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16.55

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Racing Again Summer Evening August 25th Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Racing Again Summer Evening August 25th Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

2/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4/134- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth in Listed hurdle at Auteuil on debut and progressive for this yard, winning a bumper on yard debut and stronger form in defeat twice since in maiden hurdles; 2m4f on soft ground possibly too demanding latest and sets a solid standard in this event; 203-day absence no concern from this yard.
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12

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Aime Desjy

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Second-season novice won a beginners' at Gowran last term before fifth in the Topham; jumping has let him down this term, pulled up at Navan and early casualty in Paddy Power here at Christmas; questions to answer.

20/1

12

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Aime Desjy

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Second-season novice won a beginners' at Gowran last term before fifth in the Topham; jumping has let him down this term, pulled up at Navan and early casualty in Paddy Power here at Christmas; questions to answer.

20/1

18

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Aime Desjy

10st 11lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

visibility reduced by fog, midfield, fell 5th

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 4/

Last run: 715 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won off a mark of 85 on his final Flat start in Britain and finished a close up fourth on yard/hurdle debut despite a bad mistake in the closing stages; could be a nice prospect for hurdles but 715-day absence is a concern and entitled to need this run.
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2nd

2

12th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Albert Camus

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won off a mark of 85 on his final Flat start in Britain and finished a close up fourth on yard/hurdle debut despite a bad mistake in the closing stages; could be a nice prospect for hurdles but 715-day absence is a concern and entitled to need this run.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: /2566-

Last run: 254 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a bumper and has shown promise without threatening in maiden hurdles; however, may need this after 254 days off and would probably appreciate further.
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7

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

On The Tide

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Seamus Neville

Off the mark chasing in 2m4f Wexford handicap in April (yielding), always behind on last month's seasonal return at Listowel; completely tailed off at Downpatrick; up against it.

25/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

On The Tide

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Seamus Neville

Off the mark chasing in 2m4f Wexford handicap in April (yielding), always behind on last month's seasonal return at Listowel; completely tailed off at Downpatrick; up against it.

25/1

1

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 150y

17:37 Downpatrick

On The Tide

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Seamus Neville

Off the mark chasing in 2m4f Wexford handicap in April (yielding), always behind on last month's seasonal return at Listowel; expected to come on for that.

12/1

Form: 322-33

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner and he's a consistent sort over hurdles but his record now stands at 0-17 over timber and he will probably need to up his game to be involved for win purposes.
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6th

3

(2)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Estepona Sun

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: C Byrnes

Has gone close a few times but can't seem to win a hurdle; dual Flat winner was touched off over 1m2f at Navan last year; debatable whether he wants this far.

11/2

Form: 60

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two starts at huge odds so far over 2m3f; pedigree suggests a drop in trip is unlikely to help.
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1st

10

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

15:25 Sligo

Andyourbirdcansing

10st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a maiden hurdle here in 2024 (2m2f, good); okay return at Clonmel in May when fifth of 16 (2m4f, good to yielding); 2m6f perhaps too far at Ballinrobe and Downpatrick recently.

12/1

5th

9

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Andyourbirdcansing

11st 7lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: John Patrick Ryan

Sligo maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m2f, good); not a bad run on return at Clonmel, but didn't disprove stamina doubts when weakened into sixth at Ballinrobe (good) over this trip last time; down 3lb.

20/1

6th

17

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Andyourbirdcansing

10st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

First reserve; Sligo maiden hurdle winner in 2024; not a bad run on return from a break at Clonmel latest and handicapper giving her a chance, but stamina a query over this trip.

Form: 00

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big prices in two maiden hurdles so far.
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2

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

20:20 Stratford

Farewellchancer

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Rob Summers

always behind, weakened after 3 out, pulled up after 2 out

33/1

2

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

20:20 Stratford

Farewellchancer

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Rob Summers

Unplaced in five maiden hurdles for Gordon Elliott; sold for 1,000gns in January; lots to prove.

33/1

0

3

12th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Tramore

Farewellchancer

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Modest form but last two maiden runs give him a chance in this company; cuts back in trip.

