October 30 / 16.25 Wexford

16.25

Heavy

Racing Again Sunday 17th March 2024 (C & G) (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 0f 100y
  • 8 runners
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Racing Again Sunday 17th March 2024 (C & G) (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 8 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 7-

Last run: 186 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Out of a winning miler but he is related to jumps winners; sent off only 3-1 for a Punchestown bumper won by the highly-regarded Ballyburn and wasn't given a hard time in finishing seventh; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 39y

16:30 Punchestown

Apples Of Bresil

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Won a Sligo bumper and Gowran maiden hurdle in 2024 but has only had four runs since; won well on chasing debut at Kilbeggan (2m4f) in May; runner-up in 17.5f Listowel rated novice on latest; first try at this trip and has plenty to find with Croke Park and Gorgeous Tom on ratings.

7/1

2nd

1

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 150y

16:18 Listowel

Apples Of Bresil

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Won a Sligo bumper and Gowran maiden hurdle in 2024 but has had only three runs since; won well on chasing debut at Kilbeggan over 2m4f in May; this demands more and the trip might be on the short side for him but one to consider.

9/2

1st

1

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Apples Of Bresil

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Won a Gowran maiden hurdle and Fairyhouse novice in 2024; weakened over 22.5f on handicap hurdle debut at Ballinrobe on sole start in 2025; long layoff to overcome on chase debut but worth a market check.

11/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam well beaten 1m (RPR 35), half-sister to Oaks/Irish Oaks winner Snow Fairy out of 7f winning half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Big Bad Bob; respected Flat pedigree and from a yard that gets bumper winners.
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0

4

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Bonavena

11st 12lb

J: Eamonn Fitzgerald

T: Peter Fahey

Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle; big outsider.

200/1

11th

3

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Bonavena

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Peter Fahey

Beat only one rival in a Down Royal bumper on debut, no apparent chance at this stage.

66/1

1

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 210y

12:10 Punchestown

Bonavena

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Beaten 40l in a Down Royal bumper on recent debut and can't be fancied on that form.

66/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Trainer-owned 6yo who cost 7,500euros as a foal; dam tailed off in bumpers, sister to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Meridian City; best to let the market guide.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Downpatrick

Citizen Dan

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield, hampered by loose horse 3rd, hampered by loose horse 3 out, soon weakened

50/1

10th

3

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Downpatrick

Citizen Dan

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield, hampered by loose horse 3rd

50/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam third in a bumper, closely related to useful bumper and 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner O Maonlai; stable 3-12 in bumpers recent seasons and the jockey booking heightens interest.
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7th

9

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 188y

15:30 Limerick

Quint Major

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: M A Molloy

Bumper winner in 2024; 0-11 hurdling and has to improve on recent efforts; encouraging jockey booking.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fetched £220,000 after finishing runner-up in a point and the winner won a maiden hurdle at Gowran last month; has to be of interest.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Rainbow Trail

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Gowran last autumn over this trip; third in a 3m Punchestown Grade 2 novice after but poor twice since; chance if at his best after a break.

4/1

8th

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Rainbow Trail

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Gowran last autumn over this trip; third in a 3m Punchestown Grade 2 novice after but poor twice since; chance if at his best after a break.

4/1

Abandoned

Form: 07

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Down the field in slow-ground bumpers at Gowran and Tramore; others much preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:32 Worcester

Te Deum

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Down the field in three slow-ground races in Ireland (maiden and two bumpers); cut out quickly on British debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) but he did go off one of the favourites; may yet do better and cheekpieces are added.

4/1

4

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:32 Worcester

Te Deum

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Down the field in three slow-ground races in Ireland (maiden and two bumpers); cut out quickly on British debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) but he did go off one of the favourites; may yet do better and cheekpieces are added.

4/1

6

8th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:15 Huntingdon

Te Deum

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

led, joined from 2nd, not fluent 3rd, hit 4 out, lost position before 3 out, weakened then pulled up after 3 out

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
4,500euros foal; seventh foal; half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Off The Hook; dam unraced sister to useful bumper/2m3f chase/2m5f hurdle winner Whatwillwecallher, half-sister to 2m4f-3m chase winner/Irish National third Sizing Coal; stable 0-24 in bumpers recent seasons but Patrick Mullins has been booked.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

14:10 Cork

The Night Agent

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D E Fitzgerald

Definite promise last season in a Naas bumper (18.5f, sft-hvy) and when meeting traffic problems in a 2m3f Clonmel maiden hurdle (heavy); last run in April in a Fairyhouse bumper too bad to be true; lacks a recent run, stamina to prove and might prefer softer ground than this.

20/1

7th

4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

14:10 Cork

The Night Agent

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D E Fitzgerald

Definite promise last season in a Naas bumper (18.5f, sft-hvy) and when meeting traffic problems in a 2m3f Clonmel maiden hurdle (heavy); last run in April in a Fairyhouse bumper too bad to be true; lacks a recent run, stamina to prove and might prefer softer ground than this.

20/1

4th

8

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

The Night Agent

11st 7lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: D E Fitzgerald

Runner-up in a bumper at Naas (soft/heavy) and was close up in a Clonmel maiden hurdle despite not enjoying the best of runs at various stages; shouldn't be underestimated.

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Perhaps flattered by his third at Listowel as they went no pace but he's a Walk In The Park gelding who looks to have a future.
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6th

12

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:05 Cheltenham

Typhoon Flyer

11st 3lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

He's not the only possible front-runner in this field but he's an improving 7yo who came 15l clear in a small field at Haydock four weeks ago (2m3f, good); a 6lb rise could have been worse and, although this is a lot more challenging, he's in the mix.

9/2

6th

12

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:05 Cheltenham

Typhoon Flyer

11st 3lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

He's not the only possible front-runner in this field but he's an improving 7yo who came 15l clear in a small field at Haydock four weeks ago (2m3f, good); a 6lb rise could have been worse and, although this is a lot more challenging, he's in the mix.

9/2

1st

3

19th Mar 2025

Good

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Typhoon Flyer

11st 8lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won maiden hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, good) in November and he's since been a respectable third in his first two handicaps (1m7f/2m, good to soft/soft); those were warm races and this front-runner can make a bold bid.

4/1

Verdict

Rainbow Trail failed to warrant a mention in his trainer’s recent Stable Tour interview but he fetched £220,000 after finishing second in his point and the winner has since won a maiden hurdle. However, APPLE’S OF BRESIL was the subject of some encouraging vibes ahead of his debut at Punchestown when he wasn’t given a rough time behind the highly-touted Ballyburn. The market should be informative as regards the newcomers.[Alistair Jones]