December 07 / 14.52 Navan

14.52

Good To Yielding

QuinnBet Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 2m 4f 150y
  • 18 runners
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QuinnBet Beginners Chase

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 12357-

Last run: 221 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 143 over hurdles; third behind stablemate Ballyburn in Gallagher Novices' at Cheltenham but hasn't looked the most straightforward individual, last seen finishing 55l behind Mystical Power at Aintree; has the size and scope for chasing; respected in first-time tongue-tie; Grade 1-entered.
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2nd

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Ile Atlantique

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

His form/jumping have been in and out since his Grade 2 novice chase win at Naas last January, soundly beaten in a handicap at Leopardstown latest; however, two starts ago he followed Heart Wood home in a 2m7f Grade 3 at Tramore; could have a big say for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend.

15/2

8th

2

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Ile Atlantique

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Hurdle winner and won twice over fences last season, including a Grade 2 at Naas; however, his form then fell away and twice failed to complete; signs of a resurgence when second to Heart Wood at Tramore last time and can go well if building on that.

9/1

4

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 213y

16:50 Punchestown

Ile Atlantique

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear, mistake 3rd, slightly hampered 5th, fell 10th

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1122P- D BF

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham in March; pulled up when sent off a warm order for Listed handicap hurdle at Punchestown festival when last seen; all of his form is on soft and market will guide on chasing debut; Grade 1-entered.
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8th

11

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Waterford Whispers

11st 6lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Runner-up in the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle here (2m4f, heavy) in March 2024; 0-6 over fences but he returned to form when third in a big-field handicap at Leopardstown (extended 2m5f, soft) last month, when shaping as though this first crack at a staying trip could be right up his street.

4/1

3rd

17

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Waterford Whispers

10st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual hurdle winner has shown ability in some of his five chase starts but was poor at Fairyhouse last time when favourite; may do better back left-handed and not dismissed.

16/1

10

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:38 Galway

Waterford Whispers

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

135-rated hurdler whose two wins include here; limited first season chasing last term, good second on Navan debut but then dropped out tamely in Grade 1 Limerick novice at Christmas; not seen until staying on fourth (having been hampered) behind a stablemate in 2m2f Listowel novice last month; entitled to improve for that and major player.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 1U114/ D

Last run: 633 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Grade 1 novice winner over hurdles at Dublin Racing Festival (2m6f, yielding) in February 2023; fourth behind Impaire Et Passe in Baring Bingham at Cheltenham a month later; has had issues since and will probably need the run but still respected; Grade 1-entered.
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3rd

4

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 175y

14:30 Naas

Good Land

11st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Barry Connell

High class staying novice hurdler two seasons ago, winning a Grade 1 at Leopardstown and fourth in the Ballymore at Cheltenham; respectable efforts in two runs over fences including when a 15 length fourth in the Grade 1 at Limerick last month; yet to tackle 3m and likely to find at least one too good.

7/1

3rd

4

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 175y

14:30 Naas

Good Land

11st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Barry Connell

High class staying novice hurdler two seasons ago, winning a Grade 1 at Leopardstown and fourth in the Ballymore at Cheltenham; respectable efforts in two runs over fences including when a 15 length fourth in the Grade 1 at Limerick last month; yet to tackle 3m and likely to find at least one too good.

7/1

4th

1

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

13:40 Limerick

Good Land

11st 12lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Barry Connell

raced in third, lost position after 3 out, ran on from last, went fourth towards finish

20/1

Form: 5264-2 C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; won Grade 3 here over hurdles last November; ended the campaign with respectable showings in two big spring festival handicaps; disappointing second when sent off odds-on for chasing debut at Fairyhouse but entitled to come on for it.
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3

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:00 Clonmel

Whats Up Darling

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Off the mark over fences on the ninth attempt at Killarney last time, responding well for pressure to run out a comfortable victor at the finish (2m7f, good); closely matched with Donnie Devito based on Galway beginners' chase meeting; cheekpieces may help him now and he looks a key contender despite a penalty.

9/4

1st

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:07 Killarney

Whats Up Darling

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

His hurdling form is right up there in this company; as good over fences despite being 0-8 in this discipline and he was a close fourth of 16 in a beginners at Galway (2m6f, good); barring mishaps, he'll be seriously involved.

13/8

16

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Whats Up Darling

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

0-7 over fences; has been running well in defeat in beginners' events but his run in a handicap chase at Punchestown last time was not one of his best (2m, yielding); Kennedy chooses him but others make more appeal.

