17.40

T: Gordon Elliott

6/1

Form: 4/665-

Last run: 150 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Winning pointer for Colin Bowe; her most promising maiden effort was her latest (beaten 15l) and goes handicapping off a low mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 8	12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y	11:40 Naas Jenny Flex 11st 0lb J: Jack Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott	midfield, headway and in touch with leaders halfway	8/1
3rd 6	26th Oct 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 156y	16:55 Clonmel Jenny Flex 11st 5lb J: Jack Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott	raced in second, mistake 8th	11/4
1st 12	6th Oct 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 55y	16:45 Downpatrick Jenny Flex 11st 5lb J: Jack Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott	midfield early, prominent before 2nd, went second before 3rd, led narrowly 4th, jumped slightly left going best 2 out, soon clear, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough	9/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9th

8

12th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

11st 0lb

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders halfway

8/1

3rd

6

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 156y

11st 5lb

raced in second, mistake 8th

11/4

1st

12

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 55y

11st 5lb

midfield early, prominent before 2nd, went second before 3rd, led narrowly 4th, jumped slightly left going best 2 out, soon clear, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

9/2

6th

5

Whos Houdini

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

12/1

Form: 034UP-

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

Good fourth over fences at Tramore in December but unseated next time and returned to hurdling at Naas, pulling up; can win races off this mark if getting his act together.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 12	12th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 208y	20:23 Ballinrobe Whos Houdini 11st 4lb J: Jordan Gainford T: John Joseph Hanlon	Eight race maiden over hurdles but shaped well enough when fourth off 96 at Limerick last time; not seen since and can only be watched on return from 444 days off, unless the market speaks in his favour.	18/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

12

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 208y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Whos Houdini

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Eight race maiden over hurdles but shaped well enough when fourth off 96 at Limerick last time; not seen since and can only be watched on return from 444 days off, unless the market speaks in his favour.

18/1

7th

12

Herculaneum

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

12/1

Form: 5251-0

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Naas winner in March over 2m on yielding to soft but was then beaten 20l at Down Royal (reportedly suffered a cut); could go well if back to his best and this trip will be fine.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1	17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 40y	13:50 Navan Herculaneum 11st 12lb J: Conor Stone-Walsh T: Noel C Kelly	Most recent of three hurdle wins was in May 2024; off since later that year; may need this against that background.	12/1
2 (16)	2nd Sep 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 4f 17y	18:45 Roscommon Herculaneum 10st 1lb J: Gavin Brouder T: Noel C Kelly	Dual-purpose; 1-7 on the Flat; won over hurdles at Ballinrobe in May; below par on last Flat run at Fairyhouse; his flat win came off 64 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and is 15lb higher here; handles testing ground but may need some respite from the handicapper.	25/1
6th 9	4th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y	13:50 Galway Herculaneum 11st 9lb J: Gavin Brouder T: Noel C Kelly	Consistency rewarded with a defeat of 15 rivals over 2m at Ballinrobe in May but after looking threatening to a point he faded into a remote fourth at Sligo (2m1f, good to yielding); remains on the same career-high mark.	25/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

1

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

11st 12lb

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

12/1

2

(16)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

10st 1lb

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

25/1

6th

9

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

11st 9lb

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

25/1

8th

2

Loudest Whisper

J: Ben Harvey

T: E D Delany

10/1

Form: 386U7-

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Placed on the Flat a month on return from a break; last year was a mixed bag under both codes but has the form to feature and Ben Harvey rides.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
16th 15 (8)	30th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 3f 180y	16:35 Galway Loudest Whisper 8st 12lb J: J M Sheridan T: E D Delany	Versatile mare, hard to win with but often placed; better record over hurdles than on Flat. 33-1 when down the field at Navan 12 days ago on first run after a break; placed over 1m6f at Bellewstown in April.	16/1
16th 15 (8)	30th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 3f 180y	16:35 Galway Loudest Whisper 8st 12lb J: J M Sheridan T: E D Delany	Versatile mare, hard to win with but often placed; better record over hurdles than on Flat. 33-1 when down the field at Navan 12 days ago on first run after a break; placed over 1m6f at Bellewstown in April.	16/1
16th 17 (23)	18th Oct 2023 Yielding 1m 6f 0y	16:30 Navan Loudest Whisper 9st 0lb J: Kyle Faulkner T: E D Delany	towards rear	40/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

16th

15

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

8st 12lb

Versatile mare, hard to win with but often placed; better record over hurdles than on Flat. 33-1 when down the field at Navan 12 days ago on first run after a break; placed over 1m6f at Bellewstown in April.

