September 14 / 16.35 Leopardstown

16.35

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Petingo Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £76956.52
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • 24 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Petingo Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.95
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 80-31

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Blinkers worked last time when he made all to win an ordinary Curragh maiden over 1m2f last month; could improve plenty stepping up in trip here but will probably need to.
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5th

7

(1)

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Newmarket

Fighter

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

took keen hold, led

7/2

1st

19

(13)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Fighter

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: A P O’Brien

made all, clear after 3f, reduced lead halfway, shaken up and went clear again over 1f out, ran on well, easily

12/1

1st

8

(10)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Fighter

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

made all, travelled strongly, joined from over 4f out, nudged along when went clear 2f out, ran on, comfortably

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.65

Form: 3-11 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Curragh maiden winner on heavy in April and not seen until he was fortunately awarded the Listed Vinnie Roe Stakes over 1m6f here last month; interesting in his first handicap with the possibility of more to come.
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2nd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:28 Kelso

Chemistry

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Useful handicapper on the Flat; made a winning hurdles debut at Sedgefield last month (2m1f, good), beating an odds-on shot who won next time, the pair well clear; penalised; the one to beat.

10/11

9th

13

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Chemistry

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Jennie Candlish

His time with Aidan O'Brien and Ivan Furtado was on the chequered side but three bits of useful form read well compared to this mark, including his staying-on fourth at Newcastle (2m, AW) in December off 5lb higher; made a successful yard/hurdles debut at Sedgefield four weeks ago, which is a light year away from this assignment but a case can be made.

16/1

1st

1

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:03 Sedgefield

Chemistry

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won a Listed race (1m6f, good; awarded the race) on the Flat when with Aidan O'Brien (RPR 103); best of five efforts for Ivan Furtado was over 16.5f (AW) at Southwell in December; looks an interesting recruit on his hurdles and stable debut.

Evs

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £5.15

Form: 740-11

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in Britain and has not taken a backward step since joining his current stable, winning a Bellewstown amateur race and grinding out a very game success in a premier handicap at Galway; well-drawn for a horse that will go forward, and despite top weight, he will be a tough nut to crack.
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3rd

1

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Eagles Way

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

raced in third throughout, outpaced over 1f out, kept on, no match for first two

12/1

1st

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Eagles Way

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

made all

16/1

1st

6

(4)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:20 Bellewstown

Eagles Way

11st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: William Durkan

held up in midfield

9/4

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5030-6 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Winner on the Flat but has developed into a better hurdler, culminating in his impressive success in last month's Galway Hurdle; has a big shout if he can transfer that form to the level.
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4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Nurburgring

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Nurburgring

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

14

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Nurburgring

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of seven for yard and the stable jockey rides; dual-purpose; pulled up when favourite in the Galway Plate on latest; neck second behind Ascending on last Flat start in the Ascot Stakes and 2lb better off with that rival now; blinkers replace cheekpieces; big chance.

12/1

12/1

Form: -81223

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Progressive form this year, winning a 1m2f handicap at Fairyhouse in May and performing above his mark when a close third in the Vinnie Roe Stakes awarded to Chemistry; needs to progress again to win this but that is far from impossible.
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3

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Barnso

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Markedly progressive overall when trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off with an always-prominent fourth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); changed hands before a respectable show at Goodwood ten weeks ago; while going beyond 1m6f for the first time looks worth a go, it's hard to know whether it will help sufficiently to win this top handicap.

28/1

6th

6

(11)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Barnso

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Alan King

Markedly progressive overall trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off on last two outings with fourth of six in slowly run Listed race at Navan (1m6f, soft) in April and always-prominent fourth of 16 in handicap at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); changed hands since; respected.

16/1

8

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Barnso

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressive 3yo last year, close third in Listed race at Leopardstown (1m6f, good) in August and fifth of 22 in handicap there (1m5f, good) in September when on the wrong end of a pace bias; fair fourth of six in slowly run Group 3 in April; could run on to good effect if getting a strong gallop.

14/1

Form: 3-2011

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly and comes here bang in form after winning a premier handicap at Dundalk and a 1m4f fillies' handicap at the Curragh; could still have more to offer and looks a leading player with the step up in trip a likely plus.
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4

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Effective in blinkers but surprising to see them back on after returning to form in new cheekpieces at Cork where she was third in a 1m4f Group 3; probably needs further now and was staying on when fourth in this race 12 months ago.

