December 31 / 13.22 Punchestown

13.22

Soft

Play The Tote Exacta On Every Race 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6197.48
  • 2m 0f 100y
  • 23 runners
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Play The Tote Exacta On Every Race 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
No great shakes on the Flat, with sole success in 12 coming as a 2yo; however, promises to be better over hurdles judged on his second behind smart prospect Blood Destiny at Cork (2m1f, yielding/soft); big shout with a repeat.
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1st

1

(7)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Sir Allen

10st 1lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose sort has been off the track since a below par run over hurdles at Leopardstown in December 2024; best watched unless the market speaks.

8/1

22

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Sir Allen

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose type; won on the Flat at Listowel in September; return to hurdles with a fine effort behind The Busy Fool and Park Of Kings at Naas (hampered); is 1lb wrong here but he can go well if repeating his last run and getting a clearer passage.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 554432

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Beaten seven times over hurdles but she's run well on occasions and never more so than at Aintree last time in Listed company; that form looks all the better after the winner gave Comfort Zone a fright in the Grade 1 at Chepstow earlier this week; major claims.
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15th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

Calico

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; has been chasing lately; trainer appears to have stronger candidates.

12/1

15th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

Calico

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; has been chasing lately; trainer appears to have stronger candidates.

12/1

6th

1

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:40 Down Royal

Calico

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; out of her depth in a Grade 2 chase at Punchestown festival; had a run over hurdles before 12l second to The Banger Doyle on handicap debut at Cork.

7/2

11/10

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Thereabouts in all four of his Flat starts at about 1m2f in France, winning the latest at Chantilly (good); joined a top yard to go hurdling and the market should be informative.
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1st

8

18th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:42 Gowran Park

Sinbad Le Marin

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, not fluent 3rd, headway 3 out, joined leader before last, ridden after last, ran on to lead towards finish

15/8

9th

14

29th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 151y

14:07 Naas

Sinbad Le Marin

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, prominent, lost position after 3rd, not fluent 4 out, in touch with leaders when ridden after 3 out, no extra when jumped slightly right 2 out, weakened before last

13/8

3rd

13

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 100y

13:22 Punchestown

Sinbad Le Marin

11st 0lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Thereabouts in all four of his Flat starts at about 1m2f in France, winning the latest at Chantilly (good); joined a top yard to go hurdling and the market should be informative.

11/10

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Placed three times on the Flat and made an encouraging start over hurdles when fourth at Cork, finishing behind Sir Allen and Teagarden Jazz; should improve for that experience and take a hand.
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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

Form: 83

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Reasonable Flat form without winning; not far behind By Your Side on her hurdling debut and then improved to finish third at Cork, dividing Sir Allen and Libby; wasn't given a hard time by any means and Jack Kennedy takes over.
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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

4

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Teagarden Jazz

11st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Charlie Keegan

Lost form with Gordon Elliott; no revival yet in five outings for this yard; dropping in the handicap, but perhaps still too high.

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Only won a 7f AW race on the Flat but kept some decent company; despite late mistakes, he finished second to the useful Nusret on yielding ground here last month and had Calico back in third; that form is right up there, though these softer conditions perhaps not ideal (struggled on the Flat).
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5

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:38 Roscommon

Morning Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles; has shown enough ability to win a race like this but has been regressive on his last few starts and was beaten 17l in a Cork maiden three days ago.

25/1

5th

9

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:05 Cork

Morning Soldier

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Poor on the Flat and over hurdles lately but has a chance if getting back to his best form, notably a second in a novice hurdle on testing ground here in January; handles good ground.

15/2

13th

1

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Morning Soldier

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Thomas Mullins

AW winner but a return to the Flat at Fairyhouse last month did not revive his fortunes; others preferred.

33/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins this year, at 1m2f and a trip just shy of 1m4f; however, both were ordinary handicaps and he wouldn't be the obvious answer to a maiden hurdle at this track.
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10

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:45 Fairyhouse

Your Honor

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Nash

Dual hurdles winner with his last win coming in December 2023; reverts to hurdles, having been chasing in recent times with little success; finished a 13.5l fifth at Punchestown in June (2m3f, good to yielding) off 116 when last seen in this sphere; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Regressive for the Johnstons after 1m novice win at two; beaten 17l on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse (9l ahead of By Your Side) and that's something to build on.
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8

