April 26 / 15.40 Punchestown

15.40

Yielding To Soft

Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £15663.72
  • 2m 3f 180y
  • 28 runners
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Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 28 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 257518

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Came good in valuable 2m2f Leopardstown mares' handicap hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival (yielding); only midfield however off 8lb higher mark at Fairyhouse since; tries this longer trip again.
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3rd

2

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Ballybawn Belter

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liz Doyle

Off the mark over fences when easy winner of 2m4f Limerick Listed handicap at Christmas (soft-to-heavy); out of frame in competitive Leopardstown handicaps twice since, most recently running well for long way and may have got a bit closer but for mistake last; drops in grade, one to consider.

9/2

6th

8

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Ballybawn Belter

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liz Doyle

Three hurdle wins include at this track; off the mark over fences when easy winner of 2m4f Limerick Listed handicap at Christmas (soft-to-heavy) but didn't appear to quite get home over this C&D in Grade Leopardstown Chase last month off 7lb higher mark; not one to dismiss all the same.

10/1

7th

15

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Ballybawn Belter

10st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liz Doyle

Three hurdle wins including at this track; got off the mark over fences when an easy winner of a Limerick Listed chase last time; a 7lb rise looks manageable and handles the ground, so a player.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 003566 D BF

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner in 2m4f handicap hurdles in 2020 for Gavin Cromwell but without success since, including over fences; back from a break on first start for new yard with trip/ground to suit but others better handicapped.
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6th

9

6th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:42 Fontwell

Bread And Butter

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Cynthia Woods

Veteran who has been out of sorts for a while now and he's looking sharply regressive.

14/1

5th

8

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Bread And Butter

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Cynthia Woods

Five-time hurdle winner (2m3f-2m5f) but his last success was 16 months ago and this veteran has been out of sorts in his last four runs; opposable.

40/1

8th

5

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Bread And Butter

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Cynthia Woods

Five-time hurdle winner (2m3f-2m5f) but his last success was 16 months ago and this veteran has been out of sorts in his last three runs; opposable.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 6-4536

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best effort came when beaten 3l in 2m7f novice hurdle at Thurles in December; 10 days later didn't seem to stay in 3m Limerick handicap and drops in trip here following a break.
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8

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Camino Rock

11st 2lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: M F Morris

Modest strike-rate of 1-26 under rules and tailed off in five runs before pulling up on his last two outings; difficult to fancy.

100/1

9th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Camino Rock

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M F Morris

Sole success came off 7lb lower at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) in September 2024; well below best last three starts (including on chasing debut most recently) and this trip looks too sharp for him.

20/1

9th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Camino Rock

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M F Morris

Sole success came off 7lb lower at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) in September 2024; well below best last three starts (including on chasing debut most recently) and this trip looks too sharp for him.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: U-2457 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off this mark in 2020 (yielding) and standout effort since when just denied in 2m Navan handicap in November; too keen last time at Fairyhouse but handicapper given him a chance and rider's claim a positive.
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14th

5

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:13 Listowel

Gold Speed

11st 6lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Four-time winner, whose last win came over C&D in September 2023 off 118; lightly raced since, most recently after 159-day absence when no threat over inadequate 2m at Punchestown festival early this month; handicapper relenting and cheekpieces now tried but opposable.

20/1

5

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:13 Listowel

Gold Speed

11st 6lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Four-time winner, whose last win came over C&D in September 2023 off 118; lightly raced since, most recently after 159-day absence when no threat over inadequate 2m at Punchestown festival early this month; handicapper relenting and cheekpieces now tried but opposable.

20/1

14th

5

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

14:30 Punchestown

Gold Speed

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

midfield

33/1

Form: -116F3 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Better chaser, twice winning 2m handicaps over the winter on soft; good recent effort at Wexford and reverts to hurdles for first time in 14 months off 17lb lower mark.
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2nd

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Big Debates

11st 0lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Robert Tyner

Veteran was pulled up in a chase at Punchestown on his final start last term; returned to form when winning readily over hurdles for this rider at Navan in September; retains plenty of ability; fitted with a tongue-tie now.

