December 26 / 13.45 Leopardstown

13.45

Yielding

Dornan Careers Novice Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Dornan Careers Novice Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 22-222 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on all five outings including in a bumper won by the smart Windbeneathmywings; his first two runs over hurdles have been sufficiently promising to give him every chance under top weight.
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3rd

1

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Addragoole

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won around Sligo last year and handicap winner over this trip at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting; also ran well when third at DRF; 2m6f was too far in the Galway Blazers, but fitter for that and this looks a good opportunity.

13/8

6th

1

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Addragoole

11st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won twice over fences in 2025, most recently off 9lb lower at Leopardstown in December (2m1f, yielding); has come up short in three starts since, weakening on latest when upped to 2m5f in the Topham at Aintree; stamina a query upped further in trip.

14/1

12th

11

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Addragoole

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Stamina to prove and he failed to threaten when ninth in the Grand Annual last month; however, Cheltenham may not be his track (also not at his best there last October) and he showed improved form to win a competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December; only seven and there have been hints that this sort of trip may suit; no surprise to see him go well.

25/1

Form: /23-28

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Placed on each of his three bumper starts, including behind top-class performers Fact To File and Ballyburn placed in his first three hurdle outings; though below his best when a distant second at Killarney; disappointing at Listowel festival; has changed stable
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2nd

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:25 Punchestown

Irish Panther

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Ran some fine races in defeat over hurdles last season including at this meeting; got off the mark in a Clonmel maiden last autumn and then took a Naas beginners' chase, easily beating Jacob's Ladder; just denied in the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase at Christmas and put up a respectable effort in the Champion Chase last time; can be involved.

5/1

6th

5

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Irish Panther

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Very short on chasing experience, having raced just twice in this sphere, but by the same token looks open to any amount of further improvement despite being a 9yo (latecomer to this scene); close second, clear of remainder, in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) when attempting to follow up his comfortable success in a Naas race that's worked out well; has shown good progress for current yard and looks interesting pitched into open company instead of bashing heads with similarly unexposed rivals in the Arkle.

12/1

1st

4

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:22 Clonmel

Irish Panther

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Placed in nine of his 11 races, including all three bumpers and his first three maiden hurdle starts; slotted into handicaps effectively last season; twice in the money at Leopardstown before set a tough task in the County Hurdle, stands out in this company on his Punchestown festival third behind the British-trained pair Ascending Lark and Wilful.

4/9

Form: 32473

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Flat winner on AW; has shown promise in all five runs over hurdles; not disgraced when seventh of 18 on his handicap debut at Down Royal; fair third at Punchestown but needs to find a bit extra.
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3rd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Banana Three

10st 2lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over flights last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; has to enter calculations in such a weak contest.

5/1

5th

6

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Banana Three

12st 0lb

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW Flat winner was disappointing over hurdles when last seen over a year ago.

20/1

Form: 3314P D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at third attempt hurdling when taking 2m maiden at Galway in September; well held in fourth in Listowel novice; picked up an injury at Galway in October; makes handicap debut.
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7th

10

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Itsalladream

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Paul John Gilligan

Course maiden hurdle winner was over-faced several times over fences after winning a Roscommon novice which fell apart last summer; has the beating of Blood Destiny on Listowel running two runs back, and little wrong with his 6l fourth to Lisleigh Lad on handicap debut at Wexford, where he didn't quite see it out over a furlong farther.

12/1

4th

6

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

19:25 Wexford

Itsalladream

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul John Gilligan

Highly tried and has cut little ice, including thrice at Grade 3 level, since winning a 2m novice at Roscommon last summer; appeared to run well behind much higher-rated rivals in conditions contest at Listowel last time, but marksman left him alone; capable of being competitive in first handicap.

10/1

5th

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Itsalladream

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Has won a maiden hurdle and a novice chase; has looked a bit outclassed in Grade 3s in his last three races and a similar scenario seems likely in this company (well behind Jesse Evans last time).

