February 08 / 14.50 Fairyhouse

14.50

Soft

Bulmers Bundle For Easter Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Bulmers Bundle For Easter Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0843

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Consistent in maiden hurdles and third of 21 in a maiden hurdle at Naas last week when beaten roughly 9l; should be in the mix in this less competitive event.
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10th

2

(18)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Gordons Aura

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); regressive last season and can only be watched on Flat return.

33/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 24

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising hurdle bow when runner-up at Limerick and that form worked out well, with the third winning since and the winner hitting the frame subsequently; improved when fourth of seven (beaten 22l) up in class behind Blood Destiny (Triumph second favourite) here last month; better ground may help and respected back down in class here.
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5th

1

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Placed over hurdles on his two most recent outings; two undistinguished Flat runs last season; better judged on the form he showed near the end of the 2024 campaign, although seems best suited by soft ground.

12/1

3rd

4

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 185y

17:12 Clonmel

Paradise Lost

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event; fair third over 2m at Gowran last time, worth considering.

5/1

3rd

5

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event.

6/1

33/1

  • Place: £11.80

Form: 00

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor on the Flat; minor promise latest but was a long way behind Gordons Aura and hard to see him improving enough to reverse form.
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14th

8

(9)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Fairyhouse

Winterscape

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul Nolan

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

25/1

7th

7

6th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:58 Cork

Winterscape

10st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

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

12/1

6th

17

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Navan

Winterscape

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

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

6/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 for his debut at Naas last time and was a long way behind Gordons Aura; hard to recommend.
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3rd

2

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Feet Of A Dancer

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Consistent type; fourth in the Pertemps Final at this meeting last year and has taken her form to an even higher level this term, winning Listed race at Punchestown (2m2f, soft to heavy) and Grade 2 at Doncaster (3m, soft); beat Dream On Baby by 2l in the latter, with Jetara a further 7l back in third; however, Wodhooh gave her 8lb and a beating (just over 2l) at Leopardstown in between, so it's tough to see how she can turn the tables off levels.

8/1

1st

3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Feet Of A Dancer

11st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Consistent type; fourth over this trip in the Pertemps Final at last season's Cheltenham Festival and has taken her form to an even higher level this term, winning Listed race at Punchestown and beaten off only late on by Wodhooh in Grade 3 at Leopardstown; very solid candidate.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yurgunnabelucky gelding; cost 14,500Euros as a 3yo; dam maiden in 2m hurdles/points, half-sister to 2m7f-3m2f hurdle/smart chase winner Swansea Bay, 2m4f-3m hurdle/useful chase winner Gower-Slave and 3m-3m1f chase winner Orswell Crest; might need further than this.
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14th

9

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

16:25 Naas

He Picked Us

11st 9lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

In good hands but has finished well behind in all five handicaps and the blinkers would appear a cry for help.

16/1

14th

9

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

16:25 Naas

He Picked Us

11st 9lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

In good hands but has finished well behind in all five handicaps and the blinkers would appear a cry for help.

16/1

2

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 52y

16:10 Thurles

He Picked Us

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Yet to feature in handicap company, latest over C&D in November; handicapper relenting (down 9lb from opening mark) and tongue tie now tried.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lauro filly; dam unplaced 2m-2m3f hurdles, closely related to 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase winner Cool Colonnade, half-sister to useful winners Magellan Strait (1m4f/12.5f), Lagostovegas (1m3f-2m4f Flat/2m-2m2f hurdle) & Baby Zeus (1m/1m2f); bit to like about her pedigree but may need this.
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1st

3

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Young Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: A J Martin

Course bumper winner is 0-10 over timber; went close on the Flat behind stablemate Pralognan at Newcastle last time out; ground (sft-hvy) was a valid excuse when pulling up at Fairyhouse on her last run over timber; conditions more suitable now; could go well.

5/1

Form:

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held on sole Flat start and tailed off when 125-1 for a maiden hurdle on debut in this sphere since.
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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:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Estidhkaar gelding; dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful winners Farandine (7f 2yo) and Mafia Power (9.4f/10.4f); tough ask on debut.
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9th

7

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

The Cooleen

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Hoad

0-10 over hurdles and 0-5 on the AW; hard to make any sort of case on what he's shown.

