December 11 / 12.15 Cork

12.15

Yielding To Soft

Bar One Racing 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6197.48
  • 2m 0f 185y
  • 23 runners
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Bar One Racing 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-

Last run: 252 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second at Auteuil in April on only start; third horse has franked the form, winning a Listed contest at the same venue in September; holds a leading chance in a contest in which only a handful make any significant appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Blood Destiny

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Handicap mark has been remarkably static for the past two years and he's just in that 'twilight zone' where he's difficult to place; they don't often run him in handicap chases and he's been pulled up the twice he's tried; beatable under a hefty impost.

4/1

2nd

1

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Blood Destiny

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Versatile ground-wise; won this last year and has since added a fourth chase win in a Grade 3 at Naas; ran second to Energumene in a Grade 2 in April before his no-show in a Grade 1 last time; has clear claims back at this level, even having to concede weight all round.

Evs

5th

1

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 98y

18:05 Punchestown

Blood Destiny

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

One of four for Willie Mullins; gained a fourth chase win in a Naas Grade 3 in February; creditable effort when a 6l runner up behind Energumene in a Fairyhouse Grade 2 on latest; 3lb worse off with that rival here and looks set to play a supporting role again.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m Curragh nursery winner on soft ground in 2021; placed only once from seven outings this season; vulnerable here on hurdling debut.
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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

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Sir Allen

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

2-14 over hurdles; returned from a long layoff with a decisive Flat win at Navan in March (1m6f, heavy); well beaten off this hurdles mark at Roscommon last month; capable of better, appears to be ground-versatile.

6/1

4th

5

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Sir Allen

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

2-13 over timber; returned from mammoth layoff with decisive Flat win at Navan in March (1m6f, heavy); given time to get over those exertions and returns to hurdling off what may be a workable mark; could go well.

11/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 8

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-7 on Flat for Harry and Roger Charlton, but placed three times and rated 70; joined top team for 33,000gns; respectable display when 50-1 on hurdling debut at Navan, only 3l behind sixth-placed stablemate By Your Side who is guaranteed a run; first reserve.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:15 Wexford

Teagarden Jazz

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Charlie Keegan

Longstanding maiden (formerly Gordon Elliott) showed first bit of form for this yard over C&D three weeks ago when third (6l off runner-up Game Phoenix); bit to find with that rival though.

8/1

3rd

4

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Teagarden Jazz

11st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Charlie Keegan

Longstanding maiden yet to show anything for current yard (formerly Gordon Elliott); tailed off over C&D back from a break last time; hard to fancy.

50/1

11th

5

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Teagarden Jazz

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Charlie Keegan

Longstanding maiden yet to show anything for current yard (formerly Gordon Elliott); hard to fancy.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed three times on the Flat but not in the same league as her stablemate Realism; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:50 Cartmel

Libby

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-5 over fences and 0-24 overall but has posted two pretty good efforts to finish third in a visor this month, latterly at Perth (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; major player if judged on that evidence.

5/1

3rd

5

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:22 Perth

Libby

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

soon raced in second, not fluent 4 out, pressed leader 3 out, lost ground approaching last, lost second inside final 110yds

7/2

3rd

5

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:22 Perth

Libby

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish, longstanding maiden who fared better at Sedgefield last Friday (first-time visor; has worn cheekpieces) despite again not jumping well; this mark should be within range when she puts in a decent round.

7/2

20/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole win in seven Flat starts for Harry and Roger Charlton came off mark of 64 in 1m6f handicap at Yarmouth in June; sold for 27,000gns; appears safely held by stablemate By Your Side on Navan running.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

10

28th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Ludus

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

20/1

10th

6

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 56y

13:30 Punchestown

Ludus

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Limerick last Christmas; runner-up in a juvenile handicap here in January; mid-division but not disgraced in the Boodles at Cheltenham; tame effort on final start before a break but worth considering given the stable's form.

6/1

4th

10

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 63y

15:07 Naas

Ludus

10st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Landed a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Limerick over Christmas; runner-up in a Punchestown juvenile handicap in January; mid-division but not disgraced in the Boodles at Cheltenham; has all the allowances here and another 7lb off on ground he appreciates; could go well.

14/1

11/2

Form: U5034

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has picked up useful experience and is beginning to get the hang of things; fair third behind the promising Cougar at Down Royal and had several of these rivals behind when fourth at Navan; vulnerable to less exposed runners, but place chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

7

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Naas

Poets Cottage

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Eighteen race maiden under Rules is 0-2 over fences; beaten a combined distance of 116l in two beginners chases at Downpatrick and Gowran on his last two starts; needs more on handicap chase debut.

18/1

14th

7

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Naas

Poets Cottage

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Eighteen race maiden under Rules is 0-2 over fences; beaten a combined distance of 116l in two beginners chases at Downpatrick and Gowran on his last two starts; needs more on handicap chase debut.

