17.20

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

12/1

Form: 067

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict

Point-to-point second (good) has shown a glimpse of ability in three maiden hurdles; potential improver now on handicap debut on better ground.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 5	25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3	13:10 Cheltenham West Away 11st 4lb J: Danny Gilligan T: Ian Patrick Donoghue	In front when falling four out at Wexford in July on second chase start and a final-fence blunder proved costly when second there in August last time; could do with cutting out the mistakes but the first-time cheekpieces may help in that regard; one of two for last year's winning Irish yard.	14/1
8	6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 3f 130y	18:07 Wexford West Away 11st 12lb J: Keith Donoghue T: Ian Patrick Donoghue	Two hurdle wins for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season; some promise when fourth on his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan, 3 1/2l behind today's rival Harsh; made a mistake at the last then; fell in the lead four out over C&D two weeks ago.	6/1
9	23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y	16:10 Wexford West Away 11st 12lb J: Conor Stone-Walsh T: Ian Patrick Donoghue	Two-time hurdle winner for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season but his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan last time was not devoid of promise when behind some decent rivals and he would have likely finished third but for a mistake at the last; that gives him something to build on.	8/1

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10th

5

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

In front when falling four out at Wexford in July on second chase start and a final-fence blunder proved costly when second there in August last time; could do with cutting out the mistakes but the first-time cheekpieces may help in that regard; one of two for last year's winning Irish yard.

14/1

8

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:07 Wexford

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Two hurdle wins for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season; some promise when fourth on his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan, 3 1/2l behind today's rival Harsh; made a mistake at the last then; fell in the lead four out over C&D two weeks ago.

6/1

9

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:10 Wexford

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Two-time hurdle winner for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season but his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan last time was not devoid of promise when behind some decent rivals and he would have likely finished third but for a mistake at the last; that gives him something to build on.

8/1

9th

12

Second Subaltern

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

8/1

Form: 620738

Last run: 191 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

Several bumper placings on decent ground and remains unexposed over hurdles after just three attempts; absent since October but one to consider on handicap debut, especially if strong in the market.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 9	9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4	17:05 Hexham Second Subaltern 12st 0lb J: Miss Venetia Thompson T: Miss V Thompson	Exposed; plenty of fair form in points, winning on three occasions, the latest at Charm Park last month (3m, good); didn't show a great deal on two previous attempts chasing, but has an each-way chance.	10/1
7th 7	30th Aug 2024 Yielding 3m 1f 0y	19:25 Wexford Second Subaltern 11st 5lb J: Ricky Doyle T: Martin Brassil	Maiden in bumpers and over hurdles was poor on chasing debut and not easy to fancy on that run.	20/1

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5th

9

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Second Subaltern

12st 0lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Miss V Thompson

Exposed; plenty of fair form in points, winning on three occasions, the latest at Charm Park last month (3m, good); didn't show a great deal on two previous attempts chasing, but has an each-way chance.

10/1

7th

7

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

11st 5lb

Maiden in bumpers and over hurdles was poor on chasing debut and not easy to fancy on that run.

20/1

10th

13

Gamigin

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

14/1

Form: 0507P5

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Has won twice on the Flat in Sligo claimers but yet to trouble the judge in 12 attempts hurdling, left with plenty to do when only fifth behind I Don't Get It at Downpatrick on latest; drier ground will suit so don't rule out.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 2	16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y	15:15 Wexford Gamigin 11st 13lb J: Mr O McGill T: Noel C Kelly	Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when runner-up at Down Royal (2m1, soft, 7-2 fav') in final start for Gary McGill in January; unfancied and well beaten in two runs for new yard; may go well back in 0-100 company now.	10/1
6th 4	29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 165y	15:17 Downpatrick Gamigin 11st 3lb J: Carl Millar T: Noel C Kelly	Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January off 3lb lower; weak in the market for Ayr run last time, weakening quickly to finish last of six finishers; in the mix at his best.	9/2
6th 6	7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4	15:20 Ayr Gamigin 11st 2lb J: Sean Quinlan T: Noel C Kelly	Has won three times, including over C&D two years ago when trained by current handler, who has taken over once more after eight starts for Gary McGill; returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January and this Irish-trained challenger should be in the firing line.	7/2

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1st

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

11st 13lb

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when runner-up at Down Royal (2m1, soft, 7-2 fav') in final start for Gary McGill in January; unfancied and well beaten in two runs for new yard; may go well back in 0-100 company now.

10/1

6th

4

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

11st 3lb

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January off 3lb lower; weak in the market for Ayr run last time, weakening quickly to finish last of six finishers; in the mix at his best.

9/2

6th

6

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

11st 2lb

Has won three times, including over C&D two years ago when trained by current handler, who has taken over once more after eight starts for Gary McGill; returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January and this Irish-trained challenger should be in the firing line.

7/2

11th

6

Roi De Dubai

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

25/1

Form: 0000F0

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict

All veteran's wins have been at 2m4f+; recent form not encouraging but ground is coming in his favour; opposable all the same.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 10	1st Sep 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y	19:05 Down Royal Roi De Dubai 11st 7lb J: Simon Torrens T: John C McConnell	2m4f winner here in the past but hasn't win in two years, surprising co-favourite at Bellewstown last time; declining mark and latest support suggests some think he's capable of exploiting it.	10/1
8th 9	8th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y	19:30 Bellewstown Roi De Dubai 11st 9lb J: Ben Harvey T: John C McConnell	Mark continues to fall but for good reason on the evidence of his recent efforts.	14/1
12th 10	19th May 2023 Good 2m 2f 165y	17:30 Downpatrick Roi De Dubai 11st 7lb J: Simon Torrens T: John C McConnell	Course winner has been soundly beaten the last twice and has to show more even though his mark has dropped plenty.	20/1

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9th

10

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

11st 7lb

2m4f winner here in the past but hasn't win in two years, surprising co-favourite at Bellewstown last time; declining mark and latest support suggests some think he's capable of exploiting it.

10/1

8th

9

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

11st 9lb

Mark continues to fall but for good reason on the evidence of his recent efforts.

14/1

12th

10

19th May 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

11st 7lb

Course winner has been soundly beaten the last twice and has to show more even though his mark has dropped plenty.

20/1

12th

5

Good World

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

10/1

Form: 551403

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict

Career-best when landing 3m handicap at Tipperary last October on good-to-yielding; recent chasing effort was encouraging but marked drop in trip here could be an issue.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
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

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13

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

11st 2lb

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

12st 0lb

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

12st 0lb

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

13th

4

J: Phillip Enright

25/1

Form: -721PP

Last run: 147 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict

Dual hurdles winner at Downpatrick, including last summer over 2m6f; lack of a recent run and drop in trip negatives here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13	10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 60y	17:10 Limerick Fassbender 11st 0lb J: J J Slevin T: Mark Michael McNiff	held up in rear, hit 4th	16/1
13	10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 60y	17:10 Limerick Fassbender 11st 0lb J: J J Slevin T: Mark Michael McNiff	held up in rear, hit 4th	16/1
8th 7	11th Oct 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y	16:30 Downpatrick Fassbender 11st 6lb J: Cian Quirke T: Mark Michael McNiff	Record of 2-39 over hurdles, both wins at this track; mostly below form this year but staged a revival when third of 15 at Roscommon (20.5f, yielding) last month; 15lb below last winning mark; claims.	11/2

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13

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

held up in rear, hit 4th

16/1

13

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

held up in rear, hit 4th

16/1

8th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke