September 09 / 15.20 Galway

15.20

Soft

Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 2m 0f 160y
  • 20 runners
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Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

18/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.80
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 33

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Locally trained; failed to win in three point-to-points but has shown an aptitude for hurdling; third, beaten similar distances on both starts under Rules in maiden hurdles at Roscommon (15.5f, yielding to soft) and Killarney (16.5f, good); minor place claims again.
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5th

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Itsalladream

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Has won a maiden hurdle and a novice chase; has looked a bit outclassed in Grade 3s in his last three races and a similar scenario seems likely in this company (well behind Jesse Evans last time).

50/1

5th

8

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Itsalladream

10st 11lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Has won a maiden hurdle and a novice chase; outclassed in a Grade 3 last time and similar scenario likely here.

66/1

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 39y

16:05 Punchestown

Itsalladream

11st 0lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Highly tried since a Roscommon success in June, not in the same league as some of these.

50/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 5-88

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; 1m Flat winner in the UK for Grant Tuer; rated 105 over timber after a couple of decent efforts for Declan Queally in maidens; yard probably has stronger claims with Olympy De Cerisy but he could outrun his likely odds.
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2nd

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Oh So Charming

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a Clonmel handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings and failed to exploit her reduced mark (97) when fifth at Clonmel 13 days ago; however, he is closely matched with Redwood Queen on running in a claimer at Tramore last month.

11/4

5th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Oh So Charming

11st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a C&D handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings; potentially interesting despite having failed to feature in claiming races in his two 2026 starts; runs off 99, with a good claimer taking off 5lb into the bargain.

9/2

4th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

Oh So Charming

10st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a 2m4f Clonmel handicap last June off 111; some fair efforts in defeat since; fourth in a Clonmel claimer in February; has a squeak if back to best.

12/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.10

Form: /33-14

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a good ground bumper at Sligo in July; tried to make all in a maiden hurdle here in August but faded out of it late on, beaten 7l into fourth; drying ground is in his favour here and this looks an easier race; leading claims.
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1st

1

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Apples Of Bresil

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Won a Gowran maiden hurdle and Fairyhouse novice in 2024; weakened over 22.5f on handicap hurdle debut at Ballinrobe on sole start in 2025; long layoff to overcome on chase debut but worth a market check.

11/2

10th

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Apples Of Bresil

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in a 2m4f maiden at Gowran (good) in October; solid second when last seen in a 2m4f Fairyhouse novice in November; off since but has gone well fresh before; interesting handicap debutant.

10/1

10th

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Apples Of Bresil

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in a 2m4f maiden at Gowran (good) in October; solid second when last seen in a 2m4f Fairyhouse novice in November; off since but has gone well fresh before; interesting handicap debutant.

10/1

Form: 274-33 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 0-7 over hurdles; good effort over timber at Kilbeggan (2m, good to yielding) on Friday when third, beaten 4.25l; ran well on the Flat here behind Busselton in July and his previous hurdling experience could stand to him here; considered in first-time blinkers.
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3rd

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

The Mediator

11st 5lb

J: Ms C E O’Ryan

T: Gordon Elliott

Good dual-purpose performer and did well in amateur-rider contests in the autumn, winning over 2m at Clonmel and placed twice over 1m4f at the Curragh; fair bit to find with a couple of these; first ride for jockey.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

The Mediator

12st 0lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and hurdles winner; won a Flat handicap over 2m at Clonmel on his penultimate start; faces an unenviable task at these weights.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3334

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in two point-to-points but consistent under Rules; decent runs in maiden hurdles on good ground at Sligo and Cork earlier this year; sound effort in 2m2f bumper here in August; fourth at Kilbeggan in another bumper last time out; place claims but wouldn't want rain.
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2

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

12:30 Wexford

Leave In Secret

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas Gibney

Failed to complete both point starts; off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in August before winning again at Galway the following month in a handicap off 105; didn't run badly at Gowran (2m, soft) when last seen, headed in final 110 yards into third; makes chase debut now.

