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Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6941.18
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 24 runners
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Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 60

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No threat when soundly beaten in both recent maidens, none too fluent second occasion; can only be watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

25th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Atacanter

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden handles testing ground well; finished second at Limerick (24.5f, heavy) last March and was again placed at Wexford (3m1f, soft) in May; pulled up twice last month; feasibly treated but more needed.

14/1

13th

7

25th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Atacanter

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden handles testing ground well; finished second at Limerick (24.5f, heavy) last March and was again placed at Wexford (3m1f, soft) in May; pulled up twice last month; feasibly treated but more needed.

14/1

1

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:32 Limerick

Atacanter

12st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden handles testing ground well; second over 3m1f here in March and again placed over that trip at Wexford in May; marathon trip seemed too far when blinkered last time.

13/2

Form: F

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Ballinaboola Lass made no impression before faller two out on last month's hurdles bow at Gowran; likely to need more time.
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13

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Ballinaboola Jet

10st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

Stepped up from previous form when a 12.5l seventh of 20 at Punchestown (2m4f, gd-yld) 12 days ago, making late gains from the rear; down 1lb and could challenge for a place if building on that.

14/1

Form: 00

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two maiden hurdles; can only be watched.
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2

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Wexford

Duncarrig

11st 5lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

On a winless run since September 2023; finished 2024 out of form; new headgear combination needs to revive on first run for 307 days.

20/1

9th

9

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:25 Gowran Park

Duncarrig

11st 7lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

Won a Navan handicap hurdle last year for Tony Mullins; needs to bounce back from a poor run in a Killarney handicap hurdle in August; has run terribly in three starts over fences.

33/1

15th

8

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Duncarrig

11st 10lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

towards rear throughout, detached from 4 out, eased approaching last

12/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bolted up in a maiden point-to-point a year ago for Mark Fahey and plenty keen when odds-on for Rules debut in bumper here last month, seemingly travelling much the best until finding little for pressure and outstayed final furlong; connections wasting no more time in bumpers and straight into hurdling here with hood fitted.
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3rd

2

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Found A Fifty

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Eight-time chase winner; beat Majborough and Energumene at Cork in December; won this race last year, holding off the late challenge of Saint Sam (Blood Destiny a 7.25l third); pulled up in the Champion Chase last time, but this is more his level and he is the one to beat.

7/4

3

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Found A Fifty

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Fared best of the rest behind the impressive winner in the 2024 Arkle but weakened into last of five finishers in this contest last season and has largely fallen short at Grade 1 level in open company; beaten 19l by Majborough at this year's Dublin Racing Festival and flopped when back down in class at Navan (2m4f; blowing hard post race) later in February.

33/1

4th

2

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:08 Navan

Found A Fifty

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Eight-time chase winner, including the 2m Fortria at this venue twice; beat top-class mare Dinoblue in this season's edition and then took the notable scalp of Majborough in the Hilly Way at Cork; has since suffered two heavy defeats in 2m1f Grade 1 races at Leopardstown; now back over 2m4f for the first time since beating Saint Sam at Fairyhouse last April.

13/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in all 3 point-to-points; Rules debut.
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13th

10

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Dundalk (AW)

Hi Sur Multi

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H Smyth

No wins in 14 under rules and he was 0-3 in points; placed here earlier in the year but for current yard he's been pulled up over hurdles and finished last on the Flat.

33/1

10th

8

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 75y

14:40 Down Royal

Hi Sur Multi

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: H Smyth

Pulled up in a handicap hurdle on latest start; only an outside chance on his best Dundalk form, namely a third placing over 1m4f in February.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1100- D

Last run: 253 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Untroubled in winning his two bumpers in France before bought for 150,000Euros; ruined his chances when far too keen on both starts for current yard last season in Graded bumpers at Cheltenham and Aintree, hood having no discernible effect on latter occasion when fading quite tamely; interesting to see if he settles better over hurdles, likely big player if he does.
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2nd

3

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Houlanbatordechais

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Dual bumper winner in France; has contested some good races since joining Willie Mullins with his best effort a sixth to King Of Kingsfield in a Leopardstown maiden at Christmas; last time was disappointing but the ability is there to play a leading role.

