April 27 / 15.40 Punchestown

15.40

Yielding To Soft

Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10442.48
  • 2m 0f 40y
  • 28 runners
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Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 28 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -43521

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Restored to earlier promising form when second to useful-looking newcomer We Got It at Navan early last month; had plenty to spare when beating very experienced mare Banntown Girl at Ballinrobe; may be progressive for trainer who won this event 12 months ago.
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3rd

2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:18 Limerick

Broomfield Bijou

10st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James William Hannon

The most experienced mare in the field and rated 123 over fences; has often been highly tried to no avail, including when tailed off in Punchestown mares' Grade 2 latest; sights are lowered now and seems to handle most ground; chance.

7/2

4th

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:50 Punchestown

Broomfield Bijou

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James William Hannon

1-12 over fences and rated 125; hasn't won since scoring in a mares' chase at Wexford in July 2024; difficult to see her losing run ending in this company.

25/1

2nd

4

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

16:10 Cork

Broomfield Bijou

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James William Hannon

Was a decent second in a Thurles handicap in February but was well beaten at Leopardstown since and has loads to find against the top two in this race; due to run in the 2.40 at Fairyhouse Saturday.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 334213 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Three wins on Flat for Ed Dunlop; took nine races for him to win over hurdles, but he jumped better when delivered late to take a maiden at Naas last last month; fair third in a Cheltenham handicap last week.
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3

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Kilbeggan

By Your Side

11st 8lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed more often than winning over hurdles; did record his fourth win on the Flat at Tramore last month before finishing close up in a charity race at the Curragh on Sunday; pace will be on here which will help him being delivered late and certainly respected.

8/1

3rd

1

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

By Your Side

12st 6lb

J: P J Smullen

T: Gordon Elliott

Asserted well to win at Tramore; Pat Smullen's son takes the ride; big chance.

100/30

1st

5

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

By Your Side

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Purpose; 3-8 on the Flat; ran a solid race over this trip at Chester in May 2023; hurdling since that run until return to this sphere in the Cork Derby and he wasn't disgraced on ground plenty quick for him; this race is easier, a bit of cut in the ground will suit and he's been dropped 5lb; a big run could be on the cards.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: /55P21 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Promising debut at Auteuil; took a while to adapt for Willie Mullins; came good with a maiden win on heavy at Clonmel three weeks ago; further progress is feasible
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13

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Feu Du Bresil

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

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

13

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Feu Du Bresil

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

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

16:10 Perth

Feu Du Bresil

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

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

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1270F6 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
In good form last November/December; backed up Limerick maiden win with a handicap second at Leopardstown; capable of a good run but needs to reverse Fairyhouse form with Gordons Aura and Figaroc; trainer also runs recent winner Golf Marin.
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1

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 99y

Class 1

14:55 Sandown

Brookie

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Has proved difficult to place since last win in March 2025 and form has taken a downturn of late; has the worst chance at the weights back up in class.

66/1

13th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Brookie

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Pulled up in Ascot handicap in November and tailed off on sole outing since in the Champion Chase last month; it's hard to say what sort of form he's in but this C&D brought out the very best in him when runner-up in the Grade 1 Maghull Novices' Chase (good) 12 months ago; could go well back here.

16/1

8th

1

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Brookie

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Lacked fluency and ran poorly at Ascot when last seen; ran creditably in C&D handicap the time before but that form is a long way below Champion Chase standard and he's comfortably held by Majborough on Punchestown festival running; has the worst chance on ratings.

125/1

Form: F21437 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan maiden winner on good ground last summer; placed on heavy in a Gowran handicap in November, but probably best suited by a sound surface; lacks a recent run.
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5th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Itwasfate

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: R Mike Smith

Ex-Irish 9yo who is 1-5 in British points this year; ran out on latest appearance three weeks ago and it's hard to tell whether he can still be competitive off this sort of mark under rules.

16/1

2nd

4

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:52 Wexford

Itwasfate

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win over hurdles came in 2022; some fine runs in defeat over fences since including a close third in this race in 2023; has been missing since February 2024 but has been given a chance by the handicapper; market strength could indicate his readiness.

