December 27 / 12.05 Leopardstown

12.05

Soft

Paddy Power “I Have No Idea What Day It Is” 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Paddy Power “I Have No Idea What Day It Is” 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won sole French start easily, a 1m2f maiden on very soft ground in April; lost momentum with a mistake at the last when beaten 6l and 4l by Comfort Zone and subsequent winner Jazzy Matty on his hurdling debut at Navan; apparent first-string for his owner.
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0

6

4th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 11y

17:00 Galway

Tekao

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: W P Mullins

midfield, nudged along when unseated 2 out

16/1

12th

12

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Tipperary

Tekao

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: W P Mullins

midfield

12/1

3rd

15

25th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:50 Punchestown

Tekao

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: W P Mullins

towards rear of midfield, headway from 2 out, keeping on when mistake last, ran on well and went third towards finish

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 82 on Flat, handled soft ground when winning over 1m at Goodwood in June; second over 1m2f on his final two starts for Clive Cox; could make a useful juvenile hurdler for top stable.
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4th

18

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Ascending

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Henry De Bromhead

Unraced on the soft on Flat for nearly two years; progressive last season, most notably on good to firm with his win at Royal Ascot (2m4f) and second in this race; failed to shine at Ascot on first two starts this season (every chance over 1f out at the Royal meeting) before never dangerous when 40-1 in a recent Leopardstown Group 3; off the same mark as 12 months ago, however, this Irish St Leger entry could be dangerous to dismiss.

22/1

6th

1

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Ascending

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive last season, completing a hat-trick in the 2m4f Ascot Stakes; continued on the upgrade when second to Ethical Diamond in the Ebor at York (1m6f); has failed to recapture his best form in two trips to Ascot this season; was getting 6lb from the Mullins horse in the Ebor, now rated 20lb inferior.

20/1

10th

1

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ascending

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won the Cork Derby over 1m4f before following up in the 2m4f handicap on this card 12 months ago (good to firm) and that golden spell continued when second in the Ebor at York (1m6f); only 2lb higher than at York so he's not handicapped out of this, and last month's run in a Group 3 after 215 days away should have brought him on fitness-wise; respected.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut at Killarney in July, overcoming a slow start to win a 1m3f maiden; confirmed ability with 1m1f win at Punchestown in September; not beaten far in mid-field in a 1m2f Listed race at this venue; 95-rated filly is a noteworthy recruit to hurdling
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1st

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

5l third to Waardah in this last year, before career best when second in the Melbourne Cup (2m); back to best European form when second in Group 3 at Fairyhouse (1m6f, good; unraced on firmer) this month but will probably have to settle for a place here if others show their best.

8/1

2nd

3

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Last year's winner who went on to post a career-best when second of 24 in Group 1 Melbourne Cup (2m, good-to-soft); last month's Limerick comeback run well below her best but entitled to come on for that and major chance on ratings.

6/4

8th

9

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

19:02 Limerick

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third runner for yard; dual-purpose performer, 6-12 on Flat, 1-7 over jumps; highly progressive last year, winning 1m6f and 2m Listed at the Curragh and Down Royal before Group 3 victory at Fairyhouse and third in the Group 2 Lillie Langtry at Goodwood in August; rounded off the year with an excellent runner-up in the Melbourne Cup; fitness has to be taken on trust but big player if she's ready.

11/4

16/1

Form: 49

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-rated dual Flat winner; made a satisfactory start to hurdling career when fourth in a Down Royal event in which New Year Honours was second; finished just in front of a below-par New Year Honours in mid-field at Navan.
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4th

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a similar handicap at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in March and made another bold bid when runner-up at Ludlow (2m5f, good) 12 days ago; only just caught in that race and he's 4lb well in off the same mark here; strongly respected.

5/2

2nd

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: James Owen

He only beat two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) and the 6lb rise appeared to find him out when behind Midnight View at Warwick; he's back down 2lb but they did claim 3lb off his back last time.

4/1

4th

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Snapius

11st 11lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Best effort for a while when beating two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) last month; back up 6lb in a race that will take more winning but that recent success could have had a reviving effect.

11/2

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
69-rated gelding, best run when fourth of seven in a 1m4f maiden at Roscommon; 50-1 when finishing mid-division on hurdling debut at Cork; likely to need more experience.
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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
Brother to star filly Taghrooda; won over an extended 1m3f at Haydock in June on his third start; probably surpassed that form when second in a Kempton handicap in September; not as effective in testing conditions over further at Doncaster; wear tongue-tie on stable/hurdling debut
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5th

7

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Almuhit

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Faye Bramley

Made most for two game wins in four-runner C&D races (good to firm) last summer, latterly in this race off 2lb higher than today; second to Baileys Khelstar over C&D on latest outing was in just a three-runner race but easily his best Flat effort this year, so he could be on his way back.

