February 26 / 16.10 Naas

16.10

Yielding

Expert Air Farewell Antoinette Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 1m 7f 109y
  • 27 runners
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Expert Air Farewell Antoinette Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won three on the Flat in France for Jean-Claude Rouget, best form over 1m2f on good ground; also a beaten favourite on several occasions; bought for 160,000Euros; beaten favourite on both starts over hurdles; was going well until a mistake two out at Punchestown; lesser effort when fourth at Thurles, though runner-up Soldier Solid has won since; vulnerable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

25

(29)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:25 Curragh

Bialystok

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: W P Mullins

midfield

40/1

19th

9

(21)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Bialystok

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

20/1

5th

5

(11)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Bialystok

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

midfield

15/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 3113 D

Last run: 127 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-4 in bumpers; showed that his long-priced Galway festival third was not a fluke when scoring at Kilbeggan in August; backed that up at Listowel before a more meaningful display when third to the promising Encanto Bruno at Cheltenham; runner-up Strong Leader is now 3-3 over hurdles for Olly Murphy; could be hard to beat if taking to hurdling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 72y

16:30 Ballinrobe

Thecompanysergeant

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual bumper winner and winning chaser is 2-11 over hurdles and rated 132; has lost his way since fine second in the Plate at Cheltenham in 2025; pulled up in Leopardstown chase when last seen in February; revival needed.

10/1

8

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Thecompanysergeant

11st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Record of 1-13 over fences but has been placed plenty, notably when second to Jagwar in the Plate at Cheltenham last term; hasn't been as good since and was well beaten over hurdles here last time; yard back in form, though, so not ruled out.

18/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
May find this trip a bit sharp but interesting in the longer term as a brother to the top-class Presenting Percy, a dual Cheltenham Festival winner in the Pertemps Final and the RSA Chase.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

15

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Valsorpresa

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; no joy since but latest Galway fifth (2m, gd-yld) in October his best since joining this yard; dropped 3lb and sports a tongue-tie for return; could run into a place if fit.

28/1

5th

9

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

Valsorpresa

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a 2m2f maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last year; nowhere near that level in three runs in handicaps for this stable; mark sliding but hard to fancy.

16/1

9th

5

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:50 Galway

Valsorpresa

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a 2m2f maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last year; nowhere near that level in two runs for this stable; heavy defeats in handicaps on last two starts; mark sliding but hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 200,000gns out of Andrew Balding's yard last season after showing strong handicap form over 1m4f and 1m6f; needs to jump better than when fourth in a fairly ordinary maiden on hurdling debut at Cork last July; absent since last of 30 in the Irish Cesarewitch.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 3

15:40 Fontwell

Classic Lord

11st 3lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

raced wide, towards rear, steady headway 6th, weakened before 2 out, pulled up and dismounted run-in

10/1

17

27th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 173y

Class 2

17:20 Sandown

Classic Lord

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Tim Vaughan

Seems best with positive tactics; dual novice winner in late 2023 (2m1f/2m, heavy) and returned to form when second over C&D (soft) in February; however, he was put firmly in his place at Plumpton last time and others have more scope for improvement.

25/1

17

27th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 173y

Class 2

17:20 Sandown

Classic Lord

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Tim Vaughan

Seems best with positive tactics; dual novice winner in late 2023 (2m1f/2m, heavy) and returned to form when second over C&D (soft) in February; however, he was put firmly in his place at Plumpton last time and others have more scope for improvement.

25/1

Form: 26-327

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Twice successful in AQPS events in the French provinces, showing a liking for soft ground; useful form for John McConnell, including Grade 2-placed, without winning; sights lowered now having run respectably in a mares' handicap at Leopardstown on her first run for Tony Martin.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:17 Ballinrobe

Innatendue

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

led

7/1

9th

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:17 Ballinrobe

Innatendue

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

led

7/1

2nd

7

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 30y

14:40 Gowran Park

Innatendue

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, prominent 4th

11/4

Form: 08

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of horses behind him at Punchestown on the more recent of two outings; likely to need more experience.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 45y

14:05 Tipperary

Itstimetomoveon

11st 4lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Much improved on last two starts, not beaten far in maidens at Naas (2m) and Limerick (2m3f) though raced freely last time; will have to settle better over today's longer trip but has the form to go close.