50/1

Form: 134

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Point winner; wide-margin winner of a mares' maiden at Sligo; well-held third over a longer trip at Downpatrick; remote fourth at Cheltenham two months ago.
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2nd

1

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Cloonainra

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

Two hurdle wins at 2m2f but has lost her way since Listowel novice chase win in September; others in better form.

33/1

7th

8

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Cloonainra

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: John C McConnell

Two hurdle wins at 2m2f but has lost her way since Listowel novice chase win in September; others in better form.

25/1

10th

5

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Cloonainra

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Lost way since Listowel novice chase win in September; soundly beaten in Punchestown handicap hurdle on latest and just 2lb lower now; others arrive in better form.

20/1

Form: 1262-4 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner for Nicky Henderson last year; touched off in a maiden hurdle at Exeter in April; lost momentum with an awkward jump two out when fourth at Cork on Irish/handicap debut; may find the required improvement now.
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6

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Navan

Johnny Blue

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

midfield, brought down 6th

7/2

2nd

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 92y

14:30 Punchestown

Johnny Blue

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

midfield early, rushed up and raced in second behind clear leader after 1st, pressed leader 2nd

11/2

2nd

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 92y

14:30 Punchestown

Johnny Blue

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

midfield early, rushed up and raced in second behind clear leader after 1st, pressed leader 2nd

11/2

Form: 48-7D11

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won at third attempt in handicap company over 2m at Kilbeggan. but later disqualified for banned substance; availed of an unchanged mark when scoring at Tipperary last month; may be anchored now by 9lb rise.
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1

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

17:30 Kilbeggan

Shraheen

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won three handicap hurdles last year at 2m-2m4f, including one here over 2m on good ground (later disqualified for banned substance); should strip fitter for first run back from a break at Listowel; not discounted.

15/2

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Shraheen

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.

6/1

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Shraheen

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.

6/1

Form: 7352

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Attracted the attention of the stewards when third behind talented stablemate Wingmen over 2m4f at Navan on his second maiden attempt; rider described him as "a stayer in the making"; against that background, coped well when second over 2m on handicap debut at Navan; winner Brave Troop is highly progressive.
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2nd

5

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:25 Bellewstown

Lygon Lad

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Some decent runs in defeat over hurdles in 2024/25; well beaten on return from a 16-month absence at Downpatrick last time and has to improve plenty on that.

15/2

5th

3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:18 Downpatrick

Lygon Lad

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in 2m Navan handicap in late 2024 (yielding-to-soft) the nearest he's got; fair fourth in 2m4f Down Royal novice handicap following year (good) but soon beaten following month in similar Fairyhouse contest; returns from 16 months' absence.

7/1

Form: 40631P D

Last run: 91 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Made the frame several times prior to getting off the mark at Tramore in September; pulled up in the Lartigue at Listowel six days later; that run may have too come too soon; others have stronger credentials.
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6th

6

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:18 Tramore

Kimy

10st 9lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: Thomas Mullins

Sole win over hurdles came here in 2024; also ran well on the Flat here when second in a 1m4f maiden when 1.25l ahead of Dream On Baby; well below that level at Galway since so has to rebound.

10/1

9th

12

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Kimy

11st 7lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Poor strike rate hurdling (1-25) and pick of three recent runs on the Flat when staying on late into second in 1m4f Tramore maiden (found to have in blood in both nostrils); interesting but this is a stronger maiden.

14/1

Form: 7-0918 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won Listowel maiden at 250-1 on second hurdles start; last of eight in a novice event at Wexford; hard to be confident about his prospects here.
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1st

5

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Kingdom Calling

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

250-1 maiden hurdle winner two years ago; couple of decent runs in handicaps last year but form largely inconsistent; beaten 15l into fourth at Killarney (2m1f, good) 31 days ago over hurdles, staying on reasonably well from rear; beaten 21l over C&D in May; on a nice mark but needs to put best foot forward.

