December 07 / 12.32 Navan

12.32

Good To Yielding

Headfort Arms Hotel Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 25 runners
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Headfort Arms Hotel Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.34
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 118- D BF

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Became the stable's 13th winner of the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham in March; disappointed in the Punchestown bumper when sent off favourite; might well be aimed at the Supreme Novices' or Turners Novices' this season and has found a good opportunity on hurdling debut.
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1st

6

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 192y

16:15 Punchestown

Jasmin De Vaux

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

5/4

1st

6

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 192y

16:15 Punchestown

Jasmin De Vaux

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

5/4

1st

9

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Jasmin De Vaux

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won last year's Champion Bumper but hasn't looked a natural over hurdles, even when winning his 2m maiden that's worked out really well; comfortably beaten in 2m4f/2m6f Grade 1s the last twice, though he was boxing on in the latest (in first-time cheekpieces which are now discarded) and this longer trip could put a spring in his step should his jumping pass the test; dangerous to dismiss with Paul Townend back aboard; his standout form is on soft ground.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 115-2P C BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner last season, including in Listed company, before running well in a Grade 2; turned over at 1-9 on hurdling debut over 2m at Galway and was pulled up when sent off odds-on upped to 24.5f at Cork latest; talented but risky proposition.
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6th

3

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

The Enabler

11st 9lb

J: Mr R James

T: Gordon Elliott

Impressive over 2m5f at Fairyhouse in December on second chase start; two lesser runs have followed in Grade 3s and there remains a question mark regarding stamina; however, Gordon Elliott and Rob James won this with a 7yo novice in 2020 and he's not ruled out in view of the Fairyhouse promise.

16/1

3rd

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

The Enabler

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual bumper winner and won once over hurdles; better chaser this term however, running away with 2m5f Fairyhouse novice last month (soft) but came up short upped in class at Punchestown earlier this month; tries a new trip here and possibly vulnerable to some proven stayers.

11/2

6th

3

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

The Enabler

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, towards rear halfway, not fluent 4 out, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, disputing fourth approaching last, weakened final 110yds

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
32,000euros foal; third foal; half-brother to bumper and smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Bronn; dam well held in 2m-2m4f hurdles, sister to 2m6f-3m hurdle/chase winner Barregarrow, half-sister to bumper and smart 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Classified; made easy work of a point-to-point in 2023; interesting contender holds a 2m Grade 1 entry at Leopardstown's Christmas festival.
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2nd

1

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Workahead

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Rated 144 over hurdles; made perfect start to chasing career when lowering the colours of Supersundae in a novice at Wexford (2m, gd-yld); 5lb penalty for that but handles softer ground and the one to beat.

8/11

1st

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Wexford

Workahead

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner was a smart maiden hurdle winner in 2024 but hasn't really built on that; the best of three runs last season was when second in a Gowran Grade 3 in February; was then outclassed in the Champion Hurdle; yard does well with chasers so can run a big race.

9/4

9th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Workahead

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced 8yo; dropped away from the top of the hill in the Supreme on this card 12 months ago, having raced freely and done too much up front; achieved best RPRs when scoring impressively at Leopardstown (strong maiden form) in December 2024 and good second in Grade 3 at Gowran Park (again over 2m; heavy) last time; faces a stiffer assignment and competition for the lead.

66/1

Form: 1/

Last run: 923 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to winners Intranet (1m3f AQPS Flat/2m hurdle) and Harderie (French 1m4f AQPS Flat/2m1f hurdle); dam French 1m4f AQPS Flat/2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper/2m-2m1f chase winner Volvalien; won over 1m4f on sole Flat start in France in May 2022; hooded; market will guide after 923-day absence.
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7th

4

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Joueur Masque

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Had 923 days off after winning a French bumper in 2022; comfortably won his third maiden hurdle start at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding); raced too keenly on handicap debut back at Punchestown in November when 7-2 joint favourite; weakened quickly at Leopardstown last time (2m, yielding); Mark Walsh now rides Fierce Handay.

