17.25

7th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

The Short Go

11st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a maiden hurdle here in 2023 and is 1-10 over fences; hasn't had much racing in the last two years but ran two fine races in valuable Cheltenham handicaps last winter; not as good after wind surgery in the Ultima handicap last time; player if at best.

4/1

11th

17

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

The Short Go

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Didn't jump well when 16l fifth to Myretown in this race last March (good to soft); solid course record otherwise and he twice made the frame here (3m1f/3m2f, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year; has had a wind operation since and he's an each-way candidate if jumping better than 12 months ago.

20/1

11

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

The Short Go

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Perhaps unfortunate not to win this 12 months ago and returned in March with a highly commendable fifth in the Ultima given that his jumping was a major hindrance (had fallen the time before); simply never gave his running at Punchestown on final start; if he can find any fluency over his fences he'd be a danger to all; stable has won the last two editions of this.

5/1

6th

4

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Pahlavi

11st 9lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressive over hurdles this year; 11l fifth of 14 at Tramore last time (2m1f, good to yielding) was one of his better efforts; others more likely.

14/1

5th

5

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

14:20 Tramore

Pahlavi

11st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has been badly regressive over hurdles this year and was withdrawn on the Flat recently after being unruly before the start; not easy to fancy.

33/1

3

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

20:30 Gowran Park

Pahlavi

11st 7lb

J: Ms C E Gunn

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressive over hurdles lately and this Flat maiden hasn't run in this sphere for over three years; the cheekpieces are new.

25/1

4th

13

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Mousey Brown

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Five wins between hurdles and fences up to 3m; decent runs in defeat over hurdles and fences last twice so one to consider.

16/1

2nd

11

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Mousey Brown

10st 7lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Mare won four times in 2024, including a pair of hurdles; winless since, but creditable efforts over fences last twice including fourth of 16 in Mayo National; trip and ground okay and has a chance at the weights.

9/1

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Thunder

11st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been disappointing since; fell on first two chase outings and beaten out of sight over C&D last month; should find handicap company easier now but has plenty to prove.

12/1

5th

4

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 43y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Thunder

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been mostly poor since; fell both chase starts; can't be fancied.

50/1

6th

4

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Thunder

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: John Patrick Ryan

took keen hold, led, joined when not fluent 5th, not fluent 3 out, soon headed and ridden, weakened before 2 out

16/1

1st

8

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:25 Wexford

Sekakarma

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W M Roper

Maiden has posted solid efforts in defeat lately over C&D and over a similar trip at Sligo; raised another 1lb but a repeat of those runs will see him go close with the title leader taking over in the saddle.

9/2

3rd

8

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Sekakarma

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: W M Roper

Had a long period on the sidelines; shaped quite well in handicap hurdles at Punchestown and Downpatrick before a career-best when second at Wexford 12 days ago.

8/1

2nd

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:01 Wexford

Sekakarma

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: W M Roper

Had a long period on the sidelines but put in a couple of respectable efforts this summer in handicap hurdles at Punchestown and Downpatrick; trip is probably okay for him and good each-way claims.

10/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

The Mass Path

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

17-race maiden under rules and pulled up in a claimer 16 days ago; best form on good ground and hasn't shown enough over timber in the last 12 months.

16/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

The Mass Path

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

17-race maiden under rules and pulled up in a claimer 16 days ago; best form on good ground and hasn't shown enough over timber in the last 12 months.

16/1

7

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

17:10 Clonmel

The Mass Path

10st 8lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Placed in three of his 15 starts over hurdles and was third in 2m4f beginners' chase here last summer; remote sixth of 17 at Limerick last month; visored; market will reveal expectations.

11/1

11th

27

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Answer To Kayf

10st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Faded into sixth at Punchestown (3m7f) last May on his only attempt at a marathon trip; worth another go, having rallied so well to win a major 3m handicap at Navan in November, but it's a little hard to ignore that clearly his best five ratings have been registered on soft or heavy going, as have all his four wins.

66/1

4th

4

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Answer To Kayf

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Off the mark over fences at the third attempt off 130 at Naas last January (2m4f, soft); failed to make an impact at Cheltenham and faded from two out at Punchestown in a 3m7f handicap; produced in fine shape to win the Troytown on reappearance (3m, heavy); showed up well for a long way before fading from two out in the Theyestes last time (3m1f, heavy); can get involved

8/1

4th

4

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Answer To Kayf

11st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Got off the mark over fences at the third attempt off 130 at Naas last January (2m4f, soft); failed to make an impact in the Jack Richards at Cheltenham; faded from two out in Punchestown festival handicap over a near-4m trip; produced in fine shape to win the Troytown on reappearance, beating Yeah Man and earning a 9lb hike in the ratings; can remain competitive.

13/2

10th

12

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:45 Wexford

Copper Coast

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

midfield

33/1

9th

16

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:25 Wexford

Copper Coast

10st 2lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Modest mare but only beaten 6l in Tramore handicap in May; well held in three starts since.

