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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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

4th

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 190y

13:25 Naas

Workahead

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Looked a fine prospect when winning good-class Leopardstown maiden last season but far too keen and ran no sort of race in Grade 1 Supreme Novices' in March; had a setback after and having his first run back, but remains a smart prospect if settling better.

11/4

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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8th

4

(7)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Mr Rango

9st 12lb

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 but needs to find extra; ran in the 7.50 at Roscommon on Monday.

12/1

5th

9

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Mr Rango

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Long time since latest of three wins but he's off a good mark nowadays; place behind Amplitude over 1m5f at Ballinrobe last time; rain would help his cause.

12/1

4th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Mr Rango

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; okay runs latest two starts this term but more needed.

14/1

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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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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13th

11

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Gowran Park

Scarlet Purse

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Yet to show winning potential; tailed off on return from a break at Clonmel; beaten out of sight at Limerick last month; may need more time.

66/1

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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11th

23

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Areana

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Has returned from 260-day absence in the form of her life for new yard, making all for today's rider to win over this trip at both Naas and Down Royal (good) in blinkers; up an aggregate of 16lb but remains 7lb out of handicap in this much higher grade.

33/1

1st

10

(2)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:54 Down Royal

Areana

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Some AW form for previous yard and immediate return for current yard on returning from 260-day absence at Naas last month when making all in apprentice handicap over this trip (good) in first-time blinkers; 9lb rise but no surprise if she made a bold follow-up bid.

9/2

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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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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €3.60
Straight Forecast €2.57
Trifecta €17.40

Selections

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Jasmin De Vaux

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Workahead

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