10/1

4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Punchestown

Joueur Masque

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: W P Mullins

Beat Grade 2 winning hurdler Jet Blue in a bumper on sole French start in 2022; returned from a 923-day absence last December in a soft ground maiden hurdle when an okay fourth to Jasmin De Vaux; didn't follow that up three weeks later when well beaten at Leopardstown; returns from an absence again but has ability.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; dam unraced sister to bumper winner Brave Alliance, half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Sienne D'Or, out of sister to top-class 2m-2m5f chase winner Voy Por Ustedes; market will guide.
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1st

3

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Come Walk With Me

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Edward Cawley

Failed to win over hurdles, second in three of his six starts; has developed into a better chaser; bolted up at Fairyhouse, form franked by the second Moudan in winning at Ayr; 11lb rise means that he has plenty to find in a renewal of Leopardstown rivalry with Raffles Dolce Vita.

7/1

1st

11

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Come Walk With Me

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Edward Cawley

Maiden ran well in defeat over hurdles and pick of three efforts over fences on latest when chasing home an all-the-way winner in 2m1f Leopardstown beginners last month (yielding); worth a look on handicap debut.

16/1

2nd

1

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Come Walk With Me

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Edward Cawley

A maiden over hurdles but has run some fine races in defeat, including here last time; previously ran well facing stiff tasks in two novice chases; can be involved.

5/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Talented 86-rated Flat performer is best in very testing conditions but he has an absence to overcome on hurdling debut; market should prove informative; Grade 1-entered.
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4th

15

(13)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Mr Rango

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; well below par last three starts.

25/1

14th

10

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Mr Rango

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season and proved he can stay when second at 33-1 over 2m1f at Limerick last month; below that level at Tramore last time.

14/1

9th

7

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Mr Rango

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season and proved he can stay when second at 33-1 over 2m1f at Limerick last month.

11/2

Form: 233-30

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten 15l when runner-up behind Jasmin De Vaux in Naas bumper back in January; remote third at Galway on hurdling bow and looked in need of a sterner test when midfield at Fairyhouse over 2m last month; others preferred.
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4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

His Nibs

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in bumpers in the first half of 2024; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; attracted significant market support on his handicap debut in a 23-runner contest at Leopardstown last Christmas; finished fifth, showing enough to suggest he can win a race of some description.

4/1

4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

His Nibs

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in bumpers in the first half of 2024; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; attracted significant market support on his handicap debut in a 23-runner contest at Leopardstown last Christmas; finished fifth, showing enough to suggest he can win a race of some description.

4/1

4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

His Nibs

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in bumpers in the first half of 2024; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; attracted significant market support on his handicap debut in a 23-runner contest at Leopardstown last Christmas; finished fifth, showing enough to suggest he can win a race of some description.

4/1

Form: 0/U4U-

Last run: 485 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well at times in defeat in bumpers and over hurdles; will have to be at his best on return after a long absence for new yard; tongue-tie on.
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10th

4

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Attaboyarchie

11st 13lb

J: Miss E J Sweeney

T: Karl Thornton

Looked set to win over fences last time at Limerick when the saddle slipped on the run-in, which would have been his first score; has a chance if as good over hurdles today.

6/1

11

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Attaboyarchie

10st 9lb

J: Miss E J Sweeney

T: Karl Thornton

0-28 under rules and 0-8 in chases but has run well in defeat on occasion in this sphere; decent fourth at Leopardstown (21.5f, yielding) in March; 8l second at Down Royal (3m2f, good) in April; modest fifth at Perth latest; needs to find more to get his head in front.

12/1

5th

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:43 Perth

Attaboyarchie

12st 0lb

J: Miss E J Sweeney

T: Karl Thornton

27-race maiden; last two efforts were respectable, including when runner-up at Down Royal (3m2f, good; beaten 8l) over a month ago; others make more appeal for win purposes.

13/2

Form: 9800

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
No impact in bumpers for Sam Curling and no better in two starts over hurdles; might be one for handicaps down the line.
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13

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

Scarlet Purse

10st 11lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Martin Hassett

Has been regressive over hurdles since returning from an absence last December; not disgraced over 2m4f at Wexford last time but much more needed here; stepping up in trip.

25/1

7th

7

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:25 Wexford

Scarlet Purse

10st 11lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Martin Hassett

Has been regressive over hurdles since returning from an absence last December; has to improve plenty from Cork run last time.

22/1

9th

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Scarlet Purse

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

0-7 hurdling with John McConnell, absent since tailed off on heavy at Gowran in January; can only be watched on yard debut.

