June 11 / 15.25 Punchestown

15.25

Good

Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 3f 130y
  • 28 runners
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Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 28 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 230P-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed in a trio of handicap hurdles on various ground last autumn for a different yard; attracted support on his debut for this one at Limerick (2m3f, good to yielding) and yet was put in his place when it mattered.
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1

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Londonofficecallin

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

A winner of ten races over hurdles and on the Flat; scored in the Cork Derby (1m4f, soft) on most recent start in this sphere; just 4lb higher now, handles better ground and has run well over hurdles here before; okay run over fences latest and can't discount back on the level.

5/1

5th

7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Londonofficecallin

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Cracking dual-purpose 9yo has won four hurdles and gained most valuable of six Flat wins at Cork in May; lacks a bit of scope for this game, as shown when a long way off Chichester Park at Kilbeggan; better at the latter venue since, but was still low and left at a few fences.

9/2

2nd

8

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Londonofficecallin

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Verastile dual-purpose sort who's scored four times over hurdles and six on the Flat, including Cork Derby last month on soft; latest hurdle win at Punchestown (23.5f, good) a year ago off 115; ran just okay when well held fifth over fences 15 days ago here; needs a fair step forward on that.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 5430-7

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Only 1-24 but has claims on his best form and Limerick last time may have been needed after a break; well held on the Flat when blinkers were tried once before.
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3rd

2

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 55y

16:55 Downpatrick

Brehon Star

11st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner two seasons ago; remote second in a big-field handicap at Punchestown in June showed that he had some potential over jumps; followed that with two lesser efforts, including on the Flat; took to chasing well when beating Lesssaidthebetter on debut for this yard at Tramore; may follow up now.

5/2

1st

11

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 150y

14:45 Tramore

Brehon Star

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 5 out, challenging after 3 out, led when pecked on landing 2 out, faced challenge approaching last, ran on well run-in, won going away

14/1

15th

16

(20)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Brehon Star

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Shane Crawley

midfield

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 0/7P-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has won handicaps on the Flat and over hurdles (off 3lb lower); no match for the winner (who has followed up) over C&D 19 days ago but that was a fine run after so long out; on the shortlist.
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5th

5

5th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:00 Huntingdon

Nasee

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, weakened after 3 out

9/2

6th

7

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:40 Stratford

Nasee

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Successful in handicaps on the Flat and over hurdles; respectable efforts in 2m3f handicaps at Punchestown the last twice and this is a better trip for him.

3/1

40/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 7P50-0

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Both wins came on the Flat at Sligo; recent form has been thoroughly uninspiring.
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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

Form: 000-04

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Struggled since leaving Willie Mullins in 2021 but off a reduced mark he ran better at Down Royal (2m4f, good) when just behind Serpolette; must have some chance.
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7th

7

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:28 Wexford

Attitash

10st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Record of 1-20 over hurdles but several decent efforts in defeat; his best chase runs have come at Downpatrick, including last twice; poor over hurdles since; 2lb out of the handicap.

16/1

9th

14

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Attitash

10st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has some good runs to his name but not last time and he's very opposable at these weights.

50/1

11th

17

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:35 Downpatrick

Attitash

11st 7lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second reserve; good comeback when second over fences here in April but well held over hurdles at Cartmel; fifth in a chase here on Saturday; new headgear combo.

Form: 07/46-

Last run: 310 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden under rules but ran okay in a handicap hurdle last season and now kicks off for Gavin Cromwell after easily winning a point; could be interesting and watch out for any confidence behind him.
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0

5

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 219y

12:15 Thurles

Leish Oscars Son

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner; fair fourth on handicap chase debut at Listowel in September; not at his best when an unplaced favourite over 2m7f at Killarney in October; took full advantage of return to beginners' company when winning easily at Tramore; should remain competitive despite 6lb rise.

4/1

1st

16

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:30 Tramore

Leish Oscars Son

11st 12lb

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner; not disgraced in handicap chases this term, though not at his best when an unplaced favourite over 2m7f at Killarney; reserve.

Form: 0090-P

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Reserve; one half-decent run but that wasn't his latest when pulled up; career best needed.
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7th

12

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

17:08 Cork

Sarahs Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Ms C A Walsh

T: P A Fahy

raced wide, raced lazily at times, in rear throughout, weakening when mistake 4 out, tailed off

20/1

21th

9

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Naas

Sarahs Soldier

11st 8lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Fair efforts last twice over longer; did not appear to see out 3m at Punchestown last month; big drop back in trip here but not easy to dismiss.

14/1

9th

10

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Sarahs Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Best handicap effort (2m6f) came on much better ground over the summer; too keen on return here last month and could struggle to see this out in the conditions.