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Luminous Light

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony McCann

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

Form: 8

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Flashes of useful Flat form but won only the once (1m1f, good) and, having jumped big, he was beaten a distance on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse (40-1); best watched for now.
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9th

8

(1)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John James Feane

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

3rd

5

(13)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

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

3rd

4

(11)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

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

20/1

Form: 27

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed for Donnacha O'Brien on the Flat; ran a nice first race over hurdles at Galway (heavy) but has ground to make up on Calico after their clash here last month; can jump better than he did that day.
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3rd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:03 Kelso

Impero

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Took this in good style 12 months ago; lightly raced since but advanced his form after nine months off when second of ten in 2m1f handicap at Killarney 15 days ago; up 4lb here but this Irish challenger rates a player.

3/1

2nd

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Impero

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Five hurdle wins came on goodish ground at 2m-2m4; last success came when 10l in front at Kelso last May; not at his best at Stratford next time, nor on the Flat at Galway when last seen; has won after a break before.

5/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
0-5 on the Flat and an RPR of 70 was as good as it got; flying much too high in a Grade 3 on his hurdling debut and performed accordingly; this more realistic but not easily fancied.
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8th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Riyami

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time AW winner whose hurdles win came in 2m Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago (good); recent Flat comeback run should have him fitter although unproven over this far.

8/1

7th

3

(5)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Riyami

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has won over hurdles but all four Flat wins have been at Dundalk; since that last win in April he's finished well beaten on the AW and on chase debut.

25/1

6th

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Riyami

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time AW winner including in 2m event at Dundalk on penultimate start; in rear in a 2m Lingfield race three weeks ago; has won over hurdles; makes chase debut

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Threatened a couple of times on the Flat but it was fairly low-level stuff with a peak RPR of only 74; stamina wouldn't be entirely copper-bottomed for hurdling.
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5th

10

(13)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Grappa Nonino

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Three Flat wins include over 2m1f at Killarney and more recently 2m AW success in March; back from a break with encouraging third (Party Dress second) in Leopardstown lady riders' handicap last month; one to consider.

9/1

3rd

4

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Grappa Nonino

11st 11lb

J: Miss Sara Horcajada

T: D K Weld

Dual-purpose gelding snapped a long losing run at Dundalk (2m) in March; seen just twice since and has failed to replicate that effort; questions to answer for now.

9/1

13

(23)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Grappa Nonino

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW in March but was well behind that rival from 8lb worse off at Gowran on latest; might prefer further than this these days.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Looked progressive when winning a 1m soft-ground maiden at Galway in July, posting a smart RPR of 93; struggled in his two subsequent runs but he's clearly talented and changed hands for 42,000euros; one to note in the market.
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8th

4

(6)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:25 Galway

Saraqael

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Maiden winner (1m) at last year's festival but has been struggling in handicaps this campaign and well held over hurdles of late; reduced mark but remains opposable.

12/1

8th

4

(6)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:25 Galway

Saraqael

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

in rear throughout

12/1

0

11

7th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Saraqael

10st 11lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Peter Fahey

Won a Flat maiden at last year's Galway festival; yet to shine over hurdles; can probably do better but hard to see him beating his elders here.

20/1

Form: 6U6

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins at about 1m when trained by Ed Dunlop; pleasing sixth behind the high-class Comfort Zone on his hurdling debut at Naas (soft) but below that level last time and he'll probably be seen to better effect on drier ground.
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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

100/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Regressed during light Flat career and he didn't offer much on his switch to hurdling at Fairyhouse; tongue-tie joins the hood.
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8th

9

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:50 Uttoxeter

Melnik

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

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

7th

8

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Melnik

10st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

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

6th

5

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Worcester

Melnik

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

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

Form: 4352 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
French bumper winner who was placed over fences there two months ago; can no doubt maintain the momentum for her excellent new yard but is perhaps vulnerable in a maiden of this nature.
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7th

12

8th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Bellewstown

Mary Cassatt

10st 12lb

J: Mr A Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Clearcut winner of a 2m6f good-ground Killarney maiden and was bang there in a 3m1f handicap at Cartmel next time; running well and she's on the shortlist.

10/1

3rd

2

27th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Mary Cassatt

12st 0lb

J: Mr Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Close third in 16-runner Kilbeggan handicap (2m3f, good to yielding) last month and came clear in good style to win Killarney maiden (2m6f, good) by 6l 12 days ago; moves up in trip again today; could still have more improvement to come.

