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- Prize money: £5205.88
- 2m 0f 0y
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 849
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 5 (12) |
30th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Claiming maiden winner last year and hasn't added to that, standout run this term when touched off in Killarney claimer; of limited appeal off current mark. |
14/1 |
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6th 5 (12) |
30th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Claiming maiden winner last year and hasn't added to that, standout run this term when touched off in Killarney claimer; of limited appeal off current mark. |
14/1 |
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10th 4 (1) |
12th Oct 2023 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
started quickly, disputed lead |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6U
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
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 |
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3rd 1 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
12st 6lb |
Asserted well to win at Tramore; Pat Smullen's son takes the ride; big chance. |
100/30 |
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1st 5 (4) |
17th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 7lb |
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 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 8 (1) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner off 67 in December 2024, now 12lb lower; best run for some time when third to Without Love in January, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; faces a renewal of more recent rivalry with Aingeal Dorcha and Storm Eric. |
9/2 |
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3rd 5 (13) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner off 67 in December 2024; best run for some time off much reduced mark last month when third in three-way photo under today's rider, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; one to consider off unchanged mark although draw not ideal. |
15/2 |
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3rd 4 (11) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner off 12lb higher in December 2024; well handicapped but mostly out of form in 2025 and beaten 10.5l on return from 109 days off here last month; revival required. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 |
3rd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Low-mileage Irish raider who held on well for hard-fought C&D win (soft) on last month's chasing debut; contests a stronger race today but has very obvious scope for further progress. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 |
5th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Pulled up on final hurdle run last September (had blood in both nostrils post-race); however, this very lightly raced 5yo impressed in a novice hurdle at Ayr (2m, soft) last February and could be a major force if tapping back into that promise on his chase debut; betting may be informative. |
100/30 |
Abandoned
Form: 52
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 16 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Better over fences; stays 2m5f; had wind surgery prior to the latest Cheltenham Festival (2m, good) where he very nearly recorded a second success in the Grand Annual; not guaranteed to transfer the form back to hurdles but he is attractively treated off a much lower mark in this sphere. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
8lb higher than when winning this last year (good to soft) and his subsequent form (chiefly over hurdles) hasn't been at the same level; however, he's had a wind op since last time and his 2-2 record at the Cheltenham Festival (also won the Fred Winter in 2023) means he's firmly in calculations. |
7/1 |
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6th 2 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 1m 7f 168y |
11st 11lb |
Five-time winner, including wins in the Fred Winter and last season's Grand Annual; generally below since, beaten 26l in the Galway Plate; respectable effort back over hurdles at Cheltenham last time when a 12.5l fifth of 20; took the runner-up spot in this race last year from 1lb lower, so not ruled out. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
10st 11lb |
Flat and dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in February and was a solid second in a Tramore novice last time; has a chance but questions about his attitude after refusing to race at Cork last time. |
11/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 9 |
30th Aug 2023 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Not beaten far when sixth of eight on this month's stable debut at Worcester (2m, good) but his recent Bangor run was a backward step and he's now 0-7 over hurdles. |
20/1 |
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7th 8 |
21st Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Fair Flat form in Ireland but just modest efforts over hurdles, including a 10l defeat on debut for this yard; may yet do better but others appeal more. |
12/1 |
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6th 5 |
1st Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Fair Flat form in Ireland but just modest efforts over hurdles; still has time to do better and starts out for a new yard at a modest level; tongue-tie returns. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 28y |
11st 11lb |
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 |
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6th 4 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 172y |
11st 10lb |
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 |
Abandoned
Form: 00
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 10 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 6lb |
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 |
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3rd 10 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 6lb |
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 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 23 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 3lb |