16/1

Form: 0450-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Doyen For A Drink at Wexford and an overall strike-rate of 2-58 further reduces her appeal; no obvious significance in the return of cheekpieces.
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15th

18

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:43 Cork

Beat Of The Sea

10st 13lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Seamus Fahey

Both hurdle wins have been over this trip at Kilbeggan but latest was nearly three years ago (off 97); tame effort there on latest but penultimate Wexford run okay so don't rule out off basement mark.

14/1

11th

12

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Beat Of The Sea

10st 13lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Seamus Fahey

disputed lead, prominent before 2nd

7/1

5th

13

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 170y

17:40 Wexford

Beat Of The Sea

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Seamus Fahey

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: 800-6

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Struggled to land any sort of blow when 20-1 for his recent handicap debut at Wexford (2m1f, good).
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9

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Anyway

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: David Kenneth Budds

Second in last season's Jack Richards Handicap Chase at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft, 125-1); won a Kilbeggan beginners' chase in June, 2.25l in front of You Oughta Know; left two disappointing efforts behind when a creditable fourth of seven at Cheltenham in October (3m1f, good); back chasing after moderate hurdles run last time and Kennedy rides for the first time.

16/1

8th

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Anyway

11st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Rallied well when 125-1 second in a 2m4f handicap chase at last year's Cheltenham Festival; he's since won a beginners chase in Ireland and ran respectably at Cheltenham last time on his second attempt at about 3m; needs to build on that in today's first hurdle race since August 2024.

12/1

2

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Cheltenham

Anyway

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Surprising that he appeared a non-stayer over 3m in last month's Kerry National as he looked all about stamina last season over 2m4f, including when a 125-1 second to Caldwell Potter in a handicap here in March; that's strong form and he's entitled to another chance at this trip.

11/4

Form: 08900-

Last run: 243 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Reserve; still early days and with a new yard but has to step up on his handicap form.
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4

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Applejack Poet

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Barry John Murphy

Has a modest strike rate of 1-31 under rules; positive start for this yard when third over hurdles last month but not great since, last week on his return to fences.

14/1

4th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:10 Stratford

Applejack Poet

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Barry John Murphy

Has a modest strike rate of 1-30 under rules; not disgraced in two runs over hurdles for this yard and has another go over fences after failing to take to this discipline previously; others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Applejack Poet

10st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Had modest strike-rate when based in Ireland but belied 40-1 odds when very respectable third on recent stable debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) and has possibilities if able to build on that performance.

8/1

Form: 000-25

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has been forcing the issue of late, running well to be second at Wexford (had some of these behind) but then a weakener last week at Tramore in the race won by Maggie Walsh; perhaps vulnerable once more, and previous runs in the reapplied hood were nothing to crow about.
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11

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:00 Wexford

Depeche Mo

10st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Eric Larkin

Placed at up to 2m3f in handicaps in recent seasons, including twice at this track; back from winter break when modest third in Stradbally maiden point-to-point last month; takes a big drop in trip after a poor run over 3m at Cork.

9/1

11

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:00 Wexford

Depeche Mo

10st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Eric Larkin

Placed at up to 2m3f in handicaps in recent seasons, including twice at this track; back from winter break when modest third in Stradbally maiden point-to-point last month; takes a big drop in trip after a poor run over 3m at Cork.

9/1

13th

15

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Depeche Mo

10st 9lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eric Larkin

led, headed but prominent 5th

25/1

Form: 1680-1 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse maiden winner who opened her handicap account at Tramore last week (2m1f, good) when returning from three months away; didn't win doing handsprings and has gone up 6lb, but at least in form.
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5th

1

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:25 Limerick

Maggie Walsh

11st 12lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Michael J Bowe

in rear

17/2

3rd

2

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Tramore

Maggie Walsh

11st 10lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Michael J Bowe

One of her two hurdle wins came over C&D last year; outclassed and tailed-off on comeback from an absence six days ago; this is more realistic and can run well if on form.

6/1

3

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Maggie Walsh

10st 11lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Michael J Bowe

Won a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle and a Tramore handicap hurdle last year; not seen since August last year and best watched on her return.

33/1

Form: 0/FP8-

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Precious little to shout about in a bumper and five maiden hurdles; handicaps are now the way to go but has an awful lot to prove.
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9th

16

26th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Killarney

Share The Joy

10st 13lb

J: Richard Condon

T: W J Lanigan

Nothing as yet in handicaps although badly hampered before pulled up at Limerick on latest; hard to fancy all the same.

