October 27 / 13.30 Galway

13.30

Yielding To Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £7952.17
  • 2m 6f 111y
  • 12 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 31417- C

Last run: 226 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden hurdle on this card last year; also won two Grade 3 novice hurdles last season before an 18l seventh in the Albert Bartlett; rates as the type to take to fences and the ground will be fine for him.
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13th

8

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Search For Glory

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Began his chasing career brightly with a defeat of Sa Majeste at Galway last October and ran well in small-field Graded races; disappointing on handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m5f, yielding) in February; needs to jump better than when beaten 20l in seventh in the Ultima at Cheltenham.

33/1

13th

8

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Search For Glory

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Began his chasing career brightly with a defeat of Sa Majeste at Galway last October and ran well in small-field Graded races; disappointing on handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m5f, yielding) in February; needs to jump better than when beaten 20l in seventh in the Ultima at Cheltenham.

33/1

7th

7

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Search For Glory

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Disappointing on handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m5f, yielding) last month and unproven on the forecast good to soft ground; however, he looked good previously, going very close in a Grade 2 novice at Punchestown (3m, soft) then third in Grade 1 novice at Limerick (2m3f, yielding to soft); in top hands and could have potential off this mark if bouncing back to form.

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6/106-

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return at Limerick on testing ground last Christmas but didn't manage to build on that in two handicap hurdles in Britain subsequently; may resume progress this season and market support would be worth noting after 183 days off.
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17

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Sa Majeste

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: W P Mullins

Useful 135-rated hurdler has done well over fences this term, with 2-5 record, the wins coming in small-field races over 2m7f/3m on soft/soft to heavy; prominent all the way but well held from the final fence when third behind Daily Present and Johnnywho in the Kim Muir.

20/1

17

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Sa Majeste

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: W P Mullins

Useful 135-rated hurdler has done well over fences this term, with 2-5 record, the wins coming in small-field races over 2m7f/3m on soft/soft to heavy; prominent all the way but well held from the final fence when third behind Daily Present and Johnnywho in the Kim Muir.

20/1

3rd

3

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Sa Majeste

11st 12lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Well beaten when 5-1 for Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle here 12 months ago but 2-4 over fences this term, the wins coming in small-field races over 2m7f/3m on soft/soft to heavy; has shown promise on good ground; only seven and open to further improvement for top Irish trainer Willie Mullins.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 15217-

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressive hurdler last season with his career best coming in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in January off a mark of 126; every chance there's more to come in this sphere and worth a market check on back of 211-day absence.
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14th

23

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Mint Boy

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-6 over hurdles, rated 137; has reached the same mark over fences despite failing to win in five attempts; fair effort when third over 2m6f at Punchestown in February; among the leading fancies (8-1) for the Kim Muir, made a bad mistake at the 15th and unseated rider; renews rivalry with the first three home.

25/1

14th

23

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Mint Boy

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-6 over hurdles, rated 137; has reached the same mark over fences despite failing to win in five attempts; fair effort when third over 2m6f at Punchestown in February; among the leading fancies (8-1) for the Kim Muir, made a bad mistake at the 15th and unseated rider; renews rivalry with the first three home.

25/1

6

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Mint Boy

11st 8lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: Gavin Cromwell

Mixed form in this novice chase campaign but ran pretty well at Punchestown (extended 2m6f, soft) three weeks ago and today's extra emphasis on stamina could prove ideal, with his best hurdle form having come over 3m; has run well on yielding ground; only seven and not discounted for good Irish yard.

11/1

Form: 4090-8 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't kick on last season after winning a novice hurdles at this meeting and his chase debut here earlier this month was low-key; return to slower conditions may help but others preferred.
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9

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Sequestered

11st 1lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Easy winner of 3m handicap chase at Leopardstown in December; ran well off revised mark when second over 2m5f at same track at DRF; failed to make any impression in the Ultima at Cheltenham; up against it.

25/1

9

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Sequestered

11st 1lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Easy winner of 3m handicap chase at Leopardstown in December; ran well off revised mark when second over 2m5f at same track at DRF; failed to make any impression in the Ultima at Cheltenham; up against it.

25/1

10th

9

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Sequestered

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Irish-trained novice who has improved the last twice, easily winning big-field handicap at Leopardstown (extended 3m, good to yielding) in December then second of 16 at same track (2m5f, yielding); could do with jumping better than last time but this progressive 7yo may have more left in the tank.

14/1

Form: 213/2-

Last run: 451 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner who produced a promising chase debut over this C&D at the 2023 Galway Festival, chasing home Mars Harper who had the benefit of plenty of chase experience; yard adept at readying one off this sort of absence and he's achieved more than his rivals in this sphere.
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11

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Sir Argus

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

in rear, overjumped 1st, fell 9th

22/1

11

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Sir Argus

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

in rear, overjumped 1st, fell 9th

22/1

Form: 0625-F

Last run: 153 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner but looks up against it on chase debut returning from 153 days off.
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17th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims.

