December 29 / 15.05 Leopardstown

15.05

Yielding

Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £51304.35
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: F1-P84 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but talented sort; won a Listed handicap hurdle at Punchestown off 143 in May; well beaten in three runs since, albeit in good company the last twice, and remains 6lb above that last winning mark; probably in the handicapper's grip for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 180y

14:40 Navan

Maxxum

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

led, headed before 6th, chased clear leader halfway, led again 8th, nudged along and clear after 2 out, faced challenge last, ridden and went clear again towards finish

6/1

1st

3

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 180y

14:40 Navan

Maxxum

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

led, headed before 6th, chased clear leader halfway, led again 8th, nudged along and clear after 2 out, faced challenge last, ridden and went clear again towards finish

6/1

6th

7

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

14:13 Gowran Park

Maxxum

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

led at steady pace, headed before 9th, pressed leader 3 out

12/1

Form: 7-2151

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Improving type; beat Romeo Coolio when landing the Royal Bond earlier this month; got a 6lb rise for that and he was beaten off lower marks in his two previous starts in handicap hurdles; another career best needed up in trip, but that's not impossible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Tounsivator

11st 11lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, midfield before 4th

12/1

7th

2

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Tounsivator

11st 11lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: W P Mullins

One of seven for Willie Mullins; sprang a surprise when winning the Grade 2 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse, staying on best; was raised 6lb for that and didn't cut much ice returned to handicap company here at Xmas, though the 2m4f trip may have stretched him that day; not discounted dropped back in distance.

12/1

9th

2

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Tounsivator

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

prominent

11/2

Form: 112-35

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Grade 3 and Grade 2 winner last season and signed off with a fine effort when runner up to Kargese in the Grade 1 4yo Champion Hurdle at Punchestown; yet to rediscover that level of form in two runs this term and this trip an unknown; tongue tie and blinkers on; probably best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Bottlersecret

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent

16/1

2

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Bottlersecret

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Grade 2 and Grade 3 winner last season; signed off with runner-up to Kargese in Grade 1 4yo Champion Hurdle at Punchestown; yet to rediscover that form in three runs this season; looked a non-stayer over this trip latest; headgear change.

16/1

3

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Bottlersecret

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, mistake 2nd

14/1

Form: U12

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Talented, dual-purpose sort; unseated early on hurdles debut but made amends in a Limerick maiden (16.5f, good); sound effort in a Navan Grade 3 on latest over 2m, keeping on; won a 1m6f maiden on the Flat so should stay this far but his lack of experience is a worry on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Mr Percy

10st 13lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, hit 2nd

10/1

4

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Mr Percy

10st 13lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Talented, dual-purpose sort; unseated early on hurdles debut but made amends in a Limerick maiden (16.5f, good); sound effort in a Navan Grade 3 on latest over 2m, keeping on; won a 1m6f maiden on the Flat so should stay this far but his lack of experience is a worry on handicap debut.

10/1

2nd

4

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:25 Navan

Mr Percy

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2 out, soon bit short of room then headway on near side of group, went second when jumped slightly left last, kept on but no match for winner

8/1

Form: P121-7 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner under Rules; latest win came off 133 in a handicap chase at Wexford in April; probably needed the run when not beaten that far on his seasonal reappearance at Punchestown (3m, soft); probably wants softer ground than this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Shadow Rider

11st 6lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Four-time winner under rules; latest win came off 133 in Wexford handicap chase last April; good run on seasonal reappearance over hurdles at Punchestown (3m, soft) but failed to fire at Leopardstown; market watch advised.

25/1

8th

6

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Shadow Rider

11st 6lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

midfield

25/1

5

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Shadow Rider

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Four-time winner under Rules; latest win came off 133 in a handicap chase at Wexford in April; probably needed the run when not beaten that far on his seasonal reappearance at Punchestown (3m, soft); probably wants softer ground than this.

20/1

Form: 04/5-0 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 2-11 over hurdles but his last win in either code came in January 2023; didn't go with much enthusiasm on return from 409 days off at Fairyhouse earlier this month; may need another run or two to hit top form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

7

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

HMS Seahorse

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, bad mistake 2nd, slow jump and lost position 4th

28/1

7

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

HMS Seahorse

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Dual-purpose; 2-11 over hurdles but his last win in either code came in January 2023; didn't go with much enthusiasm on return from 409 days off at Fairyhouse earlier this month; may need another run or two to hit top form.

