February 12 / 15.10 Navan

15.10

Yielding

Meath Farm Machinery Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 6f 100y
  • 29 runners
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Meath Farm Machinery Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 29 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

Form: 2067CP D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Struggling to find his best form over fences this season; 29lb better in over hurdles but just not as good over flights, although a repeat of his second at Gowran over 2m4f in October would bring him into it.
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5th

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Wa Wa

10st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Olly Murphy

Veteran; mixes chasing with hurdling; sound run over hurdles when beaten a neck at Perth last time (3m2f, good); not out of it, but Sean Bowen rides stable companion Secret Trix.

8/1

2nd

12

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Wa Wa

10st 9lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; returned from a wind operation to win this 12 months ago off this very mark but he's an 11yo now and his last two runs, over fences and hurdles, weren't that encouraging.

12/1

7th

6

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

14:37 Warwick

Wa Wa

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; won a 3m2f handicap hurdle at Perth last April (good to soft; 2lb lower) and one of his three recent chase runs was very respectable; exposed but has each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 9P-060

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Nothing to recommend over hurdles or in two starts over fences; others preferred; tongue-tie tried.
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6th

1

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:35 Cork

Atlantian

12st 0lb

J: Mr J Costello

T: A J Martin

Placed over hurdles at a modest level in 2023; recent point winner for this rider at Knockanohill; a lot more on his plate here.

10/1

12

18th May 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Atlantian

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A J Martin

5th

12

9th Apr 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 80y

16:40 Cork

Atlantian

10st 11lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

prominent in chasing group

6/1

Form: 4F1149

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Hood had an impact when winning a pair of handicap chases in the autumn; no impression when reverting to hurdles off a 16lb lower mark at Fairyhouse last time; worth another shot.
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14th

15

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Happy Dreams

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Relishes testing conditions and took advantage of them twice this season at Limerick when winning a 2m5f Limerick handicap hurdle and a 2m2f handicap chase; up 16lb compared to his win over timber at Punchestown when well beaten and found it similarly difficult off his revised chase mark at Gowran last time (2m4f, heavy); others more likely.

22/1

1

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Happy Dreams

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Michael J McDonagh

A better chaser than hurdler; good chase run here when last seen in March; rated lower over hurdles and can go well but lacks a recent run.

12/1

3rd

12

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:28 Limerick

Happy Dreams

10st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

in touch with leaders, not fluent 9th, headway and prominent before 4 out, disputed lead 2 out, headed before last, kept on

40/1

Form: 2-31U0 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Winner over fences at Thurles in November; unseated three out when 4-11 favourite for a handicap hurdle off this mark at Tramore in December; attractive hurdles mark and rider takes off another 7lb; one for the short-list.
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7

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Arctic Ambition

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Robson

in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th

33/1

6th

1

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Arctic Ambition

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

10yo who has been pulled up the last twice but he ran well for a fair way over hurdles last time following a break, over a 3m trip that probably stretches him; now 2lb lower than when runner-up over fences at Cartmel last June and he's not written off.

16/1

9

21st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Ayr

Arctic Ambition

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

It's now 13 starts since his last success and he was tried in blinkers when pulled up in 2m5f Cartmel handicap chase in August; others appeal more.

33/1

Form: -09092

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Had a few of these behind when just losing out in a head-bobber over 2m4f here last month; switched to Paul Flynn since and adds cheekpieces to the tongue-tie today; looks a big player.
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3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

Form: 465134

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Landed a Tramore beginners chase in December before reverting back to hurdles with a couple of good placed efforts; weak finisher on both occasions and a tongue-tie is tried here; should be thereabouts.
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8th

8

23rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Indie Belle

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Robert Widger

Better chaser than hurdler, rated 20lb lower in this sphere and just 1-18; might need this run with a view to going back over fences.

9/1

1st

11

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 50y

19:10 Punchestown

Indie Belle

10st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Robert Widger

in touch with leaders, midfield when stumbled and nearly lost jockey after 7th

12/1

1st

4

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 55y

16:35 Downpatrick

Indie Belle

11st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Robert Widger

Tramore beginners' chase winner in December has been kept to hurdles since, running well on a couple of occasions, 3m looking too far last time; scope for improvement in first handicap chase with trip/ground to suit and capable claimer booked.

10/1

Form: 69P638 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; best run when stepped up to 3m at Fairyhouse last month, although this trip could well be his optimum; each-way claims.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Legacy Of Dreams

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

soon led, faced challenges 3 out, headed when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened

16/1

5th

11

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Legacy Of Dreams

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

soon led, faced challenges 3 out, headed when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened

16/1

13th

16

9th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Legacy Of Dreams

10st 0lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

Winning chaser, recorded a long-priced handicap success at Limerick last May; 0-10 over hurdles, well beaten over this trip at Punchestown last time.