2/1

1st

9

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 50y

16:55 Killarney

Mary Cassatt

10st 13lb

J: Mr A Harvey

T: John C McConnell

jumped right on occasions, midfield, headway when pushed along before 3 out, keeping on when ridden before 2 out, led before last, ran on

4/1

Form: 80

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Down the field in both his runs and makes no appeal for now.
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8th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Crafty Gael

10st 11lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Winless from 14 but went close on several occasions in 2023; beaten 34l in both starts since returning from 800-day absence; good ground and addition of blinkers need to transform him.

22/1

10th

11

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Crafty Gael

11st 0lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win in 13 starts, but has gone close on several occasions (placed five times); came back from 800 days off the track when last of 13 at this course last month (2m, soft); won't be suited by heavy conditions.

20/1

13th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Crafty Gael

10st 7lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; no wins from 12 starts, but has gone close on several occasions (placed five times); best watched after a long layoff and won't be suited by heavy conditions.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in three Flat runs but was never dangerous in a Limerick maiden hurdle.
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2nd

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Chemdawg

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

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

1st

15

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Chemdawg

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

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

17:42 Limerick

Chemdawg

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

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

Form: F

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Often ran well for Ed Dunlop and doubled his tally over 1m2f at Dundalk last month, winning cosily; on the retreat when falling at Newton Abbot during the summer but should make a hurdler now with Tony Martin.
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12th

15

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Alphonse Le Grande

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: A J Martin

Held up; an excellent 2024 included wins in the Chester Plate on this card (his only run here) and the Cesarewitch at Newmarket; 2025 campaign was initially promising then frustrating, including with trouble in running, but ended up being disappointing; has a recent 1m2f run under his belt and would be competitive off this slightly reduced mark if back on song.

14/1

13th

5

(17)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Alphonse Le Grande

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

2024 Cesarewitch winner was winless in light campaign last year; absent since November and this trip on the short side for seasonal return.

16/1

8

(15)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Alphonse Le Grande

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Three big-race wins in Britain last year included the Chester Plate (2m2f, good to firm) and this race (soft; 6lb higher today); while nothing like that impact this term, trying to come from the back at Royal Ascot was a nightmare and it wasn't much better at York's Ebor meeting, beaten 3l in both; they suggested he could still have another big handicap win in him.

7/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in five starts on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh; modest form so far over hurdles and appeals as one who will make his mark in handicaps.
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:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; no better than fifth in five Flat maidens from 6f to 1m4f; all to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(4)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 5f 29y

16:25 Sligo

Keep Sharp

9st 13lb

J: Dean Curran

T: Adrian Sexton

Quite lightly raced maiden hasn't threatened on turf and too keen on AW debut when last seen; of limited appeal on handicap debut upped markedly in trip.

25/1

21

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 100y

13:22 Punchestown

Keep Sharp

11st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Adrian Sexton

First reserve; no better than fifth in five Flat maidens from 6f to 1m4f; all to prove.

7th

6

(7)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Keep Sharp

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Adrian Sexton

Has shown ability without threatening in four maidens; one for handicaps at this point; new yard.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; sold out of Andrew Balding's yard for only 2,500gns after finishing down the field in a 1m3f Kempton maiden when hooded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

18

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:15 Limerick

Mont Athena

10st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Anthony McCann

towards rear of midfield

25/1

19

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Tipperary

Mont Athena

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Anthony McCann

Showed a glimpse of ability in three maiden hurdles but more still needed on h'cap debut; market could guide.

22/1

13th

22

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Navan

Mont Athena

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Anthony McCann

Modest form at huge prices in two hurdle outings so far.

150/1

Form: 80

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; tailed off in a Flat maiden and well behind in both his runs over hurdles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:20 Tramore

Tell Her Nothing

11st 0lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: John Joseph Hanlon

always behind, tailed off

100/1

6

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:45 Wexford

Tell Her Nothing

11st 3lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Joseph Hanlon

midfield

33/1

0

14

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 50y

15:40 Clonmel

Tell Her Nothing

10st 11lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Minor form for his previous yard and going the same way for this one; lightly raced but blinkers look a cry for help.

66/1

Non-runners

Keep Sharp, Mont Athena, Tell Her Nothing

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.80
Straight Forecast €25.87
Trifecta €145.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Calico

The Irish Sun:

Sinbad Le Marin

POSTDATA:

Libby

RP Ratings (IRE):

Sir Allen

TOPSPEED:

Impero