February 18 / 14.52 Gowran Park

14.52

Soft

Tote Fantasy Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 2m 4f 20y
  • 22 runners
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Tote Fantasy Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.30
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 4-1393

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner for John McConnell and big run when third of 10 in a novice hurdle at Fairyhouse in December; jumping needs to improve but may come on for that first run in four months and one to consider.
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4th

4

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Ottoman Style

11st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won back-to-back 2m4f handicap hurdles on testing ground in early 2023; struggled in a light campaign in 2024-2025 and pulled up in sole run last season; hard to fancy.

66/1

11th

8

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 3f 109y

15:40 Naas

Ottoman Style

11st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won back-to-back handicap hurdles on testing ground a couple of seasons ago; however, has lost his way in the last 12 months and he's still above his last winning mark; wears first-time blinkers.

40/1

9

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 29y

12:30 Naas

Ottoman Style

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

in touch with leaders early, slightly hampered 3rd, in rear when niggled along and jockey looked down to see if something was amiss after 4th, detached when reminder then pulled up after 5th

25/1

33/1

  • Place: £10.40

Form: 3-6484

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden; one of her better recent efforts when fourth of five in a Fairyhouse novice hurdle last week but needs to improve for this new trip to defy this mark.
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8th

2

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Bynx

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-4 over fences; that win came at Wexford (2m, good) off 7lb lower last August; out of depth in Listed hurdle latest but this more suitable and she goes well here; not out of this.

13/2

6th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Bynx

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Recorded a third hurdles win off a career low mark at Thurles in October (2m4f, good to yielding), beating Tir Og by a neck; decent enough sixth on Flat at Gowran back from a break last month, considering she stumbled at the start; she will have easier opportunities than this.

25/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 536521

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Big run when second over C&D in November and followed that up with career best at Tramore (2m6f, heavy); 7lb higher for that here though and she's likely to get different ground.
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6th

3

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:50 Punchestown

Ardera Ru

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Four-time winner relished the heavy ground when a surprise winner from Instit in a Listed at Fairyhouse last time; trainer credited a pallet operation for that effort; will do well to repeat that here on this better ground.

16/1

40/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: F27090

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won from 1lb lower at Cork last season but well below form in three runs at this trip this term.
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11th

10

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:34 Limerick

Garcon Doux

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Philip Fenton

Sole win from 28 hurdling attempts in 2m Cork handicap nearly three years ago; pick of recent form when second there over 2m4f (good) in October, heavy ground probably didn't suit here on latest; on a fair mark and better ground to suit so don't rule out.

8/1

9

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Garcon Doux

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Philip Fenton

1-27 over hurdles, the win coming over 2m on soft to heavy at Cork in April 2022; back to back decent runs in October-November, including over this C&D but both runs came on good ground; not as good in two runs since but he handles testing ground; not discounted.

15/2

9

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Garcon Doux

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Philip Fenton

1-27 over hurdles, the win coming over 2m on soft to heavy at Cork in April 2022; back to back decent runs in October-November, including over this C&D but both runs came on good ground; not as good in two runs since but he handles testing ground; not discounted.

15/2

Form: 10-592

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Winner on the Flat in September and only beaten 3l back over hurdles when last seen in December; nudged up 1lb and this is deeper but rider is good value for his 7lb claim.
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8th

7

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Scotsman

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Scored over C&D in January off just 1lb lower; absent since a heavy defeat over hurdles in May but the January win came after a 95-day break; visor the headgear of choice today; more appealing than many.

4/1

1

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Flying Scotsman

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Seen only once over hurdles since 2023, when pulled up last summer, and his AW win in January came in a low-grade handicap; needs to prove he can still be competitive off a mark this high over jumps.

20/1

1

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Flying Scotsman

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Seen only once over hurdles since 2023, when pulled up last summer, and his AW win in January came in a low-grade handicap; needs to prove he can still be competitive off a mark this high over jumps.