18/1

10th

11

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:27 Gowran Park

Poets Cottage

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Placed twice over hurdles; struggled on chasing debut at Downpatrick; well held by Hardy Diamond; trainer appears to have a strong chance with Tell Nobody Nothin.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden on the Flat for Andy Oliver; unlikely to make an immediate impact; stable/hurdling debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

Form: 900

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner with rating of 83, suited by soft ground; rather surprisingly, has shown no aptitude for hurdling, struggling in three attempts, starting prices of 4-1, 33-1 and 125-1, reflecting an increasing lack of confidence.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Mister Wilson

11st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

pulled hard, soon prominent, weakened quickly after 3 out, soon pulled up

33/1

8th

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Mister Wilson

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

12/1

8th

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Mister Wilson

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ex-Ballydoyle Galileo colt, ran once at two; third in a 1m5f maiden at Navan in April; had a couple of useful rivals behind when third of six behind then-stablemate Luxembourg in the Royal Whip; flattered by his 103 official rating judged on subsequent fourth in a Leopardstown maiden; a noteworthy recruit all the same.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

17:42 Ballinrobe

Realism

11st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Ex-Joseph O'Brien; Group 3-placed third (of six) behind Luxembourg in 2022 Royal Whip; placed once from nine starts over hurdles; potentially interesting on first run for Enda Bolger.

9/2

2

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Realism

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose maiden was third at Killarney over 1m3f on heavy before a respectable hurdle run at Cork; the blinkers worn then are replaced by cheekpieces today; has been disappointing overall but should have a big chance if showing his form on this surface.

2/1

6th

2

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Realism

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

pressed leader, led after 2f

2/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran once on the Flat; down the field on hurdling debut at Punchestown; can be ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

11th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 185y

12:15 Cork

Avacian

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: T G McCourt

took keen hold, midfield throughout, jumped left 2nd, no extra before 2 out

100/1

11th

2

20th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

12:20 Punchestown

Avacian

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: T G McCourt

Was 100-1 when finishing at the back over 1m6f at Navan on his only Flat start; makes no appeal.

100/1

11th

9

(14)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 6f 0y

16:30 Navan

Avacian

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

always towards rear, ridden and no impression under 3f out, eased final 110yds

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
69-rated gelding, best run when fourth of seven in a 1m4f maiden at Roscommon; in rear in a 1m2f Leopardstown maiden in which Realism was fourth; tongue-tie fitted for hurdling debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(3)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Mighty Mo Missouri

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-8 on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott, rated 64; picked up for 16,000gns; best watched for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(18)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Gordons Aura

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); regressive last season and can only be watched on Flat return.

33/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

33/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in five starts on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh; never looked like being competitive on hurdling debut at Navan; unlikely to reverse the form of that race with Poets Cottage and By Your Side.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Nemean

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Maiden posted his best run over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D handicap last year; best run since when fifth in blinkers at Cork last time; can be involved.

9/1

5th

8

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:40 Cork

Nemean

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

midfield

14/1

12th

9

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Nemean

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

20/1

Form:

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two poor Flat runs; big price when towards the back at Galway on hurdling debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Cornmarket

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John J Cullen

Sligo specialist; three wins there last year and twice placed there this season; first-time blinkers seemed to help when third over 3m2f last time, with Keep Em Quite and Ilbdare behind.

9/1

3rd

4

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Cornmarket

11st 7lb

J: Alan King

T: John J Cullen

All three hurdle wins have come at this venue at 2m4f and 3m2f on decent ground; best run this year when just failing to get up over C&D last month (good); found the competition too hot at Galway; now blinkered for the first time after a tame effort here 13 days ago.

7/1

5th

4

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 168y

19:30 Sligo

Cornmarket

11st 4lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: John J Cullen

All three hurdle wins have come here at 2m4f and 3m2f on decent ground; standout run this year when just failing to get up over 3m2f last month (good); tame Galway effort last week but has to be respected back here with such a good record at the track.

13/2

Form: 90

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner over 1m4f on good ground, ended the campaign with a rating of 61; no immediate sign of winning potential from initial hurdle runs at Punchestown and Navan.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 2

15:00 Warwick

Theonewedreamof

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Ex-Irish mare who has been a bit up and down for Dan Skelton but did run well at Leicecster last time (2m4f, good to soft) given one notable mistake that she made; won't mind returning to further and off this mark she's entitled to have a major say.

6/4

3rd

3

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

16:00 Leicester

Theonewedreamof

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

First three runs this season were solid, notably a win at Exeter (3m, good) in November followed by a close second over 2m4f at Cheltenham; disappointed at Hereford a week later, though, and pulled up on return from a two-month break 16 days ago, so now has something to prove; however, a bounce-back would not surprise.

5/1

5

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Theonewedreamof

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won at Exeter (3m, good) in November on second stable start before close second of 15 to Party Vibes at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in December; her run at Hereford seven days later may have come too soon (3m1f, soft; ground shouldn't have been an issue); remains of interest for top yard.

9/2

50/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
French recruit, winner over 1m at two and runner-up on both starts this year; always at the back when 200-1 on hurdling debut at Navan; safe to rule out on that evidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:08 Downpatrick

Pralognan

11st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose 7yo who won C&D handicap hurdle last summer off 92; absent since November so may need this, but jockey/trainer going well and any market strength worth noting.