9/2

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Newbury

Almuhit

10st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Comes into this off the back of winning a three-runner race over hurdles at Fontwell, but he is equally adept on the Flat with two wins in four-runner contests over C&D (good to firm) last summer, including this race off 1lb lower; respected.

7/2

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in France and Listed-placed over 1m4f on heavy on final start; from a solid Aga Khan family and a likely sort to prosper as a juvenile hurdler.
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14th

12

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zanndabad

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: A J Martin

Two hurdle wins last autumn seem a pretty meagre return for his respected yard but he was unlucky when a strong-finishing third in the 2024 Chester Cup (2m2f) and much the same can be argued for his fourth in this race last year when denied a clear run at crucial stage (3lb lower today); usually makes inroads far too late, as in the Chester Cup and Northumberland Plate last two outings, and stall 1 demands some luck here, but a sound pace up front could bring him into the equation.

14/1

8th

18

(18)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Zanndabad

8st 13lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: A J Martin

Two novice hurdles last autumn seem a pretty meagre return for respected yard but he was an unlucky, strong-finishing third in the 2024 Chester Cup; glimpses of that Flat ability on occasions since, but he made inroads far too late from out the back in this last year (11th at 13-2) and it was a similar story in last month's Chester Cup (8th at 11-1); something needs to change and such a wide draw probably means he tries to come from the back again.

14/1

8th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Zanndabad

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: A J Martin

An unlucky, strong-finishing third in this race in 2024 (good to firm; his only run here) and has a 1lb lower mark today; flickers of that ability on occasions since, though had to have his sights lowered for two hurdle wins last autumn; tailed off at 40-1 in a Grade 1 novice hurdle four weeks ago, after a winter break, and could be more interesting this time.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-8 on Flat for Sir Mark Prescott, rated 64; down the field at Cork on hurdling debut.
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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

Form: 77

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
73-rated maiden for Jedd O'Keeffe; has shown some ability over hurdles but will probably need a handicap mark.
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0

9

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Puntastic

11st 8lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

Minor placed form on the Flat in Britain with Jedd O'Keeffe; ordinary form in juvenile hurdles last season; two poor efforts on the Flat this year; blinkers will need to make a big difference.

20/1

13th

7

(2)

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

15:07 Listowel

Puntastic

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul Nolan

midfield

25/1

16th

4

(17)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 5f 0y

17:10 Navan

Puntastic

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Paul Nolan

pushed along briefly, soon midfield, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened

20/1

Form: 20

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 80,000gns in July out of Ralph Beckett's yard, having won a 1m4f handicap off 67; made encouraging start to life over hurdles when second behind the talented Cougar at Down Royal; raced too freely at Navan, capable of much better than that.
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18th

18

(23)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

New Year Honours

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

dwelt start, towards rear

25/1

7th

1

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

New Year Honours

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a low-grade handicap at Killarney in October on the most recent of his five Flat starts; faces stiff task now.
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10th

11

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:02 Killarney

Vintage Gold

10st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: John Joseph Murphy

Sole win over hurdles came over C&D in 2023; some decent runs in defeat last year but has to bounce back from a poor Listowel effort.

22/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Vintage Gold

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Murphy

Sole win came over this sort of trip at Killarney in August 2023; running well in defeat from this sort of mark at the end of 2024 and may have needed this month's return at Tipperary; some rain would be in his favour.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner and second in France at two; form this year has been relatively undistinguished.
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6th

12

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Got Grey

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Better known as a chaser now and has not really been firing on all cylinders for new stable here this season (three runs); reverts to hurdling on a good mark but still has something to prove.

20/1

4th

4

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

17:30 Cartmel

Got Grey

11st 6lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won twice over hurdles and once over fences for Dan Skelton; wasn't beaten far when third of three on stable debut here (2m1f, good) in May but he was well held in another small-field event over C&D last time; still lightly raced over fences but he needs to step up again after that last run; cheekpieces reapplied.

8/1

5th

5

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

16:15 Cartmel

Got Grey

10st 9lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won twice over hurdles and once over fences for Dan Skelton; sold to join current yard for £10,000 in October; not beaten far when last of three at this track (2m1f, good) last month on stable debut following seven-month break and should be sharper this time; not out of this.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in eight starts on the Flat; transformation required on stable/hurdling debut.
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21th

21

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Portville

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Leigh

T: Peter Fahey

Out of form over timber and on the Flat when last seen; off 246 days.