20/1

Form: /587-5 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back in March 2021; lost his way subsequently but ran okay on return from 13 months off last time out and he's back on his last winning mark.
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6

14th Jul 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Papal Lodge

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Peter Fahey

Won his third hurdle race when taking a Thurles handicap in March over 3m; however, has been way below that level since and best watched on chasing debut.

20/1

15th

8

29th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 92y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Papal Lodge

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Peter Fahey

Ran no race at Fairyhouse last time but he did it nicely at Thurles the time before (3m, soft) and has won on yielding ground; couldn't discount.

14/1

16th

15

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Papal Lodge

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Fahey

never better than mid-division, dropped to rear when pushed along and struggling after 8th, weakened and became detached 3 out, eased and tailed off before 2 out

14/1

Form: U1-9P3

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over fences; good run when beaten 1l at Fairyhouse last month; rated 13lb lower over timber but has stamina to prove at this trip.
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11

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Dont Go Yet

10st 13lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Had some good form last spring and same again this time around; hurdles winner in March, third to Supreme Jet at Wexford and good third of 20 to exciting stablemate in 2m handicap at Punchestown festival; doesn't win often, though.

13/2

3rd

19

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Dont Go Yet

10st 3lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Dual chase winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Wexford in March; fair third back over fences at the same venue last time; held by several of these on running in a DRF handicap.

40/1

3rd

16

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Dont Go Yet

10st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Dual chase winner who got off the mark over hurdles here last month in decisive fashion, going clear on the run-in over 2m (soft); second in this race last year (Krabat third) off 7lb higher so obvious claims (1lb wrong).

11/2

Form: 8-0613

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Left his previous form behind when landing a maiden hurdle at Naas in December and solid effort on his handicap debut here (soft to heavy) last month; only nudged up 2lb and he's a big player again, although ground is likely to be quicker this time.
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11th

15

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Slane Hill

10st 9lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Barry Connell

Two-time hurdles winner but on losing run since November 2024 success at Navan (2m4f, gd-yld); below best in handicap chase when last seen at Kilbeggan in August and Sean Flanagan seemingly prefers Hgranca De Thaix.

12/1

5th

4

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 38y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Slane Hill

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Sole win over fences came in a 2m6f beginners' at this venue; mostly been hurdling recently but ran respectably on return to chasing in the Connacht National at Roscommon on his latest start; that 3m1f trip stretched him, this distance is more suitable; should go well.

9/2

3

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

19:38 Roscommon

Slane Hill

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Barry Connell

Over two years since his sole win over fences but this is only his fifth attempt and he was placed over hurdles last time off 5lb higher (3m, good); prone to mistakes in this discipline but could go well if finding some fluency.

10/1

Form: 1/P30/

Last run: 783 days

W: 11st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
No wins over hurdles since 2019 and has a huge absence to overcome here; can only be watched.
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10

12th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 126y

16:52 Naas

Captain Cj

10st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

soon disputed lead, prominent after 1st, joined leaders before 3 out, nudged along and every chance when fell heavily 2 out, fatally injured

16/1

9th

4

18th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 4f 20y

14:52 Gowran Park

Captain Cj

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

No wins over hurdles since 2019 and has a huge absence to overcome here; can only be watched.

33/1

20/1

Form: UP5514 D

Last run: 114 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Career best when landing a 3m handicap hurdle at Tipperary in October and possible didn't appreciate testing ground in follow up bid; off 114 days and may want a bit further now.
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13

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Good World

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Five-time hurdles winner; limited chasing experience and lacks a recent outing; however, potentially well handicapped, 8lb below the current hurdles rating he earned with a Fairyhouse win last November.

8/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Good World

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Four-time winner is ground versatile and capable off this mark but two runs this year have not been encouraging; lower grade now but revival needed.

20/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Good World

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Four-time winner is ground versatile and capable off this mark but two runs this year have not been encouraging; lower grade now but revival needed.