12/1

2nd

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Big Debates

11st 0lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Robert Tyner

Veteran was pulled up in a chase at Punchestown on his final start last term; returned to form when winning readily over hurdles for this rider at Navan in September; retains plenty of ability; fitted with a tongue-tie now.

12/1

2nd

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Big Debates

11st 0lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Robert Tyner

Veteran was pulled up in a chase at Punchestown on his final start last term; returned to form when winning readily over hurdles for this rider at Navan in September; retains plenty of ability; fitted with a tongue-tie now.

12/1

Form: 134230 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Bumper/hurdle wins all on good ground, softer ground of late in handicaps probably not ideal although ran okay at Warwick and not beaten that far in Pertemps; back in trip and so improvement possible.
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7th

1

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 42y

16:50 Thurles

Level Neverending

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Two bumper wins for Joseph O'Brien; maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; best hurdles form at Kilbeggan, placed on his only start at this venue; long absence to overcome.

14/1

4

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:13 Kilbeggan

Level Neverending

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

hung left throughout

6/1

3rd

12

12th May 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Level Neverending

10st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Gordon Elliott

Sole hurdle win came here; fairly consistent of late, including a 6l defeat in the Pertemps on his penultimate start and a 5l defeat at Punchestown last month; remains on a good mark and this looks a little easier.

6/1

Form: -905PP

Last run: 102 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Decent juvenile form for Gordon Elliott, close second in juvenile handicap here; quite lightly raced and hasn't progressed, pulled up in Fairyhouse contests the last twice; first run for new yard.
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12th

8

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Doctor Churchill

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Naas winner early last year for former yard after a long absence (2m3f, heavy); backed into favourite when tailed off on stable debut at that venue in January; capable of a better showing than that.

14/1

10th

6

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Doctor Churchill

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner early last year after a long absence; fair third over 3m at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start last season; has changed stable and could go well given his ability to win when fresh.

12/1

13th

17

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Doctor Churchill

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Bolted up on yard debut on the back of an absence in January and bounced back from a lesser run when beaten roughly 2l at Fairyhouse earlier this month; both wins on heavy but versatile with regards to conditions and drop back in trip fine too.

33/1

Form: -11033 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Real improver on the Flat and hurdling last year with five wins including 2m5f handicap at Cheltenham in November; two good recent hurdle runs at Navan and Fairyhouse put him firmly in the mix here.
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28

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 130y

18:00 Punchestown

Unanswered

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Andrews

T: A J Martin

Third reserve; three-time Flat winner won over 2m5f at Cheltenham in November but disappointed at Leopardstown next time; solid on last two starts but needs more up in trip; due to run in the 3.40 here Wednesday.

8th

11

26th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:40 Punchestown

Unanswered

11st 7lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A J Martin

prominent on inner

6/1

3rd

18

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Unanswered

10st 3lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

prominent, mistake 4th, pushed along when outpaced before 2 out, ridden when ran on after last, went third final strides

13/2

Form: 0/9038 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won here as a 3yo and returned from over two years off last October, pick of form when placed in 2m Thurles handicap; unproven over this far and won't want too much rain.
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3

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:23 Uttoxeter

Sacchoandvanzetti

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

In good form when last in action, coming from off the pace to score at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) just over one year ago, but has fitness to prove here.

12/1

1st

3

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:40 Stratford

Sacchoandvanzetti

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Both hurdle wins in Ireland during 2019; thereabouts in handicaps at 2m and 2m4f for this yard in the second half of 2023 and was still travelling well enough when falling three out at Hereford (2m3f, good) this May; unproven beyond 2m4f but has the ability to figure; one of two runners for the stable.

12/1

Form: 6146P7

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won a novice hurdle at Down Royal in January but has struggled a bit in handicaps since, 3m looking beyond him latest; drop in trip to suit but remains plenty high in the handicap.
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13

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:32 Punchestown

The Gradual Slope

10st 5lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Sean O O’Brien

Recorded first win since 2024 when taking a Fairyhouse handicap over 2m5f last time despite jumping right late on; raised 5lb for that so will have to raise his game again, but has won off 4lb higher in the past.

