14.23

1st

10

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:23 Fairyhouse

In Excess

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

prominent, not fluent 2nd, led after 5th

11/10

2nd

19

26th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:58 Limerick

In Excess

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W P Mullins

First reserve; second in an AQPS bumper 20 months ago; of obvious interest if getting in.

12

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Birdie Or Bust

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry De Bromhead

Very useful hurdler, two wins and third in 2024 Cheltenham Mares' Novices Hurdle; took a while to find her form over fences but won at Killarney and Listowel last year; second in Grade 3 novice here in October; never counted at Fairyhouse after a break.

16/1

9th

4

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Birdie Or Bust

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Very useful hurdler, two wins and third in 2024 Cheltenham Mares' Novices Hurdle; took a while to find her form over fences but won at Killarney and Listowel last year, absent since decent second in Grade 3 Punchestown novice in October; has run well fresh so respected on return although trip on the short side.

8/1

2nd

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 75y

15:35 Punchestown

Birdie Or Bust

10st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Very useful hurdler, two wins and a third in the 2024 Cheltenham Mares' Novices Hurdle; took a while to find her form over fences before winning readily at Killarney in May; well beaten in fourth Grade 3 novice chase at Galway; had an excuse at Killarney, restored to form at Listowel; mares' allowance gives her a fighting chance against King Of Kingsfield.

13/8

3rd

2

13th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 1f 60y

14:32 Fairyhouse

Firm Footings

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

9/4

2nd

4

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Firm Footings

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, not fluent 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied and went second approaching last, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

8/1

2nd

3

12th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 43y

12:00 Punchestown

Firm Footings

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, ridden and challenging when bumped and hampered 2 out, soon led narrowly or disputed lead, kept on well but headed towards finish

5/2

1st

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 4

15:15 Warwick

Neigh Botha

10st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won at Southwell (2m, good) in October but looked set to be second when left in the lead at Bangor; however, only 2lb higher now and he reportedly finished lame in November on his final run.

13/2

1st

3

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Neigh Botha

11st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Watch the weather as all his best form is on good ground, including latest comfortable win at Southwell (2m); could deal with the 6lb rise under suitable conditions.

7/2

1st

3

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Neigh Botha

11st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Watch the weather as all his best form is on good ground, including latest comfortable win at Southwell (2m); could deal with the 6lb rise under suitable conditions.

7/2

12th

6

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Make The Plan

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Off the course for a long time, chasing when last seen; best hurdles run was in 2023; probably best watched.

14/1

7

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:42 Gowran Park

Make The Plan

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Ten race maiden under Rules is 0-2 in chases; mild improvement on second start in this sphere on latest at Down Royal but was still beaten 16l in the first-time hood (retained); hard to make a case for.

40/1

8th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Fiveonefive

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Gained a fifth win over hurdles at Cartmel last June but has lost his way since; heavy defeats the last twice at Naas and Aintree; is at least back down to last winning mark, but needs a revival.

22/1

20th

15

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Fiveonefive

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Irish challenger who has done his winning at about 2m, mostly at Cartmel where he remains unbeaten; far from consistent and can be opposed in this highly competitive scenario back up in distance.

66/1

4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:40 Taunton

Kelce

11st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Consistent sort who gained a first win of the current campaign in 3m Musselburgh handicap chase 37 days ago; not ruled out despite taking a 7lb hike in the weights.

7/2

1st

5

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

16:11 Musselburgh

Kelce

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Front-runner who won twice last season (soft/good) and bounced back from heavy-ground blip to finish second at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; runs well a lot more often than not and he's a leading player.

5/2

7

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Take My Hand

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Michael Mulvany

Four-time Flat winner (including at this venue) and placed ten times; 0-10 over hurdles; lost form after Tramore second at the end of the season before last; long absence to overcome.

16/1

8th

10

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 133y

18:33 Sligo

Take My Hand

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Michael Mulvany

took keen hold, prominent, went second before 2nd, hit 5th

12/1

6th

10

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 120y

18:50 Tramore

Take My Hand

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Michael Mulvany

Four-time Flat winner; 0-8 over hurdles but has competitive form, including when second under a positive ride over C&D in April; Ballinrobe was nothing like so good but she's better than that.

10/1

3

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

On My Bike

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-14 over hurdles but disappointed at Ballinrobe in that sphere last time out; previously ran a nice race at Bellewstown over 2m4f on good ground; not a bad run on chase debut at Downpatrick in June where 2m7f trip probably stretched him; cheekpieces on for handicap chase debut; probably best watched today unless the money comes.

10/1

7th

4

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:53 Ballinrobe

On My Bike

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won at Punchestown and a cracking run at Bellewstown last time after his chasing debut; should be a big player off 2lb higher.

5/1

3rd

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Master Breffni

11st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Micky Hammond

Struggled last time at Haydock but headed there in a fine run of form and he's still on a competitive mark; couldn't dismiss with trip/ground preferable.