25/1

0

18

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 6f 0y

18:35 Limerick

Share The Joy

10st 13lb

J: Richard Condon

T: W J Lanigan

Beaten nearly 18l into seventh at Kilbeggan (3m) but that was her best run yet; needs more.

25/1

7th

15

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:43 Kilbeggan

Share The Joy

10st 13lb

J: Richard Condon

T: W J Lanigan

Shown very little in seven starts so far including last week's handicap debut.

50/1

Form: 580-08

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Beaten 16l+ in her three handicaps and has a lot to find on those efforts.
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13

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:50 Downpatrick

Poker Night

10st 8lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

held up in rear, not fluent 1st

33/1

11th

15

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:40 Cork

Poker Night

10st 13lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

in touch with leaders

22/1

100/1

Form: 4/00-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a hood at Limerick (2m3f) and that aid is now left off; unconvincing.
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8th

12

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 170y

17:40 Wexford

Plusthevat

11st 1lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: P A Fahy

soon led, clear before 3rd, 6 lengths ahead 6th

20/1

15th

15

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 130y

15:25 Punchestown

Plusthevat

11st 5lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: P A Fahy

Tailed off in a hood at Limerick (2m3f) and that aid is now left off; unconvincing.

100/1

15th

6

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:15 Limerick

Plusthevat

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

towards rear

66/1

Form: 30/P-8

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in handicap company a couple of seasons ago and this is more suitable than latest maiden assignment.
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2nd

11

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

13:55 Killarney

Close Enough

10st 9lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: B J Hallahan

Record of 1-21 over hurdles; best effort this term when runner-up at Wexford over 3m but was poor since at the same track; a squeak if rebounding.

13/2

12th

12

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Close Enough

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: B J Hallahan

Back on song when coping well with good ground over this C&D (good), beaten just 0.5l by Small Town Hero; 4lb swing gives her real prospects of turning that form around; chance.

9/2

2nd

11

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Close Enough

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: B J Hallahan

Hasn't won since scoring at Limerick over 2m6f (yld-sft) in July 2023; trip too sharp latest at Clonmel but she may need softer ground.

20/1

Form: 4500-8

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Testing ground perhaps not ideal the last twice (handicap debut latest) and there were positives to take from her initial good-ground form (bumper/maiden); may show more returned to these conditions.
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13th

13

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Listowel

Rathnaleen Zoey

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

25/1

7th

16

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Rathnaleen Zoey

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, lost ground 4th, not fluent 5th

33/1

12th

9

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 14y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Rathnaleen Zoey

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

disputed lead, headed but prominent 3rd

14/1

14/1

Form: 000-02 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate but seems to need good ground and ran a solid race in defeat at Down Royal nine days ago (2m4f); this shorter trip wouldn't be a positive but she's one for the shortlist.
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19th

21

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 165y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Serpolette

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E D Delany

Doesn't win often and now 2-37; hit the frame last time but 8lb wrong for this.

100/1

3rd

17

25th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 195y

14:45 Roscommon

Serpolette

11st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

First reserve; pretty reliable and place chance; one win since August 2020.

7th

11

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

17:05 Bellewstown

Serpolette

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

prominent, went second after 5 out

14/1

Form: 4PP-70

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
50-1 for her recent handicap debut at Limerick and ran accordingly; no appeal despite a good jockey booking.
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10

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

16:01 Cartmel

Social Distancing

10st 12lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Neill McCluskey

Maiden who was tailed off in Ireland in her first two handicaps, and same story here on Friday in first-time cheekpieces (retained).

66/1

10th

8

30th Jun 2023

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Social Distancing

11st 4lb

J: B P Kennedy

T: Neill McCluskey

Maiden; unplaced all seven hurdle starts; beaten a long way (at huge odds) in both handicaps in Ireland; cheekpieces now fitted.

33/1

19th

25

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 130y

15:25 Punchestown

Social Distancing

10st 13lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Neill McCluskey

50-1 for her recent handicap debut at Limerick and ran accordingly; no appeal despite a good jockey booking.

100/1

Form: 048P-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who doesn't appear to be going anywhere; shown nothing in the blinkers.
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20th

23

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 130y

15:25 Punchestown

Darkest Dawn

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: J F O’Shea

Eight-race maiden who doesn't appear to be going anywhere; shown nothing in the blinkers.

100/1

10th

16

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:15 Limerick

Darkest Dawn

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: J F O’Shea

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, pushed along halfway

100/1

12

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

14:50 Tramore

Darkest Dawn

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: J F O’Shea

midfield

20/1

Form: 03P-79

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
It was off a similar mark when winning a big-field handicap hurdle last year at Naas; another decent effort at Down Royal last month but couldn't build on that at Wexford when tried in the cheekpieces that are retained here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Flashthelights

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won twice on good ground last year, at Punchestown and Wexford; a long way best in two 2025 outings, five months apart; may do better now.