33/1

21th

21

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Portville

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Leigh

T: Peter Fahey

Out of form over timber and on the Flat when last seen; off 246 days.

33/1

7th

15

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:30 Down Royal

Portville

10st 10lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Peter Fahey

Ran okay in a Naas maiden last winter and too keen at Sligo last month; 4yo remains a potential improver on handicap debut if settling better.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Handled soft ground and kept on gamely for narrow winner over 1m6f at Nottingham in October on the second of two starts for Ralph Beckett; interesting sort for Tony Martin.
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13

29th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 151y

14:07 Naas

Self Inflicted Sid

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: A J Martin

towards rear, ridden when some headway after 3 out, towards rear of midfield when fell 2 out

100/1

14

16th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:50 Punchestown

Self Inflicted Sid

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

Well beaten on hurdles debut; had been useful on the Flat but probably one for handicaps down the line.

40/1

14th

10

27th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:05 Leopardstown

Self Inflicted Sid

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: A J Martin

held up in rear

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in six starts on Flat, three in Britain and three for Richard O'Brien; has never run on soft ground; unlikely to feature on first attempt over hurdles.
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7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Uberrima Fides

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

0-14 on the level, didn't appear to see out the 2m trip at Dundalk last week; wouldn't be out of it here on narrow Dundalk defeat over this trip in the past.

10/1

7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Uberrima Fides

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

0-14 on the level, didn't appear to see out the 2m trip at Dundalk last week; wouldn't be out of it here on narrow Dundalk defeat over this trip in the past.

10/1

6th

12

(9)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Uberrima Fides

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: S R B Crawford

0-13 on the level and this new trip needs to spark significant improvement after a low-key effort here a fortnight ago.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Moderate form on the Flat; tongue-tie on now; impossible to make a case for him.
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14th

8

(9)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Fairyhouse

Winterscape

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul Nolan

Is 0-4 on the Flat, divided between turf and AW (tailed off in sole handicap over 1m4f at Dundalk); did make the frame in a maiden hurdle here in February (tailed off in latest hurdle) and all things considered he has a lot to prove; blinkers are new.

25/1

7th

7

6th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:58 Cork

Winterscape

10st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

towards rear but in touch with leaders, pushed along after 4 out, soon weakened, eased and detached from 3 out

12/1

6th

17

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Navan

Winterscape

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Left his previous form behind when 66-1 third of 12 at Fairyhouse last month; might have appreciated the better ground and looks like a big player if he can improve again.

6/1

Form: P

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in Britain after AW debut third; tailed off when 66-1 against two useful opponents in three-runner event at Bellewstown on first Irish start; struggled on hurdling debut at Down Royal.
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0

14

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:23 Gowran Park

Power To Love

11st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Miss Katy Brown

led at fast pace, soon clear, mistake 2nd, 20 lengths ahead 3rd, not fluent and reduced lead 4 out, headed and weakened quickly before 3 out

200/1

10th

12

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Power To Love

10st 13lb

J: Mr F J Gillen

T: Miss Katy Brown

towards rear, took keen hold and rapid headway and went second halfway, led over 4f out, headed 3f out, soon weakened

200/1

11th

2

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Power To Love

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: G A Kingston

Rated 40; off little break.

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Surprise 1m4f winner at Roscommon in May on testing ground; took a sharp rise in the ratings for that, and found things too demanding until dropping again; rated 72 at end of the campaign; best watched for the moment, though stable won this race with a 33-1 chance in 2019.
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16th

2

(7)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Darraby

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Brendan W Duke

midfield

14/1

3rd

6

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 170y

16:15 Punchestown

Darraby

10st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Brendan W Duke

Flat winner; brings a modest level on hurdle form to the table.

50/1

Form:

Last run: 30 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; tongue-tie on now; stable has two more appealing candidates.
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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

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed three times from nine starts for Hughie Morrison; fairly consistent this year, but rated a modest 60; up against it on Irish/hurdling debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

13

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 150y

15:30 Naas

Showman

11st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Won a Roscommon maiden and touched off by a progressive sort in a Cork handicap in the second half of 2023; down the field at Punchestown in November on first run for ten months; hard to fancy; first time with cheekpieces.

20/1

8th

13

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 150y

15:30 Naas

Showman

11st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

prominent, not fluent 4th

20/1

15th

13

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 87y

14:50 Punchestown

Showman

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Flat maiden showed improved form in this discipline, winning a Roscommon maiden and touched off by a progressive sort in a Cork handicap, before disappointing at Cheltenham and Leopardstown; off the track 333 days; hard to fancy on return.

33/1

Non-runners

Darraby, Ludus, Secret Rock

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €6.20
Straight Forecast €5.80
Trifecta €22.40

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