December 26 / 12.25 Limerick

12.25

Yielding To Soft

Aqua Process Solutions 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Aqua Process Solutions 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 4

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability without winning in two of his three Flat starts last summer; not beaten far on hurdles debut at Galway in a race that has worked out well; should have improved from that and go close.
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3rd

2

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

14:45 Fairyhouse

Bacchanalian

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Declan Queally

Front-runner; progressed well last winter on soft/heavy, winning over 2m at this venue and ending campaign with a brace of 2m Naas wins, second occasion with 11l win in Grade 3 Juvenile Hurdle; below best in between when unable to dominate in Grade 1 Leopardstown event; takes on his elders for the first time now.

13/8

3rd

2

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

14:45 Fairyhouse

Bacchanalian

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Declan Queally

Front-runner; progressed well last winter on soft/heavy, winning over 2m at this venue and ending campaign with a brace of 2m Naas wins, second occasion with 11l win in Grade 3 Juvenile Hurdle; below best in between when unable to dominate in Grade 1 Leopardstown event; takes on his elders for the first time now.

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden showed up well enough on hurdles debut before weakening; looks one for handicaps.
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1st

3

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Boola Times

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Dual-purpose maiden has been placed twice over hurdles including over 2m here last month; was poor in first-time cheekpieces at Cork since but can do better with the headgear left off today.

7/1

5th

16

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Boola Times

10st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Dual-purpose maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-8 at Tramore 11 days ago but it wasn't a bad run in third; was still beaten over 7l, however, so needs more off the same mark here with cheekpieces added.

11/2

3rd

3

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

18:55 Wexford

Boola Times

11st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Maiden's best run was when third in a Gowran handicap in October (2m4f, yielding); tailed off at Fairyhouse in December and pulled up on return at Limerick in April (2m4f, soft to heavy)

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won an AW maiden in France on debut last January over approximately 1m but disappointed on heavy ground on final start there; changed hands for 45,000Gns since; could run well; check market.
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2nd

1

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Holy See

12st 2lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard; won over 1m4f on soft at Gowran on penultimate start; big burden even with 7lb claimed.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Holy See

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard, winning Limerick novice on heavy over Christmas; fine first effort on the Flat for current yard when winning 1m4f Gowran handicap under today's rider in April (soft) under a positive ride; 5lb higher here but remains of interest.

15/2

1st

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Holy See

10st 3lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned solely over hurdles by current yard, winning Limerick novice on heavy over Christmas, following month okay effort in similar Punchestown contest; first try at this trip on return to the Flat on handicap debut.

14/1

Form: 1523 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won a French bumper over 1m4f on sole start there in June; well beaten on hurdles debut for this yard but two much-improved efforts at Punchestown and Cork since; jumped left on latter occasion but should still be a major player.
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5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

took keen hold, started quickly, led narrowly, headed after 2f

25/1

Form: 1-

Last run: 270 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a 3yo French bumper over 1m4f (hvy) on sole start back in March; related to plenty of jumps winners so should take high rank on hurdles debut for the champion trainer.
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22

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Lincoln Du Seuil

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: W P Mullins

French heavy-ground bumper winner; well beaten in three maiden hurdles and tailed off at Fairyhouse on handicap debut last time (2m, yielding to soft); an interesting jockey booking.

18/1

17th

9

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Lincoln Du Seuil

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

French bumper winner; beaten between 12l and 23l in his maiden hurdles; he's not obviously well in for this first handicap but it's early days and the potential is there to improve; tongue-tie added.

14/1

3rd

8

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Lincoln Du Seuil

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Heavy-ground 1m4f AQPS winner in 2024; ran only once as a juvenile hurdler, finishing sixth in an above-average maiden at Limerick, but faded tamely on returning from year's absence at Naas in December, having led to two out; entitled to come on for that.

9/4

Form: 00

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Gowran Flat handicap over 1m last May but lesser efforts after; has had jumping issues in two hurdle starts and not easy to fancy; tongue-tie added.
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13th

14

(2)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Timeonourside

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Won over 1m on heavy last year but little form of note since, both runs this year over longer trips; blinkers now tried back at best trip but ground a concern.