11/2

Form: 06700-

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Shown very little in five starts so far and one for handicaps at this point; off 196 days.
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8

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

15:20 Sedgefield

Ask Bob

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

Ex-Irish maiden who has struggled on all three hurdling starts (2m-2m7f) for Andrew Crook this year; has too much to prove on this chasing debut.

33/1

8

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

15:20 Sedgefield

Ask Bob

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

Ex-Irish maiden who has struggled on all three hurdling starts (2m-2m7f) for Andrew Crook this year; has too much to prove on this chasing debut.

33/1

9th

7

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:35 Market Rasen

Ask Bob

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

towards rear

50/1

Form: 68

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in points and very little improvement under rules; non-runner at Wexford Friday.
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6th

18

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Onefortheditch

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

3-26 over hurdles; runner up the last twice, off 5lb lower at Leopardstown and then off 3lb lower at Cork when 1.5l behind Onlymammycanloveme; weighted to turn that around but may be vulnerable to less exposed sorts.

14/1

2nd

16

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Onefortheditch

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences/hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize at the DRF; runner-up at that venue on latest; in the mix again.

8/1

2nd

8

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Onefortheditch

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences and over hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize here at the DRF; not far off Whimsy and Maxios Prime, and in front of Tequila Talkin' and Shoda.

8/1

Form: 58

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two maiden hurdles so far.
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12th

9

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Jacks Fancy

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Placed in 3m Listowel handicap in September on softish ground; last month's comeback run at Tramore was disappointing (raced lazily) and needs to come on a ton for it.

9/1

12th

9

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Jacks Fancy

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Placed in 3m Listowel handicap in September on softish ground; last month's comeback run at Tramore was disappointing (raced lazily) and needs to come on a ton for it.

9/1

Form: 00

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest Flat form and shown nothing in two hurdle starts.
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11th

14

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

The Riastrad

10st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Donal Kinsella

Maiden under all codes didn't run badly over hurdles at Wexford last week but needs to improve from that.

25/1

11th

14

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

The Riastrad

10st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Donal Kinsella

Maiden under all codes didn't run badly over hurdles at Wexford last week but needs to improve from that.

25/1

7th

9

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

14:50 Wexford

The Riastrad

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donal Kinsella

Modest Flat maiden was beaten 21l on handicap debut at Downpatrick last time; can improve for that first run off a break and be involved.

12/1

Form: 0/0-0

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Poor form in three starts so far.
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10th

12

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Bella Be Good

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

Reported to have burst a blood vessel here last time (in the race in which U Asking Me was second); some fair placed form to her credit this season; could be in the mix if no recurrence of the bleeding issue.

6/1

10th

12

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Bella Be Good

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

Reported to have burst a blood vessel here last time (in the race in which U Asking Me was second); some fair placed form to her credit this season; could be in the mix if no recurrence of the bleeding issue.

6/1

10

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Bella Be Good

11st 2lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

midfield

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has won four on the Flat, the latest in claiming company at Killarney; well held on yard debut at Galway last week though and no obvious signs this sort of test will suit in his pedigree (unraced over further than 1m2f).
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2nd

17

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Roderick

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Sweeney

First reserve; five-time winner on turf, latest at Naas (1m, y) off 1lb higher in July; two below-par efforts this year, including over C&D 64 days ago; declared at Leopardstown Thursday.

4th

14

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Roderick

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: P Sweeney

Five-time winning veteran; last win came at Naas (1m, yielding) last July off 1lb higher; on a decent mark but not much encouragement to be taken from return to turf 63 days ago when 12th at Gowran Park.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pulled up in sole point start; has a reasonable pedigree but probably best watched on rules debut with first-time cheekpieces fitted.
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0

6

12th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:55 Kilbeggan

College Green

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled up in sole point start; has a reasonable pedigree but probably best watched on rules debut with first-time cheekpieces fitted.

40/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 234 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in a mares' bumper on debut but much more needed here; yard's first-string; off 234 days.
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0

14

12th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Quinta

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Ran okay in a mares' bumper on debut but much more needed here; yard's first-string; off 234 days.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €9.80
Straight Forecast €7.97
Trifecta €32.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aime Desjy

The Irish Sun:

Albert Camus

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Aime Desjy

TOPSPEED:

Aime Desjy

POSTDATA:

Aime Desjy