8/1

Form: 35-143 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in his fourth point-to-point; 1-6 over hurdles, rated 118 in that sphere; clear promise on chasing bow at Galway before solid third at Punchestown last month but needs to find more.
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4

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

17:23 Tipperary

Park The Giant

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Hurdles winner (rated 118); caught the eye when third of 10 in a Punchestown novice chase in November; not as good on latest at Navan but may not have appreciated soft ground; lacks a run but has gone well fresh before; very interesting.

9/2

5th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:52 Navan

Park The Giant

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Got off the mark in his fourth point-to-point; 1-6 over hurdles, rated 118 in that sphere; clear promise on chasing bow at Galway before solid third at Punchestown last month but needs to find more.

18/1

5th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:52 Navan

Park The Giant

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Got off the mark in his fourth point-to-point; 1-6 over hurdles, rated 118 in that sphere; clear promise on chasing bow at Galway before solid third at Punchestown last month but needs to find more.

18/1

Form: 9F112- D BF

Last run: 251 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin point-to-point winner at Cragmore before finding Asian Master a neck too good at Belclare; progressive last season, culminating in a Grade 2 novice hurdle success at Haydock; wasn't beaten far on chase debut at Cork when last seen but his jumping let him down; off 251 days but may take a step forward and is one to consider.
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5th

7

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Now Is The Hour

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second-season novice who has improved significantly of late, winning Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park (3m1f handicap, heavy) in January; something of a fortunate winner that day and needs to improve again.

40/1

1st

13

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Now Is The Hour

11st 1lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Grade 2 winner over hurdles; 0-9 over fences but might have given Haiti Couleurs something to think about in the 3m6f National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham had he not come down two out; no show in the Irish National; good third to Final Demand in Navan beginners' on return; only midfield in the 3m5f Porterstown before a better effort when fourth in the Paddy Power.

9/1

15

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Now Is The Hour

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

2023 point winner; won a 3m Grade 2 novice hurdle on heavy at Haydock last season; shaped promisingly on fourth chase start, when not far off today's rival Kinturk Kalanisi and subsequent Scottish National winner Captain Cody at Navan; around two lengths off Haiti Couleurs when falling at the second-last at Cheltenham; a leading contender.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 41410-

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated in a point-to-point; battling success when landing Ayr novices' handicap hurdle (24.5f, soft) off 130 in April; never a factor in Listed handicap hurdle at Punchestown festival; absence to overcome and Paul Townend prefers Ile Atlantique.
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6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Chosen Witness

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

0-8 over fences and hasn't won since scoring over hurdles at Ayr in April 2024; failed to complete in two of three starts this season and beaten 63l at Leopardstown when he did get around; top yard and mark tumbling but hard to make a case for on form.

10/1

10

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Chosen Witness

10st 3lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Point, bumper and dual hurdles winner has been out of form in final runs of last season and outings in this; pulled up on seasonal debut at Cork and tailed off in a grade 3 handicap at Leopardstown when last seen at 80-1; needs to come back to his best.

33/1

16th

14

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Chosen Witness

10st 6lb

J: Mr Elliot Ohgren

T: W P Mullins

Dual hurdle winner is yet to score in six chase starts and was poor the last three times, so isn't easy to make a case for.

33/1

Form: 15526-

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made short work of the now 137-rated chaser Bugise Seagull in Lisronagh point-to-point in 2022; won 2m3f maiden hurdle on reappearance at Naas last season; didn't show much more over hurdles last season but he should make a fine chaser; in top hands; Grade 1-entered.
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6th

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Mahons Way

11st 11lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Grade 3-placed hurdler nowhere near that level in four chase starts, okay effort in 2m4f Naas beginners'; absent since disappointing favourite on handicap debut over 2m at Tipperary last July, fading tamely from last after racing up with pace; trip more in his favour on comeback and still scope for improvement off 12lb lower chase mark.

8/1

6

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Mahons Way

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Grade 3-placed hurdler hasn't been near that level in three chase starts, beaten 28l in a near 3m novice here last time; needs to do better dropping into handicaps but possible he could.

9/1

6th

8

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

Mahons Way

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Runner-up in Grade 3 over timber last season; tailed off behind Ile Atlantique on chase debut in December; slight improvement when fifth of 15 in Naas beginners' on latest but has a good bit to find with Western Fold on that effort.

