December 15 / 14.20 Navan

14.20

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 2m 4f 120y
  • 12 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.20

Form: PP-041

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins for Paul Nicholls came over 2m3f at Taunton; showed he is getting the hang of things over fences with a convincing win in a 3m1f Thurles beginners' event; shorter trip is not a major negative.
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4th

4

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Individualiste

9st 6lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ben Lund

Formerly a fair hurdler/chaser, but the wheels have come right off; no appeal despite another 6lb drop.

50/1

8th

7

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:08 Kempton (AW)

Individualiste

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ben Lund

Formerly with Paul Nicholls then Gavin Cromwell; has four jumps wins to his name; placed twice in this code at up to 1m5f but very hard to fancy on his form since joining his current trainer.

50/1

9th

9

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Individualiste

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Ben Lund

Winner over hurdles for Paul Nicholls and fences for Gavin Cromwell but pulled up at big prices in both hurdle starts for this yard; visor deployed on his belated handicap debut in this sphere.

50/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: -78670 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Very useful sort for Joseph O'Brien; lost his way during a spell in Britain; temptingly handicapped on his old form; needs a revival if he is to add to his career tally of eight wins.
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7th

13

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

A Wave Of The Sea

10st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

5-46 over fences, including three over C&D; is 1lb lower than when scoring here in September and took a step in the right direction when fifth over C&D on latest (behind Milan Forth); can't be discounted given his affinity for this venue.

18/1

5th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

A Wave Of The Sea

11st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

A Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler in his younger days, far from the force of old but still well capable; latest win came in handicap chase over C&D in September; down the field at Leopardstown and in veterans' event at Wexford last twice; dropped 3lb; 3-6 at this track and each-way player.

12/1

12th

9

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

A Wave Of The Sea

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J P Broderick

Fine servant won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle and most recent successes came in 2m4f Kilbeggan handicap chases last year; penultimate Thurles fourth his best recent effort, stamina test probably beyond him in valuable 2m6f Leopardstown handicap latest; more suitable trip/ground here and drops in grade.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 01P3-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a 3m handicap hurdle last season; should be better for a recent comeback over a shorter trip at Clonmel; has an edge over stablmate Don't Talk.
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5

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Mighty Oak Lad

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Handicap hurdle winner here in January 2024 (3m, heavy); some good runs in defeat over fences last season, filling the frame in three of his four runs inc' here off 1lb higher (2m5f, soft to heavy); returned from just over a year off at Navan last time when never better than midfield and pulled up; can get involved if back to his best but a bit to prove now.

14/1

17

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

16:20 Navan

Mighty Oak Lad

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Karl Thornton

Won 3m handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse two seasons ago; showed signs of developing into a consistent handicap chaser last winter; off for a year but could feature if returning in peak form; arguably the most appealing of three runners for his trainer.

8/1

2nd

4

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 55y

13:25 Fairyhouse

Mighty Oak Lad

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Karl Thornton

prominent, not fluent and pecked on landing 3 out, challenging 2 out, kept on well but no match for winner

6/1

Form: -68654

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Placed in Punchestown maiden hurdle on debut in June 2023; won a point-to-point last season; shaped quite well at Tramore on the most recent of three chase starts; each-way prospects.
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2

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Dawn Escape

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liam Casey

Maiden posted a decent effort when was beaten 8l over C&D last time; down 2lb and can be involved.

5/1

8

9th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

19:30 Kilbeggan

Dawn Escape

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Liam Casey

Maiden has yet to really make an impact in handicap chases; fifth and fourth the last twice but beaten 18l and 28l respectively; down another 2lb but might need a little bit more respite from the handicapper.

14/1

Form: 34P2-0 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Went close at Down Royal on final start last season; never involved on his recent return at Clonmel; stablemate Mighty Oak Lad in front of him then.
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4

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:23 Fairyhouse

Dont Talk

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Gained back-to-back wins at Down Royal and at this course last January, latterly off 104; huge improvement needed judged on first two runs of the season but tends to come alive around this time of the season; monitor the betting.

20/1

7

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Dont Talk

10st 6lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: Karl Thornton

Followed up a 2m4f win at Down Royal in January with a 2m1f success at this venue four days later, beating subsequent 8l Gowran winner Champagne Mahler; should be better for a run at Limerick earlier in the month; has 3-8 record at this track.

10/1

7

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Dont Talk

10st 6lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: Karl Thornton

Followed up a 2m4f win at Down Royal in January with a 2m1f success at this venue four days later, beating subsequent 8l Gowran winner Champagne Mahler; should be better for a run at Limerick earlier in the month; has 3-8 record at this track.