4/1

6th

5

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 82y

16:05 Clonmel

Itwasfate

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

disputed lead early, raced in second from 1st, mistake 7th, joined leader after 3 out, led home turn

11/4

Form: 0-3124 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Decisive winner of a Down Royal maiden hurdle in December; has held his own in better company since, worth considering with top point-to-point rider Rob James claiming a valuable 7lb.
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6th

3

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Ifiwerearichman

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Won a handicap at the Galway festival in 2023 and a Punchestown novice chase in December 2024; ran only twice last season; higher rated as a chaser; bright display when third in a conditions hurdle at Wexford in May; could go well here.

10/1

3rd

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Ifiwerearichman

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Won a Punchestown novice chase in December 2024; ran only twice last season; now set for a first hurdles start since jumping badly at Listowel in September 2023; had previously produced a career-best when winning a handicap at the Galway festival; hard to be confident about his prospects.

6/1

2

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

15:30 Wexford

Ifiwerearichman

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Won a 2m Punchestown beginners' on second start in this sphere last year; was running well in a 2m4f Grade 3 at the same track when falling next time; questions having not been seen since.

12/1

Form: -43700

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Flat and juvenile hurdle winner in 2021; uneven form last season; tailed off over 2m4f on his last hurdles run; returned to form when second on the Flat at Bellewstown three weeks ago.
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4th

5

12th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:55 Kilbeggan

Too Bright

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Won C&D beginners' before decent 3rd in handicap here; however, has questions to answer after a poor Tipperary run and yard has gone a bit quiet.

9/1

5th

4

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

16:05 Tipperary

Too Bright

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Noel Meade

Had become a frustrating operator prior to Kilbeggan beginners win, and backed it up with another decent third at same 15-days ago, although his jumping was a bit suspect at times in the latter; his rating alone, allied with his rider's valuable 5lb claim, suggests big things here, and it will be no surprise if he lands the top step of the podium.

3/1

Form: 43U-81 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite on all four bumper starts for Willie Mullins in 2020/21 when showing a tendency to race keenly; hacked up in a recent Tramore maiden hurdle on only his second run for this stable; interesting with 5lb claimed.
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1st

3

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

15:07 Sedgefield

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

0-6 for current stable and needs to better his recent efforts but is now 5lb lower than when creditable second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and can't be ruled out; visor removed after one use.

4/1

6

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:10 Uttoxeter

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Safely held at Bangor this month and now 0-5 for new stable this season but his second here (2m4f, good) in July was a good effort and he'll be favoured by the forecast rain; fine over 2m; big player if perked up by change of headgear.

7/1

4th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Has yet to win since departing Henry De Bromhead's yard but hasn't been running badly and this is his second run after wind surgery, which appeals to some punters; potentially well handicapped.

10/1

25/1

Form: 111-86 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Went up 26lb for a hat-trick of handicap successes in the autumn of 2021; probably remains too high in the ratings to be competitive.
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1st

7

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:25 Wexford

Clarens

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J P Flavin

Novice chase winner at Tramore (2m, good to yielding); would have gone close if not hampered at Tipperary on handicap debut following that; returned to Tramore for another win last time over the same trip and ground; up 5lb now but the new trip may unlock more improvement after he has shown some signs of stamina in his runs.

5/1

1

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:10 Tramore

Clarens

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Four-time hurdles winner and off the mark over fences at second attempt in C&D novice last month when making all; likely would have gone closer but for being hampered when third in Tipperary handicap latest so potential remains off this mark.

5/2

1

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:10 Tramore

Clarens

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Four-time hurdles winner and off the mark over fences at second attempt in C&D novice last month when making all; likely would have gone closer but for being hampered when third in Tipperary handicap latest so potential remains off this mark.

5/2

Form: 24004F D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Two creditable runs over hurdles last autumn, notably when second at Fairyhouse off 2lb lower than current mark; tries again after an unproductive spell over fences; others preferred.
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5th

8

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

The Dasher Conway

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Ran well over hurdles in July but well behind last time at Navan, that after a pull-up over fences; only 4-41 overall and opposable in a race of this nature.

