April 16 / 14.40 Naas

14.40

Soft

Colm White Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 3f 70y
  • 18 runners
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Colm White Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dual point winner; runner-up in a Fairyhouse bumper and filled the same berth on hurdling debut at Navan behind one who has since made the frame in a Listed handicap; entitled to make his presence felt.
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4

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Born Braver

11st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved since going handicapping, just denied at Down Royal before decisive 3m5f success in Ulster National at Downpatrick in late March, winning going away; didn't count just eight days later when tough ask in 3m5f Irish National but don't rule out back in grade here and handles this quicker ground.

9/1

1st

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Born Braver

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-4 over hurdles; modest form in beginners' chases; much improved when a neck second over 3m at Down Royal on second handicap start, underlining the stamina shown when winning two points and a 3m hurdle; however, he failed to build on that in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown.

10/1

12th

3

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

Born Braver

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-4 over hurdles; modest form in beginners' chases; started in handicap company on a mark 7lb below his 129 hurdles rating and was beaten 20l in sixth over an extended 2m3f at this venue; much improved when a neck second to Lucky Lyreen over 3m at Down Royal, underlining the stamina shown when winning two points and a 3m hurdle.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 532

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has a bit to find with Dr Eggman on February's clash at Punchestown and he probably ran to a similar level when again placed at Cork (2m5f, soft to heavy); looks solid each-way.
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1st

2

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:05 Ayr

Big Stage

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

0-12 as a chaser but ran well in first-time cheekpieces (joining tongue-tie) at Punchestown last time and won't be far away if taking to the blinkers.

9/4

7/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 21075

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won an Ayr bumper in December (soft) and ran his best race since when fifth of 20 (beaten 10l) in a maiden at Down Royal a month ago (2m1f, soft; first-time tongue-tie); one of the better each-way contenders.
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4th

7

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

Ayiko

10st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

He can make mistakes and was pulled up at Fairyhouse just 12 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, he jumped to the left and returns to a left-handed track for the first time since his promising second on chase debut at Haydock (2m4f, soft); won 3m maiden hurdle here; interesting.

25/1

10

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Ayiko

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: S R B Crawford

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner, both at Ayr; best of three chase efforts came at Haydock in December when 2l behind the 124-rated Lario; has run well here over timber and he can't be fully dismissed in a new headgear combination.

9/1

5th

4

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

Ayiko

11st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

124-rated hurdler was beaten 2l on his chase debut at Haydock (2m4f, soft) and that form has been boosted by the third who has won twice since; beaten 4.5l over 3m in a Carlisle handicap chase on latest; could do better dropped back in trip; chance.

7/2

Form: 3-1322 BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Can be keen and hasn't been jumping that well, while he was also turned over at odds of 2-5 last time at Punchestown (Big Stage third); however, the winner of that race wasn't disgraced in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham and he was giving her plenty of weight; the hood could be a big help.
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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: 32174F

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten when falling in a 3m maiden at Limerick last time for which he was only 2-1; won his bumper there in December but next time out he was a long way behind Dr Eggman; will need his best yet.
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14th

13

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Fairyhouse

The Story So Far

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

midfield

20/1

14th

13

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Fairyhouse

The Story So Far

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

midfield

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam well beaten in bumper/maiden hurdles, half-sister to winners Hot Commodity (2m2f hurdle) and Native House (2m chase/2m4f hurdle); wouldn't be the obvious answer to this first time out.
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6th

12

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

14:00 Naas

Trade Master

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Showed potential here and at Ballinrobe in his first two maiden hurdles; never figured when 125-1 for his return to action at Navan but he might have needed that run; he'd have an each-way chance if repeating the form of his first two efforts.

12/1

6th

12

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

14:00 Naas

Trade Master

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Showed potential here and at Ballinrobe in his first two maiden hurdles; never figured when 125-1 for his return to action at Navan but he might have needed that run; he'd have an each-way chance if repeating the form of his first two efforts.