25/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
62,000euros foal; thirteenth foal; sister to six winners inc Ballyburn (high-class bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle), Noble Endeavor (high-class bumper and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase) and Minella Daddy (useful 2m7f-3m4f hurdle/chase); dam unraced; likely to need a trip but market will be revealing and has to be of interest considering she's Magnier-owned.
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7th

9

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

16:20 Wexford

Meetmeinstlouis

11st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: M F Morris

towards rear

20/1

7th

9

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

16:20 Wexford

Meetmeinstlouis

11st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: M F Morris

towards rear

20/1

9th

12

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 150y

16:05 Naas

Meetmeinstlouis

11st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: M F Morris

Flemensfirth mare is a sister to Ballyburn, Noble Endeavor, Minella Daddy and three other winners; mid-division in a 25-runner maiden hurdle on debut; not disgraced as a 40-1 outsider in seven-runner contest over 2m4f at Leopardstown; has 5l to find with runner-up American Jukebox.

9/1

Form: 43P

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Not without promise in three starts under rules, including when a remote third behind the classy Romeo Coolio at Down Royal last month; failed to build on that when pulled up at Fairyhouse latest; the jury is out.
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7th

10

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 150y

18:38 Roscommon

Presenting Max

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: A J Martin

Maiden is rated 105 after three starts over fences; best chase effort at Kilbeggan when beaten 3l off 104 (2m4f, yielding); good second in charity race at Punchestown early last month; still early days and this longer trip will suit on the evidence that last effort; place shout.

9/1

Form: 3O/

Last run: 739 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Solid third behind subsequent Cheltenham Festival and Grade 1 winner Inothewayurthinkin in Cork maiden hurdle in November 2022; ran out next time at Punchestown and was pulled up; lengthy absence to overcome but if he still retains that ability, he could figure.
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3rd

2

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:55 Limerick

Timmy Tuesday

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Joint top-rated in here at 126 but this two-time winner has not gone with any enthusiasm recently and has pulled up on his last three starts; big drop in grade here and blinkers go on; risky proposition.

3/1

10

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Timmy Tuesday

10st 8lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Hurdle wins at 2m4f but career-best came over this trip when second in Grade 3 Aintree handicap in April (good); briefly tried chasing this term and pulled up on latest two hurdling attempts in testing conditions; hard to be confident in.

50/1

Form: —

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat performer is 1-14 in that sphere and he was never a factor on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse last week; impossible to recommend.
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7

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Theophilos

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

Fair on the Flat when based in Ireland but unplaced all five hurdling starts there; made low-key stable debut (on the Flat) last month and has quite a bit more to prove than some of these.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Theophilos

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish 7yo who brings a long losing spell to this debut for new yard, as it's three years since his sole win; finished second in a Dundalk claimer (1m4f) when last seen.

9/1

4

(17)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Theophilos

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Losing run goes back to a turf success in April 2023; below form when sixth in a claimer at Roscommon in August; better when taking the same place at this venue 12 days ago.

10/1

Form: 67

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner in 2022 ran respectably on hurdling debut after lengthy absence at Punchestown; beaten 40l into seventh of 18 at Clonmel on Tuesday; much more needed.
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5th

14

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Hills Of Glory

11st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Off the mark in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle but beaten 10l when behind several of these at Tipperary a fortnight ago; yard's second-string.

22/1

6

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Hills Of Glory

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Lightly-raced 8yo; Fair fifth at Kilbeggan on penultimate start off the same mark; workmanlike winner of a maiden hurdle last time at Downpatrick (2m3f, good); this will be just his second run in a handicap so he is entitled to continue improving.

9/2

Form: 6-6

Last run: 214 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise on debut at Naas and improved on that when only 7l behind at Ballinrobe; improvement likely but this is much tougher on his return.
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6th

12

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

14:00 Naas

Trade Master

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Showed potential here and at Ballinrobe in his first two maiden hurdles; never figured when 125-1 for his return to action at Navan but he might have needed that run; he'd have an each-way chance if repeating the form of his first two efforts.

12/1

6th

12

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

14:00 Naas

Trade Master

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Showed potential here and at Ballinrobe in his first two maiden hurdles; never figured when 125-1 for his return to action at Navan but he might have needed that run; he'd have an each-way chance if repeating the form of his first two efforts.