16/1

Form: 951-P0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Showed she stays well when a 50-1 winner of a Thurles handicap hurdle last March; not totally disgraced despite her rider reporting that she never travelled at Punchestown two weeks ago; much more needed.
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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: P/066

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; has shown some ability in maiden hurdles and looks fairly treated; interesting runner.
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8th

9

15th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 73y

14:25 Punchestown

Pay Later

10st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Gambled favourite for his stable debut at Fairyhouse two weeks ago after 11 months off but made no show after jumping poorly; unusual for this stable to get it so badly wrong so he had clearly been showing something; interesting once again, as will be the market.

12/1

11th

11

1st Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 143y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Pay Later

10st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Point winner showed a glimpse of ability over hurdles, including in a Navan handicap when last seen; interesting jockey booking and worth a market check; tongue-tie on.

12/1

9th

3

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 100y

15:10 Navan

Pay Later

11st 7lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Gerard O’Leary

Winning pointer; has shown some ability in maiden hurdles and looks fairly treated; interesting runner.

14/1

Form: 707-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Off the track for 19 months before running respectably in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; would have been a lot closer that day with a clearer run and better jumping at the business end; could well have an impact here even if he has 21L to find on Dragon's Pass.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

17th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:17 Down Royal

Fairly Bold

11st 2lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, not fluent 5th

25/1

12

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:25 Cork

Fairly Bold

11st 2lb

J: Mr T P Harney

T: P J Rothwell

Not much to show for three maiden runs but put up a better effort at Navan last time on second h'cap start; more needed but not one to dismiss; watch market.

14/1

16

6th Mar 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Fairly Bold

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Off the track for 19 months before running respectably at Fairyhouse in January before midfield behind Wa Wa at Navan; plenty to find off same mark.

20/1

Form: -48FP4

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Placed in a hunter chase last Easter; cheekpieces tried when a respectable fourth in a Clonmel handicap hurdle last month; should appreciate going up in trip and could go well.
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Plain Or Battered

10st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Course hurdle winner has been running well in defeat over hurdles and fences lately; could have a bit more to offer on his eighth chase run; a player.

6/1

2nd

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Plain Or Battered

11st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

In good form under both codes recently; 3lb outside the weights at Leopardstown but took the third spot (3m, soft); backed that up when runner-up in a Clonmel novice handicap chase last month (3m, soft); withdrawn due to unsuitable good ground at Down Royal last time, so conditions a question.

13/1

Form: 270765

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second in two maiden hurdles and there were signs of a return to form at Tramore in December; ran to a similar level over 3m at Doncaster last month; could go well but others more likely.
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6th

14

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

What An Ocean

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Long-standing maiden with a modest mark and been off since January; second-string as well.

20/1

5

30th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:25 Limerick

What An Ocean

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden under all codes but has run well at times, including when third in a 3m handicap at this venue in November; remote fourth at Tramore last time.

9/2

4th

7

1st Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 120y

13:40 Tramore

What An Ocean

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, brief headway 4 out, went remote fourth run-in, never near to challenge

11/2

Form: 3-3P49 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles; struggled to cut any ice over fences when last seen; tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried here for the first time; stable a little quiet at the moment.
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Verdict Starting price

4

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 50y

18:00 Tramore

Trickey Trix

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Career best chase effort when winning on soft ground at Clonmel (2m7f) in March but very disappointing twice since; shorter trip unlikely to help and others preferred.

25/1

5th

12

20th May 2023

Yielding

3m 1f 50y

16:35 Wexford

Trickey Trix

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, hampered by faller 2nd

14/1

4

31st Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 1f 100y

19:10 Wexford

Trickey Trix

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

in touch with leaders

7/2

Form: 0090-

Last run: 318 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not a factor on his handicap hurdle debut at Naas last March; best watched after almost 11 months off.
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10th

12

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 191y

19:43 Roscommon

He Aint Heavy

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Francis J Flood

raced in second and pressed leader, lost second before 6th

50/1

14

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

16:45 Punchestown

He Aint Heavy

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Francis J Flood

No closer than 20l in his four handicaps (2m-3m) and clearly needs to step up.

33/1

8th

14

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:40 Kilbeggan

He Aint Heavy

10st 13lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Francis J Flood

Nothing yet in handicaps and hard to see him having an impact.

25/1

33/1

Form: 77-00

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Might not be badly handicapped on his run in a Gowran maiden hurdle last March; well beaten in two maiden hurdles this season and probably best watched for now.
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7th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Brucejack

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: P A Fahy

Off the mark at 19th attempt chasing last month when forcing tactics adopted in 3m2f Down Royal handicap, ready success on good ground; 7lb rise leaves him just 1lb out of the handicap which is negated by rider's claim; interesting if ground continues to dry out.

