December 28 / 12.40 Leopardstown

12.40

Yielding

Irish Daily Star Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 21 runners
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Irish Daily Star Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9322-3

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a point but she's ran plenty of good races in defeat under rules; solid third at Navan on last month's return and should relish the step back up in trip.
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1

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:10 Worcester

Music Of Tara

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Made a successful stable debut over hurdles before a 2l third back chasing at Punchestown; 3m2f perhaps stretched her when 20-1 for the Kim Muir; in shallower waters here.

4/1

OUR TIP

11/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 79-472

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on handicap debut from 10lb lower in March; lost his way subsequently but back to form when beaten half a length on yard debut; 4lb rise for that demands more but still early days and respected.
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12

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Heliko Conti

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

1-18 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago over 2m); best run last season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions, also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase; poor display at Wexford in May when Duke Silver was second.

25/1

10th

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Heliko Conti

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Only 1-17 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago in 2m novice here); standout run this past season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions and also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase here; tame effort at Kilbeggan latest and now reverts to hurdles.

10/1

10th

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Heliko Conti

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Only 1-17 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago in 2m novice here); standout run this past season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions and also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase here; tame effort at Kilbeggan latest and now reverts to hurdles.

10/1

50/1

  • Place: £15.30

Form: -26P57 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Beaten a nose in a chase at the start of the season but struggling in that sphere; probably best watched from similar hurdle mark; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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14th

9

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Politicise

11st 1lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Flat winner; 2-26 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase in April last year; yet to shine for this stable; not badly handicapped on his old form, needs a revival.

20/1

9th

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Politicise

11st 7lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

20/1

9th

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Politicise

11st 7lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 452-34

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Two placed efforts in maiden hurdles earlier in the year and ran okay on comeback run at Clonmel when a distant fourth behind a subsequent Grade 1 winner; could come on for that and not ruled out.
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10

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 159y

17:10 Thurles

Power Hour

10st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M A Gunn

didn't always jump with fluency, led, headed and pressed leader after 2nd

6/1

4th

3

18th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 166y

16:10 Punchestown

Power Hour

11st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: M A Gunn

Placed in maiden hurdles last April/May; distant fourth behind a subsequent Grade 1 winner at Clonmel on his first run after a break; made a satisfactory start in handicaps when fourth in a 21-runner contest at Leopardstown; could feature now.

8/1

4th

19

28th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Power Hour

11st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: M A Gunn

midfield

16/1

Form: 05P/74 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Some smart performances over fences a few seasons ago; missed all of last season and was tailed off on return but outran odds of 100-1 when fourth at Fairyhouse earlier this month; he's a much better chaser than hurdler but he's dangerous to dismiss off this sort of mark.
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6th

6

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Stormy Judge

11st 1lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Two chase wins in 2021 included a Navan novice handicap on heavy; declining mark lately has failed to spark a revival in fortunes; pulled up in 3m Navan handicap last month.

14/1

7th

2

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:00 Galway

Stormy Judge

12st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Two chase win in 2021; never found his form last season and ran poorly over hurdles at Gowran on his return.

25/1

10

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 40y

16:20 Gowran Park

Stormy Judge

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Two-time chase winner in 2021 is winless from 14 over hurdles; out of form over fences this year and fell when last seen in a Punchestown festival handicap chase; others preferred.

40/1

Form: 678-01 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Left his previous form behind when seemingly relishing a step up in trip in a novice handicap hurdle at Cork earlier this month; 11lb higher but should be in the mix again.
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10th

5

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

West Away

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

In front when falling four out at Wexford in July on second chase start and a final-fence blunder proved costly when second there in August last time; could do with cutting out the mistakes but the first-time cheekpieces may help in that regard; one of two for last year's winning Irish yard.

14/1

8

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:07 Wexford

West Away

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Two hurdle wins for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season; some promise when fourth on his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan, 3 1/2l behind today's rival Harsh; made a mistake at the last then; fell in the lead four out over C&D two weeks ago.

6/1

Form: -0P453 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
On long losing run over hurdles but ran with credit behind Ragin Cajun at Thurles last month; interesting if he can build on that.
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10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Clonbury Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace.

10/1

4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Clonbury Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: J P Dempsey

Three wins apiece over hurdles and fences; was a 7l runner-up at Navan in a 2m4f handicap hurdle in November but pulled-up at Leopardstown next time; a squeak if back to form.

14/1

5

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Clonbury Bridge

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: J P Dempsey

Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark.

11/2

Form: 701-36

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
First reserve; winner at Cork towards the end of last season and probably needed her return; not ruled out.
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6th

4

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:45 Down Royal

Skinnider

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Won at Cork last April off 7lb lower but has been below that level last twice and needs to return to her best.

