December 07 / 13.42 Navan

13.42

Good To Yielding

Bective Stud, Tea Rooms & Apartments Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £51304.35
  • 3m 1f 50y
  • 20 runners
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Bective Stud, Tea Rooms & Apartments Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4-1181 D

Last run: 125 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive in winning three of his four handicap starts between May and August; returns after a break and faces stiffest task yet.
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1

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Flicker Of Hope

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Smart hurdler who has taken really well to chasing, winning last two starts; 2m4f Fairyhouse beginners (heavy) and relished step up in trip over C&D 16 days ago when outstaying an odds-on shot on soft; set for another big run with conditions to suit.

100/30

3rd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Flicker Of Hope

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Four-time hurdle winner up to 3m1f including at this track; pulled-up on last completed start in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; this trip looks a bit sharp on chasing debut.

14/1

3rd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Flicker Of Hope

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Four-time hurdle winner up to 3m1f including at this track; pulled-up on last completed start in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; this trip looks a bit sharp on chasing debut.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 6-6445

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Point.bumper winner; 0-5 over hurdles; fair fourth on handicap debut at Worcester in September; last of five finishers behind fellow Irish raider Shoot First at Haydock two weeks ago; tongue-tie added now.
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9

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Backmersackme

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Made up a lot of ground when second in handicap at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October; disappointingly no show in a top 3m handicap at Leopardstown at Christmas but he took another valuable prize there (soft) five weeks ago; has a revised mark and that breakthrough win was over an extended 2m5f but the Cheltenham display augurs well, as do his connections.

4/1

1st

20

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Backmersackme

10st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Emmet Mullins

Maiden over hurdles and fences but a fine chase run to be second at Cheltenham two starts back; never involved in the Paddy Power Chase last time, but can do better; 1lb out of the handicap.

12/1

17

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

Backmersackme

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Emmet Mullins

Not unrealistically treated on the best of his hurdle form but yet to get anything going over fences (0-4) and never threatened to land any sort of blow from off the pace on his handicap chase debut at Listowel (3m; 10-1); however, that was after a lengthy break and his ultra-canny connections have secured the services of Sean Bowen; dangerous to dismiss.

9/1

11/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6-5231 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won a 3m Limerick maiden hurdle on heavy ground in March for his former yard; solid form in defeat in novice events before beating Paggane at Cork; only 4lb worse off for the 2l margin; fair chance of upholding form with Paul Townend's mount.
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5th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 213y

16:50 Punchestown

Oscars Brother

11st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Connor King

Prospered after second to Western Fold on chase debut at Tipperary last May; hat-trick included small-field 3m Grade 2s at this venue and Navan; took time to warm up and left with plenty to do in the Brown Advisory, made late progress to finish fourth behind Kitzbuhel; towards the back when unseated at the 15th (Chair) in the Grand National.

13/2

16

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Oscars Brother

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Connor King

A first-season novice won the 2022 Grand National when unraced beyond 3m1f and this Irish challenger (who's one year older) bids to repeat the feat; hat-trick this season included two small-field Grade 2s and when his winning sequence came to an end it was in the Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham Festival, where some slow jumping in the early stages left him with plenty to do but he made late inroads to finish fourth; he still looks capable of better and the longer trip could suit.

16/1

4th

8

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Oscars Brother

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Connor King

Progressive over fences, winning soft-ground 3m Grade 2s at Punchestown in November (beat Koktail Divin) and Navan in February (by 6l from The Wallpark) on his last two starts; has a better chance on form for his two-horse trainer than double-figure odds suggest; one to consider each-way.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 212P-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Showed good form in staying handicaps at Leopardstown last winter; winning over 2m7f and surpassing that form with a second to Maxxum in a 27-runner contest over 3m; fitness assured after a run on a Flat and in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Naas.
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9th

2

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 30y

19:42 Cork

Gaoth Chuil

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Decent NH mare, winning a bumper and three times over hurdles at up to 3m; recent chase form not quite at same level but useful; previous two Flat runs include decent fourth in 1m7f Leopardstown amateur maiden last summer; would probably appreciate a stiffer test.

10/1

3rd

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Gaoth Chuil

11st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Three-time hurdle winner with some excellent efforts in competitive handicaps; second behind Perceval Legallois at DRF last season off 133; ran to a good level on chase debut over C&D a year ago; failed to repeat that until last month's Cork second, confirming winning potential

7/2

Form: 634-69 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 2m; made a bad mistake at the third when a remote ninth in a 2m6f contest here last month; not one of the more obvious staying types among the yard's seven runners.
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9th

2

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Fortunedefortunata

12st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Patrick Morris

Had smart form when with Gordon Elliott before losing his way and selling for £3,000; fell midrace on stable debut but, with the cheekpieces back on, he outran odds of 100-1 to finish a fairly close third at Haydock (3m4f, good); if as good again here then he could have some say.

