January 16 / 12.50 Punchestown

12.50

Heavy

15% Off Festival Tickets Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 25 runners
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15% Off Festival Tickets Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £20.50
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ran a cracker on hurdles debut at Limerick when finishing 3rd in a maiden hurdle at 100-1; showed an aptitude for jumping and travelled notably well that day; would have solid claims with a repeat effort.
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4th

6

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Metamorpheus

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Andrew McNamara

In the frame twice over hurdles at Kilbeggan and Downpatrick since Flat win at Sligo; up 4lb for that, same 7lb claimer aboard; chance has to be take seriously.

5/1

4th

12

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Metamorpheus

10st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Andrew McNamara

1-18 over hurdles; went close to adding to that tally on latest at Kilbeggan when 0.75l behind Malbay Madness; 3lb better off now and rider also claims handy 3lb; could turn that around now and has gone well over this C&D before; place chance at least.

13/2

2nd

15

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Metamorpheus

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

First reserve; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner broke his three-year winless streak when successful on the Flat at Sligo 12 days ago (1m3f, yielding to soft); not certain to back it up.

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has smart form on the Flat for John Gosden, rated 92; encouraging debut over hurdles in a decent looking contest at Leopardstown, having been keen in the early stages; has strong claims if he builds on that.
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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

11/10

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 544322

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has been very consistent in her career so far and has shown plenty of ability to suggest she can win a contest of this nature; finished second in a listed event in Aintree two starts ago and again ran a smart race when a 2l second to Sir Allen at Punchestown on New Year's Eve; proven on this ground; strong claims of finally getting her head in front here.
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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

Form: 58

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ran an eyecatching race in Punchestown last time when staying on well to finish 8th when not given a hard time; has a squeak but could be one for handicaps in the future.
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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: 05

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful maiden on the Flat who took a big step forward on his second start over hurdles in Leopardstown when finishing ahead of Almuhit; has each-way claims if he can take another step forward here.
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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 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful performer on the Flat for Mick Channon; last seen winning a 1m5f Newbury handicap on soft ground, the form of which is working out well; interesting recruit to jumping and should acquit himself well if he takes to this discipline; will handle testing ground.
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4

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Jacovec Cavern

11st 5lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

In fine form, winning over 2m4f at Punchestown festival and good efforts off much higher marks since, chasing home an 8l winner over this trip at Ballinrobe and not quite getting home over 3m1f when third at Kilbeggan last month; trip/ground okay and should go well again.

11/2

3rd

4

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Jacovec Cavern

11st 6lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

In fine form; won by 11l off 12lb lower at Punchestown (19.5f, yielding); creditable 8l second of 16 off revised mark at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good), staying on well; step up in trip looks a good move on that evidence and should go well again off 1lb higher.

100/30

2nd

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Jacovec Cavern

11st 2lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Breakthrough win over hurdles on latest at Punchestown (19.5f, yielding); hit hard with an 11lb hike for that 11l victory and consistency has never been a strong suit, so is no banker to back that up.

9/2

Form: O

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair maiden on the Flat, but ran out after the 2nd on hurdles debut; plenty to prove.
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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

Form:

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest on the Flat and showed little on hurdles debut; plenty to find.
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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

1st

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Won a maiden hurdle in 2023; also two Flat wins in 2024 for Tony Martin; lacks a recent run but of some interest on his first outing for Cian Collins.

10/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

Form: 04

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Useful winner on the Flat; improved for hurdling debut when a solid fourth in a maiden hurdle in Limerick last time out; seemed to enjoy the soft ground there and has a chance here.
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3rd

3

(4)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Danza Della Luna

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

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

5/1

13th

10

(9)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 180y

20:00 Leopardstown

Danza Della Luna

9st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

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

20/1

3rd

8

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 50y

13:40 Limerick

Danza Della Luna

10st 7lb

J: Shane Mulcahy

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

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

10/1

Form: 89

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful Flat winner, but failed to jump fluently on his first two starts over obstacles, needs to improve to feature here.
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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

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat who folded tamely on hurdling debut last time out.
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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 7lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Modest on the Flat and a tough ask on hurdles debut.
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15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Progressive sort has won both starts since moving to Charles Byrnes; won off 95 at Thurles (2m, good) and followed up off 111 at Navan (2m, yielding to soft); got hit with a 14lb hike for that and this is a much tougher task; will need a career best but he can't be discounted.

