December 26 / 12.00 Leopardstown

12.00

Yielding To Soft

TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 28 runners
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TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 28 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First foal; unraced dam closely related to 1m7f Listed Flat and smart 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Noble Prince; one of three runners for the stable.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

1

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 157y

14:05 Punchestown

Aggi

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Unseated at first when 66-1 in a strong maiden at Leopardstown; best watched.

50/1

1

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

Aggi

11st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

First foal; unraced dam closely related to 1m7f Listed Flat and smart 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Noble Prince; one of three runners for the stable.

50/1

Form: 230-37

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his three starts in bumpers, but has failed to build on the promise of his debut second at Naas in January; first of two Thurles maiden hurdle outings was better than his more recent one; D B Cooper is the stable's number-one
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

3rd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:03 Huntingdon

Ankud

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Liam Bailey

prominent, dropped to last after 4th, soon struggling, weakened 2 out

2/1

5th

2

3rd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:03 Huntingdon

Ankud

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Liam Bailey

prominent, dropped to last after 4th, soon struggling, weakened 2 out

2/1

6th

1

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:55 Hexham

Ankud

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Liam Bailey

Bought out of Gordon Elliott's yard for 10,000gns in August; fair form over hurdles, getting off the mark in a Sligo handicap for conditionals in July (2m1f, good to yielding); not quite so good in similar company last time but interesting on stable debut back in novice company with no penalty.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ran six times for Freddy Head in 2022; failed to make any further progress after winning a 1m4f Chantilly contest on soft ground in May; half-brother to five winners including a Group 3 scorer Slalom, and more relevantly, this stable's high-class hurdler/chaser Concertista; makes hurdling debut after 16 months off, not a major drawback coming from this source.
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9

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Anotherway

11st 2lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Gibney

Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; off the mark chasing in 2m1f Down Royal novice in January but found wanting on handicap debut behind Jigoro at Gowran on heavy, never landing a blow; opposable.

12/1

8th

7

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

Anotherway

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas Gibney

Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; found wanting in valuable handicaps last season; began to get to grips with chasing when close third behind Moudan in 2m2f Limerick rated novice event at Christmas; built on that when an emphatic winner of a similar event at Down Royal; fair chance in his first handicap.

8/1

1st

5

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 115y

14:50 Down Royal

Anotherway

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas Gibney

Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins (2m, heavy); found wanting in valuable handicaps and took a step forward on latest of three attempts chasing when close third in 2m2f Limerick rated novice at Christmas; progressive and J J Slevin's choice.

13/2

Form: 245-3

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
1m handicap winner for Clive Cox; had only three runs over hurdles last season but managed a fine fifth in the Triumph Hurdle which was comprehensively dominated by the Willie Mullins squad; started the new campaign with third behind the Mullins-trained It's For Me at Punchestown; form has been franked by runner-up Caldwell Potter.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Ascending

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive 2025, notably on good to firm with his win at Royal Ascot (2m4f) and second in the Ebor at York (1m6f); easily his most competitive show of 2026 was last time when fourth of 22 back in the Ebor (good to soft; Beylerbeyi a neck behind giving 3lb) and he shaped from off the pace as if he's probably as good as ever; seriously considered.

8/1

4th

18

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Ascending

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Henry De Bromhead

Unraced on the soft on Flat for nearly two years; progressive last season, most notably on good to firm with his win at Royal Ascot (2m4f) and second in this race; failed to shine at Ascot on first two starts this season (every chance over 1f out at the Royal meeting) before never dangerous when 40-1 in a recent Leopardstown Group 3; off the same mark as 12 months ago, however, this Irish St Leger entry could be dangerous to dismiss.

22/1

6th

1

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Ascending

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive last season, completing a hat-trick in the 2m4f Ascot Stakes; continued on the upgrade when second to Ethical Diamond in the Ebor at York (1m6f); has failed to recapture his best form in two trips to Ascot this season; was getting 6lb from the Mullins horse in the Ebor, now rated 20lb inferior.

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Mount Nelson gelding is noteworthy as a half-brother to the talented Battleoverdoyen who won seven of his first eight races; 12th foal, dam has a patchy overall record at stud.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 69y

17:07 Punchestown

Aurea Fortuna

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: A J Martin

Was way below form in two runs in the spring but signs of life after a break when fourth at Listowel (2m3f) last month and easily won this contest last year; 7lb higher now but this has likely been the target.

