August 03 / 14.30 Galway

14.30

Good

BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £56434.78
  • 2m 6f 108y
  • 18 runners
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BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.30
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 130-91

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Back from a break with two heavy defeats but came good again over 2m3f at Kilbeggan, where he appeared to be struggling before staying on best; an 8lb rise looks a bit heavy-handed.
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15th

5

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

The Wallpark

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class staying hurdler, rated 155; 0-5 so far chasing this term but much more encouraging run on latest when second to the classy Oscars Brother in Grade 2 Ten Up Novices' at Navan last month; jumping still requires attention but is 13lb lower than hurdles here in first handicap chase.

9/1

2nd

4

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Navan

The Wallpark

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class staying hurdler, rated 155; now has serious questions to answer after his first four chase starts; remote seventh in Leopardstown event won by Koktail Divin (previously beaten by Oscars Brother at Punchestown); needs to jump a lot better than in 2m4f Gowran event; longer trip should be a help at least.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 00-245

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Rated higher over fences but did go close in a Killarney handicap hurdle in May (2m1f, good to yielding); has performed just okay since then (2m/2m1f handicap hurdles) but perhaps further will suit these days and couldn't put a line through him.
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2

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:58 Listowel

So Scottish

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run; in action on Flat and over hurdles since a good run over fences in the spring; blinkers added now; potentially interesting, though he needs to reverse Grand Annual form with Jasko Des Dames.

6/1

10

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

So Scottish

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run, well held in valuable 2m6f Galway handicap hurdle on latest; previous two Flat maiden runs were poor so seemingly fair bit to do off this opening mark but is unexposed in this sphere.

13/2

12th

9

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

So Scottish

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

One of three for yard; generally out of form in 2025 in chases and on the Flat; narrowly denied in this race last year off this mark and this may have been a long-term target so would be no surprise to see a revival; interesting.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: /07-76

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of Grade 2s as a novice but has found life tougher since sent into handicaps; did run well at Punchestown in May (2m4f; behind three of these) but well held since then at about 2m; now in cheekpieces and with his stamina to prove.
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13th

7

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Comfort Zone

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Came back to form in terrific style when winning the Connacht Hotel Flat Handicap over 2m on Monday here; hasn't run over hurdles since May 2025 but can be a big player with his confidence boosted.

5/1

1st

8

(20)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Comfort Zone

11st 9lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Most recent of his five wins was in a valuable 2m handicap at Naas in October 2024; ran poorly when well fancied for this race last year, others seem more dependable; one of three in the field for his owner, Derek O'Connor rides.

14/1

11th

8

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Comfort Zone

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Always behind in his two races this spring (1m2f/1m4f; ended pulled up last time) and last season was a mixed bag; however, his strong-finishing thirds last year in this race (off 1lb lower than today) and another big-field contest at Naas (2m) show that he needs a close look, particularly as some headgear (absent this season) is reinstated.

18/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 962-12 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but he's been running well and is only 2lb higher than when nosed out in a big-field Punchestown handicap in May (2m4f, soft); has since won a small-field conditions hurdle and finished second to the enterprisingly ridden Happy Jacky at Cork when giving that rival lumps of weight; enters the reckoning.
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5

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Taunton

Beacon Edge

11st 12lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: J Newman

Best known as a very talented hurdler, also landing a Grade 1 novice chase in 2021; had jumping issues over fences subsequently and this is his first chase start since 2022; returned from some time off with a point win last month (3m, soft); it remains to be seen how much ability this 12yo retains but he's entitled to considerable respect on his hunter chase debut.

13/8

1st

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Beacon Edge

12st 0lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Winner of nine races; 7-34 record over hurdles, including a four-runner Grade 2 event over 3m at Wetherby last October; ran creditably when seventh in the 26-runner Coral Cup at Cheltenham; down the field at Aintree subsequently; trip is short of his best but he won a stronger race than this over 2m2f at Ballinrobe a year ago; amateur rider, 2-11 over hurdles.

11/8

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Beacon Edge

12st 0lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Winner of nine races; 7-34 record over hurdles, including a four-runner Grade 2 event over 3m at Wetherby last October; ran creditably when seventh in the 26-runner Coral Cup at Cheltenham; down the field at Aintree subsequently; trip is short of his best but he won a stronger race than this over 2m2f at Ballinrobe a year ago; amateur rider, 2-11 over hurdles.