8/1

3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-13 on the Flat; placed three times in Britain; struggled at Dundalk on Irish debut; very hard to make a case for him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

8

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 37y

18:40 Bellewstown

Chequer Square

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Paul John Gilligan

in touch with leaders early, midfield halfway, weakened quickly before 3 out, pulled up 2 out

33/1

12th

5

14th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 143y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Chequer Square

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Placed on the Flat but a maiden under both codes and hasn't offered much at all in handicaps.

25/1

5th

3

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 194y

14:00 Sligo

Chequer Square

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

prominent in chasing group, not fluent 5th, pushed along and lost fourth after 2 out, soon no extra

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-related filly; wide-margin winner of a 1m2f maiden handicap off 68 at Pontefract in July; struggled in better company on last three starts in Britain; win was achieved on quick ground.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(4)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Danza Della Luna

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over 1m2f on quick ground at Pontefract last season; modest Irish hurdles form; did not seem to stay 1m5f at Leopardstown last week on first Flat run for Denis Hogan.

5/1

13th

10

(9)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 180y

20:00 Leopardstown

Danza Della Luna

9st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over 1m2f on quick ground at Pontefract last season; modest Irish hurdles form on six starts for Denis Hogan; others preferred

20/1

3rd

8

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 50y

13:40 Limerick

Danza Della Luna

10st 7lb

J: Shane Mulcahy

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, soon went remote fourth, left in remote third 3 out, pushed along and kept on from last, never dangerous

10/1

Form: P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins at Down Royal and Navan last two Flat starts off marks of 55 and 59; stayed 1m2f on soft ground; pulled-up with a slipped saddle on hurdling debut at Navan, 66-1 then, so no great expectations.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:00 Sedgefield

Red Trail

10st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Four Flat wins (at around 1m2f) in Ireland; 0-18 over hurdles, the latest, a Market Rasen fifth (2m2.5f; numerous hurdles omitted owing to the low sun), is muddling form.

14/1

5th

9

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

20:04 Market Rasen

Red Trail

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Flat winner but a longstanding maiden over hurdles and arrives here in no form; 4lb out of the weights.

66/1

9

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Red Trail

10st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

0-16 over hurdles; over 15l to find with Bunker Bay on their clash here last month (2m1f) and well below that level at Southwell since.

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner over 1m/1m1f for Ed Dunlop, rated 75; made a satisfactory introduction at Navan and may be capable of reversing form with fourth-placed Poets Cottage who is more exposed.
Place /
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3

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Kilbeggan

By Your Side

11st 8lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed more often than winning over hurdles; did record his fourth win on the Flat at Tramore last month before finishing close up in a charity race at the Curragh on Sunday; pace will be on here which will help him being delivered late and certainly respected.

8/1

3rd

1

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

By Your Side

12st 6lb

J: P J Smullen

T: Gordon Elliott

Asserted well to win at Tramore; Pat Smullen's son takes the ride; big chance.

100/30

1st

5

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

By Your Side

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Purpose; 3-8 on the Flat; ran a solid race over this trip at Chester in May 2023; hurdling since that run until return to this sphere in the Cork Derby and he wasn't disgraced on ground plenty quick for him; this race is easier, a bit of cut in the ground will suit and he's been dropped 5lb; a big run could be on the cards.

9/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat form; needs to jump a lot better than on his hurdling debut at Navan.
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8

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won over 2m here on stable debut in May off 98 (good to yielding); didn't back it up at Killarney next time, but a bit more promise when ninth at Ballinrobe last time; others preferred.

20/1

9th

2

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also recorded two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut in May, when returning from a 214-day break; failed to back that up at Killarney last month.

10/1

10th

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut returning from a 214-day break; needs more up 7lb but a player.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Limited ability on the Flat; mildly promising run on hurdling debut at Navan; second reserve.
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6

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Portarlington

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has won thrice over hurdles and once over fences; however, has been below form since his latest score at Downpatrick last year so has to get back to best.

20/1

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Portarlington

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

3-20 over hurdles; shaped like the run was needed after six months off at Sligo on latest when 33-1; remains 2lb above last win and might need another run or two to hit top form.

20/1

6th

4

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Portarlington

11st 10lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Three-time winner over hurdles; remans 4lb above his last win and has been off since a heavy defeat at Fairyhouse in November; might need this run.

16/1

Form: P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-13 on Flat, rated a modest 52; pulled-up with broken leather on hurdling debut, 250-1 then; third reserve
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10th

12

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Bayou Belle

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

10th

12

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Bayou Belle

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

8

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Bayou Belle

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Long standing maiden has run plenty of good races in defeat, including a 2.25l third of 14 off this mark at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) latest; place chance again in new headgear combination.

11/1

Non-runners

Secret Rock, Portarlington, Bayou Belle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €10.20
Straight Forecast €10.12
Trifecta €94.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Blood Destiny

POSTDATA:

Realism

RP Ratings (IRE):

Blood Destiny

The Irish Sun:

Realism