12/1

3rd

1

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:22 Cork

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Steady improver last year for the Halford/Collins team, winning handicaps at Dundalk and Curragh; career-best on return when runner-up in C&D Listed in April (good) but well below that form twice since, latest in Munster Oaks here; first-time cheekpieces need to bring improvement to figure.

25/1

7th

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:44 Cork

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Jack W Davison

Steady improver last year, winning handicaps at Dundalk and Curragh up to this trip; career-best on return when runner-up to Bubble Gum in a Listed race over C&D but was then disappointing over 1m6f at Gowran (keen); needs more.

14/1

14/1

Form: 3/69-3

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; won a Roscommon maiden for Paddy Twomey in 2022; ran very well on his stable debut when second in the amateur handicap at Galway despite racing too keen; one for the shortlist.
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5

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:55 Naas

Spasiba

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear

20/1

5

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:55 Naas

Spasiba

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear

20/1

1st

10

10th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

12:20 Naas

Spasiba

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won a 1m2f Roscommon maiden for Paddy Twomey in 2022; promising second at Limerick on only hurdles start for Sam Curling, fine effort on stable debut when third in the big amateur handicap at Galway despite racing too keenly; fair run over shorter at Leopardstown and ninth in 30-runner Irish Cesaretwitch.

8/11

Form: 661710

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
First past the post three times this season, losing a race at Leopardstown before winning a Navan maiden and a Killarney handicap; well below her best at York last month; others preferred; 2lb wrong.
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7th

1

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Latest of three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington was off 84 last summer; improved of late over hurdles; mild promise when sixth at Bellewstown and then 22-1, dropped in grade to beat geldings at Wexford; needs proper good ground and trainer admits she's unpredictable.

3/1

1st

3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Mo Ghille Mar

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

One of two for trainer; three-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington on good/good to firm; moderate hurdles form for new yard, but her sixth of ten at Bellewstown last time was not her worst effort; in this lower grade for first time.

18/1

6th

8

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Mo Ghille Mar

10st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington on good/good to firm with latest win coming in July last year; tailed off finishes sandwich a 5.75l sixth of nine at Punchestown (2m, soft to heavy) in three runs for this yard.

12/1

Form: -93309

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner and should have added to that tally at Epsom in May; well beaten in good handicaps last twice and others preferred.
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5th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

9st 4lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f but not for nearly three years; tried over various trips of late without success; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.

16/1

12th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f; no sign of his old form in two outings at Dundalk since rejoining his original trainer

25/1

10th
17 (14)
En Or

14/1

Form: 98-641

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sixth career win when landing the 2m Tipperary Cup at Clonmel last week; much more needed but not underestimated.
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12th

11

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

En Or

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A J Martin

Six-time Flat winner but losing run goes back to December 2024; hurdling last winter without success, may need this comeback run.

16/1

3

(1)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

En Or

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

French soft ground winner won over 2m at Clonmel last year off 76 and later added AW win; restricted campaign this year, never counting at Galway last time over 1m4f and has twice missed engagements since due to yielding ground; remains a bit high in the handicap.

16/1

20/1

Form: /134-0

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in France; touched off in a Killarney novice hurdle on his stable debut before being tailed off in the Ascot Stakes; not seen since; clearly better than that but very hard to assess and might just be best watched.
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13th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:08 Killarney

My Lyka

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

midfield

40/1

13th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:08 Killarney

My Lyka

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

never better than midfield, weakened from 2 out

40/1

9

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:00 Leopardstown

My Lyka

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

midfield

10/1

16/1

Form: 00-393

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Former Swedish Leger winner; some big runs on the Flat for Closutton, especially a close third in the Irish Cesarewitch in 2022; decent efforts in premier handicaps this year at the Curragh and Killarney; each-way claims.
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15

(13)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Lot Of Joy

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Mullins

Last run on the Flat was at Leopardstown last September when she finished in the mid-division from a 3lb higher mark (1m5f, good); won a Listed mares' hurdle at Punchestown last November before being well beaten in three Graded hurdle starts; trainer may have a better prospect for this in Too Bossy For Us

14/1

4th

5

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Lot Of Joy

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

towards rear, stayed on from last, never on terms

40/1

25/1

Form: 513-49 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
5lb lower when beating Comfort Zone in this race last year; not at her best in two runs this season at Gowran and York; others look more likely.
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17th

19

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Satin

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Progressive in 2023 and well handicapped on best of that form; it's not been repeated and she finished last in her only two races (last August) on firmer than good; while there's renewed hope to be gained from the competitive displays on her last two outings, others look more potent as win prospects.

