November 24 / 12.20 Cork

12.20

Yielding

racingtv.com/freetrial Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 0f 40y
  • 27 runners
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racingtv.com/freetrial Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 50-

Last run: 212 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never involved in Limerick bumper in March and again, having been hampered at start, in Downpatrick maiden hurdle following month; seems best watched.
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14th

18

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Alright George

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Minor promise in a Limerick bumper but shown very little since, latest on handicap debut at Naas early this month; cheekpieces now tried and upped in trip.

20/1

18

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Alright George

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Minor promise in a Limerick bumper but shown very little since, latest on handicap debut at Naas early this month; cheekpieces now tried and upped in trip.

20/1

Form: 36-

Last run: 274 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise both starts in Fairyhouse maidens in February (heavy), staying on third (despite novicey jumping) and not quite as effective under more positive ride when beaten around 9l; headgear combination now fitted on return to action and more likely needed.
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6th

2

(2)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Arch Hall

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has posted a couple of decent runs over timber but recent showings in that sphere have been poor; now switches to the Flat; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

15:15 Bellewstown

Arch Hall

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Maiden has run well in defeat several times over hurdles but has been poor on his last four starts and isn't easy to fancy on that form.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea Moon gelding a 7,000euros foal; half-brother to 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner A Tail Of Intrigue; dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to 2m1f-2m3f hurdle winner Vonolel; likely all the better for this racecourse debut.
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12th

6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Comanche Moon

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Now 0-9 hurdling, last five defeats in handicaps; down 5lb from initial opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.

10/1

9th

4

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Comanche Moon

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Now 0-8 hurdling, last four defeats in handicaps; down 3lb from opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.

12/1

7th

7

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Comanche Moon

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C Byrnes

Raced a bit fresh when beaten 11l by Harty Cup at Clonmel last time on first run for 343 days; is 10lb better off with that rival and should strip fitter now so can be a player.

5/1

Abandoned

Form: P9

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reportedly hung right when pulled-up in a Wexford maiden last month and some improvement in a tongue-tie over C&D early this month but still seems best watched.
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7th

4

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:00 Thurles

Dontletmego

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: W J Burke

in touch with leaders, mistake and nearly lost jockey when jockey lost iron briefly 3rd, soon towards rear

28/1

7th

4

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:00 Thurles

Dontletmego

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: W J Burke

Reportedly hung right when pulled up in a Wexford maiden hurdle on debut; very weak in the market when ninth of 15 at Cork; hard to fancy.

28/1

Form: 42-

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces to make all in Roscommon Flat maiden (1m2f, soft) last month but faded tamely just four days later in a Haydock handicap; good effort on second hurdles run last season when second in C&D maiden, despite taking a keen hold and some novicey jumping, so definitely one to consider.
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6

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

15:03 Galway

Firebrand

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Runner up in three of seven starts over hurdles including over C&D (gd-yld) last month and rated 110; below par last twice in a handicap hurdle at Navan and on the Flat at Listowel; place chance if at best back in maiden company.

9/2

7

(10)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Listowel

Firebrand

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Dual-purpose sort has been running mostly over hurdles this year and beaten 10l at Navan three days ago; soundly beaten last two Flat outings and others make more appeal.

22/1

Form: 6

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 2m hurdles winner Dreamsrmadeofthis; modest enough sixth of 16 on Roscommon debut in September, will need to improve plenty to feature.
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4

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

Gimme A Buzz

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

A 110-rated hurdler has won his last two starts in that sphere, including a handicap here (2m1f, gd-yld) off 96; this longer trip fine and he's of obvious interest on chase debut.

100/30

6

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

19:20 Clonmel

Gimme A Buzz

11st 5lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: E Bolger

Watch the weather as this 5yo seemed to improve for the drier ground (good to yielding) when justifying market confidence off 7lb lower at Tipperary (2m1f; made all); clear claims should conditions remain suitable, especially as he's off the same mark if factoring in jockey's claim.