8/1

4th

14

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kingdom Calling

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Winless, but some good runs, since taking a Listowel maiden hurdle in 2024; well beaten chasing last twice, but can't be ruled out back in this discipline with an in-form rider aboard; third runner for yard; watch market.

14/1

10th

11

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Kingdom Calling

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Shock Listowel maiden hurdle winner in 2024; hit and miss since, plus was well beaten on chase debut last time at Tramore, but can do better.

12/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Long-priced second in Clonmel mares' maiden in May; showed that was not a fluke when winning a Wexford maiden in October; promising handicap prospect for a small County Tipperary yard.
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10th

4

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:45 Tramore

Miss Maxfort

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: N Stokes

Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Wexford (soft) in October; no impact since in handicaps; best of recent efforts was a 5.25l sixth of 16 at Tipperary in July (2m, good to yielding); needs to bounce back after being tailed off at Wexford last time in a tongue-tie (discarded).

16/1

7th

12

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Miss Maxfort

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: N Stokes

Won a soft ground 2m maiden hurdle at this track last autumn and best run since was fifth at Tipperary last month; up in trip today and has to rebound from a lesser Killarney run.

14/1

Form: 4-331 D

Last run: 94 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won a good-ground maiden hurdle at Sedgefield; has maintained her form on the Flat since then; fourth of 14 in a 2m handicap at Dundalk last Friday.
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4th

4

(8)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

20:10 Tramore

Dumb Love

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gerard O’Leary

Flat/hurdle winner; came from well off the pace to chase home a clear winner over C&D last month before solid enough effort at Sligo from a wide draw; more needed but considered in a weak race.

100/30

1

(16)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Dumb Love

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Flat/hurdle winner; came from well off the pace to be runner-up in a 2m Flat handicap at Tramore a month ago (good; fine on softer); all this year's runs have been quite positive.

7/1

2nd

5

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:20 Tramore

Dumb Love

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won over hurdles last September; losing run on the Flat since a heavy ground Bellewstown maiden in 2023 when trained by Ger Lyons; one length behind Bynx when third at Gowran in May, and finished behind Make Good (fourth) when seventh of ten at Listowel.

5/1

Form: 950218

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Second in a 2m1f Killarney handicap in October, followed by a workmanlike win a 2m4f Wexford handicap; well beaten off his revised mark when raised in trip at Navan.
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4th

3

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Duke Silver

12st 6lb

J: Owen Fagan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Useful hurdler stays 3m; was poor last time and might find this trip a bit sharp.

22/1

13th

1

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Duke Silver

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three wins over hurdles including a Pertemps Qualifier at Leopardstown last year; fine fourth in a very competitive handicap hurdle at Punchestown; unseated early on his chase debut at Wexford last month; obvious claims on his return to hurdles.

11/2

4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Duke Silver

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Very useful staying hurdler, winning 2m4f handicap here and 3m contests at Listowel and Leopardstown last term; career-best when last seen finishing third of 24 in 3m Listed handicap at Punchestown festival in April; closely related to yard's good chaser San Salvador, so good chance he'll take to chasing; trip on the short side, but has won around here before so greatly respected.

5/2

Form: 4-531 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Maiden form looked unexceptional; proved equal to the task off a mark of 97 on handicap debut in a 23-runner contest at Navan; 8lb higher, has potential for sustained improvement.
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3rd

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:32 Chepstow

Love Me

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Jo Davis

Won a 2m handicap in 2024 for Henry de Bromhead; back to form in November on first run for this yard and not discredited next time but, with tongue-tie fitted after wind surgery, she pulled up lame on chase debut in January and was well beaten when upped to an extended 2m3f three weeks ago; this trip is a big step into unknown territory.

