December 09 / 12.32 Navan

12.32

Soft

Headfort Arms Hotel Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 25 runners
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Headfort Arms Hotel Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.02

Form: /163-2 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Emphatic winner of a Punchestown bumper 13 months ago; third behind promising types Stellar Story and Ile Atlantique at Naas on the second of two runs in winners' bumpers; good chance he can step up a place after second to the promising It's For Me on hurdling debut at Punchestown last month.
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1st

1

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Caldwell Potter

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Grade 1 novice hurdle winner over 2m in Ireland and sold for 740,000euros at the Caldwell dispersal sale; record of 2-4 over fences for new connections features an excellent front-running performance in the novice handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, galloping on strongly and leaving the impression he'll be as effective upped further in distance; respected with further progress plausible.

4/1

1st

1

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Caldwell Potter

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Grade 1 novice hurdle winner over 2m in Ireland and sold for 740,000euros at the Caldwell dispersal sale; record of 2-4 over fences for new connections features an excellent front-running performance in the novice handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, galloping on strongly and leaving the impression he'll be as effective upped further in distance; respected with further progress plausible.

4/1

1st

3

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Caldwell Potter

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent early, led 1st

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed at Ballindenisk almost a year ago on the second of two starts in points; made a promsing hurdling debut when fourth behind stablemate Slade Steel over C&D; Darragh O'Keeffe keeps the ride, with Rachael Blackmore on Catena Zapata.
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12th

24

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Gorgeous Tom

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fourth behind two of these in 3m Grade 1 novice event at Cheltenham last March; ran creditably all three starts this winter, notably 11l fourth of 24 off this mark to Panic Attack at Newbury (3m2f) in November when he stuck to his task very well having been left at the shambolic start; improvement is needed but that race gave encouragement for longer trips and his dam is half-sister to Cappa Bleu who was placed in this race in 2012 and 2013.

22/1

5th

2

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Gorgeous Tom

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Novice wins came at up to 2m4f but some good runs over further, including latest when fourth of 24 in 3m2f Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November on handicap debut; has form on heavy; should go well.

11/2

2nd

2

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:15 Down Royal

Gorgeous Tom

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Grade 3 novice at Cork last year and flew home when beaten just 1l in fourth behind Croke Park and Firefox in the Drinmore; ran well enough in defeat when fourth in Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham; not as good at Punchestown in April; can go well if ready to rock on seasonal reappearance but wouldn't want too much rain.

11/4

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3/3-1 D

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ran well in a valuable sales bumper on debut the season before last; off for a year before confirming ability when third in a Punchestown festival bumper in April; had to work hard to win a Ballinrobe bumper in May; however, the form looks solid since runner-up Intense Approach won his next two races; leading contender.
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14th

19

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Dr Eggman

10st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: W P Mullins

Finished third behind shorter-priced stablemates in last two outings and is again facing stronger candidates from his own yard, before even considering the many other dangers; overall record of just 2-15 reflects that he hasn't progressed as well as expected; 2lb out of the handicap.

40/1

3rd

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:07 Thurles

Dr Eggman

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Only 1-9 over hurdles and vastly inferior to stablemate Salvator Mundi in that discipline; his second run over fences was better than the first, beaten about 12l at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding); would have a chance if the yard's apparent main hope did fluff his lines.

7/2

3rd

1

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Dr Eggman

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; bumper winner; 1-9 over hurdles and rated 133; in rear at this venue on chasing debut; got loose at the start and was withdrawn here on New Year's Day; stable has stronger candidates.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the talented but ill-fated Three Stripe Life; second in a point for Pat Turley at Loughanmore in April 2022; winner It's For Me developed into a leading bumper horse last season and beat Caldwell Potter (the other Elliott runner here) on his hurling debut; may need this.
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7th

3

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

14:45 Clonmel

Hes Ultimate

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Shaped okay in first couple of winter maidens; after eight months off, 6-5 fav when beaten by 86-rated foe at Tramore.

15/8

2nd

1

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:20 Tramore

Hes Ultimate

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, joined leader before 3rd, led before 2 out, headed but kept on well from last

8/11

5th

4

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:40 Punchestown

Hes Ultimate

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Point-to-point second has run just okay in maiden hurdles at Navan and Down Royal, 2m4f trip seemingly stretched him on latest; may ideally want better ground.