25/1

5

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

14:00 Navan

The Dasher Conway

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Two disappointing runs over fences since placed in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan in July; probably vulnerable to younger and less exposed rivals.

16/1

2

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

The Dasher Conway

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Not at his best since second to the high-class Saint Roi at Galway last season; was promoted to 133 as a result of that display; now 15lb lower, showed signs of a return to form when third over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month; slightly disappointing at Galway this year but is dropped in grade now and is a course winner.

9/2

16/1

Form: 494351 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the Flat; never in the hunt when highly tried at Haydock in February; beat a Gordon Elliott-trained odds-on shot in a maiden at Cork five weeks ago; now 3lb higher than when third in a C&D handicap in January.
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4th

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a similar handicap at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in March and made another bold bid when runner-up at Ludlow (2m5f, good) 12 days ago; only just caught in that race and he's 4lb well in off the same mark here; strongly respected.

5/2

2nd

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: James Owen

He only beat two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) and the 6lb rise appeared to find him out when behind Midnight View at Warwick; he's back down 2lb but they did claim 3lb off his back last time.

4/1

4th

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Snapius

11st 11lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Best effort for a while when beating two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) last month; back up 6lb in a race that will take more winning but that recent success could have had a reviving effect.

11/2

Form: 439

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Point winner; showed promise in two maiden hurdles starts so far, notably when third behind Dark Raven at Leopardstown; disappointing in a novice race in January; tongue-tie on now.
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7th

10

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

19:25 Wexford

Clonshire River

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Jumps and travels well but is a weak finisher with a good few seconds to his name; positive is that his sole chase win came after four months off and ground will suit, but seems best right-handed.

8/1

2

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 120y

15:00 Sligo

Clonshire River

11st 9lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won off 110 at Limerick (2m4f, good) in May; best run since on latest at Kilbeggan when a 2.75l second off 115 (20.5f, yielding); up 2lb for that and has placed at around this trip over hurdles; in the mix.

2/1

2nd

6

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:37 Kilbeggan

Clonshire River

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Point winner didn't win in 10 hurdle starts but was often placed, including at this track; off the mark over fences when winning at Limerick in May; beaten 14l off this mark over C&D last time and needs more.

10/1

Form: 261430 CD

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
0-19 on Flat, has won twice over hurdles, including on heavy ground in a handicap at Cork last November; a bit high in the weights as a result; has had a recent Flat outing.
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7th

4

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Walnut Beach

11st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual hurdle winner has also won twice over fences including a Listed handicap at Killarney in 2024; some good runs in defeat after and is now just 2lb higher than that mark; mostly below form on the Flat and over hurdles this year but not ignored.

12/1

10th

7

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Walnut Beach

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fair effort on the Flat 20 days ago but was tailed off in his final hurdle race and seems better over fences these days.

20/1

10

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:24 Down Royal

Walnut Beach

9st 6lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual hurdles winner but more effective as a chaser these days; 0-28 on the Flat, never sighted at Gowran latest.

12/1

Form: 60F771 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Gained first success since April 2021 maiden win when making all for a handsome win at Leopardstown last month; 9lb higher now and probably vulnerable as a result.
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1st

4

(8)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clever Currency

9st 11lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Michael Bell

awkward start and dwelt start, in rear

7/4

1st

2

(7)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:10 Yarmouth

Clever Currency

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

raced slightly wide early, in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f, led going best 3f out, soon went clear, pushed along over 1f out, ridden briefly and went further clear inside final furlong, eased final 110yds

13/8

4th

1

(8)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Clever Currency

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Bell

Dual hurdle and a chase winner; hasn't had a lot of Flat racing and was well backed when just missing out in a 1m3f classified race at Yarmouth last week on stable debut; blinkers replace cheekpieces; once placed on the AW in Ireland.

2/1

Form: 1P-075 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles in France; has been taking steps in the right direction; needs more to judge from long-priced fifth over 2m3f at Cork.
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18

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Garrybello

11st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Thomas Cooper

Two hurdle wins came in France early in his career; placed on the Flat on sole outing in 2025; struggled over hurdles at Thurles in January.