25/1

3rd

5

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:23 Leopardstown

Satin

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart handicap form in 2023 included C&D win in premier handicap; below par during a light campaign last year but much more encouraging effort on second start this term when forcing pace in 1m4f Cork handicap 10 days ago, rallying well when beaten a neck; less negatives than some of these regarding trip and ground so could be the one to follow Kyprios home.

14/1

14/1

Form: 80-451

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Scored on her third run for the yard when readily landing a 1m4f handicap at Galway; 6lb rise not excessive although might need some luck in running from her inside draw.
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6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Oriole

11st 7lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Not the most consistent on the Flat but useful on her day and three wins to her name, including over 1m4f at 2024 Galway festival; hurdling debut and has been off since November.

12/1

10th

5

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Oriole

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Mark Fahey

Similar mark off which she won over 1m4f at Galway over a year ago but struggling to recapture that level of form, with last two runs very disappointing; this only her second run on the AW.

25/1

15th
5 (20)
Plontier

14/1

Form: 75362- D

Last run: 315 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ten-time winner in Europe and was a very easy winner of a Sligo maiden hurdle on his stable debut last month; intriguing runner here with the champion jockey booked.
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24

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Plontier

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Mullins

One of six for yard; dual-purpose sort has won 14 races at up to 1m7f across Europe; won a Sligo maiden hurdle on debut for Willie Mullins but has failed to trouble the judge in either code in five starts since; might have needed his latest run when sixth in the Q.R. handicap at Galway; can't discount.

28/1

11

(10)

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Plontier

11st 4lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Winner of 14 Flat races on the continent; very easy winner of 2m5f Sligo maiden hurdle on his stable debut last August; well held twice afterwards in good staying handicaps on Flat; limitations exposed in high-class novice hurdles.

16/1

5th

3

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:55 Naas

Plontier

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Winner of 14 Flat races on the continent; very easy winner of 2m5f Sligo maiden hurdle on his stable debut last August; well held twice afterwards in good staying handicaps on Flat; not a bad run when outsider of the stable's four runners in the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse; similar status here.

33/1

Form: 720-21 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over hurdles and gained a third win on the Flat when winning the four-runner McEnery Cup at Gowran last month; consistent performer at a variety of trips and should run his race here.
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6th

10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Smooth Tom

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Classy hurdler 4-11 in that sphere and rated 140; ground versatile; off since decent Flat run at the Curragh in October; returns with yard in form and his half-brother Royal Hollow has won for this stable over fences; could prove hard to beat if fit.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Smooth Tom

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Useful dual-purpose performer; third in the Irish Lincoln here in March; has won two small-field hurdle races at Cork since then, well below his best on the Flat at Listowel.

12/1

1

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 197y

15:05 Punchestown

Smooth Tom

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Good dual-purpose performer; third in the Irish Lincoln this year off 94; won a 2m conditions hurdle at Cork in April; below best when facing a stiff task in a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary in July; comfortable winner of a two-runner hurdle at Cork in August; never in contention in a Flat handicap at Listowel; meets Glen Kiln on 13lb worse than handicap terms

9/4

66/1

Form: 56-500

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner but nothing in two runs this season suggest he can contend here; 2lb wrong.
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12

(13)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Firstman

9st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Six wins include this event back in 2021; ran well in C&D handicap back in March but nothing since on turf; definite chance if reproducing March run here.

11/2

2

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 180y

17:35 Down Royal

Firstman

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Began the season brightly but not sure what happened since; at least down markedly in grade after being not disgraced at Leopardstown and 4lb further in weights but not sure what to expect.