13/2

Form: 36-567

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed twice in bumpers, with a long interval between those two runs; needs to improve his jumping technique on recent evidence.
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6th

9

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Catos Revenge

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

2m4f Limerick handicap winner '23/24 season (heavy) had a relatively light campaign last term, well held in handicaps; reduced mark so of limited appeal.

20/1

13th

14

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Catos Revenge

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear throughout

12/1

13th

14

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Catos Revenge

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear

12/1

Form: 22-

Last run: 412 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner, both on AW at Dundalk; ran twice over hurdles last season, second both times, beaten by Elliott and Mullins runners; has shown that he can handle testing ground with two placed efforts on the Flat in the latter stages of the season; solid claims.
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2

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Catena Zapata

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Three Flat wins came over a mile but stays well enough over hurdles; showed improved form on second start for this yard when winning a 2m2f Downpatrick novice; some of his rivals underperformed that day but can't be underestimated either.

8/1

4

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Catena Zapata

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual-purpose performer for Henry De Bromhead, signing off for that yard when winning a 1m soft-ground claimer at Killarney with plenty in hand (in this new headgear combination); far too keen on yard debut in Galway Flat handicap and cheekpieces now replace blinkers for hurdles return (first in 15 months).

13/2

11th

14

(13)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Catena Zapata

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual-purpose performer for Henry De Bromhead, signing off for that yard when winning a 1m soft-ground claimer at Killarney with plenty in hand (in this new headgear combination); well handicapped on his best form.

12/1

Form: 6-2

Last run: 205 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair second at Tipperary in May on the second of two bumpers runs; of some interest since the winner was a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on shot who has since completed a hat-trick.
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5th

2

24th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 156y

16:48 Clonmel

Ah Remy Martin

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Bred to make a chaser and he got off the mark in this sphere in a Cork novice (17.5f, good) latest, although his jumping needs to improve; sheer determination got him up to win but he won't get away with such mistakes on his handicap debut over fences.

4/1

1st

1

13th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 140y

15:45 Cork

Ah Remy Martin

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Has run well in his three handicap hurdles, the last two in cheekpieces; as good as any of these in that discipline and bred to make a chaser.

9/4

3rd

1

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 40y

16:45 Gowran Park

Ah Remy Martin

12st 0lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Thomas Gibney

Promise in bumpers last year on decent ground; much more testing conditions in first three hurdle runs last season possibly did not suit; close up in third when favourite at Down Royal in his second handicap; likely contender over this longer trip.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Mount Nelson mare comes from a respected source; unraced dam has a decent pedigree.
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10th

21

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Naas

Mythical Vision

11st 5lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

Beaten around 50l when eighth in a 25-runner Navan maiden won by the smart Caldwell Potter (Grade 1 winner at Leopardstown); fifth-placed Cato's Revenge has won a handicap; can improve.

25/1

8th

25

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Mythical Vision

11st 5lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

midfield

10/1

Form: /320-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in bumpers, including fair sixth on debut in 2022 Goffs Land Rover event; placed twice at Ayr early in the year; struggled over 2m4f here three weeks ago on hurdling debut.
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20th

11

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Isenay

11st 12lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: S R B Crawford

Fair form in bumpers but beaten a long way in first two hurdle starts.

100/1

9th

14

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Isenay

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Promise in bumpers, including fair sixth on debut in 2022 Goffs Land Rover event; placed twice at Ayr early in the year; struggled over 2m4f here three weeks ago on hurdling debut.

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a point; down the field in a bumper at Ballinrobe won by today's rival Dr Eggman; has changed stable.
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6

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Penalty Try

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Steve Jones

Never better than mid-division in maiden hurdles, showing some promise at Fairyhouse (2m, heavy); stopped quickly and pulled up on handicap debut at Cork in April 2024 when last seen for Ross O'Sullivan; best watched after such an absence on chasing debut here.

33/1

6

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Penalty Try

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Steve Jones

Never better than mid-division in maiden hurdles, showing some promise at Fairyhouse (2m, heavy); stopped quickly and pulled up on handicap debut at Cork in April 2024 when last seen for Ross O'Sullivan; best watched after such an absence on chasing debut here.