12/1

15th

20

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Trade Master

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Edward Cawley

Showed some promise on debut at Naas and improved on that when only 7l behind at Ballinrobe; improvement likely but this is much tougher on his return.

25/1

Form: 00/F

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner was 3l clear when a faller three from home in Limerick maiden hurdle (16.5f, good) in October; modest Flat form since and this is much deeper.
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9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

13th

4

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ivasecret

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

in touch with leaders

28/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 364 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Good pedigree and showed some ability when sixth of 26 behind Jigoro in C&D maiden hurdle last December; 364 days off the track; first run for Gavin Cromwell; jockey bookings would suggest he's worth monitoring in the betting.
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2nd

4

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Next Stop Paris

11st 2lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Rory Anthony Devine

A winner of a Cork handicap hurdle in May (2m4f, good); okay fourth when switched to chasing on his final start for Gavin Cromwell; now tries the Flat for the first time on stable debut but his jump form doesn't give much encouragement.

20/1

4th

4

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Next Stop Paris

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Respectable form in maiden hurdles; fell when favourite on handicap debut at Fairyhouse; beaten 40l next time at Clonmel; raced keenly when third at Bellewstown; winning favourite at Cork last week; trip and ground should suit for this switch to chasing.

9/2

4th

4

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Next Stop Paris

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Respectable form in maiden hurdles; fell when favourite on handicap debut at Fairyhouse; beaten 40l next time at Clonmel; raced keenly when third at Bellewstown; winning favourite at Cork last week; trip and ground should suit for this switch to chasing.

9/2

Form: —

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Only rated 57 on the Flat and made no impression on her hurdling debut over C&D last month; readily passed over.
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9th

7

(13)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:10 Punchestown

Areana

9st 3lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Made all for today's rider to win 1m2f races at Naas and Down Royal last August/September; tough task from out of the handicap in Curragh premier handicap afterwards; made an encouraging return at Down Royal 11 days ago; fair chance of reversing form with Sweet Baby Zou.

6/1

3rd

2

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Areana

9st 13lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Returned from 260-day absence in the form of her life for new yard this time last year, making all for today's rider to win over 1m2f at both Naas and in this event (off 63); tough task from out of the handicap in Curragh premier handicap afterwards; returns from year's absence but goes well fresh; yard amongst the winners on Wednesday.

13/2

Form: 0-6

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Jumped poorly when midfield in strong Fairyhouse maiden hurdle (Firefox beat Ballyburn) last season and didn't show enough on his return at Naas to be considered here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 150y

18:38 Roscommon

Lehaunstown

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Barry Connell

0-5 and rated 109 over timber; fell early on when 33-1 for chase debut in a beginners' at Kilbeggan last week and best hurdles run came on soft ground; probably best watched.

22/1

6

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:22 Kilbeggan

Lehaunstown

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Lightly raced and his best run was when second off 105 in a soft-ground handicap hurdle in January; will need to improve plenty for fences to be winning this.

14/1

6

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:22 Kilbeggan

Lehaunstown

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Lightly raced and his best run was when second off 105 in a soft-ground handicap hurdle in January; will need to improve plenty for fences to be winning this.

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; fourth foal; dam well beaten in points/bumpers/maiden hurdle, half-sister to smart hurdle/chase winner up to 2m7f Il Duce; unseated at the first in Moig South point-to-point last month.
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Verdict Starting price

21th

28

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

The Noelie

11st 12lb

T: Paul Mulligan

Second reserve; fourth foal; dam well beaten in points/bumpers/maiden hurdle, half-sister to smart hurdle/chase winner up to 2m7f Il Duce; unseated at the first in Moig South point-to-point last month.

21th

28

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

The Noelie

11st 12lb

T: Paul Mulligan

Second reserve; fourth foal; dam well beaten in points/bumpers/maiden hurdle, half-sister to smart hurdle/chase winner up to 2m7f Il Duce; unseated at the first in Moig South point-to-point last month.