12/1

1st

8

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Brucejack

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Hurdle winner is yet to win over fences in 18 starts but ran a fine race at Clonmel last time over nearly 3m; stepping up in trip will be a help and can be involved off the same mark.

7/1

5th

2

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Brucejack

11st 10lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Still seeking a first chase win after 17 attempts, runner-up three times and has run creditably in the last two editions of the 3m6f Portertstown Chase at Fairyhouse; others seem more likely unless cheekpieces do the trick.

8/1

Form: 92-329

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Placed a couple of times in maiden hurdles although never really a factor; some handicap experience and would not be a forlorn hope on the best of that form.
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10th

18

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Glorious Singer

10st 0lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Ms M Flynn

Longstanding maiden and no signs of breaking her duck in recent runs.

25/1

7th

18

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Glorious Singer

10st 3lb

J: Ms A Power

T: Ms M Flynn

Longstanding maiden and no signs of breaking her duck in recent runs.

40/1

Form: P-P8P8

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in France but is yet to come close to winning in Ireland; ran okay at Punchestown two weeks ago but needs to step up considerably.
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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: 0070

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner with a liking for testing ground; hurdles form to date does not amount to much and her mark is harsh in that context; others preferred on her handicap debut.
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13th

9

(9)

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 6f 70y

16:15 Bellewstown

Stellify

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins have come on soft and heavy over this sort of trip; is down to a rating she should be competitive off again but last week's return to the Flat didn't prompt an improvement in performance; hard to fancy right now.

33/1

9th

12

(5)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 0y

15:25 Navan

Stellify

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fit from hurdling; suited by testing conditions and capable of making an impact off this mark judged on his placed efforts at this venue and at Galway last October.

8/1

9th

15

21st Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Clonmel

Stellify

11st 2lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual Flat winner with a liking for heavy ground; never a threat in four maidens and one handicap hurdle and looks up against it.

50/1

Form: -460P9

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Clonmel maiden hurdle for Pat Turley; 4-1 and better was probably expected when mid-division in a 2m4f handicap hurdle here last month; others preferred.
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1st

6

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:35 Perth

Mrs Paisley

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Safely held in handicap hurdles (2m4f-2m6f) on first three starts for Gordon Elliott but wasn't beaten far when fifth here (2m4f, good) on recent chasing debut and might build on that performance now back over hurdles and tried over 3m.

5/1

5th

5

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

17:06 Perth

Mrs Paisley

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Some early promise over hurdles but she's struggled in handicaps in that sphere and was pulled up at Down Royal (2m4f) in March; has not been with Gordon Elliott for long and this return to quicker ground could help but she needs a major revival on this switch to fences.

8/1

4

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:30 Down Royal

Mrs Paisley

11st 8lb

J: Mr James Robottom

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear of midfield

7/1

Form: 47-P35

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden and might just need a test of stamina; respectable third in a Clonmel handicap hurdle last month; each-way claims.
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2

30th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

15:40 Cartmel

Carrigeen Konini

11st 6lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Maiden; pulled up at Huntingdon last month on British debut (second start over fences): others have more to recommend them.

12/1

4

17th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:55 Hexham

Carrigeen Konini

11st 4lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Micky Hammond

Ex-Irish maiden who was pulled up on last month's stable debut at Huntingdon (2m7f, good); difficult to enthuse over after that performance.

12/1

2

11th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Carrigeen Konini

11st 12lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Inconsistent winter over hurdles for Liz Lalor either side of a huge task in a Graded mares' novice chase; out of a useful 2m2f-2m4f chaser so some hope in this sphere, if maybe not over this far; stable bow.

11/1

Form: 0430-1 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Close fourth in a division of this race last year; battled on well to force a dead-heat in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle last month; up 6lb for that but the step up in trip suits and should go well.
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18

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Dragons Pass

10st 3lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Hasn't won a race since November 2023 although she is a three time winner hurdles; runs from 10lb lower mark than last win over hurdles for handicap chase debut but she has looked badly out of form for awhile.

28/1

Form: 08-480

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on his first two attempts in handicap company; up in trip here but hard to fancy.
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5

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Ranger Billy

11st 1lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Dual hurdles winner; badly out of form last summer; back from absence when pulled up in Cork handicap hurdle; can only be watched on second chase start (pulled up only other try).

20/1

4

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Ranger Billy

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Two-time winner was badly out of form last summer when last seen in action and has joined a new yard; can only be watched for now.