4/1

Form: 3-2P8

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quirky gelding can be easily upset but made a pleasing Irish debut when runner-up at Listowel in September; pulled up after being clear for long way at Wexford since and then blew the start at Gowran; has ability but risky.
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10th

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Kazakh dArthel

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won four-runner novice chase at Cork (16.5f, good) in October; 0-6 over hurdles but has run well in defeat; beaten 5.25l when fourth off this mark at Navan in September; fell in a handicap chase at Navan latest; not discounted back over hurdles.

9/2

8

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Kazakh dArthel

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

One of two for trainer; exhibited jumping frailties in previous starts before getting off the mark in a Cork novice chase in October (2m2f, good); Achilles heel came back to haunt him when 5-2 favourite next time at Thurles (2m3f, good), jumping poorly and finishing a 17.75l fourth; Donoghue rides Stuntman Steve.

6/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Kazakh dArthel

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Got over his jumping frailties to get off the mark in a Cork novice chase last time, surviving a mistake at the first; that was over a bit shorter than this; a big player with another clear round.

5/2

Form: 0-

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners including smart hurdler and even better chaser Coko Beach; too keen (hooded) on Fairyhouse bumper debut in March, eventually dropping right out; hood discarded here for hurdles debut.
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8

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:43 Tramore

Kentucky Beach

11st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Front-runner placed on five of 7 attempts hurdling, notably touched off in Gowran novice handicap and again twice in similar Fairyhouse contests, latest early this month; should make a bold bid back in maiden company on a track which suits his style of running.

13/2

3rd

12

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Kentucky Beach

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P J Rothwell

0-7; disappointing favourite at Tramore last time but has had a break since then and his previous seconds in 2m handicaps (in a tongue-tie) need respecting; each-way claims with tongue-tie back on.

14/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner in France (at up to 2m) was well-fancied on hurdles debut at Gowran 15 days ago but too keen and didn't jump well, eventually dropping right away; better for that experience and not one to rule out; handles soft.
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10th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Le Bugiste

12st 0lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for yard; three time Flat winner in France; produced best effort yet in this sphere when a staying on 1.25l second of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) last month; up 4lb for that but it's still relatively early days and there could be more to come at this longer trip; considered.

3/1

10th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Le Bugiste

12st 0lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for yard; three time Flat winner in France; produced best effort yet in this sphere when a staying on 1.25l second of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) last month; up 4lb for that but it's still relatively early days and there could be more to come at this longer trip; considered.

3/1

2nd

21

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:02 Down Royal

Le Bugiste

11st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in last

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on both starts in point-to-points for Colin Bowe and satisfactory hurdles debut at Wexford last month, despite being novicey in jumping and hanging right from home turn; more expected of him here.
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11th

14

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Paul Collins

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brian M McMahon

Off the mark over C&D earlier this month when coming late for neck success in novice handicap (yielding) on return from chasing; up 4lb but respected off a light weight.

8/1

6

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:20 Galway

Paul Collins

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Brian M McMahon

0-8 over hurdles; fine run here over 16.5f (good) off 1lb lower on penultimate; didn't fire over fences at Listowel on latest but return to this sphere a plus and he's hinted that this sort of trip might suit before; not out of this.

16/1

6

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Paul Collins

11st 9lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Brian M McMahon

Has been running well in defeat over hurdles including a 5l fourth of 20 at the Galway festival on latest (16.5f, good); eye-catching jockey booking for chase debut and handles easy ground; could go well.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Behind throughout on C&D debut early this month; can only be watched.
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4th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Pleasureofpressure

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

One of two for trainer; maiden has been consistent in handicaps; runner-up at Tramore off this mark in November (2m5f, soft); below that when a beaten favourite at Down Royal next time (2m4f, yielding), finishing a distant third; another good effort when fourth back there last time; maybe the cheekpieces can get a bit more from him.