10/1

Form: 325109 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won going away on handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m4f, soft) in December but well held when upped in trip both starts since, none too fluent at Fairyhouse latest; drop back in trip to suit but may be high enough in the handicap now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

15:53 Wetherby

Sams Choice

11st 7lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Well-treated on Irish form in 2022-23 season and he made an encouraging stable debut here in November 2023; however, three lesser runs followed and this is his first outing since last July; plenty to prove.

16/1

Form: 8394P4 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner, including C&D novice handicap in early 2021; bits and pieces of form this season, latest when fair fourth at Limerick; not one to rule out but others probably better treated and best form is on soft/heavy.
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12th

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 77y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Low Lie The Fields

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

0-9 over fences and has lost his way this year; pulled up over timber latest and plenty to prove.

20/1

3

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Low Lie The Fields

11st 12lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Peter Maher

Won twice over hurdles (soft/heavy) when trained by Henry de Bromhead some years back but hasn't won for over three years; beaten out of sight over fences at Punchestown in June and return to hurdling needs to spark a revival.

50/1

20/1

Form: U273P8

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner is 0-12 hurdling and better efforts also on decent ground; 3m probably beyond him last time but this trip to suit so don't rule out, especially if ground dries.
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2

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

18:52 Galway

Mr Saxobeat

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Sole win from 20 attempts over fences came in a Clonmel beginners' chase in 2023; second on seasonal return at Wexford in July; pulled up in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen; suffered the same fate at Killarney last time.

20/1

15

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:50 Killarney

Mr Saxobeat

10st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas Gibney

Sole win from 20 attempts over fences came in a Clonmel beginners' chase in 2023; however, he has been running well in defeat, with several placed finishes including on seasonal return at Wexford in July (2m3f, good); pulled up at Market Rasen when last seen.

18/1

12

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:12 Market Rasen

Mr Saxobeat

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Thomas Gibney

Irish challenger; 3lb out of the weights and over two years since he last won (overall strike-rate of 2-33); however, good second at Wexford on his return from a break and he's one who won't mind what the weather does.

33/1

Form: 431-65 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won a Downpatrick maiden and Listowel handicap hurdle against her own sex in 2021; emerged from 529-day absence when well held twice over fences at Clonmel recently; hard to be confident in.
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0

3

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 1f 140y

16:20 Cork

Butterflyvespiere

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Fahey

Dual hurdle winner in 2021 returned after a long absence this year; best of three chase starts when 2nd at Tramore in June, last start; a shout but best form seems to be on good ground.

7/2

6

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

14:35 Tipperary

Butterflyvespiere

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Peter Fahey

Dual hurdle winner came back from a long absence this year; put up her best chase effort in three starts at Tramore last time; needs more today but considered.

11/2

2nd

1

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 100y

17:30 Tramore

Butterflyvespiere

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Fahey

raced in second, shaken up and outpaced before 2 out

10/1

Form: 92943F

Last run: 258 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Not the force he was and hasn't won in over two years; limited spell with Edward O'Grady last summer but showed a spark when third in Cork handicap hurdle; absent since taking a fall at Tramore in August; first start for new yard.
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1

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton

Eclair De Beaufeu

12st 1lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

took keen hold, midfield, headway before 2 out, weakening when fell last

10/1

1

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton

Eclair De Beaufeu

12st 1lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

took keen hold, midfield

10/1

1st

2

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

15:07 Fakenham

Eclair De Beaufeu

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

prominent, ridden to lead after 2 out, 3 lengths ahead last, reduced lead but kept on well run-in

9/1

Form: 503385

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer has a better strike-rate on the level and absent since poor Galway run in October; looks to have a bit to do off this hurdles mark.
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15th

15

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Rock On Seamie

12st 0lb

T: Ray Hackett

Three-time Flat winner; out of form over hurdles this season; others more likely.