33/1

4

1st Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:23 Cork

Penalty Try

11st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent on inner, dropped to midfield halfway, weakened from 4 out, pulled up 3 out (jockey said gelding stopped quickly and pulled up)

9/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beat only one rival in a Down Royal bumper on debut, no apparent chance at this stage.
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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: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well held by fourth-placed Gorgeous Tom on running over C&D first time out.
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11th

14

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Glenriver

10st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: Shane Crawley

Maiden was pulled up when last seen over hurdles in September 2024; similar story in three point-to-points earlier this year; new yard now and tongue tie goes on; watch.

25/1

11

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

15:25 Roscommon

Glenriver

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Went closest over 2m3f at Downpatrick in April; well below that form since (refused to race once) and cheekpieces need to work.

28/1

12th

5

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:05 Wexford

Glenriver

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Was fourth in a Downpatrick handicap in April but has been below that level twice since; refused to start at Bellewstown recently; risky.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner on the sixth attempt; jumped untidily at Down Royal on first hurdles run; others much preferred.
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11

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Agent Tequila

11st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Is 0-9 over hurdles but now goes chasing with a pointing background and this could be more his game; still risky.

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Towards the rear in a mares' bumper at Down Royal on debut, unlikely to feature.
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9

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Georgia Celena

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Her single win and all three places have come at Downpatrick; put in a pleasing effort when third there last month; however, overall form indicates she is not guaranteed to reproduce her best form elsewhere.

10/1

3rd

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Georgia Celena

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark over C&D last July (good), back from a break off 81 and good placed runs back here twice and at Down Royal; off since below her best over an extended 3m here in October (good to yielding); player if ready.

10/1

10th

9

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Georgia Celena

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark over 2m6f at Downpatrick in July (good) and ran well in similar contest earlier this month when second; in between reportedly hung left throughout when decent C&D third, having been keen; place claims.

8/1

Form: 5-70

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in a couple of points; some promise when fifth in a Punchestown bumper in April; first of his two runs at Punchestown over hurdles better than his more recent display at Fairyhouse.
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4

23rd Sep 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Warwick

Solo Flight

11st 7lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Harriet Brown

0-12 under all codes when based in Ireland and ran very poorly in a chase on last month's stable debut; reverts to hurdling with first-time visor fitted; will be suited by the trip/ground here but has more to prove than all his rivals.

20/1

4

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:18 Fontwell

Solo Flight

11st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Harriet Brown

0-12 under all codes when based in Ireland; battled on well to snatch modest third of 15 at Wexford (3m1f, good) last month and is still unexposed over fences but others have more pressing claims here; blinkers removed for this stable debut.

10/1

3rd

7

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Solo Flight

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Maiden's best run came when second in 3m2f Sligo handicap hurdle (good) last summer; back from 198-day absence when well held twice in recent handicap chases and needs to improve loads to feature although yard back in form so don't rule out.

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Respectable run in mid-field on debut at Down Royal four weeks ago; likely to need more experience.
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9th

10

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Renard De Noir

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James H Black

Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford when fourth over C&D in June, beaten 7l from 5lb higher; beaten out of sight in three starts for new yard; can only be watched for now.

66/1

14

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Renard De Noir

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James H Black

Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford at Downpatrick in June when fourth, beaten 7l off 90 over 2m6f; beaten out of sight first two starts for this yard; can only be watched for now.

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Failed to justify market support (5-1 second-favourite) when a moderate eighth on debut at Tramore 11 days ago; a lot more depth in this race.
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12th

16

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

20:00 Wexford

Party Pack

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

16-race maiden over hurdles, albeit his sole placed effort came here over 2m1f last summer; didn't jump well when pulled up on only chase start.

18/1

7th

12

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Party Pack

10st 5lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

0-16 over hurdles; 5.5l second at Wexford last August off 2lb higher a standout effort; modest form both starts this year; others look more convincing.

25/1

Form: 60

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Not a bad first effort when sixth at Punchestown, just in front of today's rival Solo Flight; big price when finishing in mid-field at Naas on second start.
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7

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Schiehallion

11st 6lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-20 at the age of nine, but broke a poor run of form back from a break when runner-up over 3m at Bellewstown in April (yielding); pulled up next time and was beaten 24l on his chasing debut at Downpatrick in a beginners' last time; others make more appeal.