8/1

Form: 322- BF

Last run: 143 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First of two runners for yard; won a point-to-point on heavy last October (had a subsequent Ludlow novice hurdle winner 16l behind); makes hurdling debut after three bumper runs; second the last twice and the hood he wore behind Ballygunner Castle last time is discarded; could go well once the ground doesn't dry out.
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4th

9

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

12:45 Tramore

Olympy De Cerisy

11st 12lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

midfield, in touch with leaders halfway

15/2

4th

9

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

12:45 Tramore

Olympy De Cerisy

11st 12lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

midfield, in touch with leaders halfway

15/2

2nd

7

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:30 Wexford

Olympy De Cerisy

12st 0lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

led, faced challenge 4f out, headed and no extra from under 2f out

13/8

Form: 1-4

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in August 2023 at Roscommon (15.5f, good to yielding); off for a year before another good effort in a bumper here when beaten 5.75l into fourth on soft ground last month; top yard and should be well schooled for hurdling debut; dangerous to discount.
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12

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Portcammon

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

0-10 over hurdles and continues to drop in the weights; doesn't look ready to take advantage.

8/1

9th

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Worcester

Portcammon

11st 6lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Unable to land a telling blow when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month and now 0-8 over hurdles but has shown some significant promise and may benefit from today's step up in trip; a possible.

10/1

Form: 09

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner at the fifth attempt; beaten long distances at big prices both starts under Rules, including here over 2m5f; beaten 55l last time over 2m1f; can only watch for now.
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5th

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Way Down South

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Gillian Scott

Point/maiden hurdle/beginners' chase winner; more fluent jumping in the final stages at Limerick (2m6f, soft) would have seen him go closer than the 2.25l losing margin; tapped for toe at Cork (2m3f, good) last time back in trip when third; return to this distance is a positive; in the mix.

8/1

3rd

8

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Way Down South

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gillian Scott

Point/maiden hurdle/beginners' chase winner; some more fluent leaps at the final two flights at Limerick (2m6f, soft) last time would have seen him go closer; up 1lb and this trip is probably his minimum, but in the mix.

11/2

2nd

8

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Way Down South

10st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Gillian Scott

Won course maiden hurdle in 2024; got off the mark over fences in Cork beginners' in January in first-time headgear combination; still in with a shout when unseating rider six out in handicap chase here 16 days ago; conditions suitable; chance.

13/2

Form: 7

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in sole point-to-point; 150-1 for hurdling debut and beaten 78l; tongue tie worn that day is retained; looks an unlikely winner.
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9th

18

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 160y

15:20 Galway

Willwetakeher

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Tom Dreaper

Pulled up in sole point-to-point; 150-1 for hurdling debut and beaten 78l; tongue tie worn that day is retained; looks an unlikely winner.

150/1

7th

12

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

13:55 Downpatrick

Willwetakeher

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Tom Dreaper

First foal out of bumper/hurdle/chase winner Elusive Ivy; pulled up at Tyrella in March on only point start; tongue-tie on for racecourse debut.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form when placed in a couple of point-to-points; makes hurdling debut for in-form yard; worth a market check.
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12th

2

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Elafonisi

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Twice a beaten favourite when placed in point-to-points in the spring; jumping was a bit ragged on hurdling debut at Galway, beaten around 30l in tenth.

20/1

10th

16

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 160y

15:20 Galway

Elafonisi

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Modest form when placed in a couple of point-to-points; makes hurdling debut for in-form yard; worth a market check.

20/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins from seventeen starts on the Flat (best RPR 91); poor efforts in that sphere the last twice; cheekpieces worn last time are discarded; has ability but has to be question marks regarding his stamina for this sort of trip.
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4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Milan filly; first foal; dam useful bumper/2m3f-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to smart bumper and 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Regal Encore, out of 3m hurdle winner; nicely bred debutante in good hands and worth a market check.
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5th

13

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Between Friends

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: E Bolger

Improved from her introduction at Galway when 10l second at Killarney last October; owner appears to have two stronger candidates

20/1

5th

13

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Between Friends

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: E Bolger

Improved from her introduction at Galway when 10l second at Killarney last October; owner appears to have two stronger candidates

20/1

2nd

10

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:40 Killarney

Between Friends

10st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Dam useful bumper/hurdles winner, half-sister to the talented Regal Encore; in good hands but needs to jump better than on introduction at Galway last month.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat recruit; 0-13 in that sphere (best RPR 64); related to a 2m hurdle winner but probably best watched on first start over timber.
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9

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Florida Taiga

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Seamus Fahey

17-race maiden who has tried hurdling; beaten 11l over 1m3f back on the Flat last month; none too convincing.

40/1

7th

8

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:25 Limerick

Florida Taiga

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Seamus Fahey

Flat maiden has been well beaten in maiden hurdles last three starts; has to show improvement back on the Flat.