25/1

Form: 5042 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
7-2 favourite for his handicap hurdle debut at Down Royal at Christmas and ran a solid race when runner-up to Kalanisi Dubh; up 4lb for that but should be capable of running a big race if he gets the trip.
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7

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Cave Court

11st 5lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time chase winner; fine effort when runner-up in a Cartmel handicap chase in June 2025 but only seen three times since and well beaten both starts in 2026, over hurdles at Haydock and in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham; needs to rediscover best.

25/1

14th

18

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Cave Court

11st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Runner-up at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) last June and he's run well at up to 3m in the past; however, he was tailed off at 50-1 over hurdles at Haydock last month when back from a break and looks up against it today.

66/1

Form: 3340-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Off the track for 18 months before down the field in a 2m4f handicap hurdle here last month; should improve but others preferred.
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7th

10

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Hanoi Jane

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Won Punchestown handicap hurdle (19.5f, good to yielding) off 89 in May 2023; fell here over 2m4f on chasing debut off the back of a lengthy absence in January; shrewd yard and well treated if she can build on that.

16/1

7th

10

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Hanoi Jane

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Won Punchestown handicap hurdle (19.5f, good to yielding) off 89 in May 2023; fell here over 2m4f on chasing debut off the back of a lengthy absence in January; shrewd yard and well treated if she can build on that.

16/1

Form: -12F0P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time blinkers at Downpatrick last May; has struggled to find any sort of form this season and slow to come down the handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

15th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Fakenham

Journey West

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

1-21 over hurdles, the win coming at Down Royal (2m5f, yielding to soft) in May 2022; hasn't shown enough in five starts for this yard to suggest he will be doubling his tally.

20/1

6th

6

14th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Journey West

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Sole win from 20 starts came in first-time blinkers at Downpatrick (2m5f, yielding to soft) in May 2022; hasn't shown enough in his four starts for new yard to make much appeal.

66/1

Form: 7F-0

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Poor form in three maiden hurdles for Claire O'Connell; first run for Philip Dempsey here but makes little appeal on current evidence.
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2

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Quornofamonday

12st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: J P Dempsey

Gained a second chase success with a good display over 2m2f at Thurles in February (soft); well held twice since (blinkered last time) and second experience of the banks here, having never counted in this race last year.

16/1

8th

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Quornofamonday

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Gained a second chase success with a good display over 2m2f at Thurles in February; pulled up at the same venue on next start; jockey lost an iron at an early fence at Fairyhouse, and was unseated four out; blinkered for the first time now.

12/1

12

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Quornofamonday

10st 9lb

J: Ms L A Byrne

T: J P Dempsey

Gained a second chase success with a good display over 2m2f at Thurles in February; pulled up at the same venue last time after a 7lb rise; vulnerable on overall form.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 050800

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
First reserve; soundly beaten in three handicap hurdles and makes little appeal; new headgear combination tried.
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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: -80900

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 6lb

14 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; veteran has been out of form for some time and hard to fancy.
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8th

12

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:25 Killarney

Ohherewego

10st 6lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Second at the age of 14 at last year's Listowel festival; trainer has a great record with veterans, but two runs last month suggest the years have caught up with this four-time winner.

25/1

15

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 25y

16:35 Roscommon

Ohherewego

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Old boy was second at age of 14 at last year's Listowel festival; nothing since including on recent return from lay-off; 6lb wrong.

40/1

13th

15

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Ohherewego

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

All four hurdle wins have been at 3m but not for nearly five years; absent since November and best watched.

20/1

Form: 0800-5

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; not disgraced after a year off in a Clonmel handicap hurdle last month; improvement possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:05 Down Royal

Tangental

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Karl Thornton

Two-time winner over timber on soft ground; 0-10 in chases and rated 9lb lower in this sphere but hasn't looked like a winner in waiting on most recent chase starts; beaten 38l in a handicap hurdle at Naas latest; did run well here over 2m4f last April but he would prefer softer ground.

8/1

6th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:05 Down Royal

Tangental

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Karl Thornton

Two-time winner over timber on soft ground; 0-10 in chases and rated 9lb lower in this sphere but hasn't looked like a winner in waiting on most recent chase starts; beaten 38l in a handicap hurdle at Naas latest; did run well here over 2m4f last April but he would prefer softer ground.

8/1

15th

14

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Tangental

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Karl Thornton

Two wins over hurdles on soft; 0-9 over fences since January 2024 which has resulted in connections trying hurdles again; looks fairly treated on the pick of his form in this sphere but he's risky.

22/1

Non-runners

Hanoi Jane, Journey West, Oh'herewego, Tangental

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Payout
Straight Forecast €451.15
Tricast €8417.58

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Cave Court

The Irish Sun:

Atlantian

SPOTLIGHT:

Fairly Bold

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