28/1

10th

3

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

15:10 Fairyhouse

HMS Seahorse

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

All three wins have been on soft ground, including 2m4f Navan handicap in January 2023; has a long absence to overcome and this looks a tough task against that background.

16/1

Form: 211P-0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
2-7 over hurdles; won a maiden at Punchestown (23.5f, soft to heavy) in February and followed up in a Listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m4f, heavy) off 125; no impact in two runs since after 8lb rise, though may have needed latest; probably needs the rain to come.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Lucky Lyreen

11st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

40/1

6th

6

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Lucky Lyreen

11st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

40/1

8th

8

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lucky Lyreen

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield

25/1

Form: 124-21 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort is 3-6 over hurdles; finished fourth of 16 in the Grand Annual last March; fine efforts this season in a handicap hurdle at Navan over 22.5f (beaten 1.75l off 130) and winning a Listed handicap chase easily at the same venue over 20.5f off 143; rated 18lb higher over fences; has to be considered off his lower hurdles' mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Sa Fureur

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Versatile sort is 3-6 over hurdles; finished fourth of 16 in the Grand Annual last March; fine efforts this season in a handicap hurdle at Navan over 22.5f (beaten 1.75l off 130) and winning a Listed handicap chase easily at the same venue over 20.5f off 143; rated 18lb higher over fences; has to be considered off his lower hurdles' mark.

8/1

18th

9

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Sa Fureur

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield

8/1

1st

6

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:17 Navan

Sa Fureur

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Grade 3-winning novice hurdler; useful novice chaser at around 2m, ended the season with a good fourth in the Grand Annual; made an encouraging start to the new season when second under a big weight in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at this venue.

4/1

Form: -15310 BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over timber; both his victories have come at Killarney, a 2m1f maiden in May and a 2m1f novice in October; well-beaten on handicap debut at Cheltenham later that month; 4lb lower here but may need more experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Al Gasparo

10st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

made all

16/1

10

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Al Gasparo

10st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time winner over timber; both his victories have come at Killarney, a 2m1f maiden in May and a 2m1f novice in October; well-beaten on handicap debut at Cheltenham later that month; 4lb lower here but may need more experience.

16/1

11th

6

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Al Gasparo

10st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-8 in maiden/novice hurdles this year, the latest win gained at Killarney (2m1f, yielding) three weeks ago; unraced beyond 2m4f under rules but won a 3m point last year and has stamina in his pedigree, so there's a decent chance this trip will unlock improvement on his handicap debut.

7/1

Form: 3630-1 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
2-8 over hurdles; won a rated hurdle easily on his seasonal reappearance at Fairyhouse (20.5f, good) early last month and given a 7lb hike; shaped well in two previous handicap runs off lower marks and he could go well again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Any Road

11st 0lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

2-10 over hurdles; won a rated hurdle at Fairyhouse in November; pulled up in a 2m4f handicap here over Xmas; travelled well for a long way on latest at Navan (2m4f, soft) before tiring late on; this drop in trip is a plus on that evidence and he could go well off the same mark.

33/1

5th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Any Road

11st 0lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

2-10 over hurdles; won a rated hurdle at Fairyhouse in November; pulled up in a 2m4f handicap here over Xmas; travelled well for a long way on latest at Navan (2m4f, soft) before tiring late on; this drop in trip is a plus on that evidence and he could go well off the same mark.

33/1

7

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Any Road

11st 4lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

Won a rated hurdle easily on seasonal reappearance at Fairyhouse (20.5f, good); lost considerable ground when rearing at the start when pulled up at Leopardstown; shaped well in two previous handicaps off lower marks and could go well.

16/1

Form: -24527 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
1-15 over hurdles, that win coming in a Killarney maiden back in September 2022; has run well in defeat in handicaps, including in valuable contests at Killarney and Galway earlier this year; may have needed latest, preferred by Mark Walsh and he could go well with ground to suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

So Scottish

10st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

1-15 over hurdles, that win coming in a Killarney maiden back in September 2022; has run well in defeat in handicaps, including in valuable contests at Killarney and Galway earlier this year; may have needed latest, preferred by Mark Walsh and he could go well with ground to suit.