10/1

Form: 474524 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Often runs well but is a hard horse to win with; 2-52 record over jumps is off-putting; trainer possibly has a better chance with Andys Flame.
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7th

8

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Room To Roam

11st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

disputed lead early, led narrowly before 1st, headed before 3 out, weakened before 2 out

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 374246

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner in April; four ordinary runs over hurdles before shaping much better when second in a 2m4f novices' handicap chase at Perth in September; two lesser displays since then over contrasting trips.
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6th

5

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

17:39 Ballinrobe

Valsorpresa

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; Galway fifth (2m, good to yielding) last October was best effort since joining this yard; should be better for his run at this track in May.

10/1

6th

15

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Valsorpresa

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; no joy since but latest Galway fifth (2m, gd-yld) in October his best since joining this yard; dropped 3lb and sports a tongue-tie for return; could run into a place if fit.

28/1

5th

9

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

Valsorpresa

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a 2m2f maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last year; nowhere near that level in three runs in handicaps for this stable; mark sliding but hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 766-0F D

Last run: 49 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Four-time chase winner; last scored in a Listed handicap chase at Limerick last Christmas off 112; faller at latest, perhaps one to watch with Limerick after Christmas in mind, since he has won three times at that venue.
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14th

15

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Happy Dreams

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Relishes testing conditions and took advantage of them twice this season at Limerick when winning a 2m5f Limerick handicap hurdle and a 2m2f handicap chase; up 16lb compared to his win over timber at Punchestown when well beaten and found it similarly difficult off his revised chase mark at Gowran last time (2m4f, heavy); others more likely.

22/1

1

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Happy Dreams

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Michael J McDonagh

A better chaser than hurdler; good chase run here when last seen in March; rated lower over hurdles and can go well but lacks a recent run.

12/1

3rd

12

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:28 Limerick

Happy Dreams

10st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

in touch with leaders, not fluent 9th, headway and prominent before 4 out, disputed lead 2 out, headed before last, kept on

40/1

Form: BP36/0 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Useful sort at his best; won this event three years ago; returned from a long absence with a hurdles run last month; should be sharper now.
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13

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 193y

13:00 Punchestown

Handsworth

11st 4lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Dempsey

Has won twice over fences but has struggled since returning from a 587 day layoff; impossible to make a case for on his banks debut.

50/1

13

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 193y

13:00 Punchestown

Handsworth

11st 4lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Dempsey

Has won twice over fences but has struggled since returning from a 587 day layoff; impossible to make a case for on his banks debut.

50/1

11th

6

25th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Handsworth

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Dual winner over fences at around 2m4f; well beaten in three starts this season, including when pulling up the last twice; doesn't look suited to this sort of stamina test.

33/1

Form: -84257

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Is 1-13 over hurdles; bright start chasing with 7l second in a beginners' event at Downpatrick; stayed on to some effect when fifth behind a fellow Irish raider at Cheltenham; reported to be blowing hard after failing to run to expectations here five weeks ago.
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11th

2

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Andys Flame

11st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Point and hurdles winner added a chase success at Kelso off 113 in April last year (2m4f, good); well beaten next time at Cartmel; returned from almost a year off when tailed off at Kilbeggan last time; entitled to improve over that.

15/1

6th

7

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Andys Flame

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Ran only twice in 2025, won at Kelso on the first occasion, poor at Cartmel on the second; suited by good ground; may need the run.

10/1

Form: 302P1- D

Last run: 286 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Signed off last season with a Leopardstown win in March; only 4lb higher now and has a good claimer aboard; placed first time out last season.
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5th

9

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:28 Limerick

Soloman Lane

10st 9lb

J: Ross Berry

T: Martin Hassett

Came on from his return with a 66-1 third at Fairyhouse in January and posted a career best when beaten just half a length at Gowran last month; may have won that without a mistake at the last and a 3lb rise is fair.

6/1

Form: -50009

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Weak form in handicap hurdles; no chasing experience; massive improvement needed.
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1

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:42 Hexham

A Year Older

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Better round of jumping in taking a 2m6f Limerick handicap last month (good), and his subsequent Punchestown second off 5lb higher (3m1f, good to yielding) is stronger form still; more on here off topweight but retains lowish mileage for his age; chance.

3/1

2nd

13

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

A Year Older

10st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Looked very limited until springing a 40-1 surprise at Fairyhouse over hurdles (3m2f, yielding) in January, form which has worked out well; fell four out over fences next time but made no mistake in scoring at Limerick 16 days ago, beating Cullenwaine by 0.75l; 5lb rise fine and he should relish this extra distance.

6/1

1st

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

A Year Older

11st 1lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Won Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (3m2f, yielding) in January and was in contention over the same trip when falling four out over fences at Down Royal last time; raised 4lb for that.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta €17.30
Straight Forecast €13.10
Tricast €94.97
Trifecta €164.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Individualiste

The Irish Sun:

Dawn Escape

POSTDATA:

Andys Flame

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Room To Roam

TOPSPEED:

Individualiste