12/1

Form: 2331-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe bumper winner for Mags Mullins; improved when winning over hurdles on stable debut in valuable 2m4f auction event at Punchestown festival; disappointed here over 2m1f on chasing bow but better is expected back up in trip.
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1st

16

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Backtonormal

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved on yard debut to win over hurdles at Punchestown festival in May; absent until November and some merit in three beginners' chases, latest over inadequate trip here at Christmas; likely improver now upped in trip for handicap debut.

4/1

1st

16

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Backtonormal

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved on yard debut to win over hurdles at Punchestown festival in May; absent until November and some merit in three beginners' chases, latest over inadequate trip here at Christmas; likely improver now upped in trip for handicap debut.

4/1

6th

1

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Backtonormal

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, headway from 2 out, kept on well run-in, not reach leaders

14/1

50/1

Form: 51475 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a point-to-point; won 2m4f maiden hurdle at Roscommon in August; never a factor on chasing debut; seems best watched for now.
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5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Vaureal

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Off the mark chasing in 2m6f Fairyhouse handicap in November (yielding-to-soft) and better again when just denied over same C&D early this month on similar ground; in between wasn't discredited in strong renewal of PP Hogan Memorial over today's C&D (fifth to Vanillier); definite claims.

10/1

2nd

10

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Vaureal

10st 11lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second for this rider when favourite for this race last season and a C&D winner for her last November; kept ticking over with a cross-country run and a hurdles outing in February; strong chance.

5/1

4th

8

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Vaureal

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a handicap chase here (21.5f, yld-sft) off 107 in November; well beaten off revised mark in a Leopardstown handicap chase (24.5f, yielding) and midfield over the banks at Punchestown (3m1f, sft-hvy) last time; testing ground a concern on return to hurdling and 1lb wrong.

25/1

Form: 66351-

Last run: 235 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a while to get the hang of things over hurdles but got up late when landing Naas handicap (19.5f, soft) on final start last season; plenty to find on his chasing debut to trouble some of these, however.
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14

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Three In A Row

10st 10lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Sole win in 19 starts came in Naas handicap hurdle in April 2024; 0-12 over fences but placed five times and produced another solid effort when 0.5l second to James The Brave at Wexford 35 days ago; nudged up 2lb.

7/1

2nd

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Three In A Row

10st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler; 0-11 chasing but rated 3lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); recent 2m1f Navan handicap fourth wasn't a bad effort, this more his trip so one to consider.

8/1

4th

7

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Three In A Row

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler; 0-10 chasing but rated 4lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); finished 16l behind in a Naas Listed contest when sporting first-time cheekpieces (left off now), in a race won by another McManus runner ridden by Mark Walsh; similarly Walsh rides Park That here.

5/1

Form: /7F10- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished third in a maiden point-to-point; ran out a 20l winner of Limerick maiden hurdle (2m5f, heavy) in April; failed to land a blow on handicap debut at Punchestown festival; in top hands and market will guide.
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16th

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Coming Up Easy

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Mistakes costly when pulled up in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) last November when last seen; however, this front-runner was 3-3 in handicap chases previously, the latest win a convincing one at Killarney (2m5f, good to yielding) in August; certainly remains of interest.

12/1

1st

6

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:50 Killarney

Coming Up Easy

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdles winner has improved for the switch to chasing, winning the last twice; comfortable winner at Limerick in March (2m2f, good to yielding) before gamely winning again at Cork last time (2m1f, yielding); up another 7lb but he is lightly raced and improving rapidly.

4/1

Form: 127P-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beat the now 146-rated hurdler Jango Baie in a point-to-point; impressive winner of good Leopardstown maiden hurdle last Christmas; failed to build on that promise, let down by his jumping in the main; never a factor on chasing debut; Grade 1-entered.
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2

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

No Flies On Him

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: E McNamara

Hurdles winner has been placed only twice in ten chase starts; best effort for a long time when going close at Limerick last November; lacks a recent run; first time with cheekpieces.

7/1

11th

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

No Flies On Him

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E McNamara

On losing run since a maiden hurdle win at Leopardstown in December 2023; beaten 33l when last seen at Punchestown in June; likely best watched on debut for new yard.

16/1

11th

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

No Flies On Him

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E McNamara

On losing run since a maiden hurdle win at Leopardstown in December 2023; beaten 33l when last seen at Punchestown in June; likely best watched on debut for new yard.