20/1

3rd

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

Fortunedefortunata

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Mostly campaigned in competitive staying chases when with Gordon Elliott and did not accomplish much this season; £3,000 buy in February but fell mid-race here 11 days ago on debut for new yard; cheekpieces (tried once) return; major questions to answer.

66/1

Form: 2316-3 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Course 2m4f maiden winner on heavy in March in first-time cheekpieces; respectable sixth in valuable auction final at the Punchestown festival in May when headgear left off; fair third behind Four Clean Aces at Galway in his first handicap.
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17

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Iceberg Theory

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Made winning return in 2m5f Cork handicap in November (yielding) and given winter off until not looking to stay 3m6f in National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham in March; interesting contender back in trip here with ground to suit.

14/1

5th

11

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Iceberg Theory

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Bids for a hat-trick after scoring over an extended 2m6f at Limerick (good) in May and moving nearly 7l clear on the run-in over 2m5f at Cork (yielding) in November; the latter is easily his best form but his chase career began with a strong finish over an extended 3m1f last March, which sparks interest for this test.

15/2

3

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:08 Limerick

Iceberg Theory

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Winner of maiden hurdle at Navan (2m4f, heavy); some creditable handicap efforts in that sphere; 120-rated hurdler was an eyecatching second on chase debut at Wexford (25.5f, good to yielding) on latest; considered.

11/4

13/2

Form: -1U222 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f Punchestown maiden hurdle on heavy in February and a Kilbeggan novice over 3m1f in June; runner-up at Killarney, Listowel and Cork; beaten 2l by Oscars Brother on the last-named occasion; Paul Townend sticks with her, but not guaranteed to turn the tables on the winner.
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5th

1

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:00 Huntingdon

Paggane

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Better than ever for current yard, gaining two Listed wins on right-handed tracks (good to soft); jumped that way at times when held at left-handed Doncaster in hat-trick attempt; clear on ratings and the return to a clockwise course is ideal.

1/3

1st

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

13:32 Carlisle

Paggane

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

All her improvement for Willie Mullins came over longer trips and she very nearly won last season's Killarney National over 3m2f; however, after two respectable Flat runs for this yard, she returned to jumps with a near miss over a similar trip to today's in Chepstow's always-competitive Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle; clearly retains significant ability.

5/2

1st

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

13:32 Carlisle

Paggane

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

All her improvement for Willie Mullins came over longer trips and she very nearly won last season's Killarney National over 3m2f; however, after two respectable Flat runs for this yard, she returned to jumps with a near miss over a similar trip to today's in Chepstow's always-competitive Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle; clearly retains significant ability.

5/2

Form: 195-17

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe maiden winner on good ground in May; failed to make an impact in his first handicap at Roscommon in June; poor Flat run ten days later and absent since.
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12th

8

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Open To Question

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Noel Meade

Useful juvenile hurdle winner in 2023, scored again early last year; 0-4 on the Flat but shaped well on opening two runs on good ground; handicap debut and new headgear combination tried on first Flat run in over a year; yard has excellent recent record in this race so has to be respected, despite more obvious claims of stablemate Billie Frechette.

10/1

2

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

Open To Question

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Is 2-8 over timber but yet to prove he's as effective at this sort of trip and arrives on the back of six-month absence; doesn't look well treated on what he's achieved in the last 12 months.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: /7111- D

Last run: 250 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles in France; unbeaten in three Fairyhouse chase starts last season, culminating in Irish Grand National triumph; relegated Good Time Jonny to a remote third on second start; 10lb lower than his chase mark; may need the run as he sets off on the road to Aintree.
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5th

1

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Intense Raffles

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas Gibney

All three chase wins have been at Fairyhouse, notably the 2024 Irish National; well below best this season however, most recently at same venue in Grade 3 Bobbyjo Chase in February; hard to be confident in and wants softer ground.

20/1

6th

8

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Intense Raffles

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas Gibney

Best efforts have come at this track with all three chase wins coming here, notably the 2024 Irish National; chased home Nick Rockett in this race last season; performances this season have been disappointing; faded from four out at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); pulled up in the Welsh National (3m6f, good to soft) and same story in the Theyestes last time; needs to come back to form.

28/1

2

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Intense Raffles

11st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas Gibney

Best efforts at Fairyhouse; all three chase wins there, notably the 2024 Irish National; confirmed liking for that track when chasing home Nick Rockett last February; failed to take to the fences in the Grand National; faded from four out in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November; very laboured display in the Welsh National, pulled up at the 15th; up against it now.