25/1

17th

20

(18)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Firstman

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

66/1

Form: /52-17 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Readily accounted for No Niki No in a Down Royal fillies' handicap in July; below her best off 8lb higher in the Tipperary Cup last time and others preferred.
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18th

18

(23)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

New Year Honours

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

dwelt start, towards rear

25/1

7th

1

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

New Year Honours

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

9/2

20/1

Form: 212/85

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Frustrating over hurdles, less so on the Flat; followed up a below-par effort at the Curragh with a fast finish when fifth to Eagle's Way at Galway; has the ability to get involved.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

25

(29)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:25 Curragh

Bialystok

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: W P Mullins

midfield

40/1

19th

9

(21)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Bialystok

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

20/1

5th

5

(11)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Bialystok

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

midfield

15/2

Form: 413/2-

Last run: 371 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to Satin in this race off a 2lb lower mark; campaigned over hurdles since, most recently when a close third in a Listed race at Galway over 2m6f; respected here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Comfort Zone

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three-time hurdle winner went close in 2m4f Ascot Stakes last June; finished well when close third in 2m Naas handicap in October; this trip is on the short side.

12/1

14th

6

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Comfort Zone

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third runner for yard; three-time hurdle winner went close in 2m4f Ascot Stakes off 93 last June; stayed on for midfield finish in Irish Cesarewitch here in September; finished well when close third in 2m Naas handicap in October; this trip is on the short side.

11/1

4

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Comfort Zone

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Last year's winner from 8lb lower went close in the Ascot Stakes off 93 in June (2m4f, good to firm); ran better than his finishing position suggested in the Petingo premier handicap when he was interfered with at the start; stayed on in the Irish Cesarewitch last time but was never near enough to challenge; can go well with a clear run.

18/1

Form: 6/8522 C

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful dual-purpose handicapper missed last year; has gradually refound form this term, runner-up in last two Flat starts and fair hurdling fifth last time; stays well and could go well; 2lb wrong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

18:42 Ballinrobe

The Names Jock

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose sort has failed to fire in either code in 2025; well beaten last two starts on the Flat and pulled up on last start over hurdles; hard to fancy on recent showings.

9/1

9

(9)

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

The Names Jock

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose; has won four on the Flat but has been below his best since a decent run over C&D last August; well behind Ragmans Corner at Navan latest; tongue-tie and cheekpieces need to revive.

22/1

12

(16)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

The Names Jock

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Four-time Flat winner in former years and also won a maiden hurdle; tailed off on belated chase debut at Tramore eight days ago and recent Flat form leaves question marks now.

28/1

12/1

Form: 62-71 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Good hurdler, won the Imperial Cup at Sandown two years ago; has come back well after a layoff, winning a Ballinrobe maiden over this trip last time; 2lb wrong but could still have plenty to offer on the Flat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Suprise Package

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

midfield, pulled up quickly after 5 out

12/1

2

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Suprise Package

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

midfield, pulled up quickly after 5 out

12/1

4th

2

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Suprise Package

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Peter Fahey

Smart hurdles form in the early part of 2022, highlighted by Imperial Cup victory; sixth behind State Man in County Hurdle six days later; off for ten month after Cork win last year; 1m5f maiden winner at Ballinrobe in July; in rear in two Flat handicaps at Leopardstown in the autumn; hard to be confident.

20/1

24 (15)
Sixpack

Form: 211236

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
First reserve; up 11lb for winning two handicaps earlier in the summer; 5lb wrong and up against it.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:02 Doncaster

Sixpack

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Inconsistent ex-Irish gelding who's never run on ground faster than good; didn't take to hurdles in one try last autumn but solid comeback off this mark three weeks ago and this does seem to be his time of year; no surprise to see him take this.

7/4

3rd

6

(10)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Sixpack

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Beaten a nose at Goodwood (1m6f, good; 2lb lower today) last May but that's far and away the best of his six runs for James Owen, who won this race in 2024 and 2025; beaten 24l when evens for hurdling debut in October when last seen; needs a major revival.

9/1

4th

5

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Fakenham

Sixpack

11st 2lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Not at his best either side of a Goodwood nose second (1m6f, good) since joining James Owen, though heavy ground and/or Class 2 company have offered excuses sometimes; not huge encouragement for hurdling on the damside pedigree, but starts at a most realistic level.

15/8

Form: 40-076 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; useful dual-purpose performer at his best; this trip more suitable; 6lb wrong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Belgoprince

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game.

10/1

Non-runners

No Niki No

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €68.80
Straight Forecast €37.05
Tricast €528.50
Trifecta €1230.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Chemistry

TOPSPEED:

Spasiba

SPOTLIGHT:

Comfort Zone

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Derry Lad

The Irish Sun:

Plontier