13.30

3/1 (Won)

Win: £7.00
Place: £2.40

Form: 1-3

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict

Very useful jumps pedigree; came from mid-division to draw clear on run-in for newcomers race at Auteuil (1m7f, very soft) last April; first task for new yard couldn't have been much more demanding, in the Grade 1 at Leopardstown (2m, soft) six weeks ago, but he was just 5-1 and made most to be about 2l third of 11 to Kargese; no shock if he were to improve a good deal, which would give him a big shout.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 4	28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 98y	18:05 Punchestown Majborough 11st 12lb J: Mark Walsh T: W P Mullins	4-8 over fences; has a massive engine and has won three Grade 1s over fences, including when giving Marine Nationale a 19l beating in first-time cheekpieces at the DRF; however, his jumping is often erratic and the cheekpieces weren't as effective when he again jumped poorly when soundly beaten in the Champion Chase; obvious chance if he jumps well but hard to know what to expect; a risky proposition.	9/4
7th 8	11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1	16:00 Cheltenham Majborough 11st 10lb J: Mark Walsh T: W P Mullins	Talented youngster who triumphed in the Triumph at this meeting in 2024 and shaped like the best horse when close third in last year's Arkle, which he would likely have won but for late mistakes that included a howler two out; again lacked fluency when beaten twice in December but took very well to first-time cheekpieces and jumped better on his way to a highly impressive performance in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown (2m1f, soft) since, beating 2025 Champion Chase winner Marine Nationale by 19l; good chance of following up in the retained headgear, provided the form is confirmed and a reversion to errors is avoided.	5/6
1st 3	1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y	14:10 Leopardstown Majborough 11st 12lb J: Mark Walsh T: W P Mullins	The 2024 Triumph Hurdle winner turned into a top-class novice chaser last season, winning Grade 1s over C&D and at Punchestown; however, he had jumping frailties too and they resurfaced on return at Cork behind Found A Fifty; a decent effort back over C&D last time but has ground to make up on Solness and Marine National on that form; cheekpieces added.	15/8

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4th

4

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 98y

11st 12lb

4-8 over fences; has a massive engine and has won three Grade 1s over fences, including when giving Marine Nationale a 19l beating in first-time cheekpieces at the DRF; however, his jumping is often erratic and the cheekpieces weren't as effective when he again jumped poorly when soundly beaten in the Champion Chase; obvious chance if he jumps well but hard to know what to expect; a risky proposition.

9/4

7th

8

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

11st 10lb

Talented youngster who triumphed in the Triumph at this meeting in 2024 and shaped like the best horse when close third in last year's Arkle, which he would likely have won but for late mistakes that included a howler two out; again lacked fluency when beaten twice in December but took very well to first-time cheekpieces and jumped better on his way to a highly impressive performance in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown (2m1f, soft) since, beating 2025 Champion Chase winner Marine Nationale by 19l; good chance of following up in the retained headgear, provided the form is confirmed and a reversion to errors is avoided.

5/6

1st

3

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

11st 12lb

The 2024 Triumph Hurdle winner turned into a top-class novice chaser last season, winning Grade 1s over C&D and at Punchestown; however, he had jumping frailties too and they resurfaced on return at Cork behind Found A Fifty; a decent effort back over C&D last time but has ground to make up on Solness and Marine National on that form; cheekpieces added.

15/8

OUR TIP

2nd

14

Kargese

J: Danny Mullins

6/1

Place: £1.80

Form: 12-121 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 136

Form & Verdict

2-3 at Auteuil last spring; ridden by Danny Mullins and hooded for both runs at Leopardstown this winter, travelling best and battling on well when close second in a Grade 2 (yielding; failed to settle) and doing so again when turning the tables on that winner in Grade 1 (soft) six weeks ago, which she took by just over 1l, followed by a host of today's stablemates; it's not by much but she sets the standard among the Irish and her all-conquering yard won three of the last four Triumphs, thoroughly dominating it last year.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 7	10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1	14:00 Cheltenham Kargese 11st 0lb J: Danny Mullins T: W P Mullins	Runner-up in the 2024 Triumph Hurdle and won last year's County; has quickly reached a similar level over fences, winning a beginners' event at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) just after Christmas and going down to the high-class Romeo Coolio in Grade 1 over the same C&D (soft) only after a titanic tussle and a final-fence blunder; should be in the thick of things again if fully recovered from those exertions.	9/2
2nd 3	2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y	14:55 Leopardstown Kargese 11st 5lb J: Paul Townend T: W P Mullins	Dual Grade 1 winner as a juvenile hurdler; won last year's County Hurdle; jumping technique left plenty to be desired on her chase debut at Cork (soft), beaten 16l by Romeo Coolio's stablemate Kala Conti; jumped better when winning unextended from the front in a C&D event (yielding) marred by a fatal injury to the pursuing James's Gate.	7/4