12/1

Form: /2121- C

Last run: 322 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced sort makes handicap/seasonal debut; absent since winning a 2m4f maiden here in January; interesting with a good claimer aboard, though he will need to jump more tidily to hold his own against more seasoned rivals.
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10th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

My Trump Card

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and hurdles winner has been disappointing in six chase starts, jumping poorly; well held by Pray Tell on Punchestrown running.

8/1

8th

4

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:55 Haydock

My Trump Card

11st 11lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and 2m4f maiden hurdle winner last season; well beaten on handicap debut (upped to 3m1f) in December and his two attempts over fences since have not gone at all well; headgear is now enlisted; needs a radical revival but he's also unexposed.

25/1

7th

8

18th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:20 Navan

My Trump Card

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 2nd, not fluent 3rd, mistake and dropped to rear 4th

12/1

Form: 24-124

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut over hurdles in an ordinary Downpatrick contest; improved on that when a close second to a good yardstick at Galway; sights lowered now after taking fourth behind talented stablemate The Yellow Clay in a 2m4f Grade 3 event here.
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3

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Prends Garde A Toi

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Inconsistent since opening chase account in a beginners' at Naas in December (2m4f, heavy); ran well when a 5.75l fourth of 14 in a valuable handicap at Punchestown in February but pulled up at Cheltenham on latest; capable of better and preferred by Jack Kennedy.

14/1

7

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Prends Garde A Toi

11st 6lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: Gordon Elliott

Inconsistent in this novice campaign but ran well when fourth of 14 at Punchestown (3m3f, heavy) last month and that performance can be upgraded, as he was outpaced in the straight in that slowly run race but rallied strongly in the closing stages; it's almost certain there will be a better gallop here and he could be seen to very good effect up the Cheltenham hill.

11/1

4th

1

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

Prends Garde A Toi

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Accounted for two Willie Mullins-trained runners to land a 2m4f Naas beginners' chase in December; failed to build on that in a 3m novice contest at the same venue; fell at the sixth in a DRF handicap; one of six for the stable; has plenty of weight and others may stay better.

16/1

Form: 213U91 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
3m maiden hurdle winner at Kilbeggan in July; tailed off in a 3m Gowran handicap in October; last month's Bangor win was reassuring; this in much more demanding.
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5

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Beaufort Scale

11st 11lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Well beaten on latest hurdling start in April and has performed well in only one of his four subsequent chases, when second in Kilbeggan beginners' event (2m4f, yielding) two starts ago; ought to be suited by today's move back up in trip but has some questions to answer.

14/1

Form: 3211P-

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Progressive last season, winning a maiden hurdle at Punchestown and a competitive 2m4f handicap at Fairyhouse; failed to run to expectations at the Punchestown festival; lacks a recent run.
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14

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Lucky Lyreen

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 3m on handicap debut (first-time cheekpieces) at Down Royal in January, beating subsequent Ulster National winner Born Braver; in rear in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown and ordinary run in Ladies National at Fairyhouse last time; all four wins have been on soft or worse, so that's a concern; yard has won last three renewals.

10/1

5th

2

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Lucky Lyreen

11st 12lb

J: Miss Charlotte Butler

T: Gordon Elliott

Peak rating of 135 over hurdles; won a 3m handicap chase at Down Royal (yielding-to-soft) in January, beating subsequent Ulster National winner Born Braver; in rear the Grand National Trial at Punchestown on latest; could go well if first-time blinkers do the trick; trainer teamed up with rider Charlotte Butler to win this in 2024.

8/1

Form: -5122P

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Three wins over hurdles including mares' Listed event in a test of stamina last season; reverts to hurdling after being pulled up on her most recent chase start; others preferred.
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14th

7

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 50y

13:42 Navan

Space Tourist

11st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Three wins over hurdles including mares' Listed event in a test of stamina last season; reverts to hurdling after being pulled up on her most recent chase start; others preferred.

20/1

14th

7

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 50y

13:42 Navan

Space Tourist

11st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Three wins over hurdles including mares' Listed event in a test of stamina last season; reverts to hurdling after being pulled up on her most recent chase start; others preferred.

20/1

4

13th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 1

12:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Space Tourist

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

prominent, mistake and lost ground 3rd, raced in third from 4th, awkward jump and lost third 7th, dropped to rear 8th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out

10/1

Form: 335-27

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Winner over 3m and has been Grade-3 placed; good run after her summer break in a 3m handicap hurdle at Roscommon in September; a bit extra needed judged on last month's run here.
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2

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Sarah Beara

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Record of 1-18 over hurdles; encouraging run at Punchestown on return from an absence before never-nearer fifth of 16 at Limerick (3m, soft to heavy); the fourth boosted the form; in the mix.