4/1

4th

6

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Aurea Fortuna

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Was way below form in two runs (one each hurdles and fences) in the spring but would have a chance on his Punchestown win from last year; not ruled out.

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Home-bred gelding with a Flat pedigree; dam was of little account; unlikely to feature.
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5th

4

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:20 Punchestown

Avalo

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Consistent in defeat in handicaps last year, including a festival win here over 2m on first run of the year; good second to Elusive Ogie over this trip at Bellewstown; plugged on to take fifth of 14 at Listowel; player in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

9

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Avalo

10st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Consistent in defeat in handicaps last year, including when second to a talented sort over this trip here at the festival; Punchestown festival winner over 2m on first run of the year; mistake two out stopped him at Galway; good second to Elusive Ogie over this trip at Bellewstown

17/2

2nd

6

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Avalo

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Peter Fahey

Won off 7lb lower at Punchestown in May (2m, yielding); came up short off revised mark in the Tribes at Galway (2m1f, gd-yld); won his maiden over this trip so no stamina concerns but needs more off this mark.

12/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Placed twice at a modest level on the Flat; has struggled in two runs over hurdles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Breakintheclouds

11st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

midfield

20/1

7th

12

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Breakintheclouds

11st 5lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

0-18 and low-key form over timber in four runs so far, including handicap debut latest; likely to need this after 259 days off.

66/1

11th

2

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Naas

Breakintheclouds

11st 13lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

Lowly rated Flat handicapper; not entirely disgraced in two starts in maiden hurdles last month; could outrun his likely odds.

50/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Purchased for £225,000 last April after beating the favourite Prends Garde A Toi in a maiden at Ballyknock on his only start for Sean Doyle; beaten at odds-on in a bumper at Fairyhouse, while Prends Garde A Toi suffered the same fate at Punchestown; reservations on that score but holds obvious chance nonetheless.
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Verdict Starting price

0

5

24th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

D B Cooper

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

soon pressed leaders, mistake 3rd

5/4

8

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

D B Cooper

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Purchased for £225,000 last April after beating the favourite Prends Garde A Toi in a maiden at Ballyknock on his only start for Sean Doyle; beaten at odds-on in a bumper at Fairyhouse, while Prends Garde A Toi suffered the same fate at Punchestown; reservations on that score but holds obvious chance nonetheless.

11/4

2nd

2

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Fairyhouse

D B Cooper

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Purchased for £225,000 at Goffs Aintree sale last April after beating a Gigginstown/Colin Bowe favourite Prends Garde A Toi in a maiden at Ballyknock on his only start for Sean Doyle; battled well after being outjumped at the last; the runner-up is now housed with Elliott and was also entered for this event; stable in superb form.

4/5

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Court Cave gelding whose unraced dam has a pedigree that implies that stamina may be his main asset.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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20

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Do The Math

10st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Shane Crawley

Beaten a long way in four maidens and on handicap debut last time; needs a transformation in cheekpieces.

40/1

20

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Do The Math

10st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Shane Crawley

midfield, not fluent 1st, jumped slightly left and not fluent 3rd, lost position when reminders after 4th, dropped to rear when pulled up before 5th

40/1

18th

17

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Do The Math

11st 1lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Shane Crawley

towards rear, jumped left 5th, pushed along briefly after 6th

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Relished heavy ground to land a five-runner 1m3f Killarney maiden in September on his sixth start; out of the money in handicaps on his last two starts; hooded now for hurdling debut; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

19:20 Clonmel

Dream Escape

11st 5lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Sole win in 24 starts (including jumps_ came in a heavy-ground 1m3f maiden at Killarney in 2023; placed over hurdles before a fair fifth on the Flat at the Curragh on his penultimate start; remote tenth at Tipperary 11 days ago.

12/1

10th

13

(1)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

Dream Escape

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Sole win in 23 starts came in a heavy-ground 1m3f maiden at Killarney in 2023; placed over hurdles before a fair fifth on the Flat at the Curragh last time, more needed

14/1

5th

11

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Dream Escape

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Sole win in 22 starts came in a heavy-ground 1m3f maiden in 2023; placed in a maiden hurdle 12 days ago but that's modest form and hadn't threatened in his previous Flat handicaps before that.