16/1

16th

15

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

8st 12lb

Versatile mare, hard to win with but often placed; better record over hurdles than on Flat. 33-1 when down the field at Navan 12 days ago on first run after a break; placed over 1m6f at Bellewstown in April.

16/1

16th

17

(23)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

9st 0lb

towards rear

40/1

9th

4

Billable Grant

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A McBratney

20/1

Form: 6P098-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

Shock winner of a Down Royal maiden in March of last year but that's very much his standout effort; opposable on what he's achieved in handicaps.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8	3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5	16:55 Perth Billable Grant 10st 12lb J: Joshua Thompson T: Jackie Stephen	Came from off the pace to win over C&D (good to soft) in April and posted another good effort behind Luminaries at Kelso (3m, good) the following month, but didn't fire when last in action and others in this line-up have more pressing claims.	14/1
14	7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5	16:05 Hexham Billable Grant 10st 9lb J: Miss Emma J Brown T: Jackie Stephen	Came from off the pace to win under Emma Brown at Perth (3m, good to soft) in April and posted another good effort at Kelso (3m, good) last month; should also be suited by this stiff 2m4f; enters calculations.	8/1
7	25th May 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 100y Class 4	15:23 Kelso Billable Grant 10st 4lb J: Joshua Thompson T: Jackie Stephen	None too consistent but hasn't had many chances at 3m, over which he came from off the pace to collect at Perth a month ago (good to soft); fair chance off 5lb higher if in the same mood; a different 7lb claimer rode last time.	3/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

10st 12lb

Came from off the pace to win over C&D (good to soft) in April and posted another good effort behind Luminaries at Kelso (3m, good) the following month, but didn't fire when last in action and others in this line-up have more pressing claims.

14/1

14

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

10st 9lb

Came from off the pace to win under Emma Brown at Perth (3m, good to soft) in April and posted another good effort at Kelso (3m, good) last month; should also be suited by this stiff 2m4f; enters calculations.

8/1

7

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 100y

Class 4

10st 4lb

None too consistent but hasn't had many chances at 3m, over which he came from off the pace to collect at Perth a month ago (good to soft); fair chance off 5lb higher if in the same mood; a different 7lb claimer rode last time.

3/1

10th

3

Golas Tiep

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: C A McBratney

20/1

Form: /2F0P-

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict

Has hinted at winning potential for sure but seemed to lose his confidence after falling at Punchestown as he was poor afterwards.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
0 4	24th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 4	12:05 Catterick Golas Tiep 11st 1lb J: Joshua Thompson T: Micky Hammond	in touch with leaders, pulled up quickly before 7th, fatally injured	10/1
9th 4	25th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 160y	18:30 Limerick Golas Tiep 11st 12lb J: Shane O’Callaghan T: C A McBratney	Modest form over hurdles since second in 3m conditions event at Down Royal just over a year ago; unlikely to feature.	100/1
10th 3	5th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y	17:40 Downpatrick Golas Tiep 11st 11lb J: Shane O’Callaghan T: C A McBratney	midfield, ridden after 3 out	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

0

4

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

11st 1lb

in touch with leaders, pulled up quickly before 7th, fatally injured

10/1

9th

4

25th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 160y

11st 12lb

Modest form over hurdles since second in 3m conditions event at Down Royal just over a year ago; unlikely to feature.

100/1

10th

3

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

11st 11lb

midfield, ridden after 3 out

20/1

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11th

14

Gamigin

T: Noel C Kelly

Form: 07P50-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Reserve; won two claimers on the Flat but yet to trouble the judge hurdling.

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

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

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

12th

8

Ballinclay Court

J: Sean Flanagan

T: N Dooly

16/1

Form: 077-

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Twice runner-up in points; maiden efforts not without promise either and should make a handicapper.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 13	31st May 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y	20:00 Wexford Ballinclay Court 11st 2lb J: J J Slevin T: N Dooly	Twice runner-up in points; maiden efforts not without promise but finished last on handicap debut at Downpatrick; cheekpieces now tried.	33/1
12th 8	5th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y	17:40 Downpatrick Ballinclay Court 11st 5lb J: Sean Flanagan T: N Dooly	in touch with leaders early, towards rear of midfield before 3rd, towards rear halfway	16/1
7th 2	30th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 63y	14:32 Naas Ballinclay Court 11st 7lb J: Michael O’Sullivan T: N Dooly	in touch with leaders, pushed along and outpaced when hit last (usual 2 out), soon weakened	40/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

10th

13

31st May 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

11st 2lb

Twice runner-up in points; maiden efforts not without promise but finished last on handicap debut at Downpatrick; cheekpieces now tried.

