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Midsummer’s Day With The Stars On Sunday, 23rd June Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • 12 runners
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Midsummer’s Day With The Stars On Sunday, 23rd June Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 16B22- D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Went up 11lb for a comfortable success in a Cork novice hurdle last December; has justified his current rating with seconds at Tramore and in the final of the Adare Manor series at Punchestown; definite chance with 7lb claimed.
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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

9

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:10 Wexford

West Away

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Two-time hurdle winner for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season but his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan last time was not devoid of promise when behind some decent rivals and he would have likely finished third but for a mistake at the last; that gives him something to build on.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6/86-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual 2m4f winner over hurdles in 2022 returned from year's absence in March; two Punchestown runs last month indicate she may be able to add to two wins gained in 2022.
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5th

2

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Punchestown

Champella

10st 11lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Improved mare won handicaps at Galway and Listowel this term; might not have stayed 2m7f at Limerick last time and the drop to this trip should suit, so looks a player.

5/1

5th

2

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Punchestown

Champella

10st 11lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Improved mare won handicaps at Galway and Listowel this term; might not have stayed 2m7f at Limerick last time and the drop to this trip should suit, so looks a player.

5/1

5th

2

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:45 Limerick

Champella

10st 9lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

led narrowly or disputed lead, headed but prominent before 3rd, jumped right 2 out, weakened from last

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4269-2

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe maiden win just over a year ago came on good ground; improved from Fairyhouse comeback run at Easter when giving a solid handicap display on similar going at Cork last month.
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9th

14

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Ring O Roses

11st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Ex-Irish 8yo who isn't having the best of seasons and beat one home at Ludlow recently (3m).

50/1

5th

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

14:42 Ludlow

Ring O Roses

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Ex-Irish 8yo; ran okay on last season's stable debut but has been out of form this term and it takes a big leap of faith to support her here.

25/1

5

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Ring O Roses

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Henrietta C Knight

Ex-Irish mare who isn't solid on her form for new stable; failed to beat a rival last time; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

40/1

Form: 31813- D BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Winner of a 2m4f novice event at Ayr and a 2m3f handicap at Newbury last season; Northern Irish-trained gelding has his first Irish start now; solid Ayr third was obtained behind Willie Mullins-trained Chosen Witness.
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No Results Found

Form: /4450- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in a strong Punchestown festival handicap; worthy top weight on best form, namely a victory over subsequent novice chasing star Spillane's Tower in a conditions race at last season's Punchestown festival.
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3

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Monbeg Park

11st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Jack Foley

Better known as a chaser but has shown smart hurdles form in the past; would have a squeak if back in top form off a lower hurdle mark.

14/1

9th

4

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Monbeg Park

11st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Jack Foley

Two wins include this race last year off 2lb lower; standout run this term when second in Grade 3 Punchestown contest (2m7f), tame effort last time (albeit stiff task) in Grade 2 at Thurles; not one to rule out back in handicap company.

15/2

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:20 Thurles

Monbeg Park

11st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Jack Foley

Useful sort; best form at Punchestown, including when second to the talented Heart Wood three starts ago; 2-16 record over fences is not a great return bearing in mind his 147 rating; inferior to the four Mullins-trained runners on official figures

12/1

Form: 341-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Backed up Wexford maiden win with wide-margin handicap success at same venue last month; progressive mare may remain competitive despite 10lb rise.
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1st

5

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Kiltealy Park

11st 3lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Winner of two of her nine starts over fences since her last hurdles run almost two years ago; recorded her two hurdle wins back-to-back over 2m4f at this venue in April/May 2024; below best over fences since a fair run at last year's Galway festival.

8/1

6

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Kiltealy Park

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Won this race last year off 4lb lower mark (soft) in first-time blinkers and good comeback run early this term in Galway Blazers; seen just twice since, well held here in November and 3m looked beyond her at Leopardstown over Christmas; doesn't come here in the same form as last year and cheekpieces now replace blinkers.