25/1

5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Love Me

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Jo Davis

Won a handicap hurdle for Henry de Bromhead whom she left for £5,500; they were perfectly respectable runs over hurdles for this yard in the winter and her non-completion last time (after wind surgery) was over fences; couldn't dismiss.

10/1

Form: 445/61 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won two of her last three starts on the Flat; transferred form to hurdling when landing a novice handicap at Fairyhouse 12 days ago; idled in the closing stages and may remain competitive off 8lb higher.
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4th

1

(20)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner won twice in July and ran a decent race on latest off this mark when a 3.75l fifth of 16 at Galway; has won off higher ratings in the past so not dismissed with in-form claimer taking off 5lb.

15/2

5th

18

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Arch Enemy

9st 4lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner on a hat-trick after back to back wins at Navan (1m2f, good) and Killarney (11.5f, good); has gone up 11lb for those wins but she has won off higher marks in the past; however, was unplaced in the 5.40 here on Thursday.

5/1

12th

1

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Ground-versatile sort has hit form lately, winning over 1m2f at Navan and carrying a 7lb penalty at Killarney over just short of this trip; up another 4lb but has run well in defeat at this track and looks a player.

4/1

Form: 443408

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts in three maiden hurdles over a range of distances in the summer; tailed off in a 2m4f handicap hurdle Navan in October; no encouragement from recent 2m run at the same venue.
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12th

3

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Aines Lad

12st 0lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Matthew J Smith

Won well over hurdles at Thurles in February and a fair chase debut next time at Fairyhouse, both on winter ground; however, has handled better ground in the past and run well here before too; chance.

6/1

Form: 79-238

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when placed in handicap hurdles at Sligo and Wexford during the summer, four-time Flat winner, now 0-13 over hurdles; failed to make much impact at Cheltenham last month.;
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8th

12

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Belgoprince

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game.

10/1

Form: 69F3-0

Last run: 219 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Sole Flat win came over 1m5f at Navan in 2022; still a maiden after eight hurdle attempts, though placed four times; two most recent Flat starts were satisfactory.
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7th

5

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Scott Lang

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Sole turf win came over C&D two years ago, most recently 4l adrift of stablemate The Truant here earlier this month; balance of form is on better ground.

14/1

Form: 8-4420

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Went close in a maiden at Wexford in October; evidence of two handicap runs is not persuasive.
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4th

6

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:52 Wexford

Depalma

10st 9lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

Best run over hurdles when second in a maiden over 2m here last October; hasn't matched that form since and was poor in cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last time; needs best on chasing debut.

12/1

8th

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Depalma

12st 0lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

Runner-up in a Wexford maiden and respectable handicap debut at Leopardstown over Christmas; possibly needed the comeback run in May so remains of interest and cheekpieces now tried although may want easier ground.

8/1

Form: 6-7036

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on the Flat; 0-9 over hurdles; needs to improve on recent handicap efforts at Clonmel and Thurles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance.

100/30

2nd

5

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two-time C&D winner on heavy off higher marks; went close again over C&D in October, again on heavy; caught the eye when short of room and not beaten far at Killarney on latest (1m, good); softer conditions would be preferable but he's got plenty of decent form on this sort of ground and his yard targets this meeting; chance.

12/1

Betting Forcast

7/1 Addragoole, 14/1 Irish Panther, 12/1 Banana Three, 20/1 Itsalladream, 20/1 Cloonainra, 4/1 Johnny Blue, 12/1 Shraheen, 5/1 Lygon Lad, 16/1 Kimy, 33/1 Kingdom Calling, 10/1 Miss Maxfort, 14/1 Dumb Love, 14/1 Duke Silver, 13/2 Love Me, 10/1 Arch Enemy, 20/1 Aines Lad, 12/1 Belgoprince, 20/1 Scott Lang, 20/1 Depalma, 25/1 San Aer

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnny Blue

The Irish Sun:

Miss Maxfort

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lygon Lad

TOPSPEED:

Arch Enemy

POSTDATA:

Johnny Blue