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1st

7

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

11st 0lb

Runner-up in the 2024 Triumph Hurdle and won last year's County; has quickly reached a similar level over fences, winning a beginners' event at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) just after Christmas and going down to the high-class Romeo Coolio in Grade 1 over the same C&D (soft) only after a titanic tussle and a final-fence blunder; should be in the thick of things again if fully recovered from those exertions.

9/2

2nd

3

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

11st 5lb

Dual Grade 1 winner as a juvenile hurdler; won last year's County Hurdle; jumping technique left plenty to be desired on her chase debut at Cork (soft), beaten 16l by Romeo Coolio's stablemate Kala Conti; jumped better when winning unextended from the front in a C&D event (yielding) marred by a fatal injury to the pursuing James's Gate.

7/4

3rd

10

Salver

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Gary Moore

11/1

Place: £3.20

Form: 1111 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict

Half-brother to very smart 2m hurdle winner Saldier; well beaten in Italy on sole run on Flat; unbeaten over hurdles at Warwick, Exeter, Chepstow and Haydock; the Chepstow race (2m, soft) was a Grade 2, with only five runners but he stormed home 21l clear, before he easily justified 2-5 favouritism at Haydock (heavy) despite mistakes at the last two flights; lacks the Grade 1 form of the Mullins contenders but it's hard to say just how good he is.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 7	10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1	14:20 Aintree Salver 11st 7lb J: Caoilin Quinn T: Gary & Josh Moore	Can take a while to warm up but he impressed when slamming Doyen Quest in December Grade 2 at Sandown (good to soft) and again dispatched that rival at Windsor (also about 3m, soft; first-time cheekpieces) the following month; 25-1 but ran a scorcher, despite little going right, when flying from the rear to grab third in the Grade 1 Brown Advisory (3m1f) at Cheltenham last month; there's potential for a good gallop here, which will suit, and he holds leading claims.	4/1
3rd 12	11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1	14:00 Cheltenham Salver 11st 7lb J: Caoilin Quinn T: Gary & Josh Moore	Dual Grade 2 winner at about 3m over fences, at Sandown (good to soft) and Windsor (soft) in December/January; jumping again not fluent last time, despite added cheekpieces (retained), and he has his work cut out in this.	40/1
1st 1	18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 1	13:20 Windsor Salver 11st 9lb J: Caoilin Quinn T: Gary & Josh Moore	Very useful over hurdles and comfortably bagged Grade 2 honours at Sandown (3m, good to soft) on second attempt over fences; ran creditably, despite the ground possibly being faster than ideal, in Grade 1 at Kempton since; leading player, provided he takes to first-time headgear.	7/4

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3rd

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

11st 7lb

Can take a while to warm up but he impressed when slamming Doyen Quest in December Grade 2 at Sandown (good to soft) and again dispatched that rival at Windsor (also about 3m, soft; first-time cheekpieces) the following month; 25-1 but ran a scorcher, despite little going right, when flying from the rear to grab third in the Grade 1 Brown Advisory (3m1f) at Cheltenham last month; there's potential for a good gallop here, which will suit, and he holds leading claims.

4/1

3rd

12

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

11st 7lb

Dual Grade 2 winner at about 3m over fences, at Sandown (good to soft) and Windsor (soft) in December/January; jumping again not fluent last time, despite added cheekpieces (retained), and he has his work cut out in this.

40/1

1st

1

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 1

11st 9lb

Very useful over hurdles and comfortably bagged Grade 2 honours at Sandown (3m, good to soft) on second attempt over fences; ran creditably, despite the ground possibly being faster than ideal, in Grade 1 at Kempton since; leading player, provided he takes to first-time headgear.