9/1

Form: 195-1

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden; switch to hurdling and addition of blinkers did the trick when he won readily at Gowran last September; dropped away from two out when 100-1 shot in Grade 1 at Leopardstown in February; jumped badly at Naas a week later; now makes handicap debut having been given an 8lb rise for winning a recent conditions event at Ballinrobe.
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12th

8

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Open To Question

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Noel Meade

Useful juvenile hurdle winner in 2023, scored again early last year; 0-4 on the Flat but shaped well on opening two runs on good ground; handicap debut and new headgear combination tried on first Flat run in over a year; yard has excellent recent record in this race so has to be respected, despite more obvious claims of stablemate Billie Frechette.

10/1

2

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

Open To Question

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Is 2-8 over timber but yet to prove he's as effective at this sort of trip and arrives on the back of six-month absence; doesn't look well treated on what he's achieved in the last 12 months.

25/1

Form: 1513B- D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler and chaser last season; brought down five out in a valuable chase at Punchestown; has a 13lb lower mark than over fences, may be competitive.
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11th

23

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Union Park

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time chase winner is 2-29 over hurdles; rated 13lb lower over timber but recent form in both codes has been disappointing and a major revival is needed.

66/1

13th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Union Park

10st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Better chaser than hurdler, although hasn't won since taking 2m4f Cork handicap hurdle in November 2023; safely held over hurdles of late, of limited appeal back chasing.

25/1

6th

9

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Union Park

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Good chase record around here; five wins in career; last win was in November 2023 off 3lb lower; fourth in competitive Punchestown handicap hurdle in November; this is easier; chance.

12/1

Form: 17-

Last run: 312 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won 2m3f Downpatrick maiden hurdle last June on rules debut; two months later ran no sort of race in Galway novice event chasing debut; others make more appeal.
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9th

5

10th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:48 Roscommon

All In Montmartre

11st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won 2m3f Downpatrick maiden hurdle last June on rules debut; two months later ran no sort of race in Galway novice event chasing debut; others make more appeal.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 661P7-

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Gained third win over hurdles when taking 2m Gowran handicap in testing conditions in January under today's rider; last two runs have stretched his stamina; going may be a bit lively for him.
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10th

3

10th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:48 Roscommon

Champagne Platinum

11st 5lb

J: Luke Donnelly

T: E Bolger

Gained third win over hurdles when taking 2m Gowran handicap in testing conditions in January under today's rider; last two runs have stretched his stamina; going may be a bit lively for him.

14/1

Form: 31/55/ D

Last run: 703 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Punchestown maiden hurdle winner three years ago ran only twice in 2022; missed last year; can only be watched after a long absence.
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4th

3

21st Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:40 Thurles

Pipers Meadow

11st 9lb

J: Michael Ryan Casey

T: Stephen Ryan

in touch with leaders

6/1

4th

3

21st Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:40 Thurles

Pipers Meadow

11st 9lb

J: Michael Ryan Casey

T: Stephen Ryan

in touch with leaders, midfield halfway, headway after 2 out, disputing third when not fluent last, kept on

6/1

Form: /62P-1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Mostly disappointing for Dan Skelton but he was previously a five-time winner for Joseph O'Brien; second on his debut for this yard at Killarney last July; pulled up at Bellewstown the following month; back to form when springing a 28-1 surprise at Killarney last month, 6lb higher now.
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4

10th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:48 Roscommon

Uhtred

11st 3lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Mostly disappointing for Dan Skelton but he was previously a five-time winner for Joseph O'Brien; second on his debut for this yard at Killarney last July; pulled up at Bellewstown the following month; back to form when springing a 28-1 surprise at Killarney last month, 6lb higher now.

8/1

1st

7

13th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:10 Killarney

Uhtred

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, headway and prominent when not fluent 3 out, ridden and challenging after 2 out, jumped slightly right last, ran on towards finish, led final strides

8/1

1st

7

13th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:10 Killarney

Uhtred

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, headway and prominent when not fluent 3 out, ridden and challenging after 2 out, jumped slightly right last, ran on towards finish, led final strides

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €28.70
Straight Forecast €30.01
Tricast €172.25
Trifecta €323.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Ring O Roses

SPOTLIGHT:

West Away

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Open To Question

POSTDATA:

Ring O Roses

The Irish Sun:

West Away