January 30 / 15.42 Punchestown

15.42

Soft

Bar One Racing “Download The Mobile App” Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 4f 70y
  • 24 runners
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Bar One Racing “Download The Mobile App” Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 076

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more in recent 2m maiden here but remains of limited appeal here on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

14

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

American Money

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders

10/1

15th

14

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

American Money

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, weakened from 2 out

10/1

4th

13

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

American Money

10st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

raced in second

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 875606 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Veteran whose last win came off 86 at Down Royal in March of last year; age is catching up with him and visor now replaces usual cheekpieces but not to be ruled out off career-low mark.
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14th

12

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Glenabo Bridge

10st 6lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

in touch with leaders early, midfield when not fluent and pushed along 5th, weakened and dropped to rear after 6th, tailed off before 3 out

12/1

14th

12

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Glenabo Bridge

10st 6lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

in touch with leaders early, midfield when not fluent and pushed along 5th, weakened and dropped to rear after 6th, tailed off before 3 out

12/1

11th

28

4th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:15 Naas

Glenabo Bridge

10st 9lb

T: Oliver McKiernan

Third reserve; running okay in defeat of late but probably needs further these days.

12/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 97679

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Mildly encouraging maiden effort two starts back, recent Tramore run poor; yard among the winners last week and worth a market check here on handicap debut.
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3

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Bint Freya

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Cooper

Solid recent form in maidens has been over longer distances, third over 2m6f at Killarney three weeks ago; seems to be ground versatile but 2m not guaranteed to bring out the best in her judged on overall form.

6/1

3rd

3

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 50y

16:55 Killarney

Bint Freya

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Cooper

Career best when runner-up in a mares' maiden hurdle at Clonmel last month; more required here though and has stamina to prove over this trip.

40/1

2nd

3

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 106y

18:15 Clonmel

Bint Freya

10st 13lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Thomas Cooper

prominent in chasing group, led before 2 out, headed and ridden 2 out, no extra run-in

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 35-337

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Frustrating sort, remains a maiden after 22 starts, placed seven times; beaten favourite on many occasions, including two of his last three starts but has his chance here in what looks a weak race even for the grade.
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7th

14

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:00 Navan

Fox Le Bel

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liz Doyle

No wins from 33 attempts (18 over fences) and getting on in years now; dispiriting form in three runs since returned from a 569-day break; pulled up at Punchestown in November, before refused to race at Tramore later that month; more encouraging at Tramore last time, but 20l behind the winner all the same; best watched.

11/1

Form: 9P8-35

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well held in maidens, including a remote third at Cork two starts back; none too fluent at Limerick last time so needs to jump better now entering handicap ranks.
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5

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Wee Charlie

11st 6lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, good headway after 3 out

7/1

5

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Wee Charlie

11st 6lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, good headway after 3 out

7/1

Form: 800

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three maiden runs haven't amounted to much but worth a market check on handicap debut for respected local yard.
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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: U0/780

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Second in a maiden point at Dromahane last April; very hard to fancy on maiden hurdle form however.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

Brownstone

11st 11lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Won two handicaps in Ireland; building some momentum for his new yard and probably needs further than the 2m2f he ran over at Exeter last time (stays 3m); needs considering.

20/1

5th

2

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

Brownstone

11st 11lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Won two handicaps in Ireland; building some momentum for his new yard and probably needs further than the 2m2f he ran over at Exeter last time (stays 3m); needs considering.

20/1

4th

1

6th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

12:25 Exeter

Brownstone

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Grace Harris

Runner-up at Leicester (2m4f, good) last month on second stable start and again ran well when fourth at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) seven days later; won on soft ground in Ireland; could have a part to play.

7/1

Form: 0P-P8P D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on all starts for this yard since moving from France and is difficult to fancy despite declining mark.
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0

12

18th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

17:00 Tramore

Deux Par Deux

11st 1lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Mrs Denise Foster

towards rear of midfield, not fluent then reminder 7th, reminder 10th, detached when pulled up before 5 out

50/1

8th

11

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

16:35 Tipperary

Deux Par Deux

10st 11lb

J: Cian Walsh

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Dual winner in France but last of those was in 2019; pulled-up over fences last time and isn't easy to make a case for.

28/1

8

25th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 160y

19:00 Limerick

Deux Par Deux

11st 9lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Mrs Denise Foster

towards rear of midfield early, towards rear halfway, pushed along briefly after 9th, mistake and pushed along 4 out, soon weakened, no impression when mistake 3 out, soon pulled up

25/1

Form: 7P8-60

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Now 0-11 hurdling and recent run here (3m) was poor; previous Cork effort over this sort of trip was much better so not one to rule out with in-form rider's valuable claim.
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Verdict Starting price

16th

21

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Naas

Red Finch

10st 13lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

18-race maiden yet to trouble the judge, even during the stable's purple patch last year; back to 2m here after being pulled up over 3m at Listowel when last seen; others preferred.

