March 30 / 15.42 Naas

15.42

Soft

Owners Insurance Included In AIRO Membership Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 0f 63y
  • 18 runners
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Owners Insurance Included In AIRO Membership Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.50
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 03-525

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles but last month's second at Punchestown over 2m4f on yielding was encouraging after nine months off; ran okay at Ayr three weeks ago but how he will handle this ground is not that clear.
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1

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:50 Navan

Herculaneum

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Most recent of three hurdle wins was in May 2024; off since later that year; may need this against that background.

12/1

2

(16)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Herculaneum

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual-purpose; 1-7 on the Flat; won over hurdles at Ballinrobe in May; below par on last Flat run at Fairyhouse; his flat win came off 64 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and is 15lb higher here; handles testing ground but may need some respite from the handicapper.

25/1

6th

9

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Herculaneum

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Consistency rewarded with a defeat of 15 rivals over 2m at Ballinrobe in May but after looking threatening to a point he faded into a remote fourth at Sligo (2m1f, good to yielding); remains on the same career-high mark.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 530409

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth of 25 here in December; not beaten far in first-time cheekpieces at Wexford; ground probably not an issue and no surprise should he play a hand here.
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2

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Only One Plan

11st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Added his third hurdles win at Ballinrobe in July (2m1f, good) off 96; not at the same level in two runs following that off 4lb higher; dropped 1lb now, but his form is erratic.

11/1

8th

11

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:32 Kilbeggan

Only One Plan

10st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: M Flannery

Is 3-30 over hurdles with his most recent win coming at Ballinrobe in July off a mark of 96 (2m1f, good); beaten a long way off a 4lb higher mark back at that track last time (2m, good); could bounce back here.

12/1

9th

2

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Only One Plan

12st 0lb

J: Conor Owens

T: M Flannery

3-28 over hurdles, two wins with Philip Rothwell and placed twice at this venue for that stable; has found his form again; built on Kilbeggan second when scoring for his locally-based trainer here last month; only 4lb higher, same 7lb claimer aboard

11/2

25/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 467P-0

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three-time point winner but hurdles form somewhat less impressive; others preferred.
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2nd

8

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:05 Down Royal

Winnie Woodnutt

11st 8lb

J: Mr A Harvey

T: D Harvey

In fine form since returning from points' in March, relishing stamina trips to win at Kilbeggan both over hurdles and last week in 3m1f handicap chase under confident ride; feasibly still on a workable mark and likely major player again back hurdling.

11/4

1st

1

25th Aug 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Winnie Woodnutt

12st 0lb

J: Mr A Harvey

T: D Harvey

Won over hurdles here (3m) in April before a decent run on chasing debut in a Limerick handicap; solid in defeat back over hurdles the last twice and is likely to run her race.

5/2

3rd

1

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:43 Cork

Winnie Woodnutt

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D Harvey

Three-time point winner and off the mark under rules in 3m Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in April; backed that up with good runs in defeat at Limerick and Downpatrick but not sure this drop in trip will suit.

11/2

40/1

  • Place: £10.40

Form: P9P008 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner in 2021; completely out of form since returning from his summer break in October and makes little appeal.
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5th

8

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 194y

15:45 Sligo

Staging Post

10st 6lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won his bumper here and arrives in good form after finishing second in a handicap hurdle here last month; top rider booked and has to have a solid chance.

3/1

2nd

13

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 133y

18:33 Sligo

Staging Post

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders before 2 out, pushed along and went second approaching last, ran on and went clear with winner final 110yds

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-1082

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in January and stepped up on that when narrowly beaten in a competitive handicap here 18 days ago; up 3lb for that but trip and ground are fine; should go close with a repeat.
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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: 80062

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Decent effort over 2m4f on his handicap debut at Punchestown in January; stepped up on that when runner-up in a competitive contest here last month; up 3lb but will not be far away if reproducing that.
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8th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Crafty Gael

10st 11lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Winless from 14 but went close on several occasions in 2023; beaten 34l in both starts since returning from 800-day absence; good ground and addition of blinkers need to transform him.

22/1

10th

11

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Crafty Gael

11st 0lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win in 13 starts, but has gone close on several occasions (placed five times); came back from 800 days off the track when last of 13 at this course last month (2m, soft); won't be suited by heavy conditions.

20/1

13th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Crafty Gael

10st 7lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; no wins from 12 starts, but has gone close on several occasions (placed five times); best watched after a long layoff and won't be suited by heavy conditions.