20/1

Form: 00B

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
No impact in two outings in November; huge price when brought down at the first at Navan.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Earlofbrackenstown

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jessica Bedi

Only once within fewer than 20l of the winner when completing, and checked out quickly once headed on last month's stable debut.

100/1

12

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Earlofbrackenstown

10st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Jessica Bedi

Modest form over hurdles and in a chase for Philip Kirby; needs to take a big step forward on this stable debut.

50/1

10th

14

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Earlofbrackenstown

10st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Lightly raced 6yo who is one to watch in the betting but pulled up on both starts for this stable and a major turnaround is necessary.

50/1

Form: 609

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and in a bumper; unlikely to make an impact.
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11th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

15:05 Dundalk (AW)

Fascinating Story

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles and in a bumper; unlikely to make an impact.

100/1

12

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

Fascinating Story

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: A J Martin

Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and in a bumper; unlikely to make an impact.

100/1

9th

4

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Fairyhouse

Fascinating Story

11st 10lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: A J Martin

Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and makes no appeal here.

150/1

Form: —

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
A 62-rated Flat maiden; jumped badly and completely tailed off on hurdling debut at Naas.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

Hawke Eye

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

A 62-rated Flat maiden; jumped badly and completely tailed off on hurdling debut at Naas.

200/1

16th

8

14th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 7y

12:35 Naas

Hawke Eye

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

A 62-rated Flat maiden; Flat pedigree; not an obvious candidate for a first-time hurdle win.

33/1

13th

6

(7)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 30y

20:20 Killarney

Hawke Eye

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Seasonal return and handicap debut at Leopardstown in April was a fair one but plenty more needed and not sure this extended trip is what he needs.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Newcomer from a top stable; cost E120,000 as a 3yo; third foal, half-brother to the Paul Nicholls-trained Shearer, a very useful winner of six races; dam unraced half-sister to high-class chase winner Empire Of Dirt.
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9th

17

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

I Am Lorenzo

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Useful hurdler won his chasing debut at Fairyhouse (2m, soft) in January, staying on well; soundly beaten over 2m1f here next time (heavy); gave 5lb to Raglan Road when 7l behind that rival at Down Royal last time (2m5f, good to yielding); more needed.

22/1

3rd

1

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

I Am Lorenzo

12st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Useful hurdler won on his chasing debut at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft) in January, staying on well; soundly beaten upped to 2m4f in stronger race at Punchestown latest, weakening late on; could rebound in these calmer waters.

100/30

1st

3

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 55y

11:53 Fairyhouse

I Am Lorenzo

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Has put up several solid efforts in defeat over hurdles, with the best at Leopardstown during Christmas 2024 when beaten a head over 2m4f; failed to see out 3m at Fairyhouse on latest; drop in trip may help on chase bow.

6/1

Form: —

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Never closer than mid-division when 100-1 in a 24-runner maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse.
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1st

5

18th Oct 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:00 Limerick

Kings Hill

10st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Off the mark over fences at this venue in March (2m2f, heavy); backed that up with solid runs at Fairyhouse (2m5f, yld-sft) and Roscommon (3m1f, soft) before a career-best in first-time blinkers, winning the Galway Blazers, handling better ground effectively; jumped untidily and was pulled up in the Kerry National; could bounce back.

12/1

16

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:15 Listowel

Kings Hill

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Paul John Gilligan

Off the mark over fences at Limerick in March (2m2f, heavy); backed that up with solid runs at Fairyhouse (2m5f, yld-sft) and Roscommon (3m1f, soft) before a career-best in first-time blinkers, beating A Penny A Hundred in the Galway Blazers, handling better ground effectively; raised 8lb and stepping up in class now.

11/1

1st

6

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Kings Hill

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Paul John Gilligan

Off the mark over fences at Limerick in March (2m2f, heavy) off 10lb lower; has backed that up with solid runs at Fairyhouse (2m5f, yld-sft) and when 4.25l behind Hermino AA at Roscommon (3m1f, soft); 5lb better off with that rival and kept ticking over with a spin on the Flat 11 days ago but might prefer it softer; blinkers on.

11/1

Form: B

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First foal out of an unraced mare with a decent pedigree; not completely neglected in the betting (18-1) when brought down at the first on debut at Navan.
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1st

9

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Lieber Nicc

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Wexford maiden hurdle in July 2024; ran well in a Leopardstown handicap hurdle in December off 2lb lower, his last start in this sphere; should be at peak fitness after two recent spins on the Flat; needs the forecast rain to miss.