11/8

Form: 44-511 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Only 5lb higher than for June's narrow win at Kilbeggan (3m) and he followed up at the expense of Beacon Edge by making all in a non-handicap at Cork; could struggle to confirm those placings on these less favourable terms.
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6th

3

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Happy Jacky

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Best known as a winner of eight races over hurdles; getting on in years but noteworthy as the winner of this race two years ago; has had a hurdles outing since a poor run on seasonal debut.

14/1

4th

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Happy Jacky

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

Eight wins over hurdles and going for three in a row in this race, landing previous two renewals under this jockey; beat Reverend Hubert by a head last year; after eight months off, comeback third in Killarney chase was a good effort; quiet since but can't rule him out.

8/1

11th

10

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Happy Jacky

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Veteran has notched up nine wins over jumps but is 1-9 on the Flat and hasn't won in this sphere since 2024; however, he was a close third in this last season off 1lb higher on good ground so he's not dismissed; 1lb wrong.

20/1

Form: /1190- CD

Last run: 181 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
40-1 winner of a lower-grade C&D handicap at this meeting last year when 5lb lower; confirmed his recent wellbeing when returning from a break to win a 1m4f Bellewstown handicap last month; needs considering.
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1

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:53 Down Royal

Building Bridges

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gary McGill

The last of his six hurdle wins came at Perth in September 2024; a solid effort at Aintree in April over this trip but not as good over 2m at Bellewstown; tough task on these terms.

18/1

11th

1

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:30 Bellewstown

Building Bridges

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

Course winner on the Flat; six wins over hurdles, best form over longer distances; faces a tough task under a big weight.

20/1

18

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Building Bridges

11st 1lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Ran okay to be beaten about 10l at Aintree (behind Park Of Kings) and that was after a lengthy break; however, he's an exposed dual-purpose performer and others are more intriguing.

50/1

Form: 3-223F

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Bumper and dual hurdle winner; bang there in a Punchestown handicap in May (2m4f, soft; just behind Beacon Edge) and has since done well in defeat over fences; could go wellif turning out after being beaten a nose in the Galway Blazers Chase here on Friday (6.00).
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3

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Kilbeggan

Moonovercloon

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Has run some huge races in defeat over fences, but has been out of form for some time and no signs of a revival in two runs for this yard; needs to rediscover best.

6/1

8

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Moonovercloon

10st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

0-10 in chases but in the first three on five occasions, including when beaten a nose in this in 2024 off 3lb higher; generally struggled last season and no signs of revival on debut for this yard over timber at Kilbeggan in June; could be sharper for that, however, and worth market check in new visor.

16/1

Form: 0470-3 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Admirable mare but losing run stretches back nearly two years and was a beaten favourite in a mares' race at Listowel last time (2m); she probably needs this longer trip these days but has only raced here once before (unplaced over hurdles).
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19

12th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Anna Bunina

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: John C McConnell

Usually claimer ridden but now has Harry Cobden; the last of her ten wins was in August 2022; still shows plenty on occasions, including when seventh in the Pertemps Final last March and a close second back at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) three starts back; pulled up with cheekpieces enlisted on latest start; that headgear is now discarded but she's not the percentage call.

33/1

2

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:32 Chepstow

Anna Bunina

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: John C McConnell

Usually claimer ridden; the last of her ten wins was in August 2022; still shows plenty on occasions, including when seventh in the Pertemps Final last March and a close second back at Cheltenham (2m4f) on penultimate outing; she performed far worse in the Musselburgh qualifier three weeks ago than she did last year, however, which sees cheekpieces enlisted.

20/1

8th

2

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Anna Bunina

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: John C McConnell

The last of her ten wins was in August 2022 but she still shows plenty on occasions, including when a strong-finishing fourth in this race last year and a close second at Cheltenham (2m4f) on latest outing; usually claimer ridden; place contender.