Form: 6

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Inexpensive purchase was second in Loughanmore point-to-point in April 2023 but was never a factor in Down Royal bumper on rules debut; hooded; look elsewhere.
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22th

11

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Mileview

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A McBratney

Inexpensive purchase was second in Loughanmore point-to-point in April 2023 but was never a factor in Down Royal bumper on rules debut; hooded; look elsewhere.

28/1

22th

11

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Mileview

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A McBratney

Inexpensive purchase was second in Loughanmore point-to-point in April 2023 but was never a factor in Down Royal bumper on rules debut; hooded; look elsewhere.

28/1

6th

8

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

15:50 Down Royal

Mileview

12st 0lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: C A McBratney

Califet gelding cost 8,000euros as a 3yo; third foal; unraced dam closely related to 2m4f hurdle winner Eye Van, half-sister to winners Springfield Lodge (2m-2m4f hurdle) and Market's Field (2m4f chase/3m hurdle); second in Loughanmore point-to-point back in April 2023, first run since.

20/1

50/1

Form: 7/8/

Last run: 1627 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner on the Flat but is only rated a modest 60 in that sphere; well beaten in two starts over hurdles in the past and makes no appeal here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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23th

21

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Turf Range

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: D Broad

Multiple winner on the Flat but is only rated a modest 60 in that sphere; well beaten in two starts over hurdles in the past and makes no appeal here.

50/1

23th

21

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Turf Range

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: D Broad

Multiple winner on the Flat but is only rated a modest 60 in that sphere; well beaten in two starts over hurdles in the past and makes no appeal here.

50/1

12th

3

(17)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turf Range

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: D Broad

Four-time course winner with the last three coming over C&D; is 8lb lower than when last winning here in March 2023 but he has struggled on his last few starts; lacks a recent run but has won when fresh before; check the market.

14/1

Form: U60-

Last run: 554 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
In contention when unseating rider on debut at Downpatrick but well beaten in a pair of maiden hurdles subsequently; lengthy absence to overcome; readily passed over.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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24th

14

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Parish Rivals

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

In contention when unseating rider on debut at Downpatrick but well beaten in a pair of maiden hurdles subsequently; lengthy absence to overcome; readily passed over.

100/1

24th

14

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Parish Rivals

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

In contention when unseating rider on debut at Downpatrick but well beaten in a pair of maiden hurdles subsequently; lengthy absence to overcome; readily passed over.

100/1

10th

9

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 120y

18:20 Tramore

Parish Rivals

10st 13lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

In contention when unseating on debut at Downpatrick last month on debut; well beaten at Tipperary subsequently and might be of more interest when getting a mark.

66/1

Form: 0/74/

Last run: 753 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Loughanmore point-to-point winner who was last seen finishing respeatcble fourth behind Search For Glory in Fairyhouse bumper over two years ago; readily passed over on his return.
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Verdict Starting price

11

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Drumlee Lake

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R J Tumilty

Loughanmore point-to-point winner ran well in Fairyhouse bumper nearly three years ago but not seen since last of 25 in Navan maiden hurdle last December; yard/handicap debut and seems best watched though encouraging jockey booking so may be worth a peak in the market.

25/1

11

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Drumlee Lake

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R J Tumilty

Loughanmore point-to-point winner ran well in Fairyhouse bumper nearly three years ago but not seen since last of 25 in Navan maiden hurdle last December; yard/handicap debut and seems best watched though encouraging jockey booking so may be worth a peak in the market.

25/1

25th

3

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Drumlee Lake

11st 12lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Loughanmore point-to-point winner who was last seen finishing respeatcble fourth behind Search For Glory in Fairyhouse bumper over two years ago; readily passed over on his return.

100/1

Form: 02-

Last run: 251 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sent off 2-1 when disappointing behind Tounsivator on debut at Naas in February; improved when runner-up but no match for Rath Gaul Boy at Fairyhouse in March; in top hands and is entitled to improve on his return.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

25th Feb 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 144y

13:55 Naas

Pen To Paper

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

In a top stable for a top owner; cost 88,000Euro at Goffs Land Rover Sale; first foal; dam bumper and useful hurdle/chase winner, out of unraced half-sister to Gold Cup winner See More Business.

6/1

Non-runners

Bective Thunder, Fishermans Friend, Millbrook Queen, Tag Master

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Payout
Exacta €3.60
Straight Forecast €2.57
Trifecta €17.40

Selections

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