20/1

Form: 18/056 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden hurdle over this trip; missed all of 2021 and most of 2022 but signs of life when sixth of 13 at Navan last month; workable mark and one for the shortlist.
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4th

7

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:48 Downpatrick

Legacy Thor

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Form faded after finishing second in a valuable Cork handicap hurdle at Easter 2023; off since December and best watched in a competitive heat.

25/1

12th

8

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 165y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Legacy Thor

11st 5lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: S R B Crawford

Hasn't won since 2020 and was inconsistent last term; showed nothing on his recent return when tailed off at Down Royal; step back up in trip will help at least.

16/1

11th

10

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:45 Down Royal

Legacy Thor

10st 4lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: S R B Crawford

Back last season after two years off, best effort when a close second in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Cork in April; best watched after almost seven months off.

33/1

Form: F1-366 D

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner and signed off last season with a maiden hurdle win over this trip; not quite at that level last summer but return to this distance should suit and she's down to a good mark.
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12th

9

18th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 4f 20y

14:52 Gowran Park

Sadies Pride

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Liam Kenny

Bumper winner and signed off last season with a maiden hurdle win over this trip; not quite at that level last summer but return to this distance should suit and she's down to a good mark.

16/1

Form: 481U66

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in November 2022; errors cost him on his next two starts but better in a Punchestown novice hurdle last time; stiff looking mark though.
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9

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Elusive Guy

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win in 2m Limerick maiden in 2022 but decent third in this race last year off 3lb higher; pulled up after never travelling over fences recently and blinkers now tried for hurdles return.

16/1

2

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Elusive Guy

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; had an outing on the Flat in October, ended last season with a poor handicap chase run at Kilbeggan; up against it.

20/1

8th

8

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Elusive Guy

9st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; record of 0-7 on the Flat; returns from a break after a poor chase effort in April; others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 1-654 C

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m maiden hurdle on his debut at this track and bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when fourth of 18 at Limerick in December, seemingly appreciating more of a stamina test; interesting if he can build on that over this intermediate trip.
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17

17th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 20y

14:52 Gowran Park

Backintheroom

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

towards rear, mistake 8th, pulled up before last

20/1

8th

4

27th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Backintheroom

11st 10lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Half-brother to his trainer's Pertemps winner Mrs Milner, so stamina should not be an issue; however, little of note in his form since a maiden hurdle win at Gowran on debut in March 2022; was staying on in fourth when falling at the last on his handicap chase debut in a 2m4f contest at Naas last month.

8/1

0

3

17th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 100y

14:55 Navan

Backintheroom

11st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

midfield

9/1

Form: 556050

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in seven handicap hurdle starts this term; on a stiff enough mark for what he's done in recent times; return to further may help.
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3

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

Zoffanien

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Has hit the frame in both handicap hurdle outings in 2025, the latest when runner-up at Cork beaten 2l in April; mixed signals on the strength of that form but fit after respectable Flat outing last month and feasibly treated on old form.

9/1

10

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Zoffanien

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Terence O’Brien

Three-time hurdles winner and 2-12 on the Flat; has run well on every outing since joining this yard, including four Flat runs in the second half of last year; stayed on well when second over hurdles at Cork when last seen; will be doing best work late.

14/1

Form: 566/6F D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles but shown very little in two starts since returning from a lengthy absence; reverts to hurdles with a fair bit to prove.
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7

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Pakens Rock

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Darren Collins

Three-time course winner, twice over fences in 2023 and won over hurdles here in April; struggled in a better race than this over C&D latest; this easier and can't be dismissed given his liking for this venue.

18/1

11

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 51y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Pakens Rock

10st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Kilbeggan specialist with a couple of handicap chase wins in 2023 (including this race) and landed 2m2f handicap hurdle in April; fair third off higher chase mark at Ballinrobe since; 3lb wrong here but respected given his record here.