11/2

4th

10

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Pleasureofpressure

10st 3lb

J: Brian Barry

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has been consistent in handicaps over the last year; not his best run when a beaten favourite over a bit further here last time but can go closer if improving from that.

3/1

3rd

15

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Pleasureofpressure

10st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Had been running respectably in handicaps and found just one too good at Tramore (2m5f, soft) when last seen in November; up 2lb for that but could go well if ready after his break.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yeats gelding cost 32,000euros as a foal and 70,000euros as a 3yo; brother to bumper winner Spider Pig, closely related to 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner Oscar Robertson; dam unraced sister to useful 2m3f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Ellerslie George and 3m2f chase winner Great Grimsby; won sole point-to-point last season, getting up late in Belclare 4yo maiden (yielding); interesting sort but may need further.
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4th

4

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:25 Punchestown

Pure Steel

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: James Joseph Mangan

Hurdle winner was 12l behind Irish Panther on chasing debut at Naas; has been hit and miss since but both his wins in that time have been over C&D so his course form can help him back here; has to rebound from a bad mistake at Fairyhouse last time.

10/1

6

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Pure Steel

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: James Joseph Mangan

Point and maiden hurdle winner; promising chase debut before clear-cut win in a Punchestown rated novice contest in December (2m, heavy), travelling and jumping well; made a mistake three out and dropped in 2m3f Grade 3 event won by Kappa Jy Pyke; got his season back on track with a 2m win at Punchestown; live chance for trainer who this in 2024.

13/2

9

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:38 Galway

Pure Steel

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: James Joseph Mangan

Brother to bumper winner Spider Pig, closely related to 2m3f-3m hurdler/chaser Oscar Robertson; dam unraced sister to useful 2m3f-3m2f hurdler/chaser Ellerslie George; won sole point-to-point and won at second time of asking over hurdles in Cork maidens last term when making virtually all (yielding-to-soft) in January; plenty of potential but lacks a recent run and owner has a stronger candidate in Waterford Whispers.

8/1

Form: 28-

Last run: 208 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to yard's bumper winner Young Lucy; pleasing debut when second in Limerick Listed bumper in March (heavy) but tame effort in better-class contest at Punchestown festival following month; tongue-tie now fitted for hurdles debut and not one to rule out.
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3rd

2

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Putapoundinthejar

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: A J Martin

Failed to fire on the Flat last time but had previously returned to hurdles (dual winner) with a respectable fifth of 21 in a Listed handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding); off the same mark here in a less demanding race.

7/2

7th

9

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Putapoundinthejar

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Just five Flat races, faring easily best when he won a handicap at Bellewstown (1m3f, soft) last month; returned to hurdling for a respectable show at Punchestown festival 19 days ago; his trainer's three runners at Chester last week were all well held, albeit with two in the Chester Cup, but this one should have more to offer in this sphere and goes on the shortlist.

13/2

5th

15

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Putapoundinthejar

10st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; 2-8 over hurdles, his last win coming at this meeting last year off 7lb lower; no impact over timber since but won on the Flat at Bellewstown 17 days ago and Sean Bowen was on board for that win here last season; can't discount.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Protectionist half-brother to four winners inc Queenie (German 8.5f Group 3; RPR 103), Quelindo (1m2f/1m3f inc Qatari local Group 1; 102) and yard's useful hurdler/chaser Quamino; dam placed in Germany, half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Quarterback; market probably best guide on debut.
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7th

4

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Quinn The Eskimo

11st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Good ground hurdles winner shaped with mild promise on chase debut in Thurles beginners' (18.5f, good to yielding) in October; pulled up and tailed off next two starts on heavy; of interest if the ground has good in the description.

16/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

13:30 Thurles

Quinn The Eskimo

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Handicap hurdle win at Down Royal in May was achieved off a modest mark (85); others preferred.

