January 21 / 12.40 Down Royal

12.40

Good To Yielding

Molson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 1f 33y
  • 15 runners
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Molson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 28-6

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Listed bumper at Limerick on debut in March; ran okay on his hurdles debut at Navan last month; can get into the money if coming forward from that.
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3rd

2

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Putapoundinthejar

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: A J Martin

Failed to fire on the Flat last time but had previously returned to hurdles (dual winner) with a respectable fifth of 21 in a Listed handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding); off the same mark here in a less demanding race.

7/2

7th

9

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Putapoundinthejar

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Just five Flat races, faring easily best when he won a handicap at Bellewstown (1m3f, soft) last month; returned to hurdling for a respectable show at Punchestown festival 19 days ago; his trainer's three runners at Chester last week were all well held, albeit with two in the Chester Cup, but this one should have more to offer in this sphere and goes on the shortlist.

13/2

5th

15

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Putapoundinthejar

10st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; 2-8 over hurdles, his last win coming at this meeting last year off 7lb lower; no impact over timber since but won on the Flat at Bellewstown 17 days ago and Sean Bowen was on board for that win here last season; can't discount.

14/1

11/10

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 15/33-

Last run: 273 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good bumper horse in 22-23, winning at Leopardstown and fifth in the Grade 2 at Aintree; third in a pair of decent 2m4f maiden hurdles last season; off since April and back in trip but has run well fresh and should be a big player.
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3rd

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:11 Cartmel

Pour Les Filles

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Easily won four-runner contest at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) on stable/chase debut in January but was probably fortunate that day and not much has gone to plan since; never competitive after early jumping errors over the big Aintree fences last month and arrives here with a bit to prove; cheekpieces refitted.

15/2

15th

24

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Pour Les Filles

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Mickey Bowen

Capitalised on the favourite falling three out to win in small field at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) in January on stable debut and pulled up/well beaten on both runs since; hard to fancy on the face of it but his yard has an excellent record in this race over the years, so he's not a forlorn hope.

33/1

5th

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:55 Ayr

Pour Les Filles

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Ex-Irish 8yo; won two-finisher contest on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) in January but struggled to land a blow at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) last month; now sports cheekpieces; others have more persuasive profiles.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner and runner-up in a Fairyhouse bumper for Sean Doyle; cost 62,000Eur at the Goresbridge November Sale; worth a market check but a likely improver on whatever he does here.
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3rd

9

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

12:40 Down Royal

Milo Miller

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

led early, raced in second after 2nd, led again before 4 out, not fluent 3 out, headed 2 out

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quite well beaten in a Navan maiden hurdle last month; should be capable of better but not a likely player on that evidence.
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9th

3

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Kir

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Made a successful handicap debut at Limerick in October (3m, soft) but pulled up at Navan next time following a 9lb rise; much better at Limerick before another below-par run at Punchestown; stays well; might benefit from the addition of cheekpieces.

6/1

1st

1

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Kir

12st 4lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Was running a big race when falling at the last on sole point start; fourth placings in maidens at Down Royal and Tipperary represent fair form in this grade; strong trainer/rider combination.

5/1

6

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:20 Tipperary

Kir

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Was running a big race when falling at the last on sole point start; the best of three maiden hurdle runs was when beaten 17l last time after a break at Fairyhouse (2m4f); can come on from that and get closer over a trip that should suit.

3/1

Form: U79

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown a little ability in two completed maiden hurdles; needs this for a handicap mark.
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4th

5

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won two good-ground handicap hurdles last summer but hasn't recaptured that level of form this year, including on recent chase debut at Wexford (50-1).

33/1

8th

5

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Back-to-back winner of handicap hurdle at Roscommon and Galway last summer, both at around 2m on good ground; testing conditions were against him at Navan in February; harder to excuse a poor Downpatrick run; unplaced at Kilbeggan last time; could make a summer chaser but will probably need to gain experience.

16/1

5th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beaten by Malbas over C&D last June before back-to-back wins at Roscommon and Galway, both at around 2m on good ground; testing conditions were against him when pulled up at Navan in February; harder to excuse a poor run in yielding at Downpatrick.

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't jump that well but not devoid of promise on his debut over 2m4f here last month; much more needed but worth a watch for future reference.
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3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Instinct dAinay

11st 10lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

Showed nothing more than minor promise when beaten 30l+ in three maiden/novice hurdles (2m-2m4f) during the winter and seems rather harshly treated for this handicap debut but, nevetheless, he's open to significant improvement if he takes well to fences.

9/2

Form: 5

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a Leopardstown bumper last month; makes no appeal on that evidence.
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7th

8

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:18 Wexford

Prince Inger

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Yet to show much in a bumper and in two maiden hurdles; will likely be seen to better effect when sent handicapping

40/1

Form: 7

Last run: 254 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in Flat maidens; soundly beaten in a Killarney maiden hurdle in May when last seen; others preferred.
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11th

6

(13)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Spitfire Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

towards rear throughout

10/1

11th

6

(13)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Spitfire Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

towards rear throughout

10/1

8th

12

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

12:40 Down Royal

Spitfire Fighter

11st 4lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: Noel Meade

Showed some ability in Flat maidens; soundly beaten in a Killarney maiden hurdle in May when last seen; others preferred.