16/1

13th

7

(8)

12th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

18:55 Roscommon

Timeonourside

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

prominent, weakened quickly 4f out

22/1

13th

7

(8)

12th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

18:55 Roscommon

Timeonourside

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

prominent, weakened quickly 4f out

22/1

Form: 9

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won as a 2yo in France; jumping lacked fluency but showed up well enough on hurdles debut before weakening; probably one for handicaps.
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10th

9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:50 Tipperary

Tremaine

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won on the Flat in France; still early days over hurdles and improvement is feasible; trainer and rider shared a maiden hurdle win at Ballinrobe on Sunday.

10/1

10th

9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:50 Tipperary

Tremaine

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won on the Flat in France; still early days over hurdles and improvement is feasible; trainer and rider shared a maiden hurdle win at Ballinrobe on Sunday.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not bad efforts in two Flat maidens but likely best watched for future reference on hurdles debut.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f maiden at Galway in September and two solid handicap runs after; below form final start but is rated 80 and one to consider on hurdling debut if her jumping holds up.
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29

(18)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Dark Oak

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn, some useful efforts in defeat since, notably in a 1m6f handicap at the Listowel festival, and also over hurdles; 4lb out of the handicap.

50/1

13

(9)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Dark Oak

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn and some fine efforts in defeat since, including over hurdles; beaten 5l at Cork last time but can get closer today down 3lb.

12/1

10th

13

(9)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Dark Oak

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn and some fine efforts in defeat since, including over hurdles; beaten 5l at Cork last time but can get closer today down 3lb.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden isn't easy to fancy on hurdles debut with a hood added.
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11th

17

(9)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Navan

Onlyinyourdreams

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Debut promise in 7f maiden on testing ground at Tipperary in May but hasn't reproduced that form since, reportedly not handling track at Listowel latest; further step up in trip here.

20/1

Form: 554

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Modest enough Flat maiden but has run respectably in three maiden hurdles; has 4l to find with Bacchanalian on their Galway run but shouldn't be far away; cheekpieces added.
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5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better in time.
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16

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

17:58 Sligo

Run Away Merida

11st 2lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Locally trained; rated 81; beaten 81l off 85 in a Tramore handicap hurdle on latest; unlikely to be the answer.

33/1

13th

13

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Run Away Merida

10st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Uncompetitive in her maidens and even this low a mark on handicap debut might not be generous.

33/1

13th

13

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Run Away Merida

10st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Uncompetitive in her maidens and even this low a mark on handicap debut might not be generous.

33/1

Form: 90

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Flat maiden in France but showed some ability; well beaten both hurdle starts and jumping needs to improve plenty.
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16th

19

8th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 145y

12:03 Cork

Samothraki

10st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Anthony McCann

Godolphin castoff showed some ability on the Flat in France; attempted to make the running on her stable and hurdles debut at Fairyhouse last month but undone by poor jumping; others preferred.

50/1

Form: 78436

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Best run in five hurdle starts was when a close third at Gowran in October; below that level at Galway since and has a bit to find today even if back to her best.
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2nd

13

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:40 Tramore

Set The Tone

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Winning hurdler beaten 21l in that sphere on latest; pulled up and beaten 28l in two previous chase starts, albeit those were over inadequate trips; rated 7lb lower over fences so not dismissed.

12/1

6th

10

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Set The Tone

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: David M O’Brien

Took a big step forward when second of 18 over an extended 2m6f at Limerick early last month (good); proved that was no fluke when winning over C&D last time (Gerrys Wish 2.25l behind in second); up 6lb but she's of obvious interest.

4/1

1st

14

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Set The Tone

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: David M O’Brien

Was struggling in handicaps prior to a big step in the right direction when beaten 6.5l by subsequent winner Knocknagoran Lady at Limerick (2m7f, gd) 21 days ago with Hob's Angel behind in fifth; one to beat if building on that.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; Galway maiden winner over 1m4f but raced keenly when below form in a Listed event there when last seen; has the ability to go well if her jumping holds up.
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1st

2

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

13:58 Downpatrick

Shoda

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Decent mare on the Flat at up to 2m; 0-7 hurdling however, placed in maidens last winter but recent comeback run at Galway was a long way below her best; this looks a weaker maiden, though, so definite claims.