33/1

12th

7

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 168y

13:40 Thurles

Garrybello

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Thomas Cooper

Dual French hurdles winner showed some ability in his AW starts but just a moderate run back from a break at Killarney in July when a distant third; back over hurdles now with another break to overcome; interesting that Jack Kennedy rides as he is 1-1 for this trainer.

10/1

Form: 175 D

Last run: 149 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Showed good form at around time this last year, winning a Flat handicap and a maiden hurdle; set stiff task over hurdles later on; returns after a break.
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3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fascinating Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Turf winner for Richard Hannon as a 3yo and won his first two starts (Polytrack/hurdles) in the spring of 2022, but 0-26 under both codes since; makes his debut for another new yard and worth a market check; stable also runs Knight Of Magic.

5/1

3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fascinating Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Turf winner for Richard Hannon as a 3yo and won his first two starts (Polytrack/hurdles) in the spring of 2022, but 0-26 under both codes since; makes his debut for another new yard and worth a market check; stable also runs Knight Of Magic.

5/1

12

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Fascinating Shadow

12st 0lb

J: Christopher Brabson

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Long losing run and rating leaves him with loads to find with some of these.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 200/1- D

Last run: 697 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Useful on Flat for Jessica Harrington; absent since a hurdle win for Noel Kelly at Kelso in May 2021; has changed stable again; third reserve.
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3rd

1

14th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 143y

18:20 Ballinrobe

Charcor

11st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Flat/hurdle winner for previous yards; ran his best race for this one when under 4l away behind a well-backed favourite at Killarney last month (2m1f, good), finishing alongside Presenting Lad; shouldn't be far away off the same mark.

7/1

4th

4

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Charcor

11st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Off for two years and little encouragement from runs in a Punchestown handicap hurdle and a pair of flat handicaps; probably best watched for now.

16/1

15th

6

(11)

1st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Charcor

9st 13lb

J: Audrey Satabin

T: Martin Brassil

Off for two years and little encouragement from runs in a Punchestown handicap hurdle and a Leopardstown handicap earlier this month; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 14-718 D

Last run: 161 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Dual winner of 1m6f Gowran handicaps last spring; most recent of three hurdle wins was gained on good ground at Tramore last August; lacks a recent run and not ideally suited by soft ground; first reserve.
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8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

Form: -6P424 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Mare has shown a consistent standard of form on her last three starts in 2m handicaps; would need to find a bit extra to feature in this more demanding grade; second reserve.
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15

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Tipperary

Itsallabouteve

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Won handicap chase here last summer; well backed for return but never recovered from bad error; workable mark but very best form has come on soft.

9/1

11th

4

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Itsallabouteve

11st 7lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break.

7/1

11th

4

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Itsallabouteve

11st 7lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break.

7/1

Form: 2/P814

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won 2m2f Clonmel maiden on third start after a lengthy absence; almost nothing to choose between him and Gordons Aura on Fairyhouse running; holds a definite chance.
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3

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

Figaroc

11st 12lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Player on winter 2024's frame finishes in 2m chases for Willie Mullins, albeit gained on soft/heavy; dispiriting return following wind surgery in a Fakenham claiming hurdle latest, from which cheekpieces are retained.

16/1

3

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

Figaroc

11st 12lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Player on winter 2024's frame finishes in 2m chases for Willie Mullins, albeit gained on soft/heavy; dispiriting return following wind surgery in a Fakenham claiming hurdle latest, from which cheekpieces are retained.

16/1

5th

3

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:15 Fakenham

Figaroc

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Alexandra Dunn

soon prominent, lost position after 3 out, weakened after 2 out

12/1

Form: 050355 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Course winner of a conditions race over 2m4f last May; hard to fancy on his recent handicap chase form.
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5

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

towards rear, tired jump 5 out, soon pulled up

100/1

5

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

towards rear, tired jump 5 out, soon pulled up

100/1

12th

4

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Francois

11st 11lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Exposed 9yo well held of late including over C&D last time; blinds back on instead of sideburns.