25/1

2

12th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:45 Southwell

Policy Breaker

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Irish raider; unplaced all seven hurdling starts, most recently when pulled up on handicap debut just eight days ago; makes chasing debut with a lot to prove but is still worth a glance in the betting; cheekpieces removed after one use.

14/1

4

4th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 95y

15:20 Kilbeggan

Policy Breaker

11st 7lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Beaten in the region of 30l in three maidens last month, so wasn't disgraced at all, and headgear on for handicap bow.

16/1

18

30th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Policy Breaker

11st 7lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

10th

17

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:43 Kilbeggan

Singing The Blues

11st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: E McNamara

First reserve; 10-time Flat winner but shown nothing in three runs over hurdles; handicap debut.

11th

1

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Singing The Blues

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Ten wins from 50 starts on the level; some promise in his hurdle bow at Ballinrobe on debut for this yard but tailed off back at that venue earlier this month; looks up against it.

12/1

10th

4

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

17:18 Ballinrobe

Singing The Blues

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E McNamara

Ten-time Flat winner for Rod Milman in Britain; tame hurdles debut over C&D last month however and probably best watched for now.

40/1

9th

6

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 100y

15:15 Tramore

Le Sin Bin

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: W J O’Doherty

towards rear

33/1

6th

7

29th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 92y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Le Sin Bin

11st 4lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: W J O’Doherty

In rear throughout at Killarney two weeks ago and didn't jump well.

100/1

12th

6

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Le Sin Bin

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W J O’Doherty

Pulled up when 125-1 for debut; off 134 days.

150/1

14

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:03 Wexford

Didyouseethelight

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Miss J M Lee

Nothing at huge prices in maidens, pulled up after never going well on handicap debut at Cork when last seen in December 2023.

25/1

0

15

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Didyouseethelight

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Miss J M Lee

Nothing so far at huge prices in maidens, impossible to make a case for on handicap debut.

25/1

14th

10

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Sunset Cato

11st 4lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Shown very little so far and pulled up when 200-1 at Cork last week; first-time cheekpieces need to have a dramatic effect; drops in trip.

200/1

15

6th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 180y

16:10 Cork

Sunset Cato

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

towards rear of midfield, lost ground 9th, lost touch 4 out, soon pulled up

150/1

7th

4

6th Nov 2022

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:08 Cork

Sunset Cato

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul John Gilligan

Two poor bumper runs for his previous trainer; this is highly ambitious for his hurdling debut.

200/1

6th

6

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Ebenezer Scrooge

11st 7lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Joseph M Daly

0-7 over hurdles; only 1-12 in points and was last to finish in the latest last week.

100/1

3

5th Feb 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 198y

14:50 Punchestown

Ebenezer Scrooge

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, towards rear 4th, cajoled along 5th

8/1

10

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 66y

12:55 Thurles

Val The Man

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Cian Collins

in touch with leaders, not fluent 5th, midfield when fell 8th

25/1

8th

8

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 65y

16:05 Downpatrick

Val The Man

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Cian Michael Collins

Best efforts have come in a pair of Killarney maiden hurdles nine months apart; well beaten in a Down Royal handicap latest and first-time blinkers will need to bring about considerable improvement.

14/1

5th

15

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:30 Bellewstown

Winning Mischief

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Hourigan

prominent, dropped to midfield 2nd, headway 5th, ridden and weakened before 2 out

16/1

11

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

13:45 Downpatrick

Winning Mischief

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Michael Hourigan

Placed in two points' and best efforts over hurdles have come the last twice when not beaten far in maidens at Tipperary and Listowel; needs to find a bit more but should be involved.

11/2

3rd

16

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Winning Mischief

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Hourigan

Runner-up in a point; modest Flat form; tailed off on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe on first run after a break; much-improved when fourth at Tipperary but may struggle to reverse form with third-placed Katherine.

12/1

8th

11

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Blackwater Soldier

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Richard Barry

Point-to-point winner hasn't cut much ice in maiden hurdles at 2m4f-3m on varying ground; hood worn the last twice is left off and rider booking a plus but will surely need this after mammoth absence.

33/1

9th

2

21st Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

16:21 Limerick

Blackwater Soldier

11st 12lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: David Richard Barry

in touch with leaders

50/1

10th

2

30th Sep 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:50 Gowran Park

Blackwater Soldier

11st 12lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: David Richard Barry

Point winner who was a promising sixth on rules debut; backward step when tailed off over 3m last time but still early days; wears a first-time hood returning from 135 days off.

10/1

1st

1

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:13 Killarney

Ballystone

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: John C McConnell

Dual hurdle winner up to 3m and is rated 125 in that sphere; made a sound chasing debut at Galway after 92 days away and has to be considered with improvement to come from that.

3/1

4th

1

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Ballystone

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a 3m handicap at this meeting last year; pulled up in a Punchestown festival handicap on his only run since then; trainer won this with Intense Approach 12 months ago.

11/2

18th

12

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Ballystone

10st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a 3m Galway handicap last August; however, is 8lb higher today in a stronger race and has to be at his best on return.

28/1