11/1

8th

29

28th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Skinnider

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

midfield

6th

8

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

14:45 Cork

Skinnider

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Big price when beating today's rival McGrath From Clune over C&D in April; showed that was not a fluke whn third over 2m4f here in May; absent since then.

8/1

Form: 00-226

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; 0-7; hit the crossbar on first two runs this term but lesser effort latest.
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7th

13

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Rockbrook

10st 9lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Front-runner won Tramore novice on New Year's Day and followed up later in month under similar tactic in 2m Naas handicap (both 2m, soft); jumping let him down at Thurles following month over a bit further but don't rule out him bouncing back and this easy 2m to suit.

10/1

7th

9

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:12 Clonmel

Rockbrook

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

in rear, not fluent 5th, tailed off with one circuit to go

33/1

8th

11

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 69y

16:35 Clonmel

Rockbrook

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Arrives on the back of two all-the-way hurdle wins including a career best at Tramore last time; needs to improve again on chase debut.

7/1

Form: 185-P6

Last run: 118 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won from 5lb lower at Fairyhouse last season but not at her best this year, her wins have come on good and she lacks a recent run.
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12

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Doyenna

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

in touch with leaders early, mistake 1st, midfield 2nd, towards rear before 3rd

40/1

12

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Doyenna

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

in touch with leaders early, mistake 1st, midfield 2nd, towards rear before 3rd

40/1

6

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Doyenna

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Best form is all at 2m on better ground, including Fairyhouse win last season off 102; plenty to find from C&D run at Christmas.

33/1

Form: 599P0- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Has run okay in defeat on the Flat since joining this yard; badly out of form over timber when last seen in this sphere in Britain; could be on a good mark.
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8th

6

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Doctor Parnassus

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Had a spell in Ireland but back with his former yard he didn't pick up at all when beaten 19l at Stratford; doesn't look as good as he was; now tongue tied.

7/1

6th

5

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Doctor Parnassus

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has returned to his former yard after a spell in Ireland; won his first two races over hurdles for this stable in January/February 2022; has dropped to a decent mark; any market move should be noted.

3/1

4th

8

21st Jan 2024

Yielding

1m 7f 132y

15:20 Thurles

Doctor Parnassus

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Dual winner over hurdles for the Skeltons; two good efforts on the Flat and not disgraced in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Leopardstown; could have more to offer.

14/1

Form: 62660-

Last run: 286 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Promise in maiden hurdles last season before he was well out of his depth in the Triumph; has won on the Flat since but tailed off in that sphere when last seen; while his mark looks tough enough, he's an interesting recruit for this yard stepping up in trip.
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5th

7

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Almuhit

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Faye Bramley

Made most for two game wins in four-runner C&D races (good to firm) last summer, latterly in this race off 2lb higher than today; second to Baileys Khelstar over C&D on latest outing was in just a three-runner race but easily his best Flat effort this year, so he could be on his way back.

9/2

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Newbury

Almuhit

10st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Comes into this off the back of winning a three-runner race over hurdles at Fontwell, but he is equally adept on the Flat with two wins in four-runner contests over C&D (good to firm) last summer, including this race off 1lb lower; respected.

7/2

Form: -123P0

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Downpatrick in May before two placed efforts in handicaps; however, was pulled up at Galway festival and tailed off at Fairyhouse earlier this month; best form is on quicker ground.
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12

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Ossifer Hops

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023; modest record overall; 1-17 over hurdles and 0-10 chasing; hard to make a case for on recent form.

33/1

4

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Ossifer Hops

11st 6lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023; modest record overall; 1-17 over hurdles, 0-9 in chases, hard to make a case for him on recent hurdles form.

20/1

10th

16

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Ossifer Hops

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023 but on a barren run since; was on the retreat when carried out at Clonmel latest; pulled up on previous start; not easy to fancy on recent showings and 5lb wrong.

40/1

Form: 20F7-5

Last run: 90 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Flat winner at Down Royal in September; capable from this sort of mark over timber but suspicion she wants quicker ground than what is likely, particularly over this trip.
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1st

1

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:48 Downpatrick

Hidden Land

12st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Andrew Kinirons

All three of her wins over hurdles have come here, including a wide margin win over 2m3f in June; up 10lb for that but comes here on the back of a 1m4f Flat handicap win at Galway; major contender.

5/1

1st

19

(1)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Hidden Land

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

First reserve; twice a winner at around this trip and better hurdler; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 1204-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle last season but didn't build on that; return run was satisfactory 16 days ago but doesn't look particularly well treated on anything he's done so far.
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15th

10

28th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Ludus

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

20/1

10th

6

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 56y

13:30 Punchestown

Ludus

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Limerick last Christmas; runner-up in a juvenile handicap here in January; mid-division but not disgraced in the Boodles at Cheltenham; tame effort on final start before a break but worth considering given the stable's form.