10/1

Form: 10-411 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Has been on the upgrade for a while and he came from well off the pace to lead when it mattered at Killarney two weeks ago (2m7f, good); this company demands more from him but he'll give it his best shot.
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12

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

13:25 Galway

Zeeband

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Winner of eight races (four Flat) and four over hurdles between March and June last year; rated a very respectable 136 over hurdles; pulled up before the last on his recent chase debut at Sligo, having made a bad mistake four out; beat watched for the moment.

20/1

9

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 120y

14:25 Sligo

Zeeband

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Dual Flat winner has won four over hurdles, with the last of those coming at Killarney in 2024; well beaten in a Grade 2 novice when last seen; needs to be at his best on chasing debut after a long absence.

16/1

8th

8

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

13:35 Fairyhouse

Zeeband

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

soon prominent

20/1

Form: 3515-4 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Four wins divided between Flat and hurdles; 9lb higher than for April's Fairyhouse win and probably needs softer ground if she's to defy her current figure.
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5th

6

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual hurdles winner has shown poor form in five runs over fences, including on handicap chase debut at Down Royal last time when beaten by 29l; others bring more pressing claims.

25/1

4th

3

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Two wins over hurdles, rated 132; nowhere near her best over fences; beaten a long way in three starts in beginners' races and out of her depth in a Grade 2 event at Limerick last time; 12lb below her hurdles rating, but does not appear well handicapped.

8/1

4th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

towards rear, not fluent and dropped to rear 3rd, detached 3 out, kept on and went remote fourth towards finish

4/1

Form: 1719-2

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, the latest a Bellewstown handicap hurdle last summer off 8lb lower; returned from a lengthy break to finish second in a beginners' chase (2m6f) here on Thursday; could get competitive back over hurdles.
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9th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Dartan

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Useful hurdler in Ireland; beaten in a match over fences on stable debut (first-time visor); this return to hurdles is welcomed but he appears to have developed some of his own ideas; had wind surgery.

25/1

2nd

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

13:47 Uttoxeter

Dartan

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Very useful handicap hurdler in Ireland when on song but not at same level on his three chasing attempts, and looked very unenthusiastic when third in four-runner beginners' event at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) in July; swaps blinkers for first-time visor on this stable debut; will probably need to travel with much greater zest.

13/8

3rd

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 80y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Dartan

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Rated 139 over hurdles, two of three wins having been at Bellewstown; ran well on chase debut when second in Galway beginners' last summer but didn't count at Tipperary more recently; not easy to assess back chasing.

10/1

Form: 507-14 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
His first handicap win as a hurdler at Ballinrobe in May (2m6f, good) when 6lb lower; whether he can defy current mark in this hot a race is questionable but he was an excellent second on the Flat here earlier this week.
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14

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Baltic Bird

10st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

1-7 over fences; best run since his beginners' chase win at Down Royal (19.5f, good) last year came when a 3.75l third at Wexford in May (2m, gd-yld); disappointed in Summer Plate at Market Rasen latest; runner up in the QR handicap on the Flat here in 2024 so not totally discounted in new headgear combination.

20/1

8th

8

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

Baltic Bird

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Useful Flat and hurdles performer who has gone 0-5 over fences since a winning start in May 2025 and he'll need to run better than he did in a handicap chase at Ballinrobe last time; however, a case can be made off this mark on best form; versatile trip-wise from 2m to beyond 3m.

9/1

14/1

Form: /21/1- C

Last run: 363 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Has a superb record here, including form figures of 121 at this meeting 12 months ago; hasn't raced over hurdles since that fixture when successful off 14lb lower; new mark asks a question and he never figured on the Flat here on Monday (reportedly sustained a superficial wound to his leg).
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3rd

4

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Teed Up

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Won this 2022 & 2023 and bids for third win on the back of a fine third of 20 in Connacht Hotel QR Handicap here on Monday, staying on well after not clear run; below best on flat here on Friday, questionable whether he'll turn out for a third time this week.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:40 Galway

Teed Up

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Emmet Mullins

Six-time course winner bounced back to form with an excellent effort in the QR handicap here on Monday, beaten just 1.25l off 88; this trip possibly on the sharp side but loves it here and not discounted for place purposes.