7/4

4th

7

J: J J Slevin

6/1

Form: 1213 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 139

Form & Verdict

1-6 on Flat, fairly useful form up to 1m5f; won hurdles debut at Killarney in August and first past the post (demoted for interference) at Listowel; gelded and took his form to a higher level in December with Grade 3 win at Fairyhouse (soft) and a close third in Grade 2 at Leopardstown (yielding); stayed on well last time (a nose behind Kargese) and has each-way claims.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 3	2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y	14:45 Cork Nurburgring 11st 0lb J: Richard Deegan T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.	7/2
4th 3	2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y	14:45 Cork Nurburgring 11st 0lb J: Richard Deegan T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.	7/2
14 (15)	28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 170y	16:22 Curragh Nurburgring 9st 6lb J: Dylan Browne McMonagle T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	One of seven for yard and the stable jockey rides; dual-purpose; pulled up when favourite in the Galway Plate on latest; neck second behind Ascending on last Flat start in the Ascot Stakes and 2lb better off with that rival now; blinkers replace cheekpieces; big chance.	12/1

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4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

14

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

9st 6lb

One of seven for yard and the stable jockey rides; dual-purpose; pulled up when favourite in the Galway Plate on latest; neck second behind Ascending on last Flat start in the Ascot Stakes and 2lb better off with that rival now; blinkers replace cheekpieces; big chance.

12/1

5th

12

Storm Heart

J: Paul Townend

5/1

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict

Off the mark last March (1m4f, good) at fifth attempt on Flat in France; won by a street at 2-5 on debut for new yard at Punchestown (2m, heavy) on New Year's Eve; that made him favourite for Grade 1 at Leopardstown (2m, soft) six weeks ago and, having been outpaced by Kargese after two out, he edged closer to go down by just over 1l; that puts him in serious calculations.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 13 (7)	24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 0y	17:40 Curragh Storm Heart 9st 6lb J: Ben Coen T: W P Mullins	Three-time winner over hurdles has a 1-5 record on the level in France, winning over 1m4f on good ground; a bit below his best at Punchestown last time when seventh of 17 in a Listed handicap hurdle; interesting contender but others preferred.	14/1
7th 1	2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y	17:30 Punchestown Storm Heart 11st 12lb J: Sean Cleary-Farrell T: W P Mullins	Consistent sort with plenty of smart form in the book; won first two starts this season, a 2m4f hurdle at Limerick (heavy) and the Grade 3 Red Mills at Gowran; respectable third in BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham off 151; 7.75l third of 10 in Fairyhouse Grade 2 latest; rider's claim a big plus and forecast rain in his favour; should go well.	11/2
3rd 3	6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 180y	15:50 Fairyhouse Storm Heart 11st 6lb J: Paul Townend T: W P Mullins	Triumph favourite two years ago (finished fifth); very lightly raced in the meantime and firmly on an upward curve in winning twice on heavy ground (including a Grade 3) before an admirable third in the 2m5f handicap at Cheltenham (good to soft) where he would have been closer but for hitting two out; top connections haven't got to the bottom of him yet; clear claims.	7/2

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5th

13

(7)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

9st 6lb

Three-time winner over hurdles has a 1-5 record on the level in France, winning over 1m4f on good ground; a bit below his best at Punchestown last time when seventh of 17 in a Listed handicap hurdle; interesting contender but others preferred.

14/1

7th

1

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

Storm Heart

11st 12lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

Consistent sort with plenty of smart form in the book; won first two starts this season, a 2m4f hurdle at Limerick (heavy) and the Grade 3 Red Mills at Gowran; respectable third in BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham off 151; 7.75l third of 10 in Fairyhouse Grade 2 latest; rider's claim a big plus and forecast rain in his favour; should go well.

11/2

3rd

3

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

11st 6lb

Triumph favourite two years ago (finished fifth); very lightly raced in the meantime and firmly on an upward curve in winning twice on heavy ground (including a Grade 3) before an admirable third in the 2m5f handicap at Cheltenham (good to soft) where he would have been closer but for hitting two out; top connections haven't got to the bottom of him yet; clear claims.