50/1

15th

15

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Rock On Seamie

12st 0lb

T: Ray Hackett

Three-time Flat winner; out of form over hurdles this season; others more likely.

50/1

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 60y

16:37 Limerick

Rock On Seamie

11st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Both hurdle wins came over 2m, the latest at Downpatrick in the summer of 2023; regressive since and tried at a range of trips; fell early at Gowran in February; much to prove.

20/1

Form: 423513

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Made all in Clonmel maiden (2m, heavy) but was overhauled and ultimately well beaten in Fairyhouse rated novice following month; upped in trip here for handicap debut and doesn't appear an obvious one.
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4

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:25 Market Rasen

Cillians Charm

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

Won heavy-ground Irish maiden in early 2023 but struggled in three British handicaps for new stable last month; swaps usual hood for first-time cheekpieces here; leap of faith required to support him.

25/1

9th

6

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Cillians Charm

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

Won a heavy-ground maiden hurdle in early 2023 when based in Ireland; twice tailed off in handicaps since returning from a long absence and hard to trust at the minute.

33/1

Form: 0-F313

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Scrambled home in Wexford maiden last summer (good ground) before tame Listowel effort; absent since November and of limited appeal here upped in trip.
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8th

19

(21)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Bold Approach

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

prominent, went second after 3f, led 5f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

20/1

4th

11

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Bold Approach

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, soon led on inner

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 152 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare made winning debut in Cork mares' maiden in November in testing conditions and much better form when just outstayed in 2m5f novice here in January; in between well below best on quicker ground over C&D; remains unexposed entering handicap ranks here.
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1

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

La Malmason

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, led after 2nd, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 5th, faced challenges 5 out, headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out, pulled up approaching last

8/1

1

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

La Malmason

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, led after 2nd, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 5th, faced challenges 5 out, headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out, pulled up approaching last

8/1

Form: 7-02U8 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual Limerick winner and pick of recent form at same venue when touched off over 2m5f in March; recent Tramore effort was tame however.
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1

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Teescomponentsyess

11st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

More than two years since his last win; has dropped to a 5lb lower mark now; gave signs of a revival when a remote third at Limerick on latest.

10/1

3rd

6

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Teescomponentsyess

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has won twice over hurdles at this track but has been poor over hurdles and fences lately having returned from an absence; others preferred.

40/1

7th

1

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Teescomponentsyess

12st 0lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Chase winner last winter; has struggled in two handicap hurdle outings this season and was pulled up in a handicap chase at this venue at Christmas; needs to show some sign of a revival before becoming a betting proposition again; on a positive note, he has a good record at this venue, two wins and three seconds from nine races here.

16/1

Form: 350

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Point winner on good ground before bought for 80,000Euros; handled soft when promising third on debut in 2m4f Down Royal maiden at Christmas but has taken a backward step twice since; remains open to improvement though entering handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

6th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 70y

19:17 Wexford

Sam Magee

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Course novice hurdle winner; hampered on two occasions when pulled up on Limerick return in May; lying second when falling two out here two weeks ago, worth considering in a weak race.

13/2

1

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 110y

16:45 Wexford

Sam Magee

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Novice hurdle winner here (3m) who went up 8lb for 2m6f Fairyhouse lady riders chase win in November (yielding); jumping issues when fifth of 17 to Sequestered at Leopardstown in December; hampered on two occasions (by left-jumping Ceroc) when pulled up on Limerick return in May so that run probably forgiven.

8/1

Form: 552202 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Some solid form forcing the pace in 2m maidens, second at Naas, Gowran and earlier this month at Cork; in between well below his best in the Boodles at Cheltenham; upped in trip here and may struggle to get home under forcing tactics.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(3)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Mighty Mo Missouri

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear

20/1

Form: 0-P3F2

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Multiple Flat winner whose hurdle win came at Fairyhouse a year ago; back to similar level of form (first-time cheekpieces) when second in poorly-contested 2m Warwick handicap last month; much more competitive here and longer trip an unknown.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:40 Wexford

Ideal Pal

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Cian Michael Collins

Best known as a six-time winner on the Flat; overall hurdles form not very convincing; will need to pick up more chasing experience judged on first two attempts.