9/2

3rd

5

26th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 0y

12:40 Limerick

Itstimetomoveon

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Padraig Roche

raced freely, prominent, nudged along after 3 out, headway 2 out, went third approaching last, pushed along and kept on run-in

7/2

6th

6

26th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 109y

16:10 Naas

Itstimetomoveon

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Padraig Roche

Had plenty of horses behind him at Punchestown on the more recent of two outings; likely to need more experience.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A better horse than implied by 2-21 Flat record for Jessica Harrington; a winner at two and over 1m at Listowel in 2021; twice placed last summer and also produced a good effort when fourth of 18 in a 1m4f premier handicap at the Galway festival.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Laelaps

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

Improved from his first two runs of the season when finishing well for second over extended 1m2f at Sligo; often placed, but a 2-31 strike-rate is off-putting.

11/2

3rd

2

(6)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

19:15 Sligo

Laelaps

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

slowly away, in rear, headway but still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well and went third post, nearest finish

10/1

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner including the Northumberland Vase for Roger Varian in 2021; also won over 2m at Wolverhampton at around this time last year for Michael Bell; may improve from recent hurdling debut at Navan, but likely to need further than this.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

13:25 Galway

Zeeband

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Winner of eight races (four Flat) and four over hurdles between March and June last year; rated a very respectable 136 over hurdles; pulled up before the last on his recent chase debut at Sligo, having made a bad mistake four out; beat watched for the moment.

20/1

9

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 120y

14:25 Sligo

Zeeband

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Dual Flat winner has won four over hurdles, with the last of those coming at Killarney in 2024; well beaten in a Grade 2 novice when last seen; needs to be at his best on chasing debut after a long absence.

16/1

8th

8

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

13:35 Fairyhouse

Zeeband

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

soon prominent

20/1

Form: 8-96

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in bumpers; has shown nothing in four Flat runs since November.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

13

11th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

One Over The Top

11st 7lb

J: Alan King

T: Peter McCreery

Moderate form in bumpers and on the Flat; mildly encouraging hurdles debut at Naas recently but still hard to fancy.

14/1

9th

25

26th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 109y

16:10 Naas

One Over The Top

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: Peter McCreery

Moderate form in bumpers; has shown nothing in four Flat runs since November.

200/1

13th

11

(1)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:52 Dundalk (AW)

One Over The Top

9st 4lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Peter McCreery

prominent on inner, pushed along over 4f out, weakened gradually from over 3f out, dropped to rear when eased over 1f out

100/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner and placed on turf, including at Galway last October; stays 1m4f on Flat; 100-1 when tailed off first time over hurdles at Fairyhouse recently.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Rockview Roman

9st 11lb

J: Miss Abigail Voyce

T: Mickey Bowen

Had a lot of racing in Ireland and was getting beaten in claiming hurdles when last seen during the summer; makes debut for Mickey Bowen but he's a 9yo now and hard to warm to.

20/1

9th

12

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Rockview Roman

9st 11lb

J: Miss Abigail Voyce

T: Mickey Bowen

Had a lot of racing in Ireland and was getting beaten in claiming hurdles when last seen during the summer; makes debut for Mickey Bowen but he's a 9yo now and hard to warm to.

20/1

3rd

8

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 96y

17:28 Sligo

Rockview Roman

10st 6lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John C McConnell

Three-time Flat winner; yet to shine over hurdles (0-11); has been running in races of this type lately; needs to reverse Clonmel form with Mephisto; finished behind Must Meet Cecil at Wexford.

25/1

Form: 0-5009

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in five runs so far, two in bumpers and three over hurdles; makes no appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

17:08 Cork

Sarahs Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Ms C A Walsh

T: P A Fahy

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

20/1

21th

9

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Naas

Sarahs Soldier

11st 8lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

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

14/1

9th

10

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Sarahs Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

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

16/1

Form:

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner in Britain; regressive on the Flat since joining this yard last summer; never in contention when 100-1 on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse in December.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

10

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 150y

14:27 Cork

Sandyman

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: William Harvey

Three-time Flat winner; never in the first three over hurdles, though has shown some ability in handicaps at Downpatrick; needs to improve from stable debut at Fairyhouse in November.

22/1

14th

9

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Sandyman

12st 0lb

J: Evie Pierce

T: William Harvey

Three-time Flat winner has been regressive in the last while and has lots to find.