10/1

1st

9

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Lieber Nicc

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Wexford maiden hurdle in July 2024; ran well in a Leopardstown handicap hurdle in December off 2lb lower, his last start in this sphere; should be at peak fitness after two recent spins on the Flat; needs the forecast rain to miss.

10/1

5th

2

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Lieber Nicc

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beat smart dual-purpose performer Sunchart in Wexford maiden hurdle last year; finished remote fifth on Flat debut at Listowel last month; not sure to stay a trip this far on the level.

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over 1m at Cork in September on his 12th start; respectable form before that including a close fourth in a Limerick handicap in June and when third in a Galway maiden; new headgear combination for hurdling debut.
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9

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Leopardstown

Lord Vader

11st 12lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Emmet Mullins

Flat winner in September and ran with credit on hurdle bow here when shaping like he would be better for the run; likely improver and handles testing ground on the level.

5/2

17

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

Lord Vader

11st 7lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Emmet Mullins

Maiden winner over 1m at Cork in September on his 12th start; respectable form before that including a close fourth in a Limerick handicap in June and when third in a Galway maiden; new headgear combination for hurdling debut.

16/1

1st

1

(2)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:04 Cork

Lord Vader

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Emmet Mullins

An 11-race maiden; respectable form including a close fourth in a Limerick handicap in June and when third in a Galway maiden last month when racing too keenly; respected with the champion jockey booked but needs to find a bit more.

9/2

Form: 5-4250

Last run: 148 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his seven starts in bumpers; his last two runs have raised doubts; absent since a Galway festival run that looked too bad to be true; beaten favourite on two occasions during the summer after showing early promise.
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3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

4th

12

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Master Otis

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Lost form after winning a 2m novice here (good) last May but respectable reappearance in 2m Leopardstown handicap early this month; tries a new trip here and not one to rule out.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Point winner whose dam won on the Flat as well as over hurdles and fences; trained and ridden by Derek O'Connor when scoring in these colours on debut at Knockanard in February; the form looks very solid, second (Nicky Henderson-trained Jango Baie), third, and fourth have all won in Britain; interesting sort for an "old firm" owner/trainer combination.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

No Flies On Him

10st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: E McNamara

Hurdles winner has been placed only twice in 12 chase starts, notably beaten a neck in 2m2f Limerick novice at Christmas on testing ground; pulled up in first-time cheekpieces (now discarded) on Kilbeggan comeback in late May and questions to answer now, especially on this quicker ground.

12/1

2

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

No Flies On Him

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: E McNamara

Hurdles winner has been placed only twice in ten chase starts; best effort for a long time when going close at Limerick last November; lacks a recent run; first time with cheekpieces.

7/1

11th

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

No Flies On Him

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E McNamara

On losing run since a maiden hurdle win at Leopardstown in December 2023; beaten 33l when last seen at Punchestown in June; likely best watched on debut for new yard.

16/1

Form: U0

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Decent pedigree (family of Bob Olinger); 100-1 on debut at Clonmel when unseated at the first flight; down the field at Navan.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Ragmans Corner

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Killarney winner in the spring and finished a very creditable fourth of 20 in the Galway Hurdle (Thisistheway second, Gameball third); reverted to Flat to win Killarney amateur riders' contest last month and cheekpieces now fitted for hurdles return.

9/1

1st

2

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:20 Killarney

Ragmans Corner

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Gerard Keane

Better known as a smart four-time hurdles winner; good recent form when fourth in the Galway Hurdle off a mark of 132, roughly the same ability as Samui; also a capable Flat performer but his 81 rating makes him 23lb inferior to Samui in this sphere.

9/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Cost E130,000 as 3yo; sixth foal; brother to 1m4f/1m6f winner Amourice, half-brother to three winners including useful French hurdle/chase scorer Angel's Share; in good hands for leading owners; tongue-tie fitted for debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

19

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

12:25 Wetherby

Supreme Authority

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Chris Grant

Ex-Irish maiden; still lightly raced and worth trying over this far after keeping on for third at Newcastle (2m4f); possible.

11/1

15th

19

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

12:25 Wetherby

Supreme Authority

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Chris Grant

Ex-Irish maiden; still lightly raced and worth trying over this far after keeping on for third at Newcastle (2m4f); possible.