13/2

15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

midfield, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 4th, soon dropped to last and pulled up, looked to go wrong

13/2

1st

1

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:02 Navan

Brave Troop

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: C Byrnes

travelled strongly, midfield, steady headway before 2 out, led going easily approaching last, ridden out, won going away

15/8

Form: F0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Rated 66 on the Flat, but has failed to take to hurdling now on two occasions; best watched.
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5th

3

(17)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Alphonse Le Grande

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A J Martin

Held up; a superb 2024 included wins in the Chester Plate, this race and the Cesarewitch at Newmarket; 2025 campaign was initially promising then frustrating, including with trouble in running, but ended up being disappointing; he's back to his last winning mark, but that's having been always behind at 40-1 in the Chester Cup last time; he will surely spark again at some point but it's hard to know exactly when.

10/1

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

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful 84 rated winner on the Flat but struggled on hurdles debut last time out; best watched for now.
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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

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has shown little in two starts over hurdles; plenty to find
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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:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Hurdling debut; one start on the Flat when finishing eighth over 1m2f at Kempton in October for Andrew Balding; tough ask on first start for Anthony McCann.
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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: 00

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful winner on the Flat for Edouard Monfort in France; has failed to make an impact over jumps on his first two starts and is best watched for now.
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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: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest on the Flat and weakened tamely on hurdles debut; up against it here.
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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 7lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Didn't show a great deal on four starts on the Flat; tough ask on hurdles debut.
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11

16th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:50 Punchestown

San Pablo

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

Didn't show a great deal on four starts on the Flat; tough ask on hurdles debut.

150/1

13th

14

(3)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

San Pablo

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Luke Comer

raced freely, prominent towards far side

25/1

14th

7

(4)

31st Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

San Pablo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Soundly beaten over 1m at Listowel and over 6f at Dundalk, makes no appeal.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten on hurdles debut; had been useful on the Flat but probably one for handicaps down the line.
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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: P76

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved at Limerick last time out when staying on into sixth; finished 7l behind Metamorpheus there and will need to take a big step forward to reverse that form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Bayou Belle

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

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

25/1

10th

12

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Bayou Belle

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

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

25/1

8

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Bayou Belle

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

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

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest winner on the Flat making her hurdles debut, tough ask on first start.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:15 Sligo

Steps In The Sand

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five-time Flat winner has scored twice over hurdles, one of them coming at this venue over 2m4f; middling Flat efforts on her first two runs this year, but better at Downpatrick back over hurdles last month when a distant fourth (2m6f, good); others preferred; 1lb wrong.

11/1

4th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Steps In The Sand

11st 13lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual hurdle winner, including at this venue in 2024; added third turf Flat win at Galway last summer; middling efforts in two Flat starts this year.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; modest maiden on the Flat and this is a tough ask on his hurdling debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; knocking on the door here recently, placing in four of his last five runs (three over C&D); took third in a higher grade last week; leading chance.

9/4

3rd

11

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; consistent runs since the turn of the year, placing in three of his four runs; left with plenty to do last time before running on to take a distant second behind Aingeal Dorcha; decent chance off same mark and kind draw, but this is a higher level.

11/2

2nd

9

(10)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three-time course winner at 7f/1m; consistent lately; last two runs at this trip suggest he can be competitive here; took him a while to get an opening when running on into fourth behind Aingeal Dorcha last time; definite chance of turning the tables.

5/1

Form: 98

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; useful maiden on the Flat who ran a promising race on hurdles debut in Cork but didn't find much for pressure when finishing eighth at Limerick last time out; needs to improve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

17:42 Ballinrobe

Realism

11st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

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

9/2

2

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Realism

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

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

2/1

6th

2

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Realism

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

pressed leader, led after 2f

2/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in three starts on the Flat and was well beaten on hurdling debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Non-runners

Bayou Belle, Storm Eric, Realism, Winterscape

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €95.90
Straight Forecast €94.26
Trifecta €173.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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RP Ratings (IRE):

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TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

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The Irish Sun:

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