Hit form since joining this yard, winning twice over fences including the Leinster National at Naas; also won over hurdles at Gowran; this ground is faster than ideal but his hurdles mark is appealing. |
8/1 |
|
1st 12 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 174y |
10st 0lb |
Built on stable debut second with an easy handicap chase win in December off 114 (3m, soft to heavy); backed that up with a handicap hurdle success at Gowran next time (3m, heavy); not seen to best effect in a slowly run race at Punchestown last time (3m4f, heavy); not discounted with a stronger pace to aim at; 2lb wrong. |
6/1 |
|
6th 8 |
15th Feb 2026 3m 3f 60y |
11st 3lb |
Some promise in beginners' chases last season for Colm Murphy; built on stable debut second with an easy win from stablemate Eves Vladimir in Navan handicap chase (3m, soft to heavy); backed that up with a handicap hurdle success at Gowran; strong stayer, progressive and suited by heavy ground |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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0 9 |
11th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 116y |
11st 3lb |
held up in rear, outpaced and lost touch after 3 out, eased and pulled up before 2 out |
16/1 |
|
9 |
21st Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
An 84-rated filly; well exposed at this stage and hard to fancy in a maiden despite fair recent handicap form. |
20/1 |
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5th 14 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
12-race maiden; only 14l off the winner when fourth in her latest handicap at Limerick (2m5f, heavy); each-way claims with a repeat. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 12 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
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 |
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10th 12 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
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 |
11st 8lb |
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 |
Abandoned
Form: U
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 12 (3) |
17th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
towards rear of midfield |
20/1 |
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10th 12 (11) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 4f 108y |
9st 0lb |
Inconsistent but has shown ability on occasion including last month's Down Royal third; not certain to be seen to best effect on soft ground; cheekpieces for the first time. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Has form figures of 411P since joining Dan Skelton, the wins over 2m2f/2m3f; let down by jumping when upped to 3m last time and may show that she stays this trip provided errors are avoided; not written off. |
11/4 |
|
1 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Has form figures of 411P since joining Dan Skelton, the wins over 2m2f/2m3f; let down by jumping when upped to 3m last time and may show that she stays this trip provided errors are avoided; not written off. |
11/4 |
|
5 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) in December on second stable start and followed up at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft); effective on soft ground on the Flat; stamina is the big question today for this Flat-bred 6yo but she's finished well the last twice and will have strong claims if she stays. |
13/8 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 194y |
10st 13lb |
Still a maiden after 20 starts; encouraging run at Fairyhouse in December but failed to complete or tailed off in three runs since and opposable as a result, despite fair looking mark. |
50/1 |
|
12 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Dual-purpose maiden is 0-10 over hurdles; ran okay at Fairyhouse (16.5f, yielding) in December off 88; hasn't repeated that in two runs since, including over this trip at Leopardstown on latest; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
|
12 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Dual-purpose maiden is 0-10 over hurdles; ran okay at Fairyhouse (16.5f, yielding) in December off 88; hasn't repeated that in two runs since, including over this trip at Leopardstown on latest; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 10 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y |
10st 1lb |
In good form; runner up here over 21.5f (soft); breakthrough win on latest at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld), making all to score decisively by 8l; raised 8lb but should make another bold bid; big player. |
6/4 |
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1st 15 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 50y |
10st 5lb |
Couple of placed efforts in November-December before going with no enthusiasm and being pulled up at Clonmel and Down Royal in opening 2026 runs; back on track with a 6l second at Limerick last time (2m6f, soft); needs to back it up and this is harder. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 16 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 70y |
10st 0lb |
Couple of placed efforts in November-December but hasn't gone with any enthusiasm the last twice, pulling up at Clonmel and Down Royal; needs to get back on track; 1lb wrong. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 (13) |
20th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 170y |
10st 0lb |
Placed over hurdles on his two most recent outings; two undistinguished Flat runs last season; better judged on the form he showed near the end of the 2024 campaign, although seems best suited by soft ground. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 185y |
11st 6lb |
Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event; fair third over 2m at Gowran last time, worth considering. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event. |
6/1 |
Verdict
John McConnell’s French import Jackpot De Choisel was an expensive purchase and is potentially very interesting. However, the hurdling experience gained by fellow French recruit JAZZY MATTY may prove crucial. He has the beating of stablemate By Your Side on Navan running. Eighty Eight is one who could take to hurdling well. [Alan Sweetman]