33/1

Form: P00

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly in the first-time tongue-tie at Leopardstown last month (retained); likely to be more effective with a mark after today.
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15th

6

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Tubberfinn Lady

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Michael Mulvany

Was well backed when showed improvement to win over 2m3f at Kilbeggan in April (good-to-yielding) and backed it up with clear second at Down Royal; up a total of 9lb and back from a break; respected.

11/2

2nd

11

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Tubberfinn Lady

11st 3lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Michael Mulvany

midfield

3/1

2nd

11

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Tubberfinn Lady

11st 3lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Michael Mulvany

midfield

3/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: P0

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some decent form on the Flat for Gordon Elliott; not much to be gleaned from two maiden hurdle outings and will probably be better with a mark.
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5th

12

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Weston

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: H Rogers

Two wins when trained in Germany but yet to get his head in front on these shores; handicapper giving him a chance but soundly beaten on last two starts over hurdles and on the Flat and needs to leave those efforts well behind; best watched after break.

25/1

10th

8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Weston

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Dual Flat winner in Germany; out of depth in hot Flat handicaps at Galway Festival last twice; good effort on last start over timber at Fairyhouse in April (2m, sft-hvy); raised 4lb for that 2.25l third and might prefer softer ground.

7/1

13

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Weston

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Two Flat wins in Germany in 2022; disappointing in that sphere the last twice but has a chance back hurdling if building on his third over C&D in April.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Barney From Tyanee (2m4f hurdle), Ez Tiger (2m hurdle) and Miss Butterfly (point); dam unraced half-sister to smart bumper and 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Woodland Opera; nice staying pedigree; wears a hood for her debut; best watched this time.
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12

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Western Opera

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Kieran Callaghan

Standout run in handicaps came when second in 2m6f Ballinrobe contest last summer (good); absent since August and debuts for new yard off what appears an inadequate trip.

16/1

10

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Western Opera

10st 8lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Weak form in maidens and on her first three handicap attempts; took a big step in the right direction with a second placing at this venue last month but was beaten 8 1/2l, so needs to find extra.

6/1

Form: 8

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a Fairyhouse bumper last month; best watched here.
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12th

15

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

12:40 Down Royal

Lisnacurra Star

10st 11lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Down the field in a Fairyhouse bumper last month; best watched here.

66/1

12th

15

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

12:40 Down Royal

Lisnacurra Star

10st 11lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Down the field in a Fairyhouse bumper last month; best watched here.

66/1

8th

9

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

15:22 Fairyhouse

Lisnacurra Star

11st 5lb

J: Mr R M McParland

T: Peter Fahey

Third foal; half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Saddle Her Up; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m1f hurdle winner Ciandarragh, out of sister to smart 2m4f-3m hurdle winner Flight Leader; one of two for the stable who are 2-21 in bumpers this season; market will guide.

33/1

150/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam showed little in 2 points, half-sister to point winner Flying Exit, from family of useful Flat stayer/smart staying jumper Avro Anson; stoutly bred newcomer and best watched this time.
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5th

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Brohatna

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Tailed off in Down Royal maiden hurdle on debut early last year; fair fifth of seven when set a stiff task behind Roc Dino here (2m6f) on return from an absence two weeks ago; could improve.

7/1

5th

1

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Downpatrick

Brohatna

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Tailed-off in a Down Royal maiden hurdle on debut last year; can only be watched on return.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dam 1m6f winner (RPR 77), half-sister to 11.4f Flat and 2m chase/2m3f hurdle winner Sir Brastias, out of 1m4f-2m winning half-sister to Group-placed 1m/1m2f winner Bunting; bred to stay well and probably best watched unless the market says otherwise.
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13

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

12:40 Down Royal

Thecosyman

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dam 1m6f winner (RPR 77), half-sister to 11.4f Flat and 2m chase/2m3f hurdle winner Sir Brastias, out of 1m4f-2m winning half-sister to Group-placed 1m/1m2f winner Bunting; bred to stay well and probably best watched unless the market says otherwise.

66/1

13

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

12:40 Down Royal

Thecosyman

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dam 1m6f winner (RPR 77), half-sister to 11.4f Flat and 2m chase/2m3f hurdle winner Sir Brastias, out of 1m4f-2m winning half-sister to Group-placed 1m/1m2f winner Bunting; bred to stay well and probably best watched unless the market says otherwise.

66/1

Form: 50

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner; beaten a long way in a maiden hurdle here last month and hard to make a case for.
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14

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

12:40 Down Royal

Victor Tango

11st 4lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Point winner; beaten a long way in a maiden hurdle here last month and hard to make a case for.

100/1

14

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

12:40 Down Royal

Victor Tango

11st 4lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Point winner; beaten a long way in a maiden hurdle here last month and hard to make a case for.

100/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €24.10
Straight Forecast €14.24
Trifecta €98.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Karoline Banbou

SPOTLIGHT:

Pour Les Filles

POSTDATA:

Karoline Banbou

The Irish Sun:

Karoline Banbou