12/1

15th

20

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Trade Master

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Edward Cawley

Showed some promise on debut at Naas and improved on that when only 7l behind at Ballinrobe; improvement likely but this is much tougher on his return.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-brother to winners Kealshore Again (2m hurdle) and Dev Of Tara (2m7f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to Group-placed 1m/10.4f winner Waseet and 1m-2m1f winner Mutadarrej; likely one to watch first time out.
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11

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:43 Gowran Park

Ag Obair Go Crua

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Got off the mark when scoring over C&D in October off 84 (yielding); has been in good form chasing since, the highlight a win at Tramore on New Year's Day; not badly treated returning to hurdles.

3/1

4th

11

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:23 Fairyhouse

Ag Obair Go Crua

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Got off the mark when winning over hurdles at Gowran (2m4f, yielding) in October; built on good chase debut fourth when winning off 90 at Tramore on New Year's Day (2m7f, soft); Darragh O'Keeffe keeps the ride; big player despite 7lb rise.

3/1

200/1

Form: 600

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in all three maidens and didn't jump well in the latest at Cork.
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13th

3

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:47 Thurles

Wing Back

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S Curling

Underwhelming in opening three handicap starts, but was well backed at Downpatrick in August and landed the odds (2m2f, good); ran well off revised mark back there over the same distance when third; stepped up in trip at Clonmel last time and was sent off favourite again but didn't get past the second; should be thereabouts with a clear round.

4/1

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Wing Back

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Off the mark at Downpatrick in August (2m2f, good) off 86; well-backed 6-5 favourite but raced wide and hung when finishing a 1.25l third back there last time; chance off 1lb higher.

4/1

3rd

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Wing Back

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Ran beneath market expectations in his first three handicaps but was again well backed here two weeks ago and, with the hood reapplied, he won fairly convincingly; could cope with the 8lb rise.

7/4

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of a hurdle/chase winner; 150-1 for a recent maiden here and didn't show much.
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9

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Clonclough Lady

10st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Tailed off in three runs at huge odds in maiden hurdles; lost her action at Fairyhouse in December and returned at Gowran six days ago when again failed to complete.

20/1

12

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Gowran Park

Clonclough Lady

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Tailed off in three runs at huge odds in maiden hurdles; not seen since losing her action on handicap debut at Leopardstown last December when she was 66-1; can only be watched for now.

66/1

9

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:47 Fairyhouse

Clonclough Lady

10st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Tailed off in three runs at huge odds in maiden hurdles so far; needs to leave last month's return behind.

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer and was tailed off in a Thurles maiden hurdle when 66-1.
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10th

9

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Gustavo Goodway

10st 11lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle when trained in Ireland but was pulled up in three successive handicaps last year for Joanne Foster; opposable, despite since winning two small-field points since.

33/1

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Gustavo Goodway

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Down Royal in April (good) but pulled up over fences and hurdles since then, latterly on yard debut when 40-1 at Hexham.

40/1

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Gustavo Goodway

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Down Royal in April (good) but pulled up over fences and hurdles since then, latterly on yard debut when 40-1 at Hexham.

40/1

50/1

Form: 46

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
The closest he's come thus far is a 16l defeat; latest maiden at Down Royal (tailed off) was won by Aintree second Staffordshire Knot but he looks up against it once more.
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1

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

14:00 Naas

Battle Roar

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

0-8 under Rules and 0-6 over hurdles; attracted market support last time out at Clonmel but was beaten 56l; tongue tie now reached for; rated just 88 and unlikely to be the answer.

12/1

1

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

14:00 Naas

Battle Roar

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

0-8 under Rules and 0-6 over hurdles; attracted market support last time out at Clonmel but was beaten 56l; tongue tie now reached for; rated just 88 and unlikely to be the answer.

12/1

10th

2

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 91y

12:05 Clonmel

Battle Roar

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Ciaran Murphy

Tailed off over fences last time; previously ran well to take fourth in a C&D handicap, but that was off a modest rating.

