November 24 / 15.00 Punchestown

15.00

Yielding

Sherry Fitzgerald Brady O’Flaherty Supporting Longford GAA Novice Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 2m 0f 166y
  • 8 runners
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Sherry Fitzgerald Brady O’Flaherty Supporting Longford GAA Novice Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: /00-41 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Was well supported when getting off the mark in a Gowran handicap last time; that was on yielding ground but has handled soft; raised 8lb but has to be respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Sonny May

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and Punchestown in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign that included two poor runs over fences; well held by Theflyingbee on Punchestown running.

25/1

15th

16

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Sonny May

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

C&D win in November 2024 (soft) was a second hurdling success; didn't set the world alight in subsequent runs including when well beaten at the festival here last season; reverts to hurdles after two poor chase runs this term; needs to bounce back to form.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 132353 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner earlier this year has been mixing this sphere with chasing and on the Flat since, running mostly well in defeat; second runner for yard on handicap debut and considered.
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5

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

If You Let Me

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner earlier this year has been mixing this sphere with chasing and on the Flat since, running mostly well in defeat; fell just short once again on his handicap debut at Punchestown last month; up another 2lb but a leading contender.

7/1

5

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

If You Let Me

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner earlier this year has been mixing this sphere with chasing and on the Flat since, running mostly well in defeat; fell just short once again on his handicap debut at Punchestown last month; up another 2lb but a leading contender.

7/1

2nd

2

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

If You Let Me

11st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner earlier this year has been mixing this sphere with chasing and on the Flat since, running mostly well in defeat; second runner for yard on handicap debut and considered.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0/41- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a Clonmel maiden hurdle over this trip on debut for this yard in April on testing ground; with plenty of rain forecast conditions could be similar today so has to be respected for a yard in form.
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6th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 25y

16:32 Cork

Lady Bresil

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield, outpaced after 4 out

66/1

6th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 25y

16:32 Cork

Lady Bresil

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield, outpaced after 4 out

66/1

Form: 3332-

Last run: 222 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Showed progressive form in maiden hurdles last season without winning; best effort came on last start when runner-up at Naas; one of two runners for yard and has to be considered on handicap debut.
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6th

18

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Union Station

10st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden went close to landing breakthrough win at Leopardstown (3m1f, yielding) in December but hasn't backed that up, most recently never counting when modest enough fourth at Fairyhouse; remains opposable.

16/1

4th

8

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Union Station

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden went close to landing breakthrough win at Leopardstown (24.5f, yielding) in December off 3lb lower; unseated over 2m in a beginners' here, then finished a modest fourth over 3m6f at Cheltenham; 6lb lower here but needs to find extra to shed the maiden tag.

11/1

4th

14

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Union Station

11st 1lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden; 0-8 in chases; runner-up in the Dublin National over 3m4f at Leopardstown last March and over 3m at the same track in December, both on yielding ground; 2m in cheekpieces did not work out last time; right back up in trip today but needs a big career best.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: F926-P D BF

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Debut bumper winner last year has run well at times in defeat over hurdles and also in a Flat maiden; pulled-up when fav' in a Wexford maiden hurdle when last seen; questions to answer but a chance if returns to best.
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13th

3

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

18:45 Cork

Cut The Rope

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Bumper winner; 0-12 over hurdles and rated 112; solid run on the Flat when sixth of 23 at the Curragh in November (1m4f, heavy); this trip may be on the sharp side but each-way possibilities.

10/1

12th

10

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Cut The Rope

10st 9lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Bumper winner is 0-11 over hurdles but ran well in defeat at times in maidens; solid run on the Flat in November (1m4f, heavy) and was a close fifth at Leopardstown last time (2m4f, good to yielding); not ruled out and this ground may suit better.

8/1

Form: 56F1P7 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a Clonmel maiden hurdle last month but pulled-up in a Gowran handicap next time; better at Thurles three days ago, only weakening late on; needs more.
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4th

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Marlpark

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Sole success a maiden hurdle win at Clonmel in October 2024; ran respectably back there in March (2m3f, soft) when an 8l second of 15; tailed off twice since; revival needed.

16/1

11th

11

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Marlpark

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

His poor Clonmel run last time might have come too soon after a better effort there when an 8l runner-up; has to rebound.

14/1

Form: 442-

Last run: 246 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
The best of three maiden hurdle runs when runner-up at Navan in March over this trip on testing ground (stumbled at last); one to consider on return/handicap debut with more likely to come, so check for market strength.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Well Dressed

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

towards rear

10/1

8th

9

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

Well Dressed

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

towards rear, headway against far rail before 2 out, no impression approaching last

10/1

6th

1

8th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 158y

15:05 Naas

Well Dressed

12st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Promise in three maiden hurdles last season; disappointed first two handicaps this season despite market support; however, she bolted up off 110 in Fairyhouse apprentice handicap hurdle (2m, soft) two weeks ago; much higher mark to contend with here but she's a big player.

100/30

Form: 4F-77

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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9

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

Morph Speed

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.

22/1

9

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

Morph Speed

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.

22/1

10th

1

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Morph Speed

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

C&D winner over four years ago; later won four times on turf; on a long losing run; huge price when always at the back here 19 days ago.

25/1

Non-runners

Attaboyarchie

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Payout
Exacta €23.90
Straight Forecast €28.94
Tricast €92.35
Trifecta €58.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Well Dressed

TOPSPEED:

If You Let Me

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Well Dressed

The Irish Sun:

Well Dressed

POSTDATA:

If You Let Me