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Odds-on favourite for a maiden hurdle at Limerick in December but jumped poorly and was beaten 18l in eighth; 33-1 when finishing in mid-field at Fairyhouse on his second start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Tonys Pet

11st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

didn't jump with fluency, towards rear, pulled up after 5 out

33/1

6

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Tonys Pet

11st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

didn't jump with fluency, towards rear, pulled up after 5 out

33/1

3

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:40 Down Royal

Tonys Pet

11st 11lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

Lightly-raced maiden looks high in the weights for what he has achieved and has been big prices last few starts.

40/1

Form: 08

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten in excess of 50l on first two outings; has shown a flicker of ability but will need a handicap mark; first reserve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

18

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Ballagh Star

10st 11lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

Dual winning chaser is rated 8lb lower over hurdles but is 0-14; this ground suits but may need this run to warm up for a summer campaign.

8/1

9

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:45 Fairyhouse

Ballagh Star

10st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

Gained a deserved second chase win off 4lb lower at Sligo early last month (3m2f, gd-yld), his second win at that track; previously ran well on soft at Ballinrobe (2m7f); in fine fettle and should be in the mix again.

100/30

9

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:45 Fairyhouse

Ballagh Star

10st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

Gained a deserved second chase win off 4lb lower at Sligo early last month (3m2f, gd-yld), his second win at that track; previously ran well on soft at Ballinrobe (2m7f); in fine fettle and should be in the mix again.

100/30

Form: 30-85

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair third on debut in a Ballinrobe bumper last April; down the field in valuable Goffs Land Rover Bumper subsequently; has had two runs over hurdles; finished behind Sign From Above in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Make The Plan

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

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

14/1

7

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:42 Gowran Park

Make The Plan

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

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

40/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fell on only point-to-point start; tailed off on recent hurdling debut over 2m3f at this venue; second reserve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

11

2nd Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 32y

14:55 Kilbeggan

Glenabbey

11st 4lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Poor form in maidens; little encouragement from his first two handicap attempts at Down Royal and Ballinrobe.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always at the back when a huge price on debut at Punchestown.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Tramore

Fowler For Four

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Never threatened in three maidens but could well fare better now tackling handicaps, so worth a market check.

22/1

12th

4

6th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

Fowler For Four

11st 12lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

always towards rear, hampered by faller just after 5th, nudged along when no extra after 2 out

100/1

17th

4

26th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 109y

16:10 Naas

Fowler For Four

11st 12lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

Always at the back when a huge price on debut at Punchestown.

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a point winner in Britain, not a likely contender first time out.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

15:10 Cork

Aldworth Court

11st 2lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Niall O’Flynn

Nothing in maidens and, after five months off, same story on handicap debut at Killarney.

50/1

9th

10

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:30 Killarney

Aldworth Court

10st 13lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Niall O’Flynn

Out the back in three maidens and makes handicap bow after five months off.

25/1

15th

3

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 30y

18:18 Ballinrobe

Aldworth Court

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Niall O’Flynn

Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better in time.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred gelding whose dam won at two, unlikely to feature first time out
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

2

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Gowran Park

Gate Lanterns

11st 12lb

J: Paul Cawley

T: Brian Francis Cawley

towards rear

200/1

19th

5

26th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 109y

16:10 Naas

Gate Lanterns

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Flat-bred gelding whose dam won at two, unlikely to feature first time out

200/1

Form:

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 60l when tenth of 13 finishers at Thurles in December, can be ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

11

24th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Mount Gable

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Poor form in maiden hurdles on first four outings and tailed off in handicaps twice since; off 165 days.

50/1

13th

10

12th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Mount Gable

11st 3lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

always behind, lost touch after 5th, tailed off approaching last

100/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice placed over 1m4f for Andrew Balding, rated 75; jumped poorly when tailed off on Irish and hurdling debut at Navan; best watched for the moment.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:50 Bellewstown

Kingsofthemidlands

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-15 on the Flat and 0-7 over hurdles; pulled up on last start in this sphere and beaten 54l in a 1m4f Flat maiden at Fairyhouse when last seen in June 2024; hard to fancy.

20/1

5th

9

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:50 Bellewstown

Kingsofthemidlands

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-15 on the Flat and 0-7 over hurdles; pulled up on last start in this sphere and beaten 54l in a 1m4f Flat maiden at Fairyhouse when last seen in June 2024; hard to fancy.

