; market can guide.

150/1

4

29th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 57y

12:50 Punchestown

Flashy Dude

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A McBratney

Pulled-up on both starts in points; same fate over hurdles at Navan on Sunday.

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest form in a pair of point starts so far and best watched.
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8

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Lets Do This

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdler but only touched off in 3m2f Sligo handicap in 2023 and good effort when last seen, finishing third of 20 in 2m7f Galway handicap hurdle in September; tongue-tie replaces usual hood for chase debut.

14/1

8

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Lets Do This

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdler but only touched off in 3m2f Sligo handicap in 2023 and good effort when last seen, finishing third of 20 in 2m7f Galway handicap hurdle in September; tongue-tie replaces usual hood for chase debut.

14/1

Form: 9

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 10-3 for his debut in a Killarney bumper six months ago but was a well held ninth; interesting to see whether the money comes for him again here; longer trip ought to suit.
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19th

14

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 170y

15:40 Punchestown

Steel Cable

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Plenty short in the market but well held on debut in Killarney bumper over a year ago and burst blood vessel when pulled up on hurdles debut at Navan in November on soft; has since left Noel Meade's and first start for Gordon Elliott here; market likely informative in a maiden which won't take too much winning.

9/2

9

27th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Navan

Steel Cable

11st 12lb

J: B J Cooper

T: Noel Meade

Only 10-3 for his debut in a Killarney bumper six months ago but was a well held ninth; interesting to see whether the money comes for him again here; longer trip ought to suit.

20/1

Form: 60-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in three starts at big prices so far.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

13th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:55 Ayr

Manfrominverlochy

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Ian Duncan

Fell at first flight when 150-1 for handicap debut in December and made it only to the fifth flight when also a big-priced outsider here last month; remains unexposed but is not the most obvious answer.

100/1

0

9

2nd Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:15 Ayr

Manfrominverlochy

11st 4lb

J: Graham Watters

T: Ian Duncan

Has yet to show any real ability, failing to complete in his last three starts; hard to fancy.

66/1

0

6

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:55 Newcastle

Manfrominverlochy

11st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Showed little in Ireland on first four starts and pulled up at 100-1 at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) on stable debut three weeks ago; now goes handicapping off a lowly mark but he's hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 40-960

Last run: 148 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in eight starts in bumpers and maiden hurdles; tailed off when 33-1 last time and off 148 days.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

14th Jul 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Bessy Bradley

11st 5lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Maiden is rated just 80 over hurdles and has no chance in this company on chasing debut.

200/1

13

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Bessy Bradley

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

midfield, not fluent on inner 6th, in touch with leaders 7th, prominent 5 out

16/1

14

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Bessy Bradley

11st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

10-race maiden and pulled up in her last two starts; off 181 days and probably best watched; wears first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 50-1 for a maiden hurdle at Down Royal earlier this month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21

27th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Navan

Gills Supreme

11st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Tailed off when 50-1 for a maiden hurdle at Down Royal earlier this month.

200/1

7th

7

4th Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 110y

13:20 Down Royal

Gills Supreme

11st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Doyen mare; half-sister to winners Theo (2m-2m4f hurdle/useful chase), Westbury (bumper) and Captain Lob (2m hurdle); dam unraced sister to bumper/useful 2m4f hurdle winner Leinster; tough ask for a newcomer.

40/1

Form: 5-F342

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Point winner and best effort yet when runner-up in C&D maiden hurdle a fortnight ago; this looks tougher but can give another good account.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 0y

15:27 Naas

Kilbree Warrior

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Pulled-up either side of a fine second at Navan; front-runner is at her best when getting a clear lead but is inconsistent; a player if at that best.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Westerner filly; sister to point winner Westie Rose, half-sister to 2m-2m3f chase winner Spring Steel; dam unraced half-sister to five winners including The Sliotar (2m6f-3m hurdle/chase), Brotenstown (2m3f-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Croi Bhruste (2m/2m1f hurdles); likely best watched on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:45 Tramore

Pipers Boreen

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Shane Nolan

Won over C&D on most recent start last month; beat Therellbguddaysyet on that occasion but was in receipt of 10lb; has shown a liking for soft ground so the likely conditions underfoot may disadvantage her but she is capable of running well at this track.

6/1

2

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:45 Tramore

Pipers Boreen

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Shane Nolan

Won over C&D on most recent start last month; beat Therellbguddaysyet on that occasion but was in receipt of 10lb; has shown a liking for soft ground so the likely conditions underfoot may disadvantage her but she is capable of running well at this track.

6/1

200/1

Form: P

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up when 50-1 for a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

26

27th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Navan

Raven

11st 4lb

J: E Walsh

T: Thomas Gibney

Pulled up when 50-1 for a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last week.

200/1

22

19th Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

13:38 Punchestown

Raven

11st 0lb

J: Colin Halpin

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield

33/1

Non-runners

Lets Do This, Kilbree Warrior, Pipers Boreen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €12.80
Straight Forecast €11.20
Trifecta €33.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kilbree Warrior

SPOTLIGHT:

The Flying Spur

The Irish Sun:

Grangeclare West

POSTDATA:

Kilbree Warrior