20/1

Form: 110644 D

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Heavily-raced ten-time winner including twice over hurdles; fit from action at Dundalk; faces tough task against younger rivals.
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8th

13

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 166y

16:50 Punchestown

Wild Shot

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner at a fairly modest level; long losing run but twice placed in claiming hurdles including latest when 6l off Cozone at Clonmel (2m4f, good); rider's claim brings the pair closer but still needs to find more.

10/1

2nd

7

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:20 Clonmel

Wild Shot

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner; fair form under both codes this summer, placed in claimer over this trip at Bellewstown and not shamed in handicap company last time; well in at the weights, for what that's worth in a race of this nature, and good ground important.

3/1

6th

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 11y

16:35 Ballinrobe

Wild Shot

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield

10/1

Form: 357166 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Left previous form behind when winning a maiden hurdle at Clonmel by a wide margin in February, beaten around 20l in sixth at Fairyhouse.
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7th

5

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:58 Listowel

Captains Nephew

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Still 7lb above the mark at which he gained his last chase win in March 2024, tough task on his first outing since the Punchestown festival; behind Dutch Scultz (fourth) but on the positive side, he was in front of Gaelic Art and Jasko Des Dames in that race.

12/1

7th

8

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Captains Nephew

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: P J Rothwell

sweating

25/1

7th

8

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Captains Nephew

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: P J Rothwell

sweating

25/1

Form: 48-07

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in Britain; lightly raced over hurdles; finished behind Gordons Aura, Figaroc and Brookie when seventh on his handicap debut at Fairyhouse.
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No Results Found

Form: 442261 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Reverted from chasing to win a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle; may have turned a corner belatedly, having been costly to follow in the past; three times a beaten favorite in consecutive outings after finishing fourth in this race last season; 10lb higher now.
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15

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 40y

15:40 Punchestown

Golf Marin

11st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: A J Martin

Reverted from chasing to win a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle; may have turned a corner belatedly, having been costly to follow in the past; three times a beaten favorite in consecutive outings after finishing fourth in this race last season; 10lb higher now.

8/1

10

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

15:00 Cork

Golf Marin

10st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: A J Martin

Often backed and was pretty costly to follow; travels well but can find little and latest chasing flop a big concern (mistakes); risky; in-form rider eye-catching, 2-9 chasing; 1lb out of handicap; illustrated fine yard form with 10s maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse yesterday; participation must be in doubt but the one to beat on that evidence.

9/4

1st

5

9th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Fairyhouse

Golf Marin

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: A J Martin

travelled strongly, midfield, jumped slightly left 3 out, headway and pressed leaders going okay before 2 out, pushed along to challenge approaching last, led when ridden and ran on run-in, pushed out towards finish, comfortably

16/1

Form: 0-P3F2 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 283260

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed six times from 14 starts over hurdles; held by several of these, notably Gordons Aura and Fogaroc, on Fairyhouse form.
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8

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Listentillitellyea

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Maiden over fences and just 1-21 over hurdles; well beaten over fences lately and others make more appeal.

14/1

9th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Listentillitellyea

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Has won over hurdles but is 0-10 over fences; good ground given as a possible excuse when tailed off at Ballinrobe back from an absence; same excuse given when tailed off in a Punchestown handicap last time (2m, good); down 4lb but others preferred.

16/1

Form: 843173 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner at Fairyhouse early in the year; not beaten far behind stablemate Jazzy Matty when seventh in the Boodles (Irish trainers responsible for five of the first six); closely matched with Figaroc on Fairyhouse running; appeals as the likely pick of the stable's pair.
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10th

2

(18)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Gordons Aura

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); regressive last season and can only be watched on Flat return.

33/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

Non-runners

Captains Nephew, Golf Marin, Ideal Pal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €67.00
Straight Forecast €41.06
Tricast €641.63
Trifecta €979.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

By Your Side

SPOTLIGHT:

Broomfield Bijou

POSTDATA:

Aslukwoodhavit

The Irish Sun:

Figaroc

TOPSPEED:

By Your Side