20/1

16

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 40y

15:40 Punchestown

Ideal Pal

11st 7lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Cian Michael Collins

Much better known as a six-time winner on the Flat; hurdles form not very convincing; only four runners in a weak event in which he was second at Warwick four weeks ago.

25/1

23th

8

26th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:40 Punchestown

Ideal Pal

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Cian Michael Collins

prominent, went second after 4th

20/1

Form: 72-09

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Winner on the Flat for Jessica Harrington is 0-4 hurdling, making promising start in late 2021 but after year's absence soundly beaten in both maidens this winter; better ground could suit here but high enough opening mark on what he's achieved.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Privilege

9st 6lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Robert Cowell

Won a similar contest over C&D in January, but it's been hard going since then including twice at the same level; needs a turnaround.

12/1

9th

6

(13)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:55 Yarmouth

Privilege

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Robert Cowell

prominent

33/1

Form: -4410F

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of 2m6f Tramore handicap last summer and still in contention when faller at same venue on recent return from winter break; on a fair mark and worth considering.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

20th May 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 50y

15:25 Wexford

Kingston Retreat

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Sean O O’Brien

prominent, weakened quickly and dropped to rear before 11th, pulled up 5 out

16/1

22

26th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:40 Punchestown

Kingston Retreat

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Sean O O’Brien

towards rear

20/1

3

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 120y

17:45 Tramore

Kingston Retreat

11st 10lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Sean O O’Brien

Ready winner (beating Garcon Doux) here over slightly further last summer (yielding), absent since struck into when well beaten at Tipperary in late June; lack of a recent run a concern but jockey booking certainly encouraging.

9/1

Form: -21270 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
First reserve; decent form on good ground in the first half of the season, notably Roscommon maiden win over this trip; couple of disappointing handicap efforts more recently raise question marks.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 65y

19:43 Ballinrobe

Mister Beeton

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Shane Nolan

Dual hurdle winner, including over 3m, well held latest at Bellewstown; 0-4 chasing, emptying quickly at Roscommon in June.

16/1

7

5th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 116y

20:00 Bellewstown

Mister Beeton

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Shane Nolan

Dual hurdle winner ran well over fences at times last winter including behind Grade 1 winner Croke Park; poor last hurdle start and twice over fences since.

22/1

Form: -4P700

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; winner in France at three but not much to inspire so far hurdling, soundly beaten of late in handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 37y

18:10 Bellewstown

Delante

11st 7lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Thomas Cooper

midfield, headway and went third halfway, lost position after 4 out, dropped to rear before 3 out, soon no extra

16/1

5th

6

10th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

19:35 Sligo

Delante

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Cooper

in touch with leaders, headway and challenging before 2 out, outpaced after 2 out, weakened approaching last

8/1

13th

12

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

2m 0f 110y

19:15 Galway

Delante

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Thomas Cooper

French winner (soft) had shown little for current yard until much improved clear second to Red Ball Of Fire in Sligo handicap last month; 2lb higher but could have more to offer back on softer ground.

14/1

Form: 875446

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; useful sort on the Flat but yet to reach a similar level hurdling; may do better now entering handicaps.
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

16:05 Curragh

San Martino

8st 10lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: S Michael Millar

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

14:55 Punchestown

San Martino

11st 9lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: S Michael Millar

soon led, clear after 3rd, reduced lead halfway, headed last (usual 2 out)

20/1

Non-runners

Mister Beeton, Delante, San Martino

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €143.50
Straight Forecast €84.11
Tricast €1573.92
Trifecta €2037.40

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Mighty Mo Missouri

TOPSPEED:

Camino Rock

POSTDATA:

Level Neverending

The Irish Sun:

Unanswered

SPOTLIGHT:

Gold Speed