25/1

0

18

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Red Finch

10st 13lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

0-17, never in the first four; mid-field both starts this season, hard to fancy despite stable's good current form.

14/1

8th

19

11th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 55y

17:05 Galway

Red Finch

10st 13lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Yet to finish in the first three and isn't easy to fancy even though yard is in top form.

28/1

Form: -75080

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
First reserve; ran okay to a point on last week's handicap debut at Fairyhouse (weakening after mistake two out) but may need more time.
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5th

10

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Leading The Way

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Has offered little over hurdles or fences since arriving from Ireland and he's out of the weights on this return from a break.

100/1

5th

10

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Leading The Way

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Has offered little over hurdles or fences since arriving from Ireland and he's out of the weights on this return from a break.

100/1

Form: -22834

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Mudlark on the Flat is now 0-11 hurdling but best effort for some time when staying-on third here last month; ran okay without really landing a blow at Down Royal last week, could be in need of this longer trip now; one to consider.
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11th

10

24th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 125y

14:28 Clonmel

Thefaithfulindian

10st 13lb

J: Mr M Doyle

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time Flat winner although she last won nearly four years ago; maiden over hurdles but a reproduction of her Ballinrobe second off 87 last August would give her a squeak; well beaten when last seen at Tramore.

20/1

7th

4

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Tramore

Thefaithfulindian

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time Flat winner though last one was nearly four years ago; maiden over hurdles but has run well in defeat at times; tailed-off on return on the Flat at Gowran lately.

14/1

Form: 0951-P

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Big-priced winner at Thurles last season for owner/breeder who has taken over the training; pulled up on Fairyhouse return on New Year's Day but entitled to come on for that.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Cafe Del Mar

11st 2lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: David J Phelan

Losing run stretches back to March 2022; managed a few placed efforts last year but suffered a heavy defeat on sole start this year at Thurles in March; others appeal more.

22/1

9th

15

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 42y

16:50 Thurles

Cafe Del Mar

10st 3lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: David J Phelan

50-1 when winning this race three years ago; each-way chance on last year's best form; not at her best on her final two starts before a short break; decent form last season, when second in a handicap hurdle at Killarney and a handicap chase at Wexford.

16/1

Form: /05080

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in opening two handicaps last month; very hard to fancy.
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6th

5

18th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:17 Gowran Park

Jimlis Glory

11st 1lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: R K Watson

Poor form so far and out of his depth here.

500/1

27

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 100y

15:10 Navan

Jimlis Glory

10st 7lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: R K Watson

in touch with leaders, blundered and unseated rider 1st

13th

15

30th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

15:42 Punchestown

Jimlis Glory

11st 3lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: R K Watson

prominent

25/1

Form: 90P-63

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Limited sort but ran one of his better races when third over fences at Down Royal last week when forcing it; a similar performance could see him go close here.
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11th

15

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 41y

16:25 Punchestown

Monoxide

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Neill McCluskey

Flat winner; 0-36 over jumps, perhaps some chance of breakthrough after recent second over fences at Down Royal; overall profile makes it hard to be confident.

10/1

2nd

13

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 100y

15:30 Down Royal

Monoxide

10st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Neill McCluskey

didn't always jump with fluency, led, clear before 4th

16/1

Form: 509-PP

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m Clonmel mares handicap last season (heavy) off today's mark; very little since, poor run at same venue 13 days ago; hard to be confident in but is now back down to her winning mark.
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7th

17

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Little Token

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: J P O’Keeffe

First reserve; over two years since her sole success at Clonmel although definite encouragement from recent Limerick effort; this trip her limit.

7th

17

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Little Token

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: J P O’Keeffe

First reserve; over two years since her sole success at Clonmel although definite encouragement from recent Limerick effort; this trip her limit.

5th

15

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Little Token

11st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J P O’Keeffe

Over two years since her sole success at Clonmel; best run last year was at this venue; hard to fancy based on her last two starts.

16/1

Form: /700-0

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Heavily-raced Flat performer (won once) is 0-10 hurdling although fit from recent AW campaign; others preferred.
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11th

14

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 61y

17:30 Bellewstown

Tenth Amendment

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Keith Henry Clarke

midfield

100/1

14th

23

(23)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Tenth Amendment

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Jut 1-64 under all rules; out of his depth last time but not a bad effort here previously; others preferred.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tenth Amendment

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has won only once from 50 starts on the Flat, that success gained at Bellewstown six seasons ago; out of form at Dundalk last winter and unplaced at Navan in May; not favoured by the race conditions

100/1

Form: 0F580

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Last month's handicap debut at Down Royal was underwhelming and likely best watched for now.
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0

1

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Spring Street

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J P Flavin

prominent, mistake and bumped rival 6th, disputed lead from 3 out, led narrowly when fell 2 out

9/2

1st

16

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:05 Down Royal

Spring Street

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Best run when second at Tramore (2m5f) on soft ground in April, not so good since on better ground, didn't seem to stay 3m latest.