14/1

4th

3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

13:30 Thurles

Quinn The Eskimo

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Handicap hurdle win at Down Royal in May was achieved off a modest mark (85); others preferred.

14/1

Form: 57

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield finish in C&D maiden early this month was a step forward but a lot more likely required here.
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1st

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:48 Limerick

Shadow Paddy

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has made rapid progress since winning a low-grade handicap at Tipperary in May last year; secured fourth hurdles win at Listed level here in October (2m5f, yielding); Grade 1 level proved a bridge too far at Aintree last month; top-rated of these over hurdles; definite chance.

9/2

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Shadow Paddy

11st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has made rapid progress since winning a low-grade handicap at Tipperary last May, last time securing a fourth career win at Listed level at Limerick (2m5f, yielding) in October; has earned his right to a crack at something better but this might be a step too far, especially with stamina to prove.

33/1

4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

15:30 Limerick

Shadow Paddy

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Second runner for in-form yard; improving sort was a course winner over 2m3f in May and won his third race of the season in a 2m4f Listowel handicap last time; needs more again today but might not be far away.

5/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 10,000euros as a foal; 14,000euros 3yo; fifth foal; dam unraced sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Oscar Tanner, half-sister to winners Ted Veale (bumper/1m2f-1m4f Flat/smart 2m-2m2f jumps) and Ted Bach (2m/2m3f hurdle); likely all the better for this debut experience.
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6th

16

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Teds Corner

10st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

0-9 over hurdles but has been in the frame in four of last five starts; runner-up at Navan last time upped to 2m6f, not staying as truly as the winner; up another 2lb for not winning but should be thereabouts once again.

5/1

2nd

7

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:20 Navan

Teds Corner

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

0-9 over hurdles but has been in the frame in three of his last four starts; beaten 8.5l when runner up over 2m4f (sft-hvy) here last month; should be in the mix again off 1lb higher but has room to improve in the jumping department.

7/2

2nd

9

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:50 Navan

Teds Corner

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Decent chance based on his third placing at Fairyhouse over 2m4f in November and fourth over the same course and trip on New Year's Day; in between appeared not to stay 3m when unplaced favourite at Punchestown;

3/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in two point-to-points but jumping awry after losing stirrups at first on C&D hurdles debut early this month when a 66-1 shot; best watched.
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5th

13

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Wakey Wakey Man

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Cian Collins

0-12 under rules' but ran one of his best races when a 3.25l third of 15 at Clonmel (2m7f, yielding) last time, running on well from the rear; up 1lb but this is a lower grade and Kennedy now takes the ride.

13/2

3rd

15

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Wakey Wakey Man

10st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

One of two for yard; 0-10 but has run well in defeat on a couple of occasions, including when a 5.25l third of 16 here in December (19.5f, heavy), shaping like further would suit; stayed on for an 11l fourth at Ludlow (2m5f, gd-sft) on latest off 10lb higher; interesting.

10/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 208 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 40,000euros as a 3yo; half-brother to French hurdle/chase winners Idylle Des Mottes and Honda Des Mottes; dam fell in a hurdle race on only start; cracking debut effort for Stuart Crawford when a 50-1 shot in valuable Goffs Bumper at the Punchestown Festival, plenty green but staying on strongly into second, winner having got first run; interesting hurdles debutant now for new yard.
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11

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 170y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Yeshil

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second in the Goffs Defender Bumper at the 2024 Punchestown festival; ran only once last season but returned from long absence to beat Vitorio Piel (made all) in 2m5f Punchestown maiden in November (heavy); contested graded novices' since, decent third at Limerick but too keen and didn't jump well when pulled up at Leopardstown at DRF; drops to handicap company and don't rule out.