7/1

5

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Flashthelights

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three for yard; has won three over timber but tailed off in his last couple of starts and needs the ground to dry out to see him at his best.

15/1

Form: 533-97

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Too keen and didn't last home over 2m6f at Limerick the last twice; each-way claims dropped in distance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

7

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 130y

15:25 Punchestown

Unheralded

11st 10lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: T J Nagle Jr

Too keen and didn't last home over 2m6f at Limerick the last twice; each-way claims dropped in distance.

33/1

7th

10

26th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:45 Limerick

Unheralded

11st 5lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: T J Nagle Jr

All form has been on easier ground, couple of remote placings; didn't seem to stay 3m1f last time; quicker ground an unknown.

16/1

18

18th May 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Unheralded

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: T J Nagle Jr

Form: 000-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Left maiden form behind to finish a 5l fourth in a 2m1f handicap at Wexford (yielding) and gave the impression that day that further was needed; possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 10lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark at Cartmel last August over this trip; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; needs to step up on more recent runs at Clonmel and Punchestown.

16/1

8th

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.

12/1

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7070-3

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Still early days and was beaten under 3l by Maggie Walsh at Tramore (2m1f, good) last week when not unfancied in the market; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 130y

15:25 Punchestown

Iurkash

11st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Still early days and was beaten under 3l by Maggie Walsh at Tramore (2m1f, good) last week when not unfancied in the market; respected.

6/1

3rd

3

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 175y

19:00 Tramore

Iurkash

11st 12lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Minor promise in a bumper on Rules debut but hasn't built on that over timber since and was tailed off on handicap debut last time; off 124 days.

20/1

18

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:15 Limerick

Iurkash

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Form: 707-82

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
RPR of 96 when an 11l second in her final maiden at Tramore (2m5f, good) so this initial mark doesn't look beyond her.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Emily In Paris

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Relatively consistent for this sort of grade and finished runner-up in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary last week behind progressive rival; up 2lb but she's capable of getting involved again.

11/2

2nd

1

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Emily In Paris

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

2-13 over hurdles; close third at Down Royal when last seen in this discipline in November (3m, good to yielding); two second-placed finishes in handicap chases following that but her run last time at Limerick in a first-time tongue-tie was her worst in a long time; that headgear now removed.

20/1

Form: 0626-2 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden who has performed creditably in all his handicaps and returning to further looks a good move after boxing on over 2m here last month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Crafty Gael

10st 11lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Winless from 14 but went close on several occasions in 2023; beaten 34l in both starts since returning from 800-day absence; good ground and addition of blinkers need to transform him.

22/1

10th

11

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Crafty Gael

11st 0lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win in 13 starts, but has gone close on several occasions (placed five times); came back from 800 days off the track when last of 13 at this course last month (2m, soft); won't be suited by heavy conditions.

20/1

13th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Crafty Gael

10st 7lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; no wins from 12 starts, but has gone close on several occasions (placed five times); best watched after a long layoff and won't be suited by heavy conditions.

16/1

Form: 0/P9-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred but beginning to look exposed as moderate after a quiet handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Cathys Quest

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

No joy since Kilbeggan win over two years ago off 82; recent efforts leave her with a fair bit to find.

14/1

11

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Cathys Quest

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

No joy since Kilbeggan win in September 2023; missed the whole of last year; not a bad run on return at Ballinrobe but didn't back it up latest; capable off this mark but needs to rediscover best.

25/1

8

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Cathys Quest

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Won at Kilbeggan in September 2023; poor in two subsequent runs the following month; did not appear again until last month when she shaped encouragingly with a third placing at this venue.

8/1

Form: 69786-

Last run: 241 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Reserve; longstanding maiden who has been chasing and makes limited appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

10

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Inaghs Gift

10st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sean P Hennessy

towards rear

20/1

11th

14

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:20 Sligo

Inaghs Gift

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sean P Hennessy

in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position 3 out, weakened and towards rear before 2 out

22/1

9th

15

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

18:48 Roscommon

Inaghs Gift

10st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Sean P Hennessy

Longstanding maiden who has been chasing and makes limited appeal on this return to hurdles.

25/1

Non-runners

Emily In Paris, Cathys Quest, Inagh's Gift

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €107.80
Straight Forecast €66.48
Tricast €1001.79
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Irish Sun:

Doyen For A Drink

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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POSTDATA:

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