20/1

11th

7

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Kingsofthemidlands

12st 0lb

J: Shane Aylward

T: P A Fahy

Modest maiden in all spheres and has work to do after an absence.

66/1

Form: 4

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Flat handicap over 1m5f at Down Royal last September off a mark of 62; made a promising start over hurdles at Leopardstown, finishing fourth in the 27-runner maiden won by High Definition; has an edge over Make The Plan on that running.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Sign From Above

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Dual-purpose; 2-14 over hurdles, the latest win coming off 5lb lower at Gowran (2m4f, soft) in October; not a bad run when fading in the closing stages at Punchestown latest (23.5f, yielding) after a break; sharper now, this shorter trip a plus and has run well here on the Flat; in the mix.

11/1

8th

22

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Sign From Above

10st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner won his second hurdle race at Gowran over 2m4f last October but was pulled-up at this track next time; poor on the Flat latest; others make more appeal

33/1

10th

4

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Sign From Above

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner added his second hurdles win with a hard-fought victory at Gowran (2m4f) in October; makes AW debut now after being pulled up over hurdles at Punchestown when last seen; 4lb above last Flat winning mark but not ruled out.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden claimer on the Flat at Bellewstown last September, moderate form at Dundalk since then; lacks hurdling experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16

26th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 109y

16:10 Naas

Sweeping Statement

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: James McAuley

Won a maiden claimer on the Flat at Bellewstown last September, moderate form at Dundalk since then; lacks hurdling experience.

50/1

8th

6

(9)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sweeping Statement

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James McAuley

Struggled since winning a maiden claimer at Bellewstown in September; beaten 7l here last month and while the step back up in trip will suit, others look more convincing at present.

25/1

Form: 13-25

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only three runs since winning a bumper on debut at Down Royal in October 2021; no match for useful mare Saylavee on his hurdles debut at Gowran in September; a shade disappointing when only fifth at Wexford in October on second attempt, but that race was well above-average for the venue and has worked out nicely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

The Mediator

11st 5lb

J: Ms C E O’Ryan

T: Gordon Elliott

Good dual-purpose performer and did well in amateur-rider contests in the autumn, winning over 2m at Clonmel and placed twice over 1m4f at the Curragh; fair bit to find with a couple of these; first ride for jockey.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

The Mediator

12st 0lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and hurdles winner; won a Flat handicap over 2m at Clonmel on his penultimate start; faces an unenviable task at these weights.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Noteworthy as a sister to her trainer's recent maiden hurdle winner Feddans who finished second in a bumper at this venue two seasons ago on her debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

4th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 170y

17:20 Tipperary

Blondesandbubbles

10st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John P O’Callaghan

Unseated on her debut; tailed off at Gowran; last of 11 in a Clonmel bumper.

100/1

11th

7

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 121y

19:15 Clonmel

Blondesandbubbles

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Kiely

T: John P O’Callaghan

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway to lead halfway, ridden when headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

100/1

9th

1

11th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

Blondesandbubbles

11st 7lb

J: Ian Power

T: John P O’Callaghan

Sister to bumper/2m3f hurdle winner Feddans unseated at the first on debut last Sunday at Wexford when a 12-1 shot.

20/1

Form: 0/77

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced too freely in a bumper at Gowran last time; no encouragement from previous hurdles form
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Champagne Secret

11st 3lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Beaten a long way all four maiden runs, hard to see her having an immediate impact in handicaps.

20/1

13

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 130y

16:52 Naas

Champagne Secret

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Tailed off all five starts and no improvement for a longer trip at Cork last week.

100/1

6th

7

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:40 Cork

Champagne Secret

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

towards rear, headway into midfield after 7th, pushed along and keeping on when mistake 3 out, soon no extra, made no telling impression

50/1

Form: 3409

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in bumpers, looks more like a handicap prospect based on two runs at Fairyhouse; third reserve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

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

10/1

14th

23

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Park Of Kings

10st 7lb

T: Paul Nolan

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

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

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

14/1

Non-runners

Mondragon De Barat, Sign From Above, Sweeping Statement, The Mediator, Blondesandbubbles, Champagne Secret, Park Of Kings

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Payout
Exacta €18.40
Straight Forecast €12.87
Trifecta €91.40

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Sign From Above

SPOTLIGHT:

Innatendue

POSTDATA:

Bialystok

TOPSPEED:

Sign From Above

The Irish Sun:

Sign From Above