16/1

Form: 5/0-P0

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
No evidence to suggest that she can get competitive in maiden company.
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13th

10

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:40 Galway

We Will Rock You

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Alan Donoghue

Bits of promise in maidens but still went off 40-1 for handicap debut at Wexford (2m4f) and was tailed off; the hood tried there is swiftly dispensed with.

33/1

11th

12

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

We Will Rock You

10st 13lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: Alan Donoghue

Showed a bit more when sixth in a maiden hurdle here in April and probably unsuited by 2m latest; fairly treated on handicap debut and one to consider back up in trip; wears first-time hood.

7/1

Form: 65357

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in one of his four bumpers; finished midfield on hurdling debut at Leopardstown (2m, soft) and that 22l defeat is something to build on; still rates an unlikely winner of this.
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8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Lummi Island

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: D Deacon

Is 0-10 over hurdles; hasn't really built on promising Tipperary fourth in May (3m1f, gd-yld); beaten 23l when fifth on latest in a Killarney handicap chase; needs more off this mark back over hurdles.

14/1

5

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Lummi Island

11st 3lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: D Deacon

Fell at Limerick in March with the race at his mercy; reported blowing hard last time when down the field at Wexford; one of the leading fancies then.

12/1

8th

5

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Lummi Island

11st 6lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: D Deacon

Set to win when falling at Limerick (22.5f, yielding) in March; fine run at Tipperary in May off 4lb higher; nudged up another 1lb but should go well again after a 71 day break.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
9,000 euros foal; fourth foal; half-brother to point winner Rattling Road; dam point/2m3f hurdle/2m5f chase winner; best watched on this debut.
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13

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:00 Kilbeggan

County Champs

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Maiden has been knocking on the door in 3m handicaps, most recently beaten under 2l at both Tipperary and Punchestown; major player again off 2lb higher.

6/1

2nd

16

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

County Champs

10st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Maiden ended last year on a consistent note and put up a fine effort after a break at Tipperary over 3m1f last time; was in front of Lummi Island and Ballerina Boxer that day so is a big player with more to come.

4/1

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 264 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Just a smidgeon of promise to take from his bumper debut at Limerick; best watched for now.
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1st

7

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 5f 175y

19:25 Tramore

Wolfhill

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Michael J Bowe

midfield, not fluent 5th, headway on outer and in touch with leaders 3 out, led when not fluent 2 out, shaken up and went clear approaching last, pushed out towards finish

5/1

7th

12

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

14:58 Punchestown

Wolfhill

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J Bowe

100-1 when tailed off in a Killarney maiden only last week; looks one for handicaps.

100/1

Form: 0P0

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
No worthwhile form in three maidens and he's highly likely to be outclassed again.
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17th

6

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

14:40 Naas

Catchyoulater

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

No worthwhile form in three maidens and he's highly likely to be outclassed again.

200/1

17th

6

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

14:40 Naas

Catchyoulater

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

No worthwhile form in three maidens and he's highly likely to be outclassed again.

200/1

14th

4

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 0y

13:07 Naas

Catchyoulater

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Edward Cawley

No show at this track on debut; pulled up before the fourth-last at Fairyhouse.

200/1

Form: 0U

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut and was 300-1 when departing early at Fairyhouse.
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3rd

6

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

Wardens Whisper

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Consistent form last winter, winning at Cork in January after being placed in three consecutive races; pulled up at Fairyhouse in February; absent until early this month, 14-1 unseated at the first at Gowran.

10/1

13

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

15:11 Gowran Park

Wardens Whisper

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hit a vein of consistent form last winter, winning at Cork in January but then pulled-up at Fairyhouse next month; needs his best after significant break.

13/1

Form: 05

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed more on his second run but was still only fifth of nine at Limerick and beaten 24l.
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Payout
Exacta €18.40
Straight Forecast €18.01
Trifecta €146.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dr Eggman

TOPSPEED:

Ayiko

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dr Eggman

POSTDATA:

Dr Eggman

The Irish Sun:

Dr Eggman