16/1

6th

7

11th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Spring Street

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: J P Flavin

Best run when second at Tramore on soft ground in April but was tailed-off there on good ground next time, both over 2m5f; tongue-tie needs to have an effect.

16/1

Form: 0-000

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens, albeit in some good-class contests; market likely best guide now switched to handicaps.
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7th

5

(2)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 126y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Somethingaboutcian

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Shane Nolan

Poor form over jumps including in point-to-point; makes no appeal on belated Flat debut at the age of seven.

100/1

8

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 191y

19:43 Roscommon

Somethingaboutcian

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Shane Nolan

midfield

33/1

7

25th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 160y

19:30 Limerick

Somethingaboutcian

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Shane Nolan

Poor maiden can't be fancied in this company.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 33-686

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner last month ran okay to a point on hurdles return here a fortnight ago, 3m trip probably stretching her; drop back in trip could suit but probably high enough in the weights right now.
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4

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Rose Of Kalanisi

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Had been chasing in the previous year without success but got off the mark over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kelso in April; has to be respected.

11/4

1st

3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:05 Kelso

Rose Of Kalanisi

11st 8lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Irish raider with 0-14 strike-rate under rules; didn't run badly in a soft-ground handicap chase (3m) on latest outing in January but is quite tricky to weigh up on her return to hurdling for a new stable.

16/1

Form: 040

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Precious little to take from three maiden runs, major leap of faith required here on handicap debut.
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7th

1

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:25 Ballinrobe

Ballygriffin Girl

11st 7lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Eoin Doyle

Poor maiden over hurdles and can't be seriously fancied in this company.

100/1

11th

12

26th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Killarney

Ballygriffin Girl

10st 13lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Limited maiden has been soundly beaten in handicaps of late; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 0P50P4

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well over 3 years since her sole win (3m, heavy) and has struggled over fences of late; hard to fancy on balance of recent form.
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5th

2

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 100y

17:30 Tramore

Caddy Shack

11st 7lb

J: Mr R A Berry

T: J A Berry

Modest locally-trained mare has been off since January and will need mishaps from the others to have any chance.

40/1

17

30th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

15:42 Punchestown

Caddy Shack

10st 13lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Well over 3 years since her sole win (3m, heavy) and has struggled over fences of late; hard to fancy on balance of recent form.

25/1

4th

5

8th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Naas

Caddy Shack

10st 9lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: J A Berry

77-rated chaser and 80-rated hurdler; hopelessly out of her depth here.

250/1

Form: 509

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Debut promise in November hasn't been built on and 4yo now enters handicaps off what looks a high enough opening mark although has time on his side.
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6th

5

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:15 Wexford

Scarbrook

10st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Paul Nolan

Not far behind Zarak The Brave in a juvenile maiden hurdle last season; failed to improve on that; returned from a year off to win at Thurles on first start for this stable; pulled a shoe and finished lame when favourite at Cork five weeks ago; every chance if fully recovered; trainer also runs Tranquil Sea.

11/2

6th

5

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:15 Wexford

Scarbrook

10st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Paul Nolan

Not far behind Zarak The Brave in a juvenile maiden hurdle last season; failed to improve on that; returned from a year off to win at Thurles on first start for this stable; pulled a shoe and finished lame when favourite at Cork five weeks ago; every chance if fully recovered; trainer also runs Tranquil Sea.

11/2

2

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

17:08 Cork

Scarbrook

12st 1lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Paul Nolan

midfield on inner, in touch with leaders after 3rd, weakened and pulled up before 3 out

3/1

Form: 807

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Form for Brendan Duke amounted to little; starts off for new yard in handicap company for first time and probably best watched for now.
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

Form: 2-2170 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler in Britain for Tom Lacey and landed 2m4f Thurles handicap chase for current yard in October; held by handicapper since but reverts to hurdles off lower mark here so respected if getting a run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

King Ferdinand

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Five-time winner is best watched on return from such a long absence unless market speaks positively.

25/1

6th

5

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:36 Limerick

King Ferdinand

11st 3lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

His last two wins have been over fences and was found wanting back over hurdles at Cork earlier this month; others appeal more.

16/1

6th

5

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:36 Limerick

King Ferdinand

11st 3lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

His last two wins have been over fences and was found wanting back over hurdles at Cork earlier this month; others appeal more.

16/1

Non-runners

Caddy Shack, King Ferdinand

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €122.50
Straight Forecast €113.29
Tricast €2022.73
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

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The Irish Sun:

American Money

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