20/1

14th

13

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

So Scottish

10st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

in touch with leaders, prominent before 4th, hit 7th

20/1

8

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

15:10 Fairyhouse

So Scottish

11st 1lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

Rated higher over fences but went close in a Killarney handicap hurdle in May after Icare Desbois unseated at the last; comes into the reckoning on the basis of another second placing at Galway.

4/1

Form: 07-763

Last run: 148 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 3-9 over hurdles; won the Beggar's End handicap on the Flat at Naas on his latest start in October; is just 2lb higher than when beaten 2l in a valuable handicap hurdle at Galway in August (just behind So Scottish); chance if ready to go after a 77-day break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Comfort Zone

10st 8lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose; 3-9 over hurdles; won the Beggar's End handicap on the Flat at Naas on his latest start in October; is just 2lb higher than when beaten 2l in a valuable handicap hurdle at Galway in August (just behind So Scottish); chance if ready to go after a 77-day break.

11/1

3rd

14

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Comfort Zone

10st 8lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, not fluent 5th

11/1

1st

8

(13)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Comfort Zone

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

travelled strongly, midfield

11/1

Form: -03237

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
1-11 over hurdles; best effort in handicaps a 14l fourth off 134 at Punchestown back in April; beaten 19l off 136 on latest at Cheltenham (2m5f, good); 5lb lower here but he needs more to win a race of this nature.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Kings Hill

10st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

1-11 over hurdles; best effort in handicaps a 14l fourth off 134 at Punchestown back in April; beaten 19l off 136 on latest at Cheltenham (2m5f, good); 5lb lower here but he needs more to win a race of this nature.

40/1

11th

15

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Kings Hill

10st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

prominent

40/1

7th

1

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Cheltenham

Kings Hill

12st 0lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Ninth of 11 when 150-1 in the Grade 1 Supreme Novices' here in March; sole win was a maiden in February, but he's usually competitive and bumped into a highly progressive rival two starts back on his only appearance beyond 2m2f; this second attempt at about 2m5f therefore holds some interest.

16/1

Form: 17-680 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Mixing hurdling and chasing in 2024; beat Shadow Rider by 2.5l at Cork (2m3f, soft to heavy) in March off 126; beaten 5.75l off revised mark of 132 subsequently at Punchestown; well-beaten on latest after a break at Chepstow; will come on for that but has a bit to prove off his current rating
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lucky Zebo

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Mixing hurdling and chasing in 2024; beat Shadow Rider by 2.5l at Cork (2m3f, soft to heavy) in March off 126; beaten 5.75l off revised mark of 132 subsequently at Punchestown; well-beaten on latest after a break at Chepstow; will come on for that but has a bit to prove off his current rating

33/1

17th

16

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lucky Zebo

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

33/1

Form: 2331-1 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
On a hat-trick after winning handicaps at Tipperary (2m, yielding) in April and on his seasonal reappearance in a Listed heat at Naas (2m4f, good to yielding) last month; up 7lb for that but he is unexposed in handicaps and there could yet be more to come; contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

17

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

The Busy Fool

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

11/2

17

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

The Busy Fool

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

On a hat-trick after winning handicaps at Tipperary (2m, yielding) in April and on his seasonal reappearance in a Listed heat at Naas (2m4f, good to yielding) last month; up 7lb for that but he is unexposed in handicaps and there could yet be more to come; contender.

11/2

1st

7

10th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:00 Naas

The Busy Fool

10st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won a bumper on debut at Thurles last year and scored despite some novicey jumping on his handicap debut over 2m at Tipperary in April; stays this trip and the lack of a recent run should not be an issue; could go well.

12/1

Form: 1-6094 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
2-9 over hurdles; won a 19.5f handicap at Punchestown in May off 119; best effort for current yard on latest when a 7.5l fourth at Fairyhouse last month; same mark here and he has each-way claims if reproducing that run.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 2

15:33 Exeter

Harsh

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Ex-Joseph O'Brien and has had four races for Gordon Elliott, running well for fourth and sixth in big-field handicaps over 2m4f on last two outings; needs better but he shaped in those races as if he would stay further.

