17.45
HeavyClionas Foundation Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 2m 0f 121y
- 21 runners
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Runners: 21 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.70
- Place: £1.80
Form: 2/55P2
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
3rd May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 7lb |
Progressive 2m hurdler last season; second to stablemate Mister Policeman on chase debut at Fairyhouse in November; now 19lb better off but hard to be confident based on subsequent form; some encouragement from last week's Perth second, potentially well handicapped |
12/1 |
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13 |
3rd May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 7lb |
Progressive 2m hurdler last season; second to stablemate Mister Policeman on chase debut at Fairyhouse in November; now 19lb better off but hard to be confident based on subsequent form; some encouragement from last week's Perth second, potentially well handicapped |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Progressive 2m hurdler last season; good second to a stable companion on chase debut at Fairyhouse in November (2m, soft/heavy); disappointing in better company since; down in grade but a bit to prove, including his stamina (first run at this trip). |
5/2 |
15/8
- Place: £1.20
Form: 8U7323 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 7 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Deeply frustrating horse but improved over banks in the spring, second to Stumptown over 3m; got tired late on at Cheltenham last weekend when losing a shoe; each-way chance. |
20/1 |
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7th 7 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Deeply frustrating horse but improved over banks in the spring, second to Stumptown over 3m; got tired late on at Cheltenham last weekend when losing a shoe; each-way chance. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Stayed on from off the pace for third over C&D (soft) last December and came second in cross-country chase on Bank course at Punchestown festival (3m, soft) on latest outing in May; 8lb out of weights today and would appeal more on slower ground but still considered each-way. |
11/2 |
6/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 583
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 22 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 8lb |
Career best form when fourth in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November (2m4f, soft); back from a break with two seconds, though was no match for the winner on either occasion (including Nouvotic); travels well but doesn't always find much for pressure. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Basically a bridle horse who doesn't find much when let down, but plenty of strong form and couldn't knock his latest second to an improver at Punchestown where he pulled clear of the rest (2m4f, yielding); doubt he wants this far, but easy track will help and valuable 7lb claimed. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 9lb |
Novice win came at Down Royal last season and pick of this season's handicap form when fourth in 2m4f Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and held narrow lead when faller two out in 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick over Christmas; didn't stay 3m1f in Thyestes following month and has had time off since; could go well. |
13/2 |
5/1
Form: 3-86
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish maiden hurdle winner; beaten a long way in three runs for current yard, all handicap chases; could appreciate this return to hurdling and blinkers are given a go (in cheekpieces the last twice), but there are risks. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
raced in second, pressed leader after 6th, dropped to last after 7th, soon detached, weakened gradually from 4 out, tailed off |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
9th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead; left that yard under a cloud and his return to fences (stable debut) at Bangor was forgettable (2m1f, good; 20-1); tongue-tie returns with cheekpieces added. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 1 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 80y |
12st 0lb |
Good run in a Killarney maiden hurdle a year ago; not seen since a disappointing favourite in a Limerick maiden hurdle in December; Mark Walsh rides but no guarantee that he is the best of the owner's two runners; respected though. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 |
29th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Freegoing type was inclined to hang left in three starts in the spring; showed ability either side of running out at Ballinrobe. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 87544
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 (3) |
29th Jun 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
8st 10lb |
1-27 on Flat, 0-13 over hurdles, although better hurdles form than Flat form this year; only one pound out of the handicap. |
20/1 |
|
4th 5 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 49y |
11st 9lb |