16/1

9

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 53y

13:15 Leopardstown

Yeshil

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second in the Goffs Defender Bumper at the 2024 Punchestown festival; ran only once last season; well backed and made all to gain his first win in a Punchestown maiden (2m4f, heavy) in November; probably unsuited by slow gallop at Limerick but looks held by Kazansky, and RPR and official figures suggest this will be too demanding,

33/1

Form: 2- BF

Last run: 222 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a French Flat winner, dam French Flat/hurdle winner, half-sister to US 1m4f Grade 2 winner Uriah; second in a Lisronagh point-to-point in February and looked set for winning bumper debut at Naas in April when going the best from early in straight only to idle and caught late on; tongue-tie now fitted for hurdles debut.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Crescent Moon

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hurdle winner last year but lost her form in that sphere; has run well at times over fences but pulled-up last two tries and not easy to fancy.

33/1

7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Crescent Moon

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole win came in 2m4f novice handicap hurdle here last season; best of five attempts chasing this term when fair fifth (Mystical Goddess third) in 2m5f mares' handicap here in November; pulled up latest two outings so caution advised; 1lb wrong.

12/1

2

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Crescent Moon

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole win came in 2m4f Fairyhouse novice handicap hurdle last season; 11lb higher now, and looks vulnerable on this season's chase form.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Cokorico half-sister to French winners Dianca De Thaix (1m7f AQPS Flat/2m2f hurdle/2m3f chase) and Fraca De Thaix (1m4f/1m7f AQPS Flat and 2m2f-2m3f hurdle/chase); dam unraced half-sister to useful jumper Hgranca De Thaix; rallied to win 2m Le Mans AQPS race a year ago (heavy) and week later bought for 200,000 euros at Arqana; represents champion trainer and much respected on hurdles debut.
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No Results Found

Form: 9

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat handicapper who ran well for a long way on hurdles debut at Listowel before tiring; hooded for first-time here and best watched in a stronger maiden.
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11

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Randall Poets Lass

11st 1lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

0-16 on the Flat; best effort over timber came in a 2m maiden hurdle here last year but was still beaten 13.5l in that contest; not obviously well treated for handicap debut and best watched.

25/1

9th

9

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Randall Poets Lass

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Regressive Flat maiden wasn't beaten far on hurdling debut last year before falling; will be better suited to handicaps.

33/1

7th

6

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

20:10 Tramore

Randall Poets Lass

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Seamus Fahey

Maiden's best efforts have been over much shorter trips; tame recent Killarney effort doesn't augur well.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Diamond Biy filly cost 4,000GBP as a 2yo; sixth foal; dam 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner, out of 2m1f hurdle winner; newcomer best watched.
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13th

15

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

Shine Bright

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Struggled in a bumper in 2024 and nothing so far in three attempts hurdling.

100/1

12

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 114y

17:30 Clonmel

Shine Bright

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Struggled in a bumper in 2024; same story in two hurdle outings; hard to fancy.

150/1

16th

20

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Cork

Shine Bright

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Struggled in a bumper in 2024, same story on reappearance in a maiden hurdle at Thurles.

100/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Nicky Henderson-trained bumper winner Gentleman's Relish didn't jump well and tailed off on recent hurdles debut at Down Royal; can only be watched.
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5th

4

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

17:20 Downpatrick

Summer Dawn

11st 11lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Didn't show much in three starts for Lorna Fowler; better effort on debut for this yard in a Kilbeggan (2m, good) bumper but still beaten 13l; declared to run in 1.40 here on Saturday (second reserve); soft ground would be a worry; more needed.

10/1

4th

12

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:22 Kilbeggan

Summer Dawn

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: S R B Crawford

In a new yard but showed precious little in three races (two maidens) for previous one; now tongue tied.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mahler half-sister to winners Burton Boru (2m3f hurdle), Lucky Viv (2m6f hurdle) and Dark Knight (point); dam point winner, sister to 2m3f chase/2m4f hurdle winner Glacial Promise; debutante best watched unless market speaks.
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2nd

8

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

19:08 Wexford

Tiffinys Girl

11st 7lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: W J Burke

Placed in a maiden hurdle last season; made the frame in all four outings in points; looked progressive when winning a four-runner hunter chase at Cork by 12l, though her task was eased by sloppy jumping on the part of favourite Lucy Wang; seemed to enjoy better ground and may continue to improve

9/4

1st

5

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Cork

Tiffinys Girl

11st 11lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: W J Burke

Placed in a maiden hurdle last season; has made the frame in all four outings in points; likely to find a few too good.