13/2

3rd

7

26th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Pakens Rock

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Darren Collins

Gained his tenth success (and first for this stable) when taking a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Kilbeggan a month ago; most recent chase run saw him finish second to Flash De Touzaine at Limerick on stable debut; good chance he can reverse that form and go close in the process.

9/2

Form: -4U059

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Promise in a novice hurdle at Fairyhouse in December on his first try at 2m4f; couldn't build on that at Leopardstown over Christmas and only fourth when 3-1 on the Flat last month; might be able to resume progress back up in trip over hurdles.
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13

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

16:30 Navan

Global Export

10st 8lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

in rear

14/1

3rd

5

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:20 Navan

Global Export

10st 3lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, headway from 4 out, in touch with leaders on inner 3 out, went third 2 out, no impression when bad mistake last, kept on

10/1

Form: 2360-4

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
No wins over hurdles since 2019; appreciates a marathon trip these days and won't be suited by this test; off 104 days.
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10th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Mister Fogpatches

11st 7lb

J: Ms C A Walsh

T: P A Fahy

Pretty useful over fences on his day but was tailed off on Flat debut at Listowel in September over 1m6f and shown very little over jumps since.

20/1

0

25

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Mister Fogpatches

10st 8lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

never better than midfield, detached 3 out (usual 4 out), pulled up approaching last

50/1

6th

7

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

3m 5f 130y

12:55 Fairyhouse

Mister Fogpatches

10st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: P A Fahy

prominent, soon went second, lost position after 3 out, no extra from 2 out

25/1

Form: F2PP24 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from a couple of poor runs when runner-up in a beginners' at Tramore and it was another good run in defeat back over timber at Fairyhouse last week, shaping like he might want a return to a bit further; can give another good account.
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2nd

5

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:07 Ludlow

Prince Zaltar

11st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won over hurdles on stable debut in September and was third in valuable chase at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December; struggled in heavy-ground hurdle last month but he's better than that and now returns to fences on a good mark; might be the answer.

9/2

8

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:10 Warwick

Prince Zaltar

10st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

3m winner over fences in Ireland and made a winning debut for this yard over hurdles in September (2m5f, good to soft); his subsequent defeats, all over 3m and divided between hurdles and fences, suggest his current mark is on the high side.

5/1

Form: 8115-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicap hurdles in summer of 2021; low-key return from 521 days off here last time and has stamina to prove; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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16th

15

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Baltinglass Hill

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Spent most of last season over fences; mid-division over hurdles at Clonmel on latest after being pulled up in consecutive chases; almost two years since the most recent of his three wins.

25/1

7th

9

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Baltinglass Hill

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled up in a chase at Wexford last Friday; much more effective as a hurdler, though he he has added only one win to his tally since 2021.

14/1

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Baltinglass Hill

10st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winning hurdler is 0-13 chasing, pulled up after some indifferent jumping last time; back from a break, handicapper has given him every chance and better ground in his favour.

14/1

Form: 84B322 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
First reserve; only narrowly denied again last time out and a 3lb rise is fair.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Positive Thinker

11st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Michael J McDonagh

Useful money-spinner, only three wins from 23 starts but placed 13 times, notably when beaten a short head in last season's Cork National; not at his best in the Porterstown but enjoys heavy ground and is leniently treated back over hurdles.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 743137 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; winner at Tramore in October but hasn't built on that since; 1lb wrong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Game And Glory

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Dual hurdles winner but was pulled up on her last visit to the track in a chase and pulled up last time over hurdles at Thurles.

33/1

14th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Game And Glory

11st 9lb

J: Christopher Shuker

T: P J Rothwell

Two-time hurdle winner but rated just 87, pulled up latest, up against it here.

40/1

Non-runners

Prince Zaltar, Positive Thinker, Game And Glory

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €391.90
Straight Forecast €424.30
Tricast €4379.39
Trifecta €620.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Slane Hill

The Irish Sun:

Backintheroom

TOPSPEED:

Positive Thinker

RP Ratings (IRE):

Slane Hill

POSTDATA:

Slane Hill