50/1

9th

7

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

The Cooleen

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Hoad

0-10 over hurdles and 0-5 on the AW; hard to make any sort of case on what he's shown.

50/1

10th

2

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

The Cooleen

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Hoad

in touch with leaders

33/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Champs Elysees gelding; cost 6,500Euros as a 3yo; half-brother to bumper, 2m Flat (RPR 89) and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner The Very Man; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/useful 2m2f-2m7f jump winner Howlongisafoot; worth a market check but others look more likely.
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13th

1

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Cork

Brush Roscoe

11st 7lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Gavin Cromwell

Towards the rear at Fairyhouse and Navan on his first two starts over hurdles; one of three runners for the stable here, all of whom are likely to need more experience.

100/1

22th

4

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Navan

Brush Roscoe

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

18-1 for his debut when tailed off at Fairyhouse last month; probably up against it for now.

28/1

9th

2

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Brush Roscoe

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Champs Elysees gelding; cost 6,500Euros as a 3yo; half-brother to bumper, 2m Flat (RPR 89) and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner The Very Man; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/useful 2m2f-2m7f jump winner Howlongisafoot; worth a market check but others look more likely.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bungle Inthejungle gelding; dam placed 6f 2yo (RPR 78), out of French 5f 2yo Listed winner Chinese Wall; unlikely winning newcomer.
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10th

1

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Bow Baler

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Bungle Inthejungle gelding; dam placed 6f 2yo (RPR 78), out of French 5f 2yo Listed winner Chinese Wall; unlikely winning newcomer.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hillstar filly; half-sister to winners The Bomber Liston (2m4f hurdle) and Searching For Gold (point/bumper); dam 7f-1m2f AW/2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to 5f-1m4f Flat/2m hurdle winner Break The Rules and 2m-3m3f hurdle winner Dockmaster; newcomer; may need further.
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11th

11

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Flower On The Hill

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Miss Elizabeth Doyle

Hillstar filly; half-sister to winners The Bomber Liston (2m4f hurdle) and Searching For Gold (point/bumper); dam 7f-1m2f AW/2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to 5f-1m4f Flat/2m hurdle winner Break The Rules and 2m-3m3f hurdle winner Dockmaster; newcomer; may need further.

22/1

Form:

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 25l when 200-1 for a maiden hurdle last time out; not without some promise but may need more time.
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2nd

3

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Verbal Sparring

11st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Desmond McDonogh

Won at Down Royal last time in a tongue-tie, his second win over hurdles; 7lb rise looks plenty but still respected; handles soft so could be fine on this ground.

11/2

1st

3

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Verbal Sparring

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Desmond McDonogh

Good ground Sligo winner in June 2024 off 3lb lower; lightly raced since, didn't get beyond the first at Navan last time; tongue-tie now tried, hard to be confident in.

25/1

8th

5

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:10 Wexford

Verbal Sparring

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Desmond McDonogh

Softer the better for 5yo although he handled good ground when gaining a deserved first win at Sligo in June; not beaten far at same venue in August.

9/2

Form: U06333

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Third of 11 on handicap debut last time out; now 0-6 over timber and this is tough back in maiden company.
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7th

9

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Circus Act

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a Down Royal handicap last year; not bad efforts over hurdles and on the Flat lately but needs a fair bit more.

18/1

4th

9

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Circus Act

9st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: J A Nash

Second runner for James Nash; dual-purpose mare has won twice over hurdles; maiden in this sphere but her fourth to You Make Me Smile in last year's renewal was one of her best Flat runs and she has a nice pull at the weights; place chance.

10/1

5th

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Circus Act

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: J A Nash

Won her second hurdle race when winning this race a year ago off 2lb lower; has only run four times between the Flat and hurdles since; should run well with a repeat of best; ground-versatile.

11/2

Non-runners

Circus Act

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €5.20
Straight Forecast €4.88
Trifecta €77.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Paradise Lost

POSTDATA:

Gordons Aura

RP Ratings (IRE):

Paradise Lost

The Irish Sun:

Gordons Aura