15/8

4th

4

27th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Houlanbatordechais

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

didn't jump well, prominent, lost touch before 2 out

9/2

6th

9

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Houlanbatordechais

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: W P Mullins

Dual AQPS Flat winner has been disappoininting so far for Mullins yard; beaten 25l in this race last year on hurdling debut and well held on return at Cork earlier this month.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Jeremy brother to very useful 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Scarlet And Dove; dam maiden half-sister to Triumph Hurdle winner Our Conor (also by Jeremy); won Bartlemy 4yo maiden point-to-point (beating decent hurdler/chaser Full Back) for Donnchadh Doyle in May 2019 and 10 days later bought for GBP375,000 at Doncaster May Sales; has clearly had his issues and belated Rules debut here.
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9th

8

1st May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Lets Go Champ

12st 0lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Won a competitive handicap chase at the 2024 festival for Henry de Bromhead (2m4f, good to yielding); hunter chase victory over Hunters Yarn at Gowran Park showed that he retains considerable ability; confirmed that impression when beating all bar star hunter Barton Snow at Aintree; goes well for Sophie Carter.

7/1

2nd

17

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Lets Go Champ

12st 0lb

J: Ms Sophie Carter

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Won a competitive handicap chase at the Punchestown festival in May 2024 for Henry de Bromhead (2m4f, good to yielding) and winning a hunter chase at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy) last month showed that he retains considerable ability at the age of 11; firmly in calculations.

11/1

1st

3

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

16:53 Gowran Park

Lets Go Champ

12st 0lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Point winner in 2019 and showed a lot of ability during his time with Henry de Bromhead, the highlight when winning a valuable 2m4f handicap chase at the 2024 Punchestown festival; ran only twice last year; found a new lease of life when winning at Oldtown two weeks ago on debut for Mags Mullins; the capable Sophie Carter keeps the ride.

6/1

Form: 0U

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second on both completed starts in points for Tom Keating; struggled when stable's second-string on hurdles debut and didn't get beyond the first at Tramore where effectively brought down; best watched for now.
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6th

1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Lucky Zebo

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, slightly hampered 3 out, no extra from 2 out

15/2

6th

1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Lucky Zebo

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, slightly hampered 3 out, no extra from 2 out

15/2

16

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lucky Zebo

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Mixing hurdling and chasing in 2024; beat Shadow Rider by 2.5l at Cork (2m3f, soft to heavy) in March off 126; beaten 5.75l off revised mark of 132 subsequently at Punchestown; well-beaten on latest after a break at Chepstow; will come on for that but has a bit to prove off his current rating

33/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Doyen brother to 2m3f hurdle winner Royal Mogul; dam point winner, half-sister to 2m3f-3m2f chase winner Wait No More and 2m4f hurdle/2m7f chase winner Hillary View; tongue tied for debut, likely to benefit from the experience.
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12th

12

18th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:02 Gowran Park

Moonface

11st 12lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

Tailed off in three runs in maiden hurdles so far; huge ask.

200/1

7th

7

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:07 Limerick

Moonface

11st 12lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Has finished towards the back in maidens at Naas and Punchestown, can be ruled out.

66/1

10

24th Jan 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

12:40 Down Royal

Moonface

11st 4lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

No impact in two hurdle runs so far; tongue-strap left on; hard to make a case for.

150/1

Form: 00

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two moderate efforts so far, eligible for a mark after this.
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3

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Moonlight Getaway

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Donal Hassett

Connections clearly think 8yo has a day in him, favourite when second over this trip at Punchestown in January and again when finding one too good in Thurles chase the following month; poor run when last seen in March; interesting to see what he can do on better ground if he's ready.

11/2

8th

2

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:23 Cork

Moonlight Getaway

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Donal Hassett

Well-backed favourite when runner-up in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Punchestown in January, form boosted by third-placed Balum; again headed the market when second over fences at Thurles four weeks ago; should be hard to beat.

11/4

2nd

7

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 6f 16y

14:53 Thurles

Moonlight Getaway

11st 9lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Donal Hassett

jumped right on occasions, didn't always jump with fluency, soon midfield, lost position when not fluent 5th, headway 3 out, went second and switched left before last, kept on but no match for winner

7/2

Form: 54/9PP

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers two seasons ago; disappointing favourite on return when too keen and pulled up both hurdle outings, scoping badly latest; needs to jump better.
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14th

15

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:15 Limerick

No Bodder

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Anthony Mullins

midfield

16/1

16

19th May 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

17:30 Downpatrick

No Bodder

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Anthony Mullins

Beaten a long way on last few starts on soft ground; needs to improve plenty returned to a sound surface; reserve.