6/1

4th

10

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 63y

15:07 Naas

Ludus

10st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Landed a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Limerick over Christmas; runner-up in a Punchestown juvenile handicap in January; mid-division but not disgraced in the Boodles at Cheltenham; has all the allowances here and another 7lb off on ground he appreciates; could go well.

14/1

Form: /52P-7

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Galway bumper in 2019 but went close in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in February; promising enough return to action when seventh at Punchestown earlier this month and his mark remains workable.
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16th

4

28th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Hollow Sound

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

led, headed and raced in second 3rd, briefly led 4th

25/1

7th

2

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 56y

13:30 Punchestown

Hollow Sound

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

Bumper winner, inconsistent over hurdles, though ran well to take second in a 22-runner maiden here last winter; pulled up in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; lacks the benefit of a recent outing.

25/1

22

17th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:30 Cheltenham

Hollow Sound

10st 10lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Luke Comer

Ran creditably in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding; clear second) last month; however, rather exposed (now 0-9 in this sphere) and looks unlikely to go one better in this hot handicap.

50/1

20/1

Form: 346-36

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
0-13; encouraging third of 12 at Cork on his return before a lesser run at Punchestown; tough race to break the maiden tag but he's a potential improver stepping up in trip for the first time.
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14th

7

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Naas

Poets Cottage

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Eighteen race maiden under Rules is 0-2 over fences; beaten a combined distance of 116l in two beginners chases at Downpatrick and Gowran on his last two starts; needs more on handicap chase debut.

18/1

14th

7

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Naas

Poets Cottage

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Eighteen race maiden under Rules is 0-2 over fences; beaten a combined distance of 116l in two beginners chases at Downpatrick and Gowran on his last two starts; needs more on handicap chase debut.

18/1

10th

11

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:27 Gowran Park

Poets Cottage

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Placed twice over hurdles; struggled on chasing debut at Downpatrick; well held by Hardy Diamond; trainer appears to have a strong chance with Tell Nobody Nothin.

33/1

Form: 1-861F D

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Heavy fall over fences when last seen in September but justified favouritism from his lower hurdles mark earlier that month; best form on quicker ground but he has wins on soft; intriguing runner despite 8lb rise.
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13

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Brideswell Lad

10st 10lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Seamus Neville

Six-time chase winner (including here) but not since May 2024; missed 2025 entirely and hasn't convinced since January return over both hurdles and fences (dropped 6lbs).

25/1

8th

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Brideswell Lad

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Seamus Neville

Six-time chase winner (including here) but not since May 2024; missed 2025 entirely and hasn't convinced since January return over both hurdles and fences.

25/1

Form: 891P86

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Veteran who got his head back in front at Ballinrobe (3m1f, good) in August; better at 3m these days though and not at his best in recent starts.
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13

27th May 2024

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

A Great View

10st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Denis W Cullen

midfield, towards rear halfway

20/1

13

27th May 2024

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

A Great View

10st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Denis W Cullen

midfield, towards rear halfway

20/1

Form: 4-F000

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle a couple of seasons ago but poor form in handicaps this season and best to look elsewhere; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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8th

7

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Wexford

Imperial Ruler

11st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Fairyhouse maiden hurdle winner two years ago; nothing of note in his form since 2022; trainer has a better chance with Bocelli's Voice.

20/1

8th

7

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Wexford

Imperial Ruler

11st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

prominent early, in touch with leaders when jumped slightly right 3rd, soon dropped to rear, detached before 5th

20/1

4

15th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 77y

13:25 Punchestown

Imperial Ruler

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Fairyhouse maiden hurdle winner two years ago but badly out of form last year and makes little appeal.

50/1

Form: 015-0P

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last season but shown nothing in two runs this term; hard to fancy on the back of those runs.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Marys Pride

10st 6lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Was third over 2m at Ballinrobe but might have found 2m3f too far at Punchestown since; record of 2-23 over hurdles, so others preferred.

12/1

7th

12

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Marys Pride

11st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Best form is over 2m and previous attempts over around 2m4f haven't worked out; can go well fresh which he again demonstrated at Ballinrobe, but not sure to back that up.

5/1

2nd

11

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Marys Pride

11st 1lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Is 6lb lower than when gaining second win over hurdles at Tipperary in July 2024; soundly beaten off 100 when last seen at Down Royal in December; 1lb lower now and has gone well fresh, so not dismissed in first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

Non-runners

Top Moon, Clever Currency, Ahead Of The Posse, Penny Jar, Ragin Cajun, Simpletwistoffaith, Wild Hunt, Hunting Brook, Yulong Voice, Blenheim Belle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €18.30
Straight Forecast €29.67
Tricast €1597.54

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Clever Currency

SPOTLIGHT:

Ahead Of The Posse

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Music Of Tara

The Irish Sun:

Power Hour

POSTDATA:

Clever Currency