May 12 / 17.05 Killarney

17.05

Good

An Excellent Choice (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 12 runners
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An Excellent Choice (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost E62,000 at three; fourth foal; half-brother to French winners; dam French chase winner (including cross-country); very interesting with the champion amateur taking the ride for top point-to-point producers; potentially significant that he makes his debut in a bumper rather than a maiden point.
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4th

1

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Kalium

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

3-5 as a novice hurdler last season; absent since encouraging third of seven on reappearance outing at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) in November but could quite plausibly have untapped potential over this new trip.

12/1

1st

6

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

14:05 Newbury

Kalium

11st 4lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Won bumper in sole Irish start; steady progress in his first three hurdle races brought two wins, making all at Fontwell (2m2f, soft) on last occasion, but he made a disappointing handicap debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) on latest outing.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to chase winners Checkitout (stays 3m-plus) and Fourth Of July; dam unraced sister to three point winners; may need further than this.
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1

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:05 Tramore

Derryville

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Won a maiden hurdle over 2m5f here in May and two decent efforts in defeat since, notably at Downpatrick last time; carries top-weight but this is only her fourth hurdle start so could improve further and yard is in good form so a big player.

5/2

3

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:18 Downpatrick

Derryville

11st 8lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: S Curling

Rated 114; won a mares' maiden hurdle at Tramore (21.5f, gd-yld) on penultimate; not as good on latest in a mares' hurdle at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good); the step back up in trip is a plus so she could rebound.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-brother to four winners including West To The Bridge, winner of nine races over hurdles for Dan Skelton, and bumper/hurdles scorer Yes No Maybe So; dam unraced half-sister to high-class chaser Flemenstar; promising 7lb claimer aboard for up-and-coming trainer.
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8

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

13:24 Clonmel

Gather Yourself

10st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Now 0-10 over hurdles but ran well before fading into third at Navan in December (3m1f, soft to heavy); failed to back that up when tailed off at Ayr; this trip looks a bit short; cheekpieces.

12/1

8

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 80y

17:30 Sligo

Gather Yourself

10st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Showed some ability in bumpers last year without winning; hasn't really kicked on over hurdles but was keeping on over 2m7f at Killarney last time; this trip should suit and can be a player.

4/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reportedly did not handle the heavy ground when tailed off in a valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse; second-favourite on that occasion; Harry Swan aboard again, could be a different proposition on better going.
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4th

6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:29 Downpatrick

Spinola Bay

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Came back from a long layoff to start last season's campaign with back-to-back handicap hurdle wins at Navan and Leopardstown; soundly beaten in a good-ground handicap at Ballinrobe after six months off; any rain that falls is likely to be in his favour.

12/1

7th

4

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Spinola Bay

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Came back from a long layoff to start last season's campaign with back-to-back handicap wins at Navan (soft-to-heavy) and Leopardstown (yielding); beaten favourite in two novice hurdles in January; perhaps some doubt about how he will handle the ground.

9/2

10th

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Spinola Bay

12st 6lb

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice over hurdles last winter but was below form in that sphere when last seen.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam showed little, sister to useful chase winner Clondaw Knight; trainer also runs Kingdom Calling.
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1st

1

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:20 Galway

Shadow Paddy

11st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Smart hurdler won four races in that sphere including in Listed company last year; pulled-up in a Grade 1 Aintree novice on return in April; quickly rebounded with a Limerick novice chase win over Le Coq Hardi and followed up at Killarney; already looks a better chaser and respected despite a double penalty.

11/4

1st

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:42 Killarney

Shadow Paddy

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Top-rated of these over hurdles (133), winning four from ten; trounced his four rivals on chasing debut at Limerick in May (2m4f, good to yielding), jumping fluently and travelling strongly; that was a very promising first run over fences and he can make it back-to-back wins despite dropping back in trip.

5/4

1st

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:48 Limerick

Shadow Paddy

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has made rapid progress since winning a low-grade handicap at Tipperary in May last year; secured fourth hurdles win at Listed level here in October (2m5f, yielding); Grade 1 level proved a bridge too far at Aintree last month; top-rated of these over hurdles; definite chance.

9/2

Form: 4-

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Orchard Grove, who started in this stable and has won five hurdle races for Kerry Lee, all on good going; needs to improve from Cork debut when well beaten fourth of seven on soft-to-heavy.
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2nd

10

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Mother Ship

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

18-race maiden over hurdles; C&D third 13 months ago was one of her better efforts but well below that level since returning from a break, including over fences; Darragh O'Keeffe sticks with her despite a moderate Wexford run; first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

7th

9

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:36 Wexford

Mother Ship

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

17-race maiden over hurdles; her Sligo third from last July off 3lb higher would give her a squeak, but well below that level since returning from a break, including over fences; more needed although the rider booking is a positive.