14/1

8th

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

Tiffinys Girl

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: W J Burke

Hasn't run badly at all in her last two maiden hurdles at Gowran (2m, soft) and Wexford (20.5f, yielding), both in May; rated 99 but her lack of a recent run is a concern; could run well if she is fit so check the market.

9/1

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; pulled up on sole point-to-point and dropped out tamely on bumper debut at Galway last month; switches to hurdles.
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1st

9

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

James The Brave

10st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Killarney handicap winner in October (2m7f, yielding) and took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Punchestown in February before third in a similar event; well-backed favourite back chasing last month, disputing lead (clear of remainder) when unseating two out at Limerick (2m2f, heavy); remains very much of interest off 2lb higher mark.

3/1

6

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 185y

14:54 Limerick

James The Brave

10st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Killarney chase winner in October (2m7f, yielding); went close to following up at Punchestown (3m, heavy); pulled up in a 2m6f contest at this venue at Christmas; took advantage of a lower hurdles mark at Punchestown last month; third in a similar event at that venue last time; back over fences now, trip possibly a bit sharp for him.

13/2

1st

7

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 17y

14:48 Punchestown

James The Brave

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Chase winner was pulled-up in that sphere last time; runs off a much lower hurdles mark but is 1lb out of the handicap and will have to get back to his best form.

20/1

Abandoned

Form: 6-

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; never landed a blow in midfield on debut in Limerick maiden in April; best watched on return.
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13

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Uhavemeinstitches

10st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: J Motherway

Has taken well to chasing this term, winning 2m4f Wexford beginners' and acquitted herself well in stronger company, notably third in 2m7f Grade 2 Limerick mares' novice, most recently landing odds in weaker four-runner 3m1f Grade 3 novice at same track in late March, making most from halfway; those runs came in testing conditions but handles better ground; likely has more to offer.

10/1

1st

4

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:02 Limerick

Uhavemeinstitches

10st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: J Motherway

Has taken well to chasing this term, winning on debut in 2m4f Wexford beginners' and acquitted herself well in much stronger company, notably third in 2m7f Grade 2 mares' novice here at Christmas (soft-to-heavy); unseated early in 3m1f Leinster National on latest but major player here back against her own sex.

10/11

9

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Uhavemeinstitches

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J Motherway

Immediate impact chasing when victorious in a Wexford beginners' chase (2m4f, good to yielding); good second at Fairyhouse next time in a mares only contest (2m5f, yielding to soft); another pleasing effort upped to Grade 2 level at Limerick when third (2m7f, soft to heavy); 2m was too short for her in a Listed chase here last time (heavy); had been a fancy for the Kim Muir but comes here instead; Walsh rides another though.

6/1

Form: 90-966

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; struggled in bumpers and although recent Fairyhouse maiden hurdle run a slight step in the right direction hard to see her playing a role here.
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4th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Spread The Faith

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Maiden was pulled up in her last three hurdles outings; needs to leave all known form well behind on chase debut.

40/1

9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Spread The Faith

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Maiden was twice pulled-up last October; yard is in better form now, though so could improve on those showings.

16/1

Verdict

French bumper winner Kirsca De Thaix will be popular here for Willie Mullins but it could pay to take a chance on YESHIL, switched to Henry de Bromhead following a fine debut run in the Goffs Bumper. Firebrand and Paul Collins appeal most of those with hurdling experience, although Le Bugiste should be capable of considerably better than he showed at Gowran recently. [Alan Hewison]