7/1

12th

6

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 2

15:33 Exeter

Harsh

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Ex-Joseph O'Brien and has had four races for Gordon Elliott, running well for fourth and sixth in big-field handicaps over 2m4f on last two outings; needs better but he shaped in those races as if he would stay further.

7/1

19

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Harsh

10st 2lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Gordon Elliott

2-9 over hurdles; won a 19.5f handicap at Punchestown in May off 119; best effort for current yard on latest when a 7.5l fourth at Fairyhouse last month; same mark here and he has each-way claims if reproducing that run.

20/1

Form: -64791 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Gained his second win over timber when hacking up at Naas last month off 116 in first-time blinkers (retained); up 9lb and this is a much tougher race; needs a career best but he can't be discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

20

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Slane Hill

10st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Barry Connell

soon prominent, went second when not fluent 4th, not fluent 3 out

10/1

20

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Slane Hill

10st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Barry Connell

Gained his second win over timber when hacking up at Naas last month off 116 in first-time blinkers (retained); up 9lb and this is a much tougher race; needs a career best but he can't be discounted.

10/1

1st

3

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

12:15 Navan

Slane Hill

12st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

made virtually all, went clear after 2nd

16/1

Form: -06102 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Three-time handicap hurdle winner; scored at Gowran off 112 in early October; went close when 0.75l behind The Busy Fool on latest off 121 at Naas; up 2lb for that but is 6lb better off with the winner so could turn that form around; chance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Park Of Kings

10st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time handicap hurdle winner; scored at Gowran off 112 in early October; went close when 0.75l behind The Busy Fool on latest off 121 at Naas; up 2lb for that but is 6lb better off with the winner so could turn that form around; chance.

12/1

2nd

21

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Park Of Kings

10st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

towards rear

12/1

2nd

6

10th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:00 Naas

Park Of Kings

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Two ins last autumn and came back to form when a convincing winner of a handicap hurdle at Gowran last month; up 9lb for that but well below par in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown since (blowing hard post race); good claims on his best form but would not appear to the owner's first choice.

8/1

Form: 464-73 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose type; won on the Flat at Listowel in September; return to hurdles with a fine effort behind The Busy Fool and Park Of Kings at Naas (hampered); is 1lb wrong here but he can go well if repeating his last run and getting a clearer passage.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

22

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Sir Allen

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose type; won on the Flat at Listowel in September; return to hurdles with a fine effort behind The Busy Fool and Park Of Kings at Naas (hampered); is 1lb wrong here but he can go well if repeating his last run and getting a clearer passage.

20/1

10th

22

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Sir Allen

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

soon midfield

20/1

3rd

8

10th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:00 Naas

Sir Allen

10st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Decent juvenile form and returned to form when winning a 1m6f Flat maiden at Listowel in September and going close over 2m at Thurles under an 8lb penalty; back over hurdles here and has the handicap experience to be competitive.

16/1

Form: 02P8-1 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
2-6 over hurdles; won a modest mares' race at Wexford on latest; best efforts have come on soft ground and she was beaten off 11lb lower than she is here in a handicap at Navan in November 2023; 3lb wrong and others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

23

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Ms Agartha Yeats

10st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: F G Hand

towards rear throughout, reminders after 3 out

22/1

23

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Ms Agartha Yeats

10st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: F G Hand

2-6 over hurdles; won a modest mares' race at Wexford on latest; best efforts have come on soft ground and she was beaten off 11lb lower than she is here in a handicap at Navan in November 2023; 3lb wrong and others appeal more.

22/1

1st

1

27th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Wexford

Ms Agartha Yeats

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: F G Hand

Off the track for a year after winning a maiden hurdle at this venue in 2022; went close in 2m6f handicap hurdle at Navan on the second of four starts last season; 'scoped dirty at Limerick in December; well beaten at Naas in February; 116-rated mare has joined Finbarr Hand who also runs the long-absent We Got This.

12/1

Non-runners

Jigoro, No Looking Back, Raglan Road

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kings Hill

POSTDATA:

Park Of Kings

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Allen

TOPSPEED:

Kings Hill