16/1

Form: 132/59 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner as a 4yo; off the best part of three years until no show behind odds-on stablemate on chasing debut at Down Royal; finished last of nine here over 2m1f latest; difficult to fancy.
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5

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Gringo Daubrelle

11st 5lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Gordon Elliott

Superior hurdle form is reflected in this lower chase mark; 0-8 in this discipline but was third over 3m4f at Leopardstown before pulling up in a Listed handicap at Navan; no surprise to see him run well as drying ground won't faze him.

10

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Gringo Daubrelle

10st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Gordon Elliott

0-7 over fences with an 18lb lower mark in this sphere; easily won a Listed hurdle here in December (3m2f, soft to heavy); fell back over fences at Punchestown next time before making a couple of jumping errors when a beaten 5-2 favourite over 3m here in February (heavy); stayed on for third at Leopardstown last time (3m5f, yielding to soft).

10/1

3rd

5

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Gringo Daubrelle

11st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Gordon Elliott

Lightly raced for a horse of his age; wide-margin winner of a valuable 3m handicap hurdle at Navan in December (3m2f, soft to heavy); fell at the sixth back over fences next time; fourth behind both So They Tell Me and Promontory at Navan last time (3m, heavy); made a couple of mistakes on that occasion; has 18lb lower mark in this sphere but the ones ahead the last day are preferred.

8/1

Form: 28843-

Last run: 240 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Moderate 104-rated hurdler has very little chance in this lineup despite the yard's fine run of form lately.
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10th

6

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Duffys Getaway

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Progressive 3m handicap hurdler in 2023-24 season on soft/heavy, winning once at Punchestown off 89; chasing career hasn't gone to plan and was pulled up reverted to hurdles at Limerick on his penultimate run (3m, soft to heavy); best watched until he shows some spark.

25/1

9th

12

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:23 Fairyhouse

Duffys Getaway

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Progressive 3m handicap hurdler in 2023-24 season on soft/heavy; chasing career hasn't gone to plan and was pulled up over hurdles at Limerick last month.

25/1

Form: 51710- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has enjoyed a good season over hurdles, bagging 2m/2m3f handicaps at Naas; however, rated 120 in that sphere, he's likely to fall well short here on his chasing debut.
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15th

14

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

American Money

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders

10/1

15th

14

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

American Money

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, weakened from 2 out

10/1

4th

13

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

American Money

10st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

raced in second

14/1

Form: 21P0-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won three times last season (bumper/hurdles) and was the only one to serve it up to Ballyburn early doors when fourth on his chasing debut at Punchestown last month; 144-rated hurdler is entitled to plenty of respect off the back of that effort; Grade 1-entered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Dee Capo

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Two chase wins including 2m6f handicap here in November (off 142) and at least as good form when staying-on fourth over same trip at the DRF; no match for stablemate Maxxum over 2m4f at Clonmel on latest; Jack Kennedy's pick.

9/1

2nd

1

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Clonmel

Dee Capo

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won for the second time over fences when taking a Punchestown handicap on return last November; fourth in a valuable Leopardstown handicap since but was below form at Cheltenham last time; seems to be the yard's second string on riding arrangements but still respected.

11/8

14th

1

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Dee Capo

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Nearer last than first in the novice handicap chase (extended 2m4f) at the Cheltenham Festival last March but he's a better horse now, having won at Punchestown (about 2m5f, soft to heavy) in November and been close up in a big field at Leopardstown under similar conditions last month; even more needed and he might prefer slower ground than is likely today; yard runs two.

25/1

Form: 023-75

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid 120-rated performer over hurdles but has made little impact in two starts over fences; might be one for handicaps in the future.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:35 Tramore

Splashing Out

10st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Hurdle/chase winner; had lost her way but off a reduced mark she rediscovered some form when beaten about 6l into third at Downpatrick three weeks ago (2m2f, good); won't be far away if as good again.

5/1

3rd

3

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

18:35 Downpatrick

Splashing Out

11st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Out of sorts since winning at Down Royal last October; finished more than 10l behind A Snow White Park in a recent handicap chase at Tramore.

8/1

7th

6

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Splashing Out

11st 5lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Hurdles and chase winner; out of sorts since winning at Down Royal in October but has slipped back down to her last winning mark and ran well on only previous visit to this track; can't dismiss.

22/1

Non-runners

Arctic Skua, Cleatus Poolaw, Quornofamonday

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €8.40
Straight Forecast €5.34
Trifecta €40.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Now Is The Hour

POSTDATA:

Backtonormal

The Irish Sun:

Good Land