17

11th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Gowran Park

No Bodder

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Anthony Mullins

Showed a glimpse of ability in five maiden hurdle runs; tailed-off last time and will have to leave that form well behind.

22/1

Form: 0U

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge odds both starts last month, unseating rider early second occasion; best watched for now.
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4

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:30 Newton Abbot

Papa Barns

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tried chasing twice in Ireland and was an 11l second of 18 in a 2m handicap in one of those; only had three hurdle starts for Olly Murphy and the best was the opening one when second off 3lb lower at Worcester; has to be feared in a first-time tongue-tie.

5/1

7th

5

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:48 Fontwell

Papa Barns

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish 8yo; ran poorly at Uttoxeter last month and is now 0-21 over hurdles but was clear second to a progressive rival on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) two starts ago and has good claims if judged on that.

7/2

5

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Papa Barns

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-22 under rules, but having been well supported he ran his best race so far when second of ten on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) last month (first and fourth have won since); up 5lb but still 1lb well in and shortlisted if building on that.

4/1

Form: 00

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off both maiden outings, impossible to fancy.
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17th

8

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Parnell One

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Hardly beat a rival in three much better maiden hurdles late last year and hard to fancy.

150/1

13th

9

28th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:20 Limerick

Parnell One

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Shown nothing at huge prices in two runs so far.

200/1

Form: 5-80

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner showed promise on bumper bow at Punchestown festival but two efforts hurdling not as good; likely to be of more interest in handicaps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

1

1st May 2025

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Read To Return

11st 12lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: A J Martin

held up in rear

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Moderate point-to-point form, can only be watched on Rules debut.
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14

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:05 Limerick

Rewrite The Script

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Matthew A Daly

Now 0-16 hurdling and has generally struggled off lowly marks in handicaps; only 10-1 last time, at Listowel in June, beaten around 30l in mid-division.

25/1

9th

18

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Rewrite The Script

10st 2lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Matthew A Daly

Now 0-15 hurdling and continues to struggle off lowly marks in handicaps.

33/1

9th

18

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Rewrite The Script

10st 2lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Matthew A Daly

Now 0-15 hurdling and continues to struggle off lowly marks in handicaps.

33/1

Abandoned

Form: 90

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't looked a straightforward ride on both maiden hurdle runs, too keen in first-time cheekpieces on latest; hard to fancy.
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8

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

16:45 Punchestown

Roguey

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Lightly raced but will need to hurdle better than when pulled up on his handicap debut at Clonmel (2m, soft; 33-1).

33/1

10

16th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Clonmel

Roguey

11st 7lb

J: Richard Condon

T: W J Lanigan

Soundly beaten in a trio of maiden hurdles; best watched on his handicap debut.

40/1

9th

11

28th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:20 Limerick

Roguey

11st 4lb

J: Richard Condon

T: W J Lanigan

Tailed off both starts so far at huge odds.

200/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
None too fluent and tailed off on Fairyhouse debut early this month so watching brief advised.
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20th

7

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 130y

16:52 Naas

Sculduggery

11st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Tailed off in three maiden hurdles so far but signs in her pedigree that this new trip could suit; any market support would be worth noting.

16/1

12th

11

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Navan

Sculduggery

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Finished last in maiden hurdles at Fairyhouse and Down Royal in December; can be ruled out

100/1

Form: 6/

Last run: 638 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to top-class mare Asian Maze was a staying-on sixth on debut in 2m2f Wexford bumper back in March 2021; now reappears over hurdles and likely all the better for the experience.
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7th

9

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:57 Limerick

Standupandstandout

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: D E Fitzgerald

in rear early, towards rear of midfield when pushed along after 4 out, ridden and no impression after 3 out

25/1

6th

4

22nd Jan 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 112y

14:40 Thurles

Standupandstandout

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: D E Fitzgerald

Down in trip; was off for 21 months prior to a decent effort in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Limerick in December; failed to back that up a week later at Cork; best watched.