7/2

6th

9

Salvator Mundi

J: Brian Hayes

7/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 332 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

70,000euros 2yo; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner L'Unique, bumper/2m hurdle winner Sanglote and French 2m hurdle winner Sans Rien out of half-sister to smart 2m hurdle winner Me Voici; 9-1 and tongue tied, second of 15 to Sir Gino in hurdle newcomers race at Auteuil (1m7f Listed, heavy) last April, seen off only close home as the pair went well clear; hooded on this belated first start since, after a "little setback" with new trainer who also says "he's a top-class horse".

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 5	30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y	17:25 Punchestown Salvator Mundi 11st 12lb J: Harry Cobden T: W P Mullins	Won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at this track last season before adding a Grade 1 at Aintree; easily got off the mark over fences at Thurles on third start but was a beaten favourite in an Aintree Grade 1 last time when raced keenly; has a bit to find with stablemate Kopek Des Bordes but is capable of a big run.	8/1
2nd 7	11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1	12:45 Aintree Salvator Mundi 11st 7lb J: Paul Townend T: W P Mullins	Enjoyed his finest hour over hurdles when winning the Grade 1 Top Novices on this course (2m, good) 12 months ago; beaten at 1-7 on chasing debut in November and again underwhelmed at Leopardstown over Christmas, but a bloodless win at Thurles (2m2f, soft) in February was much more like it; open to further improvement over fences, comes here fresh after missing Cheltenham and has strong claims.	4/5

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1st

5

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

11st 12lb

Won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at this track last season before adding a Grade 1 at Aintree; easily got off the mark over fences at Thurles on third start but was a beaten favourite in an Aintree Grade 1 last time when raced keenly; has a bit to find with stablemate Kopek Des Bordes but is capable of a big run.

8/1

2nd

7

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

11st 7lb

Enjoyed his finest hour over hurdles when winning the Grade 1 Top Novices on this course (2m, good) 12 months ago; beaten at 1-7 on chasing debut in November and again underwhelmed at Leopardstown over Christmas, but a bloodless win at Thurles (2m2f, soft) in February was much more like it; open to further improvement over fences, comes here fresh after missing Cheltenham and has strong claims.

4/5

7th

1

Bunting

J: Sean O’Keeffe

12/1

Form: 14 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict

Easy winner of his only Flat start (France, last March) and on hurdling debut at Limerick (2m, soft to heavy; at 2-5) at Christmas; 15-2 for Grade 1 at Leopardstown (2m, soft), never able to challenge from mid-division but keeping on well to go down by about 2l in fourth of 11 to Kargese; has something to learn and improvement to make but he looks a scopey sort with bright future.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 1	29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y	15:40 Punchestown Bunting 11st 12lb J: Danny Mullins T: W P Mullins	Modest strike-rate over hurdles for one of his ability, hasn't added to Limerick maiden win as a 3yo, albeit some good runs in top company; didn't land a blow in BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham on latest but previous Leopardstown fourth was a solid effort; major claims down in grade here.	100/30
9th 21	11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1	14:40 Cheltenham Bunting 10st 12lb J: Harry Cobden T: W P Mullins	Raced freely when 12-1 in this last year and was pulled up; a maiden hurdle in December 2023 remains his last win and he's not been consistent, but such performances as his Flat third in the Cesarewitch (second favourite; plenty went wrong) in October and fourth of 16 in a hot 2m4f handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in December show that he can still be competitive on his day.	12/1
9th 8	1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y	15:52 Leopardstown Bunting 10st 13lb J: Harry Cobden T: W P Mullins	Was hit and miss over hurdles last season but was third in the Cesarewitch back on the level and fourth in 2m4f hurdle here at Christmas; one to consider.	10/1

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6th

1

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

11st 12lb

Modest strike-rate over hurdles for one of his ability, hasn't added to Limerick maiden win as a 3yo, albeit some good runs in top company; didn't land a blow in BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham on latest but previous Leopardstown fourth was a solid effort; major claims down in grade here.

100/30

9th

21

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

10st 12lb

Raced freely when 12-1 in this last year and was pulled up; a maiden hurdle in December 2023 remains his last win and he's not been consistent, but such performances as his Flat third in the Cesarewitch (second favourite; plenty went wrong) in October and fourth of 16 in a hot 2m4f handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in December show that he can still be competitive on his day.