11/1

3rd

10

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Supreme Authority

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Chris Grant

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Placed twice from 11 outings on the Flat; best form this year when second over 1m6f at Killarney, so the trip should present no problem; however, a Flat rating of 63 implies she will struggle.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:50 Downpatrick

Chatterbox

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John Joseph Murphy

0-8 over timber but went close at Killarney last summer and arrives on the back of a big Flat run; on a fair mark and not many of her rivals arrive in-form.

3/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Huge price first time out; needs to jump a lot better to have a chance of making an impact.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Del Girl

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Went very close at Punchestown in June (2m4f, good) but well below that form twice since, soft ground may not have suited latest; back on better ground here so respected.

9/1

8

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Del Girl

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Went very close at Punchestown in June (2m4f, good) but well below that form twice since, soft ground may not have suited latest; back on better ground here so respected.

9/1

19th

15

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Del Girl

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

soon midfield, in touch with leaders when not fluent 6th

10/1

Form: 900

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
No sign of winning potential after three starts; jumping was untidy at Down Royal.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

24

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

Erne Star

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Francis Casey

No sign of winning potential after three starts; jumping was untidy at Down Royal.

200/1

15th

18

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:10 Down Royal

Erne Star

11st 5lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Francis Casey

Soundly beaten in a bumper and a maiden hurdle last month; makes little appeal.

150/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First foal out of Hello Kitty who won a bumper and two hurdle races for this stable; in good hands but likely to need experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

16

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Hurry Up Flower

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Liz Doyle

Not much in maidens but dam was decent for this yard and headgear fitted for handicap debut

16/1

8

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Wexford

Hurry Up Flower

11st 5lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

never better than midfield, dropped to rear after 9th, pulled up after 4 out

100/1

9th

5

16th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 49y

19:30 Clonmel

Hurry Up Flower

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Liz Doyle

midfield, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened

66/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
From a small County Galway stable; of some interest on pedigree; winning dam is a half-sister to talented cross-country performer Easysland.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

28th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 131y

17:05 Roscommon

Jolie Jewel

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Two wins over hurdles and has shown potential for success at this level in four races over fences; placed in three of her four attempts, and also showed ability in a stronger race at the Galway festival; third behind runners from top stables at Ballinrobe five weeks ago.

7/2

3rd

9

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 73y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Jolie Jewel

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Dual winner over hurdles and rated 114 over fences after three solid efforts over shorter; placed on last four visits here, so likely to give a good account and stepping back up in trip is a plus.

12/1

6th

11

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:10 Galway

Jolie Jewel

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

2-18 over hurdles; rated 114 after two chase starts; rallied well for a close second in Punchestown novice chase on latest (20.5f, gd-yld); more needed dropped in trip.

8/1

Form: —

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Massive price when finishing down the field on debut in a 2m maiden at Navan.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

10

10th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 116y

14:17 Naas

Missy Mu

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

One of two runners for yard; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; interesting to see how she fares in the market relative to her stablemate.

22/1

5th

4

7th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Missy Mu

10st 13lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Shane Crawley

Tailed off in two runs at triple figure odds.

200/1

Form: 362

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dam is a half-sister to top-class 2m chaser Chacun Pour Soi; promising introduction when third of 18 in a bumper at Cork in May; failed to match that form on softer ground at Tipperary in October; stepped up from that when a clear second behind the long odds-on Fun Fun Fun on hurdling debut at Thurles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

13:55 Thurles

Sansrisk

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Bumper winner at the start of the season and returned from a break to win a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse before taking a step up in class in her stride when successful in a mares' Grade 3 at Down Royal last month; didn't seem to give her running at Newbury since and this might be tough, giving weight away.

3/1

9th

1

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

13:55 Thurles

Sansrisk

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Bumper winner at the start of the season and returned from a break to win a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse before taking a step up in class in her stride when successful in a mares' Grade 3 at Down Royal last month; didn't seem to give her running at Newbury since and this might be tough, giving weight away.

3/1

7th

1

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

12:07 Newbury

Sansrisk

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Dempsey

Landed a bumper in May and added hurdle wins around 2m at Fairyhouse (maiden) and Down Royal (Grade 3 mares' novice) this autumn; those successes came on good (twice) and good to yielding; has the form to be bang there but others perhaps have greater scope for improvement.

4/1

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