20/1

10th

12

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Mother Ship

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

16-race maiden over hurdles; her Sligo third from last July off 3lb higher would give her a squeak, but well below that level in two runs since returning from a break, the latest over fences; more needed.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
17th foal; closely related to bumper/hurdle winner Blackhillsofdakota, half-brother to eight winners including US Grade 1 scorer Byrama.
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8th

7

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Highland Earl

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Gained a first win at Wexford last summer off 81 (2m1f, good) and entitled to come on for last month's comeback run at Roscommon, albeit plenty to find with Syosset on that effort.

12/1

8th

13

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Highland Earl

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Gained a first win at Wexford last summer off 4lb lower (2m1f, good); he may improve for this return but market check advised.

15/2

12

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Highland Earl

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Hasn't troubled the judge in handicaps but bit more encouraging at Limerick on latest although didn't seem to quite stay 2m3f; drop back in trip to suit and not one to rule out.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; brother to bumper/hurdle winner Belle The Lioness; dam unplaced, closely related to high-class hurdle/chase winner Monalee, half-sister to smart hurdle/chase winner Monty's Star; from a small Kilkenny stable that won a bumper with Supremely West, now a three-time winner for Richard Newland.
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7th

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Brave Soldier

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden has posted some good runs in defeat up to 2m5f on goodish ground but opposable on balance of form

18/1

10th

9

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Brave Soldier

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden has been consistent in defeat on last three starts; beaten 6l over 2m5f at Sligo last time and this shorter trip may suit better; one to consider.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; gelding by Australia out of a Montjeu mare, brother to his trainer's Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait; half-brother to five winners including the versatile Lagostovegas and jumps winner Cool Colonnade; likely contender.
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6th

5

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

13:22 Punchestown

Florida Strait

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: David Harry Kelly

in rear throughout, tailed off

200/1

15th

12

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Florida Strait

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David Harry Kelly

midfield

12/1

9th

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:05 Killarney

Florida Strait

11st 10lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Eighth foal; gelding by Australia out of a Montjeu mare, brother to his trainer's Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait; half-brother to five winners including the versatile Lagostovegas and jumps winner Cool Colonnade; likely contender.

9/4

Form: 7-

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Faded in the last quarter-mile on debut at Ballinrobe; better ground may help his cause.
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1st

5

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Kingdom Calling

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

250-1 maiden hurdle winner two years ago; couple of decent runs in handicaps last year but form largely inconsistent; beaten 15l into fourth at Killarney (2m1f, good) 31 days ago over hurdles, staying on reasonably well from rear; beaten 21l over C&D in May; on a nice mark but needs to put best foot forward.

8/1

4th

14

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kingdom Calling

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Winless, but some good runs, since taking a Listowel maiden hurdle in 2024; well beaten chasing last twice, but can't be ruled out back in this discipline with an in-form rider aboard; third runner for yard; watch market.

14/1

10th

11

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Kingdom Calling

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Shock Listowel maiden hurdle winner in 2024; hit and miss since, plus was well beaten on chase debut last time at Tramore, but can do better.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third foal out of a point/bumper/hurdle winner by Bach; experienced 7lb claimer has done well for this stable
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5th

2

(7)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:20 Killarney

Light On His Feet

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off in a bumper here and has suffered the same fate in three maiden hurdles; instantly opposable.

100/1

5th

2

(7)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:20 Killarney

Light On His Feet

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off in a bumper here and has suffered the same fate in three maiden hurdles; instantly opposable.

100/1

14th

9

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Light On His Feet

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

held up in rear

80/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eleventh foal; half-brother to several winners including Pumped Up Kicks, successful for Gordon Elliott and Dan Skelton; dam maiden, half-sister to Grand Annual winner Tiger Cry; small Cork yard with winners in recent months.
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2

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

12:38 Cork

Casa Manolo

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: L J Archdeacon

Tailed-off in a bumper on debut in May and can't be fancied.

200/1

2

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

12:38 Cork

Casa Manolo

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: L J Archdeacon

Tailed-off in a bumper on debut in May and can't be fancied.

200/1

12th

2

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:05 Killarney

Casa Manolo

11st 10lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: L J Archdeacon

Eleventh foal; half-brother to several winners including Pumped Up Kicks, successful for Gordon Elliott and Dan Skelton; dam maiden, half-sister to Grand Annual winner Tiger Cry; small Cork yard with winners in recent months.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €44.30
Straight Forecast €35.60
Trifecta €281.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Florida Strait

The Irish Sun:

Kalium

POSTDATA:

Florida Strait