13/8

8th

20

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:05 Galway

Shoda

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two Flat wins include 1m4f maiden at this meeting in 2024 (also second in 2m handicap here last year); 0-6 hurdling however, has had a break since midfield in 2m3f Leopardstown mares handicap in early March; has to be respected from a yard doing no wrong but has to improve on what we've seen so far.

8/1

7th

3

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Shoda

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual Flat winner; beaten 10l in third behind the smart Ballyfad here at the Christmas meeting after a 106-day break; beaten favourite at Clonmel in January; same when ridden by Sean Bowen here at the DRF on handicap debut; needs to reverse form with Whimsy, Maxios Prime, Onefortheditch and Tequila Talkin'.

9/2

Form: 00

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
No promise in two maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
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10th

1

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Tir Og

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E Seymour

Three-time winner has slipped down to her last successful mark and drops in grade after a decent fourth at Downpatrick when last seen in June; don't discount.

10/1

4th

6

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Tir Og

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E Seymour

Progressed really well in the early part of last season, rising 30lb in the ratings, stemming from three wins and two seconds; well beaten lately and mark is starting to edge back down; cheekpieces.

25/1

12th

6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Tir Og

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: E Seymour

Progressed really well in the early part of last season, rising 30lb in the ratings, stemming from three wins and two seconds; probably too high in the ratings now; unsuited by race conditions at Killarney when tailed off last time; others more likely.

18/1

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; well beaten in three Flat maidens but showed some promise on hurdling debut at Cork; needs a lot more.
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4

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

19:47 Wexford

You Played Well

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Kieran Purcell

Of little account on the Flat and hurdles form ordinary; tongue-tie now tried; opposable.

20/1

8

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

You Played Well

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kieran Purcell

Weak Flat form; last four runs have been over hurdles; little apparent chance unless the addition of cheekpieces makes a big difference.

25/1

6

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

You Played Well

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Kieran Purcell

Showed promise when seventh behind subsequent Cheltenham Festival winner Puturhandstogether at Cork last December; two less encouraging displays since then.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; beaten a long way in two Flat starts in UK; changed hands for 5,000Gns since; one for longer term
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2

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Stone Forest

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Doyle

Won over C&D in August off 6lb lower, backing up her previous promising C&D third; beaten 22l stepped up to 2m6f on latest at Listowel; not discounted back in trip and back at this venue.

4/1

4th

2

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Stone Forest

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Eoin Doyle

Gained a deserved win at Wexford (20.5f, good) on latest (Corkbeg second); up 7lb but he did it nicely and there could be more improvement in this 4yo; wants good ground.

9/2

1st

5

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Stone Forest

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Doyle

Improved in blinkers the last twice, third at both Bellewstown and over C&D three weeks ago, staying on again; 4yo probably has more to come.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Third reserve; a couple of placed runs on the Flat but inconsistent and others preferred; tongue-tie on
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5

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:47 Yarmouth

Saxon Land

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

16-race maiden under rules; still early days for current trainer and first-time visor now applied on her first stab at a classified; interesting if there is a market move.

10/1

7

(4)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Saxon Land

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish; 15-race maiden; soundly beaten on all four starts, including one over hurdles, for present yard (favourite on first occasion); plenty to prove.

20/1

Betting Forcast

5/1 Bacchanalian, 66/1 Boola Times, 18/1 Holy See, 5/2 Lakota Blue, 6/4 Lincoln Du Seuil, 100/1 Timeonourside, 100/1 Tremaine, 33/1 Atlantic City, 11/1 Dark Oak, 100/1 Onlyinyourdreams, 8/1 Out For A Stroll, 100/1 Run Away Merida, 100/1 Samothraki, 16/1 Set The Tone, 6/1 Shoda, 200/1 Tir Og, You Played Well, Stone Forest, Saxon Land

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lakota Blue

The Irish Sun:

Out For A Stroll

SPOTLIGHT:

Bacchanalian

TOPSPEED:

Lakota Blue

POSTDATA:

Lakota Blue