16/1

Form: -405P0

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability for Brendan Walsh; mid-division on his debut for Gordon Elliott here 18 days ago after seven months off; others preferred.
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13

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:48 Tipperary

Be My Hero

10st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Long-standing maiden; back from a break with midfield efforts over hurdles at Down Royal and on chasing debut at Limerick (2m2f, good); trip and ground fine but needs to find improvement from somewhere.

33/1

11

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 200y

17:05 Limerick

Be My Hero

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Ran respectably over hurdles when returning from a big layoff on most recent start, travelling okay but made a bad mistake at a crucial point; prior to that his form was mediocre; he could play a role if his first run over fences brings about some further improvement.

8/1

11

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 200y

17:05 Limerick

Be My Hero

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Ran respectably over hurdles when returning from a big layoff on most recent start, travelling okay but made a bad mistake at a crucial point; prior to that his form was mediocre; he could play a role if his first run over fences brings about some further improvement.

8/1

Form: P5873

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on the Flat and progressive over hurdles; possibly had too much made of her over this trip at Clonmel four weeks ago; should go well at her best.
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7

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Take My Hand

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Michael Mulvany

Four-time Flat winner (including at this venue) and placed ten times; 0-10 over hurdles; lost form after Tramore second at the end of the season before last; long absence to overcome.

16/1

8th

10

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 133y

18:33 Sligo

Take My Hand

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Michael Mulvany

took keen hold, prominent, went second before 2nd, hit 5th

12/1

6th

10

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 120y

18:50 Tramore

Take My Hand

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Michael Mulvany

Four-time Flat winner; 0-8 over hurdles but has competitive form, including when second under a positive ride over C&D in April; Ballinrobe was nothing like so good but she's better than that.

10/1

Form: 00002

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden for Johnny Murtagh; stepped up on previous hurdles form when just failing to get up in Wexford handicap hurdle three weeks ago; ground something of an unknown but certainly capable of exploiting this sort of mark.
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12th

6

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Nemean

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Maiden posted his best run over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D handicap last year; best run since when fifth in blinkers at Cork last time; can be involved.

9/1

5th

8

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:40 Cork

Nemean

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

midfield

14/1

12th

9

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Nemean

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

20/1

Form: 668561 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Thought to have been disappointing overall before decisively landing a handicap hurdle at Thurles 17 days ago; up 7lb for that but could well be capable of further improvement and underfoot conditions are fine.
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12th

3

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Mahlers Cove

11st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

1-11 over hurdles; has run well on soft ground in two of his last three starts; 3lb rise for 7l second on latest at Naas seems harsh; trip and ground fine though and he has place claims again.

17/2

12th

3

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Mahlers Cove

11st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

1-11 over hurdles; has run well on soft ground in two of his last three starts; 3lb rise for 7l second on latest at Naas seems harsh; trip and ground fine though and he has place claims again.

17/2

2nd

8

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 7y

15:10 Naas

Mahlers Cove

11st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Sole win came over hurdles at Thurles in March 2023; last three runs have been over fences; second at Punchestown on penultimate start, but beaten 10l.

12/1

Form: 80P005

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two runs in handicap hurdles and not a great deal to write home about on either occasion; much more needed here but the stable is in good form.
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14

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 170y

17:35 Downpatrick

Kanors Girl

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has been regressive in handicaps and well beaten at Limerick plus over C&D latest; others much more likely.

33/1

11th

10

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 60y

14:55 Downpatrick

Kanors Girl

11st 5lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear of midfield

12/1

6th

14

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:15 Limerick

Kanors Girl

11st 2lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

midfield

25/1

Form: P-P90

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Not totally disgraced on her last two maiden hurdle outings but much more needed here.
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14th

14

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Getaway Molly

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Rooney

in touch with leaders on inner, led before 2nd

20/1

16

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 170y

17:35 Downpatrick

Getaway Molly

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Patrick Rooney

First reserve; beaten a long way in two handicaps lately, including over C&D, and not easy to make a case for; visor tried.

14th

13

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 60y

14:55 Downpatrick

Getaway Molly

11st 4lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: Patrick Rooney

midfield

25/1

100/1

Form: 88-009

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Not much to recommend in bumpers or maiden hurdles; easily passed over here.
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3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Jinxs Link

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Two hurdle wins include a success here; tailed off in a Fairyhouse beginners' chase returning from almost a year off and pulled up over hurdles at the same venue last time; needs to return to form.