6/1

1

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:36 Limerick

Sarah Beara

12st 0lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: S Curling

Runner-up after a break at Roscommon in September (3m, soft) and then seventh of 23 at Navan (2m6f); failed to fire back there 20 days ago but in a valuable handicap; this is nothing like so demanding and she'll be keeping on with stamina guaranteed.

13/2

1

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:36 Limerick

Sarah Beara

12st 0lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: S Curling

Runner-up after a break at Roscommon in September (3m, soft) and then seventh of 23 at Navan (2m6f); failed to fire back there 20 days ago but in a valuable handicap; this is nothing like so demanding and she'll be keeping on with stamina guaranteed.

13/2

Form: 24P-34

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner; has been chasing and makes little appeal on recent form; soundly beaten in fourth at Naas on latest.
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5th

17

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Digby

10st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

First reserve; won this last year off 9lb higher and then went close at Uttoxeter in a handicap chase the following month but has completely lost form since; yard amongst winners recently but he's hard to fancy on recent showings; new headgear combo needs to spark.

7th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Digby

10st 12lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Four-time hurdles winner had been expected (9-2) to leave recent poor form behind upong encountering better ground at Down Royal over fences 11 days ago but the revival never arrived; questions to answer now.

10/1

6th

2

4th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Digby

11st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

He's a different horse on good ground, so forget his recent form figures on soft; won twice this time last year and excellent second over this trip in valuable handicap at Uttoxeter; revival expected here with conditions to suit and yard had welcome high-profile winner on Saturday.

6/1

Form: 53P-34 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
2023 Pertemps Final winner; has been struggling to make an impact over fences; no fitness doubts; unwise to discount his chance with 7lb claimed; market may provide clues.
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No Results Found

Form: -21441

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner; off the mark over hurdles in a 2m3f event at Kilbeggan in August; creditable handicap debut at Listowel over inadequate 2m when staying on well into fourth in competitive event; stayed 2m6f effectively at Galway, Paul Townend deserts her to partner Paggane.
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12

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 50y

13:42 Navan

Four Clean Aces

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Dual bumper winner; off the mark over hurdles in a 2m3f event at Kilbeggan in August; creditable handicap debut at Listowel over inadequate 2m when staying on well into fourth in competitive event; stayed 2m6f effectively at Galway, Paul Townend deserts her to partner Paggane.

10/1

12

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 50y

13:42 Navan

Four Clean Aces

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Dual bumper winner; off the mark over hurdles in a 2m3f event at Kilbeggan in August; creditable handicap debut at Listowel over inadequate 2m when staying on well into fourth in competitive event; stayed 2m6f effectively at Galway, Paul Townend deserts her to partner Paggane.

10/1

1st

6

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Four Clean Aces

10st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, prominent before 2 out

7/2

Form: /11U-P D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort who stays well; has a good strike rate over hurdles (3-7); needs to bounce back from Haydock failure two weeks ago; tongue-tie fitted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Jody Ted

11st 6lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost form since back-to-back wins at Limerick and Punchestown (soft) in 2023; change of scenery hasn't sparked a revival and he is hard to fancy on what he has shown recently.

25/1

12th

15

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:50 Naas

Jody Ted

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost form since back-to-back wins at Limerick and Punchestown in 2023; change of scenery hasn't sparked a revival and he is hard to fancy on what he has shown recently.

50/1

19th

22

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Jody Ted

10st 10lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

towards rear

66/1

Form: 514P-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Overcame some poor jumping to win 2m7f maiden hurdle at Punchestown in January; well beaten next two starts but made a satisfactory start to the new season in Pertemps qualifier at Punchestown; should be sharper now.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 2

15:10 Perth

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Won at Down Royal (2m4f, good to yielding) in December and ran well in defeat on next two starts (2m3f/2m4f, heavy/good to yielding) prior to failing to stay 3m4f in the Ulster National at Downpatrick; could play a leading role back down in trip.

11/4

8th

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler; got off the mark at the second attempt over fences in a 2m4f beginners' event at Down Royal at Christmas; beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap chase at Gowran, where heavy ground may not have been ideal; better when second in a rated race at Down Royal; hard to be sure how effectively he will stay.

11/2

2nd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler got off the mark at the second attempt over fences over this C&D (gd-yld); beaten over 6l in a handicap chase at Gowran (19.5f, heavy) latest but ground may not have been ideal; return to this venue a plus and will like the ground; chance.

3/1

Non-runners

Minella Sixo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €482.40
Straight Forecast €388.38
Tricast €1883.54
Trifecta €1306.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Backmersackme

SPOTLIGHT:

Prends Garde A Toi

POSTDATA:

Paggane

The Irish Sun:

My Trump Card

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Intense Raffles