soon led, clear after 3rd, reduced lead halfway, headed last (usual 2 out) |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Has been out of form over fences and reverts back to hurdles for the first time since October 2023; hard to be confident about his chance here. |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Triple chase winner including over C&D but he's been beaten 35l in both runs since returning from an absence in May; has something to prove and he needs a major revival. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 9lb |
Sole win over fences came in valuable Gowran Park handicap in March 2025 (2m, soft); good second at Naas in January in similar conditions; tailed-off fourth 39 days ago at Cork; up in trip, probably needs softer ground. |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 45y |
11st 3lb |
Won valauble Gowran handicap last year and good second at Naas in January; poor effort last time. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Won this race by 8l last year; well beaten in three starts following that; beaten 30l in seventh behind Drumgil in a Fairyhouse Listed handicap (2m1f, yielding to soft) in November; more like it when second at Naas last time; 11lb higher than for his 2025 success. |
11/2 |
Form: P7
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Maiden under rules in Ireland (0-3 as a chaser) but he had a few wins and places to his name in 25 point starts; the latest wasn't his best but he still went and joined Dan Skelton for £8,000; that alone heightens interest in him. |
2/1 |
|
9 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 7f 58y |
11st 12lb |
Had decent form in points but his track form has been pretty dismal; blinkers. |
100/1 |
|
14th 9 |
18th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 140y |
11st 6lb |
Absent 297 days; 0-5 over hurdles but all his Rules runs have come on ground with soft or heavy in the description; was placed in a point-to-point on good and his two winning half-brothers both scored on a sound surface so the better ground here may spark some improvement. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: 6
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Has improved since finishing third at the Listowel festival, splitting Jasko De Dames and Drumgill; recorded his third chase win at Navan in December; up in grade here following a 9lb rise in the ratings; handles testing conditions. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 130y |
10st 12lb |
Got his second chasing win when taking a C&D handicap in August by a short head (good), probably value for more (idled and rider misjudged finish line); raised to current mark for run at Listowel and not disgraced when a keeping on third (17.5f, yielding to soft); one of the likelier contenders. |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: 6
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
20th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Remote sixth in a bumper at Punchestown; tailed off on hurdling debut at Clonmel; a bit better at Kilbeggan last time but not a likely maiden winner at this stage; trainer also runs bumper winner Walmix. |
25/1 |
|
6th 5 |
4th Jun 2023 Good 2m 2f 59y |
11st 12lb |
Remote sixth in a bumper at Punchestown; tailed off on hurdling debut at Clonmel in April. |
25/1 |
|
16 |
29th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 92y |
11st 4lb |
First reserve; tailed off in a bumper on yielding and a maiden hurdle on heavy. |
66/1
Form: 06099-
Last run: 564 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 |
6th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
midfield, badly hampered 7th |
20/1 |
|
17 |
19th Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 100y |
11st 3lb |
First reserve; missed all of 2022 and tailed off in four starts this term; best watched. |
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8th 9 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
midfield |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 65
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Three hurdle wins; dual chase winner at Thurles; ran well enough at Galway last time but needs to do more today even dropped 2lb. |
16/1 |
|
8th 18 |
28th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 2lb |
Three-time winning hurdler; 2-13 in chases, his last win coming over 2m6f (good) at Thurles in January 2025 off 9lb higher; hinted at a return to form when staying on for a remote fourth at Wexford latest (2m, good); on a dangerous mark and this longer trip will suit. |
66/1 |
|
4th 12 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
One of his three hurdle wins came at this track in 2024; dual chase winner afterwards; mostly below form over fences last season, but this ground suits better so could put up an improved show. |
22/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Front-runner has not totally convinced with his jumping on his initial runs over fences despite finishing second last twice; can get away with it over these small fences and sure to give a good account from the front. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 120y |
11st 5lb |
Dual-purpose sort; rated 112 over hurdles; was in the process of running a cracker when returning from 745 days off on his chasing debut at Wexford before falling at the last; pulled a long way clear with one other at Roscommon 13 days later when runner-up (2m1f, soft); this is another run relatively quickly but he looks like he has improved for fences. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 142y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose sort; rated 112 over hurdles; was returning from a 745 day layoff at Wexford 13 days ago when making his chase debut and was in the process of running a cracker before falling at the last; sharper for that and can go well once this doesn't come too soon. |