18/1

11th

13

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

17:30 Sligo

Florida Taiga

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

midfield

33/1

Form: 74

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-2 in point-to-points; beaten 13.5l in both bumpers, including one at this track; reportedly didn't like the soft ground at Sligo last time so the more the ground dries out the better; has ability but is probably best watched on hurdling debut.
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3rd

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 110y

13:02 Down Royal

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

Plenty of experience, second in ordinary 2m Tramore maiden a year ago his best effort for Philip Rothwell; never sighted on yard debut in Downpatrick handicap in July, likely to find this tough back in better maiden company.

14/1

3rd

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 110y

13:02 Down Royal

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

Plenty of experience, second in ordinary 2m Tramore maiden a year ago his best effort for Philip Rothwell; never sighted on yard debut in Downpatrick handicap in July, likely to find this tough back in better maiden company.

14/1

9th

1

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:28 Downpatrick

Mount Mandela

12st 0lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: C A McBratney

On second start over hurdles caught late in Tramore maiden (yielding) in October; not as effective twice since, latest when fair fifth in 2m4f Cork handicap in March in first-time cheekpieces (now left off); has since left Philip Rothwell and debuts for new yard.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bullet Train debutante; half-sister to point winner Shuil Teacht Aniar; dam point winner, sister to bumper, 1m4f/1m5f Flat and 2m4f and 2m6f hurdle winner Leos Shuil, half-sister to 2m/2m4f hurdle winner Shuil Oisin; hooded for debut; keep an eye on the market.
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9

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Siul Molly Siul

11st 1lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Maiden ran well enough at Wexford last time but needs more off 1lb lower; claiming rider stays aboard.

16/1

Form: U

Last run: 123 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in one of four starts in point-to-points; wore first time tongue tie (now discarded) for Rules debut in a Tipperary hunter chase (28-1) and unseated; today's trip a complete unknown and probably best watched on hurdling debut.
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13th

6

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

14:10 Limerick

Rag N Bone

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Michael Butler

midfield

100/1

12th

15

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 2f 0y

14:05 Listowel

Rag N Bone

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Michael Butler

Runner-up in one of his four point starts; hard to recommend on what he's shown under rules since.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up sole start in point-to-points on heavy ground; is a half-brother to a three-time winner for this yard but is probably more of a long term project; others preferred on hurdling debut.
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9

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Stily

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Maiden ran some good races in defeat last year, including when runner-up at Thurles (18.5f, yielding) when last seen in October under a forceful ride; the blinkers worn that day are disgarded; 182-day absence.

5/1

10

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Stily

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Two respectable handicap hurdle runs in September; shaped quite well when around 9l third at Galway on his second handicap chase start; however, there were only six finishers and he will need to raise his game to win here.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gatewood gelding out of an unraced Definite Article dam; yard not known for winning maiden hurdles; doesn't make much appeal on paper on hurdling debut and is best watched.
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11

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 2f 0y

14:05 Listowel

Nothingtoseehere

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Showed very little when a tailed off 100-1 shot at Galway earlier this month.

200/1

18th

4

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 160y

15:20 Galway

Nothingtoseehere

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Gatewood gelding out of an unraced Definite Article dam; yard not known for winning maiden hurdles; doesn't make much appeal on paper on hurdling debut and is best watched.

40/1

Form: 80

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat recruit; won four times on the level (best RPR 79) but beaten a long way in both hurdle runs to date at 100-1; will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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13th

12

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Gowran Park

Storm Steps

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Four-time flat winner is 0-3 over hurdles; well-beaten at triple figure odds in a trio of maidens; blinkers replaced the hood for his handicap debut; potential improver and worth a market check.

22/1

19th

8

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 160y

15:20 Galway

Storm Steps

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Flat recruit; won four times on the level (best RPR 79) but beaten a long way in both hurdle runs to date at 100-1; will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.

100/1

11th

3

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Storm Steps

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Patrick Martin

slowly away, in rear

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Idaho debutant; fifth foal; dam unraced sister to 2m3f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Take Your Time, out of 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner; best watched on hurdling bow for yard that is 7/120 in maiden hurdles.
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11

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 160y

15:20 Galway

Banner Boy

11st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Idaho debutant; fifth foal; dam unraced sister to 2m3f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Take Your Time, out of 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner; best watched on hurdling bow for yard that is 7/120 in maiden hurdles.

33/1

Non-runners

Three Tribes, Getaway Blondie, Its His Life

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €232.70
Straight Forecast €109.12
Trifecta €1072.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Apple's Of Bresil

TOPSPEED:

The Mediator

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Apple's Of Bresil

The Irish Sun:

Apple's Of Bresil

POSTDATA:

The Mediator