33/1

12th

8

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

11st 5lb

in touch with leaders early, towards rear of midfield before 3rd, towards rear halfway

16/1

7th

2

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 63y

14:32 Naas

Ballinclay Court

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: N Dooly

in touch with leaders, pushed along and outpaced when hit last (usual 2 out), soon weakened

40/1

6

J: E Walsh

5/1

Form: 70052-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict

Hurdle/chase winner; in a first-time tongue-tie when going close in a handicap hurdle at Cork (3m, yielding); fair shout off 3lb higher.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 4	16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y	18:10 Killarney King Ferdinand 11st 10lb J: Alan O’Sullivan T: Eugene M O’Sullivan	Veteran's five career wins include a handicap chase here in August 2024 (2m5f, yielding); that's the last time he won and pulled up on return from long layoff at Listowel 47 days ago.	25/1
3	30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y	15:51 Listowel King Ferdinand 11st 12lb J: E Walsh T: Eugene M O’Sullivan	Five-time winner is best watched on return from such a long absence unless market speaks positively.	25/1
6th 5	27th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y	14:36 Limerick King Ferdinand 11st 3lb J: Miss M O’Sullivan T: Eugene M O’Sullivan	His last two wins have been over fences and was found wanting back over hurdles at Cork earlier this month; others appeal more.	16/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

11th

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

Veteran's five career wins include a handicap chase here in August 2024 (2m5f, yielding); that's the last time he won and pulled up on return from long layoff at Listowel 47 days ago.

25/1

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

Five-time winner is best watched on return from such a long absence unless market speaks positively.

25/1

6th

5

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:36 Limerick

11st 3lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

His last two wins have been over fences and was found wanting back over hurdles at Cork earlier this month; others appeal more.

16/1

9

Breagagh

J: Mr N Gault

T: S Michael Millar

20/1

Form: 9/45P-

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Some okay runs under both codes in first half of last year but poor recent comeback run doesn't inspire confidence and he's 0-25 now.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
14th 16	1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y	13:15 Fairyhouse Breagagh 10st 9lb J: Paddy Hanlon T: S Michael Millar	Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.	12/1
14th 16	1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y	13:15 Fairyhouse Breagagh 10st 9lb J: Paddy Hanlon T: S Michael Millar	Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.	12/1
5	1st Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y	14:05 Down Royal Breagagh 10st 11lb J: Mr N Gault T: S Michael Millar	raced in last, bad mistake and pecked on landing 1st, hampered by faller 3rd, outpaced when jumped slightly left 3 out	150/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

10st 9lb

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

10st 9lb

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

5

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

10st 11lb

raced in last, bad mistake and pecked on landing 1st, hampered by faller 3rd, outpaced when jumped slightly left 3 out

150/1

15

Echo Gate

T: Gavin Cromwell

Form: 0/704-

Last run: 178 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Reserve; latest fourth in a Fairyhouse handicap (2m4f, soft) was a lot more promising and would have each-way claims if getting in.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 2	19th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 100y	18:05 Downpatrick Echo Gate 11st 7lb J: Kieren Buckley T: Gavin Cromwell	Pulled-up on return at Cork and cheekpieces need to restore him to best form, notably a fourth at Fairyhouse last November.	12/1
6	6th May 2023 Good 3m 0f 180y	16:50 Cork Echo Gate 11st 8lb J: Keith Donoghue T: Gavin Cromwell	towards rear of midfield	12/1
15	5th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y	17:40 Downpatrick Echo Gate 11st 1lb J: Danny Gilligan T: Gavin Cromwell	Reserve; latest fourth in a Fairyhouse handicap (2m4f, soft) was a lot more promising and would have each-way claims if getting in.

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

10th

2

19th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 100y

11st 7lb

Pulled-up on return at Cork and cheekpieces need to restore him to best form, notably a fourth at Fairyhouse last November.

12/1

6

6th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 180y

11st 8lb

towards rear of midfield

12/1

15

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

11st 1lb

Reserve; latest fourth in a Fairyhouse handicap (2m4f, soft) was a lot more promising and would have each-way claims if getting in.

16

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