9/2 |
66/1
Form: 9
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
11th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 216y |
12st 0lb |
Weak hurdles form; makes little appeal based on a recent last of three finishers behind wide-margin winner Sampoet in a maiden point at Dromahane. |
33/1 |
|
0 5 |
21st Oct 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, prominent halfway |
50/1 |
|
17th 11 |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Best of four maiden hurdle runs came at Listowel last time when beaten 28l; should be more competitive now in handicaps; market may help. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 |
29th May 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 0y |
11st 2lb |
raced wide, prominent, challenging 4th, led 5th, headed 3 out, soon weakened |
28/1 |
|
11th 11 |
18th May 2024 Soft 2m 1f 55y |
11st 4lb |
Little to show for four maiden hurdle runs but could do better handicapping. |
33/1 |
|
11th 11 |
18th May 2024 Soft 2m 1f 55y |
11st 4lb |
Little to show for four maiden hurdle runs but could do better handicapping. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 90
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 180y |
10st 10lb |
chased clear leader, mistake 2nd, raced in second when fell 7th |
13/2 |
|
2nd 12 |
7th Aug 2024 Good 2m 3f 130y |
10st 3lb |
Made a lot of the running at Kilbeggan before fading into a well-beaten fifth; has potential for improvement but others are preferred. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 195y |
12st 0lb |
Eight-race maiden and fell back over fences last time; hasn't shown enough so far. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 03
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
12th Jan 2025 Frozen 2m 3f 93y |
10st 13lb |
Some early promise over hurdles has not been fulfilled; cheekpieces tried here but makes little appeal. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
12th Jan 2025 Frozen 2m 3f 93y |
10st 13lb |
Some early promise over hurdles has not been fulfilled; cheekpieces tried here but makes little appeal. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 0F
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 85y |
11st 12lb |
Fair hurdler won Listowel maiden in September and not beaten far off 113 in Tipperary handicap in April; both of those runs were on yielding to soft so this ground might be quicker than ideal for chase debut. |
12/1 |
|
21 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 94y |
11st 4lb |
Won Listowel maiden in September; well held in novice company; closely matched with Killeemore Lad on recent Tipperary evidence; this is a much deeper race. |
25/1 |
|
21 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 94y |
11st 4lb |
Won Listowel maiden in September; well held in novice company; closely matched with Killeemore Lad on recent Tipperary evidence; this is a much deeper race. |
25/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
10st 0lb |
Improved dramatically from a low base to record four wins in 2025 including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October; also good second in 2m Navan handicap chase, possibly found 3m4f stamina test too much at Punchestown latest; 4lb wrong here but could go well if she stays. |
10/1 |
|
5th 16 |
15th Feb 2026 3m 3f 60y |
10st 5lb |
Improved dramatically from a low base to record four wins in 2025 including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October; following month, handled heavy ground well in 2m4f Gowran handicap hurdle, clear along with the progressive Cousin Kate; second in a 2m chase at Navan in November; down the field over hurdles at the DRF; a big question mark about her stamina. |
12/1 |
|
14th 10 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 0y |
10st 10lb |
In tremendous form in 2025, four wins including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October and, the following month, when handling heavy ground well in 2m4f Gowran handicap hurdle, clear along with the progressive Cousin Kate; second in a chase latest; leading contender. |
5/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 80y |
10st 6lb |
Had a couple of these behind when a close second in a C&D handicap in July; failed to see out his race at Galway since but certainly respected on that previous course form. |
12/1 |
|
10th 1 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Won over fences here in October (2m6f) and followed up in a handicap hurdle at Limerick (3m); encouraging return from a break when going close at Killarney 12 days ago and he's in the mix. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 16 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
10st 8lb |
First reserve; three hurdle wins have been at Limerick but also won 2m5f handicap chase here last summer; absent since pulled up over fences at Limerick's Christmas meeting so may need this. |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €15.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €14.98 |
| Trifecta | €70.10 |
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