40/1

17th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims.

40/1

10

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

West Is Awake

11st 2lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

Dual hurdle winner including over C&D off 102 in 2023; has taken time to drop back down the handicap and has had a few runs over fences too; not easy to fancy at present.

25/1

Form: 6121-P BF

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won twice in Britain at the start of the year but big step forward required on her chase debut after 167 days off.
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2

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Pitwood Road

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Chris Grant

in touch with leaders

8/1

2

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Pitwood Road

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Chris Grant

in touch with leaders

8/1

6

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

15:55 Leicester

Pitwood Road

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Chris Grant

Maiden hurdle winner for former yard; no closer than 12l in four runs over fences and was a remote second in the latest at Southwell (2m4f); others appeal more on her yard debut.

10/1

50/1

Form: 3810-7 BF

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a handicap hurdle from a rating of 94 last season before two lesser efforts; tough ask on chase debut returning from 159 days off.
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1st

11

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

13:52 Fairyhouse

Hillsdale

10st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: J P Dempsey

Impressed in winning handicap chases at Naas (yielding) and Clonmel (yielding to soft) and had jumped well out in front before falling late on at Navan (2m7f), where he was headed but boxing on; expect another positive ride back at this distance.

8/1

Form: 2452P/

Last run: 550 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner; had a tough ask when pulled up in a valuable contest at the 2023 Punchestown festival when last seen and best watched on return from 550 days off.
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4th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:08 Killarney

Iks Man

11st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders on inner, prominent 8th, disputing third approaching last, kept on

14/1

4th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:08 Killarney

Iks Man

11st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders on inner, prominent 8th, disputing third approaching last, kept on

14/1

3rd

10

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Iks Man

10st 4lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: Terence O’Brien

Point-to-point winner and placed twice over hurdles; weak chase form before a breakthrough win at Clonmel last time; may find this too demanding having gone up 10lb.

6/1

Form: 6P2P1-

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap hurdle off 96 when last seen and makes his chase debut here; plenty to find after 210 days off.
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5th

13

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

Hes Home Again

10st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

1-9 over hurdles, the win coming off 96 over C&D last March by 2.25l and 10lb higher now; sent chasing to no avail since, unseating on latest at Clonmel; return to hurdles and this venue could spark a revival; testing ground fine; can't discount.

25/1

5th

13

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

Hes Home Again

10st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

1-9 over hurdles, the win coming off 96 over C&D last March by 2.25l and 10lb higher now; sent chasing to no avail since, unseating on latest at Clonmel; return to hurdles and this venue could spark a revival; testing ground fine; can't discount.

25/1

4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 69y

16:35 Clonmel

Hes Home Again

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

soon midfield, not fluent when bumped on turn and unseated 7th

20/1

Form: 33-143

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in a maiden hurdle at Cork in May before a lesser run at Kilbeggan; became detached early when a distant third in a Gowran beginners' earlier this month on chase debut; should have learnt from that and first-time cheekpieces may help sharpen him up.
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20th

17

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Maxi Mac Gold

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Sole win (11 races) was a 3m maiden on good ground last May; rather inconsistent since but he's been fourth and second in big-field handicaps on two of his last three starts, latterly when knuckling down well with second-time blinkers in his slog against Will The Wise at Naas (2m7f, heavy) 18 days ago; same respected stable as Feet Of A Dancer and he's also just a 6yo.

33/1

2nd

7

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:50 Naas

Maxi Mac Gold

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

1-7 over hurdles, the win coming over 3m on good ground; ran well at Navan (22.5f, yielding) in November but didn't quite see out the trip when weakening late over 23.5f at Leopardstown in December; may need a sounder surface.

16/1

8th

15

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 80y

15:05 Leopardstown

Maxi Mac Gold

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Paul Nolan

in touch with leaders

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0831-

Last run: 209 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Getting better with every run and confirmed the promise of a third in a Thurles maiden hurdle when scoring by a wide margin at Cork when last seen; fascinating contender on chase debut, despite 209-day lay-off.
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7th

10

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 165y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Arion Soldier

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eamon Courtney

Easy winner of soft-ground Cork maiden last April when stepping up to 3m for the first time; tailed off over fences only start since; scratched several times lately due to good ground; will get his conditions here but stiff enough task.

28/1

7th

10

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 165y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Arion Soldier

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eamon Courtney

Easy winner of soft-ground Cork maiden last April when stepping up to 3m for the first time; tailed off over fences only start since; scratched several times lately due to good ground; will get his conditions here but stiff enough task.

28/1

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Payout
Exacta €6.70
Straight Forecast €9.05
Trifecta €32.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Search For Glory

The Irish Sun:

Sa Majeste

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Argus