8/1

2

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 4

15:00 Carlisle

Master Breffni

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

held up in rear, bad mistake and fell 2nd

7/4

1st

4

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 3

16:00 Catterick

Master Breffni

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

held up in last

7/2

4

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Fairyhouse

Newgirlintown

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Ratled 73 on Flat but shown nothing in two hurdle starts.

33/1

11th

5

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:23 Fairyhouse

Newgirlintown

11st 5lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, towards rear after 5th

25/1

2

17th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 164y

12:50 Clonmel

Newgirlintown

11st 7lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Gerard O’Leary

led, headed when fell 2nd

6/1

5th

15

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

18:10 Tramore

Walk Out

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Unlucky not to win at least once in handicap hurdles and came home in isolation in her latest point having been left clear; entitled to have some say here.

7/1

5th

15

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

18:10 Tramore

Walk Out

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Unlucky not to win at least once in handicap hurdles and came home in isolation in her latest point having been left clear; entitled to have some say here.

7/1

6th

7

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:35 Thurles

Walk Out

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Still a maiden but getting closer, runner-up latest two starts in 2m4f handicaps at Tramore and Listowel (mistake last); remains on a competitive mark and should be thereabouts.

11/2

20th

17

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Small Money

12st 0lb

J: Mark Harley

T: Anthony Mullins

Failed massive gamble after absence at Wexford; no better at Tramore; best watched.

40/1

7th

11

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Small Money

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Was the subject of a major market move on his second handicap start when returning from a 538 day absence earlier this month at Wexford (sent off 4-1 fav); must have been showing a bit at home and he shaped well enough before the lack of a recent run took its toll; respected, especially if the money comes again.

14/1

6th

10

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:15 Wexford

Small Money

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Didn't show much in maiden hurdles; similar story on handicap debut at Clonmel back in February 2023; first run since and can only be watched for now.

33/1

3rd

7

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Coeur Dor

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on second start back off reduced mark without quite staying this trip at Leopardstown; blinkers now replace visor and now 11lb below career-high mark but stamina remains a concern at this trip.

10/1

6th

2

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Coeur Dor

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner; on a long losing sequence; towards the rear on seasonal debut at the Curragh; now 9lb below career-high mark but needs to show a spark of revival.

14/1

16th

7

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Coeur Dor

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Smart sort is only 4-29 but has run well in defeat many times in quality races including when beaten 2.5l into fourth over C&D off 95 in October; this ground could be a bit too testing for him on return but the veteran could still go well.

25/1

10th

5

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Navan

Coolmeen Park

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

Showed little in two starts in points; moderate fifth on hurdling debut at Tramore; major improvement when beating another long-priced runner for 50-1 Thurles maiden win; runner-up Soldier Solid has boosted the form with a Punchestown win.

12/1

1st

12

9th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 132y

14:40 Thurles

Coolmeen Park

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

midfield, headway after 3 out, ridden and went second last, led and hard pressed final 110yds, kept on

66/1

7

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:23 Fairyhouse

Coolmeen Park

11st 4lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

Shown little in two starts in points; moderate fifth on hurdling debut at Tramore.

33/1

14th

9

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Limerick

Huckleberry River

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Shane Crawley

Three-figure odds when pulled up in two Fairyhouse outings in January; can be ruled out; hooded now

100/1

9

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:23 Fairyhouse

Huckleberry River

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Shane Crawley

took keen hold, towards rear, in touch with leaders before 2nd, prominent before 5th

100/1

7th

12

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

17:08 Cork

Sarahs Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Ms C A Walsh

T: P A Fahy

raced wide, raced lazily at times, in rear throughout, weakening when mistake 4 out, tailed off

20/1

21th

9

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Naas

Sarahs Soldier

11st 8lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Fair efforts last twice over longer; did not appear to see out 3m at Punchestown last month; big drop back in trip here but not easy to dismiss.

14/1

9th

10

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Sarahs Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Best handicap effort (2m6f) came on much better ground over the summer; too keen on return here last month and could struggle to see this out in the conditions.

16/1

4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; failed to adapt to chasing in six starts last season, including in novice handicaps on his last three outings; best hurdles form at 2m-2m4f, though ran with credit when fourth in a strong 3m handicap at Aintree last year.

10/1

14th

23

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Park Of Kings

10st 7lb

T: Paul Nolan

First reserve; three-time hurdles winner has been beaten a long way in five chase starts this season, including in novice handicaps the last twice; unseated at the fourth at Wexford last time; 10lb lower mark in this sphere and has won on good ground, so there are positives if returning to form.

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; beaten a long way in three beginners' chases this term, most recently never counted on handicap debut in Naas Listed contest in February; hurdles form on better ground so these improved conditions could see improvement (10lb lower than over hurdles).

14/1