15/1

11

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Jinxs Link

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Dual hurdles winner was a 15.5l fourth when last seen over timber in January last year; tailed off on seasonal return here last month in a beginners' chase; others more likely.

50/1

8th

2

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Jinxs Link

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: M M Rice

Rated 101 over hurdles following two wins in that sphere; makes chasing debut following almost a year off and likely to find a few too talented.

20/1

Form: 0U000

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
No impact in five runs in maiden hurdles and hard to fancy but worth a market check.
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4

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:30 Newton Abbot

Papa Barns

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tried chasing twice in Ireland and was an 11l second of 18 in a 2m handicap in one of those; only had three hurdle starts for Olly Murphy and the best was the opening one when second off 3lb lower at Worcester; has to be feared in a first-time tongue-tie.

5/1

7th

5

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:48 Fontwell

Papa Barns

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish 8yo; ran poorly at Uttoxeter last month and is now 0-21 over hurdles but was clear second to a progressive rival on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) two starts ago and has good claims if judged on that.

7/2

5

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Papa Barns

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-22 under rules, but having been well supported he ran his best race so far when second of ten on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) last month (first and fourth have won since); up 5lb but still 1lb well in and shortlisted if building on that.

4/1

Form: 6600

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Showed a small bit of ability in juvenile hurdles last year; handicap debut here in a first-time hood but likely that he wants better ground.
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4th

6

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Mi Sueno

10st 5lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: David Brace

Returned to form with creditable second at Taunton (2m, good) last month, his third start for David Brace, but was pulled up on recent chasing debut and has become hard to predict.

11/2

6

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Mi Sueno

10st 8lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: David Brace

Dual soft-ground hurdle winner (handles good) in early 2024 but had been badly out of sorts prior to his second at Taunton (2m, good) last month; now switches to fences and needs to build on that revival, though he remains attractively treated on old form.

9/2

2nd

10

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Mi Sueno

10st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: David Brace

Dual soft-ground hurdle winner (handles good) in early 2024 but has struggled for form since, including on both starts for this stable; latest C&D effort offered a glimmer of encouragement and he's well treated on old form, but he needs another step forward today.

14/1

Form: 09P96

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reportedly hung left when not running at all badly in a Clonmel handicap hurdle last week; could well improve going left-handed and not to be dismissed here.
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11th

11

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 100y

18:30 Wexford

Thirsty Thursday

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Colin Motherway

Fair run on heavy ground at Clonmel in March in his first handicap; has failed to build on that; cheekpieces on now.

14/1

20

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:15 Limerick

Thirsty Thursday

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Colin Motherway

9th

6

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Thirsty Thursday

11st 5lb

J: Ian Power

T: Colin Motherway

Reportedly hung left when not running at all badly in a Clonmel handicap last month, not so good since at Navan; marked step up in trip here.

16/1

Form: 50O50-

Last run: 361 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Three maiden hurdle outings; does not appeal as being well treated for his first handicap after almost a year off.
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17th

17

19th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Leading Oak

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Denis W Cullen

Beaten 163 lengths in two handicap hurdes and makes no appeal.

66/1

17th

14

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Leading Oak

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Denis W Cullen

towards rear

40/1

14th

18

29th Apr 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 0y

18:40 Punchestown

Leading Oak

12st 0lb

J: Eimear Smullen

T: Denis W Cullen

Missed a year; tailed off on last month's return; plenty to find.

100/1

Form: /9005P

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Improved in first-time cheekpieces when fifth in a Navan handicap hurdle in January over 2m4f; took a backward step when reportedly hanging left at Clonmel over 3m last time; back over 2m here which should be more suitable and has a chance on her Navan run; blinkers tried here.
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6

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 63y

15:42 Naas

Infinity Tower

11st 6lb

J: Richard Condon

T: N Dooly

soon prominent, disputing second after 1st, went second after 2nd, joined leader 3 out, ridden before 2 out, outpaced and lost position when bit short of room after 2 out, weakening and dropped to midfield when fell last

14/1

8

2nd Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:25 Clonmel

Infinity Tower

11st 6lb

J: Richard Condon

T: N Dooly

Improved when beaten 6l on handicap debut at Navan last time; could get involved.

12/1

19

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

16:35 Punchestown

Infinity Tower

11st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: N Dooly

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Payout
Exacta €610.00
Straight Forecast €258.23
Tricast €1990.11
Trifecta €1250.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crafty Gael

The Irish Sun:

Nemean

RP Ratings (IRE):

Mahlers Cove

POSTDATA:

Only One Plan