9/2

3rd

15

(13)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Teed Up

11st 6lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Emmet Mullins

Course specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins here; highlight when a winning favourite in this race in 2023; scored at a more modest level at last year's meeting, despite almost falling when clipping heels in the dip; rash to ignore; good point-to-point rider claims 7lb.

12/1

Form: 46-611 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
First win at the eighth attempt over fences last time but that was over 3m1f, while previous hurdle win at Kilbeggan was at 3m (good); might be vulnerable to sharper types around here.
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1

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

16:42 Ludlow

Bardenstown Lad

12st 6lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: Warwick Ryan-Beswick

Won a point and a Fakenham hunter chase about this time last year before predictably struggling at lengthy odds in the feature hunter chases at Cheltenham and Aintree; badly let down by his jumping in calmer waters afterwards and this 11yo now has much to prove.

16/1

1

14th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

Bardenstown Lad

12st 8lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: David Loughnane

Won a point and a Fakenham hunter chase in February before making no impact in the big hunter chases at Cheltenham and Aintree (behind when unseating); found no fluency and was well held when falling at Stratford (2m6f, good); comes with risks on the back of that effort but this is a modest contest.

4/6

1

14th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

Bardenstown Lad

12st 8lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: David Loughnane

Won a point and a Fakenham hunter chase in February before making no impact in the big hunter chases at Cheltenham and Aintree (behind when unseating); found no fluency and was well held when falling at Stratford (2m6f, good); comes with risks on the back of that effort but this is a modest contest.

4/6

Form: 7/43P-

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Smart dual-purpose performer when at his peak for Willie Mullins; those days have long gone but ran his best race yet for current yard when seventh on the Flat here on Monday; others still preferred.
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20th

14

(8)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Mt Leinster

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

Second runner for stable; formerly trained by Willie Mullins; best effort in eight starts for current yard a 8.75l seventh behind a few of his rivals here in the Q.R. race at Galway; burst blood vessels on latest start at Tramore; coming down the weights but yard has a better chance with Seddon.

66/1

11th

4

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

19:30 Tramore

Mt Leinster

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Looked to be on the slide until running well when seventh of 20 in the big amateur handicap at Galway where headgear (left off here) seemed to help; pulled up over hurdles later that week; first visit here.

11/1

7

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 108y

14:30 Galway

Mt Leinster

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield, headway and prominent halfway

33/1

Form: 21PP-P

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Easy to make a case on his good form for Willie Mullins but the wheels have come off big time; asking a lot to stage a revival in this strong a race.
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9

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 108y

14:30 Galway

Cash Back

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

66/1

1

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Cash Back

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Old-timer won five races for Willie Mullins and his second to Beacon Edge over 2m7f in the autumn is good form; pulled up when favourite at Leopardstown in March and same story when tried over the banks on yard debut at Punchestown; hood back on.

20/1

Form: 1510-B BF

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who is 2-5 over hurdles and would have had some say off this mark last time at Ballinrobe had he not come down late on (2m6f, good); remains unexposed and well worth considering.
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1

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Toto Too

10st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Bumper and dual hurdle winner for Gavin Cromwell; okay in four Flat runs for current stable without threatening; handicaps need to bring improvement.

20/1

5th

9

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Toto Too

11st 7lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: James M Barrett

Bumper/hurdles winner; has had bleeding issues; third over 1m4f at Dundalk in February, 0.5l behind Friary Road; unplaced in two turf outings since then, 0.5l behind Jet Setting Jim at Listowel.

12/1

Form: 15P-

Last run: 92 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Classy Flat pedigree and won over 1m4f in France (good); hasn't built on his odds-on success in a 2m4f maiden at Punchestown (heavy) but last time was too bad to be true and he's a dark horse on handicap debut, especially back on drier ground (weather permitting).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 110y

15:42 Tipperary

Billericay Dickie

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

in rear, in touch with leaders when jumped slightly left 9th, not fluent 10th

14/1

Non-runners

Born Braver, Golden Temple, Gabbys Cross, Streets Of Doyen, West Away

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €259.20
Straight Forecast €146.52
Tricast €1629.72
Trifecta €1232.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Billericay Dickie

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Anna Bunina

POSTDATA:

Beacon Edge

The Irish Sun:

Billericay Dickie

TOPSPEED:

Anna Bunina