10/1

5th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:20 Downpatrick

Schiehallion

11st 12lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-19 at the age of nine; broke poor run of form back from a break when runner-up over 3m at Bellewstown in April (yielding); pulled up at Punchestown next time; tries chasing now but overall form reduces appeal; rated 94 over hurdles.

16/1

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Schiehallion

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Remains a maiden at the age of nine (0-18); broke a poor run of form back from a break at Bellewstown (3m, yielding) last month when a 1.5l runner-up; that was one of his best runs and chance if backing it up.

8/1

Form: 60

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fell two out when still in with a chance on only point start; low-key rules debut in a bumper; completely tailed off on hurdling debut at Tramore four weeks ago, safe to rule out.
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7

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Never Present

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Hard to summon up too much enthusiasm on what he's shown so far and others are far more solid.

33/1

3

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Never Present

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Yet to display any signs of winning potential in seven starts over hurdles; others make more appeal.

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Five Flat wins in Germany; placed over 1m5f for this stable on good ground at Down Royal in July; well beaten on hurdling debut at Roscommon; soft ground a concern.
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14th

11

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Pretty Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Winner of five races in Germany; ordinary form since his arrival in Ireland; not disgraced in midfield behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week.

25/1

14th

11

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Pretty Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Winner of five races in Germany; ordinary form since his arrival in Ireland; not disgraced in midfield behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week.

25/1

11th

13

(8)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Pretty Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Showed nothing in three runs for new yard last season and off 339 days until dropping out tamely at Bellewstown early this month in this headgear combination; can only be watched.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never in the hunt when three-figure odds first time out at Fairyhouse; can be ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Brogue Man River

10st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

Unplaced all starts and needs to improve loads from stable debut last time.

66/1

22

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Brogue Man River

10st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

Unplaced all starts and needs to improve loads from stable debut last time.

66/1

15th

13

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 91y

12:35 Clonmel

Brogue Man River

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Norman Lee

always behind

28/1

100/1

Form: 40

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth in a six-runner bumper at Clonmel on debut; completely tailed off in a maiden hurdle over a staying trip at Down Royal last month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Ebony Jade

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Ryan Potter

Pulled up in two handicap hurdles for Sam England last winter and made a low-key chasing debut in the spring; reverts to hurdling and sports first-time cheekpieces on debut for latest new stable.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge price when completely tailed off in a C&D maiden in which Gorgeous Tom was fourth.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 0y

13:07 Naas

Cedarmount

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Completely tailed off here in November and pulled up at Navan the following month.

200/1

0

8

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Cedarmount

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Huge price when completely tailed off in a C&D maiden in which Gorgeous Tom was fourth.

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in 1m4f Flat maidens for Tony Martin; sole handicap start over 1m6f at the Curragh was too bad to be true; change of stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

16:25 Wexford

Peddlers Lane

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

always behind

50/1

13th

7

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:15 Downpatrick

Peddlers Lane

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Hinted at ability in 1m4f Flat maidens for Tony Martin; pulled up on hurdling debut, though that Navan maiden was won by Caldwell Potter.

50/1

0

17

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Peddlers Lane

11st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Hinted at ability in 1m4f Flat maidens for Tony Martin; sole handicap start over 1m6f at the Curragh was too bad to be true; change of stable.

50/1

Form: U-P

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has failed to complete her first two races, looks an awkward ride, can be ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

5

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:20 Tramore

Deise Bella

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: David J Phelan

Has shown very little in maiden hurdles; pulled up at this venue on handicap debut.

50/1

10

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:38 Tramore

Deise Bella

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: David J Phelan

Has shown very little in maiden hurdles since joining this yard and needs improvement on handicap debut with blinkers fitted; down in trip.

16/1

7th

8

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Deise Bella

10st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: David J Phelan

Fourth here last month (2m) was a step in the right direction but poor Bellewstown run since raises doubts.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €6.10
Straight Forecast €4.65
Trifecta €13.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caldwell Potter

The Irish Sun:

Dr Eggman

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Caldwell Potter

TOPSPEED:

Caldwell Potter

POSTDATA:

Caldwell Potter