66/1

8th

5

7th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

13:37 Cork

Standupandstandout

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: D E Fitzgerald

Off for 21 months before running respectably in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Limerick last month; more needed but could outrun his likely odds over this longer trip.

50/1

Form: 0F

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in Punchestown bumper in May and tongue-tied for recent hurdles bow, well held when faller two from home; best watched for now.
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12th

11

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

The Belmont Boys

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Shown very little so far, either failing to complete or finishing tailed off each time.

40/1

16

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 180y

13:35 Down Royal

The Belmont Boys

11st 4lb

J: Michael J Molloy

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, brought down after 1st

33/1

13th

9

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Navan

The Belmont Boys

11st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

never better than mid-division, didn't jump well, ridden when weakened after 3 out, tailed off

200/1

Form: 70

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest form in a bumper and maiden hurdle; can't fancy.
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6th

8

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

13:40 Punchestown

The Green Grocer

11st 4lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

Nothing in his two maiden hurdle outings to suggest he can make his presence felt.

100/1

15th

15

28th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:20 Limerick

The Green Grocer

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Andrew McNamara

always towards rear, lost touch 3 out, tailed off

33/1

Form: 00

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in maidens at Fairyhouse and Cork last month; handicaps beckon after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

14

12th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Tramore

Catrionas Darling

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James Daniel Dullea

Well beaten on all starts and can't be seriously fancied.

66/1

6th

8

3rd Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 110y

16:10 Galway

Catrionas Darling

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Daniel Dullea

Showed precious little in seven runs over hurdles and she's very opposable on this switch to fences.

100/1

13

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

15:25 Tramore

Catrionas Darling

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Daniel Dullea

Shown nothing so far including in handicaps on her last two runs; pulled up a long way out last week.

40/1

Form: 7-0

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mild debut promise in Limerick bumper in April wasn't built on at Clonmel following month; reappears on hurdles debut and best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:18 Fairyhouse

Danesfort Mayfly

10st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Won at Tramore on final start in 2024; off for a year before two poor runs last month; faces stiff task against that background.

20/1

1st

14

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:20 Tramore

Danesfort Mayfly

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Sixteen-race maiden under Rules and 0-11 over hurdles; fifth off this mark last three starts, beaten 17l on latest at Sligo (20.5f, yielding); needs a bit more to win but she handles soft ground and has each way claims.

14/1

1st

14

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:20 Tramore

Danesfort Mayfly

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Sixteen-race maiden under Rules and 0-11 over hurdles; fifth off this mark last three starts, beaten 17l on latest at Sligo (20.5f, yielding); needs a bit more to win but she handles soft ground and has each way claims.

14/1

Form: 04

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Limerick fourth was a definite step in the right direction, staying on well under considerate handling; this a much stronger maiden however.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Elsannah

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Dual winner for Shane Crawley at around 3m; should strip fitter for her return from a mammoth absence at Navan 10 days ago; this trip may be on the sharp side though.

16/1

7th

6

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Elsannah

10st 9lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Progressive in staying handicaps three seasons ago for Shane Crawley after showing modest form 2m early in her career; in a new stable after a mammoth absence; tongue-tie fitted.

16/1

Form: U

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Didn't get beyond the first on belated debut at Cork last weekend when a 125-1 shot; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

8

11th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

Islashoon

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: James Daniel Dullea

Three moderate runs in maidens over the winter, easily overlooked.

66/1

23th

20

8th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 194y

14:50 Naas

Islashoon

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: James Daniel Dullea

Unseated early on hurdle bow and beaten a long way out when 200-1 for a maiden hurdle last week.

200/1

11th

18

28th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:20 Limerick

Islashoon

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James Daniel Dullea

always towards rear

100/1

Verdict

Lots of dead wood here but nonetheless an intriguing maiden centred around the three leading yards. Henry de Bromhead belatedly introduces the expensive point-to-point winner Lets Go Champ, for whom the market may prove the best guide, while Willie Mullins saddles Houlanbatordechais who proved a bit wayward in bumpers last season, having won twice in France, and Gordon Elliott wastes no time in sending FOUND A FIFTY over hurdles after folding tamely in a bumper here last month, the point-to-point winner having looked all over the winner in the straight. [Alan Hewison]

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