12/1

9th

8

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

10st 13lb

Was hit and miss over hurdles last season but was third in the Cesarewitch back on the level and fourth in 2m4f hurdle here at Christmas; one to consider.

10/1

8th

4

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

100/1

Form: 2521 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict

Fair form (one 1m4f AW win) in 11-race Flat career; went close in the mud on two of first three starts over hurdles, before an improved show to win well in five-runner race at Newbury (2m, heavy) two weeks ago; it was not sufficiently improved to think he's a player at this top level, though; usual rider Ben Ffrench Davis would normally claim 5lb, but not in this.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7 (2)	25th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 0y Class 3	16:01 Newbury Ithacas Arrow 9st 7lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Dominic Ffrench Davis	Juvenile hurdle winner on heavy ground in March; five months off before doing well back on the Flat this August/September, notably when clearcut winner at Chester (1m4f, soft); third in useful 1m5f event here (heavy) five weeks ago; major each-way claims.	9/2
3rd 15 (11)	21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2	14:05 Newbury Ithacas Arrow 8st 4lb J: Sam Hitchcott T: Dominic Ffrench Davis	Juvenile hurdle winner on heavy ground in March; five months off before showing improved Flat form when a close second at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) and clearcut winner last Saturday at Chester (1m4f, soft); up another 5lb; a rising force, with more to prove away from soft ground but the recent rain looks a big positive.	11/1
1st 4 (4)	14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 63y Class 4	17:15 Chester Ithacas Arrow 11st 5lb J: Ben Ffrench Davis T: Dominic Ffrench Davis	Juvenile hurdle winner in March and returned from five months off to finish a good close second back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago; pulled 4l clear of the third so a 3lb rise looks more than fair.	5/1

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7

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:01 Newbury

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

Juvenile hurdle winner on heavy ground in March; five months off before doing well back on the Flat this August/September, notably when clearcut winner at Chester (1m4f, soft); third in useful 1m5f event here (heavy) five weeks ago; major each-way claims.

9/2

3rd

15

(11)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

8st 4lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

Juvenile hurdle winner on heavy ground in March; five months off before showing improved Flat form when a close second at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) and clearcut winner last Saturday at Chester (1m4f, soft); up another 5lb; a rising force, with more to prove away from soft ground but the recent rain looks a big positive.

11/1

1st

4

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

11st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

Juvenile hurdle winner in March and returned from five months off to finish a good close second back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago; pulled 4l clear of the third so a 3lb rise looks more than fair.

5/1

9th

3

Highwind

J: Rachael Blackmore

14/1

Form: 18 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Fair French Flat form (1-5) over middle distances; got away with his indifferent jumping when 6-4 favourite at Punchestown in January but made mistakes four, three and two out when soundly beaten behind several of today's rivals in Leopardstown Grade 1 (again 2m on soft; 11-1); needs a huge turnaround.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 8 (15)	24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 0y	17:40 Curragh Highwind 9st 9lb J: Chris Hayes T: W P Mullins	Dual-purpose sort's sole Flat win came on the AW; best run on turf was a 2l fourth off 1lb lower on latest in the Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal (2m3f, good); may need this after 261 days away; cheekpieces go on.	16/1
4th 15 (4)	5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 141y	18:24 Down Royal Highwind 10st 7lb J: J M Sheridan T: W P Mullins	First reserve; AW winner in France and winning debut for this yard in Punchestown maiden hurdle early last year; lightly raced this year, well held behind The Truant at Tramore last time; hard to assess but up-coming Cesarewitch entries suggest he could go well here.

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

6th

8

(15)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

9st 9lb

Dual-purpose sort's sole Flat win came on the AW; best run on turf was a 2l fourth off 1lb lower on latest in the Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal (2m3f, good); may need this after 261 days away; cheekpieces go on.

16/1

4th

15

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

10st 7lb

First reserve; AW winner in France and winning debut for this yard in Punchestown maiden hurdle early last year; lightly raced this year, well held behind The Truant at Tramore last time; hard to assess but up-coming Cesarewitch entries suggest he could go well here.

10th

2

Ethical Diamond

J: Michael O’Sullivan