January 21 / 14.42 Down Royal

14.42

Good To Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase

  • Prize money: £9020.66
  • 2m 0f 115y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 23-567 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
128-rated hurdler with wins at Clonmel and Cork last season on soft/heavy and best efforts on final two starts when placed in competitive handicaps at Punchestown and Fairyhouse; ran okay on chase debut at Wexford but disappointing twice since.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Conyers Hill

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Basically a bridle horse who doesn't find much when let down, but plenty of strong form and couldn't knock his latest second to an improver at Punchestown where he pulled clear of the rest (2m4f, yielding); doubt he wants this far, but easy track will help and valuable 7lb claimed.

8/1

2nd

8

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Conyers Hill

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Novice win came at Down Royal last season and pick of this season's handicap form when fourth in 2m4f Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and held narrow lead when faller two out in 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick over Christmas; didn't stay 3m1f in Thyestes following month and has had time off since; could go well.

13/2

5th

16

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Conyers Hill

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Two good runs at Cheltenham this season, including fourth in the Paddy Power in November, and a creditable second at Limerick on his seasonal debut the previous month; in the lead but beginning to look vulnerable when falling two out in the Tim Duggan at Limerick on latest.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 654464 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner (rated 125) took definite step forward on latest of five chase attempts when close fourth in competitive Leopardstown handicap at Christmas (third has since won a Grade 3 handicap), coming late; probably more to offer and likely major player.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

One Last Tango

10st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Eoin Griffin

Bumper and three-time hurdle winner is yet to score over fences but was just denied by Conyers Hill at Down Royal in January; runner-up in a Tipperary handicap in May but his jumping was sluggish and he will have to be sharper on return; tongue-tie added.

10/1

2nd

9

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

18:07 Tipperary

One Last Tango

10st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Eoin Griffin

Three-time hurdles winner (rated 125); close fourth in competitive Leopardstown handicap chase in December; backed that up with neck second at Down Royal despite untidy jumping; something amiss when pulled up at Gowran; could bounce back.

15/2

2nd

9

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

18:07 Tipperary

One Last Tango

10st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Eoin Griffin

Three-time hurdles winner (rated 125); close fourth in competitive Leopardstown handicap chase in December; backed that up with neck second at Down Royal despite untidy jumping; something amiss when pulled up at Gowran; could bounce back.

15/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 21252U

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner (2m6f, good) shaped nicely on chasing debut in 3-runner Ayr handicap but early casualty here over Christmas in beginners chase; probably needs to improve.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

took keen hold, disputing third

6/1

3rd

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

took keen hold, disputing third

6/1

6th

2

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:35 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Winning hurdler is 0-5 in chases but has run well in defeat, including at this venue over 16.5f (good to yielding) back in January; won at 2m6f over hurdles but has stamina to prove for this trip; doesn't look a certain stayer on breeding and others appeal more.

100/30

Form: 132829

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won a beginners' event at Downpatrick in September and good second in C&D handicap; tame recent Navan effort however raises questions.
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9th

13

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Someones Wish

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Course scorer (for Robert Eddery) in 2023; a fair winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott since but pulled up over hurdles at Perth last month on final run for yard; more needed for his new stable.

25/1

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Someones Wish

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual AW Flat winner who has won a chase and a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick since joining Gordon Elliott; hasn't been at his best since winning over hurdles in October (2m1f, yielding); stable has a fine record here.

12/1

6th

5

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Someones Wish

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual AW winner has a win apiece over hurdles and fences; moderate form shown in last two runs over hurdles, finishing eighth both times; returns to chasing now and he will appreciate better ground if it appears; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 71-4 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made winning hurdling debut on very soft ground at Pau last December and after year's absence encouraging yard debut last month when rallying fourth in Punchestown rated novice chase; 4l to find with Listentillitellya on that run but improvement expected and should go well.
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2nd

5

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Zurich

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Could have done without this race being transferred from Cheltenham as he won there in October (good ground) and stayed on well for fifth in last month's Plate; his run in between at Doncaster in a race that's worked out well was also admirable; every chance.

7/2

5th

15

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Zurich

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Henry De Bromhead

Humdrum start to chase career but a better horse since back from a break, following a Killarney win with an uncomplicated display over C&D (good) in October; would have finished closer than his near-4l third at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December but for a mistake at the last and that form has worked out; now 9lb higher than the latest win but open to improvement.

10/1

1st

7

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Zurich

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

French hurdle winner who improved upon his previous chase form when staying on well to be beaten a head at Killarney (2m1f, yielding) three weeks ago on his reappearance, when he was awarded the race due to interference; from a top Irish yard and today's longer trip could prompt further progress.

13/2

Form: 61-733 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
112-rated hurdler but already a better chaser, finishing good third in Punchestown novice at this trip and most recently didn't quite get home over 2m4f when third in handicap at same venue; contender back in trip here.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Listentillitellyea

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Winning hurdler has plenty of experience over fences and rated 116; far from disgraced in Listed handicap chases at Fairyhouse and Punchestown last April/May before falling at Galway when last seen in August; could run well if fit after his break.

16/1

13

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Listentillitellyea

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

Hard to win with (1-21 hurdles, 0-7 chases)' appeared not to stay in 2m4f Punchestown festival event won by Sea Music; others have stronger claims.

16/1

5th

20

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Listentillitellyea

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield, prominent after 3rd, went second 5th

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31-158

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner last spring rated 129 on those efforts; hasn't featured in two runs over fences (excuses first occasion) and may need more time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

12

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Nas Na Riogh

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles; 0-10 over fences, best runs when third in pair of handicaps at Wexford and Galway last summer; struggled since but not beaten far when sixth at Tramore 26 days ago and return to good ground will suit.

8/1

6th

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Nas Na Riogh

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles is 0-9 in chases; ran well when third at Galway (2m2f, soft) last August but out of form when last seen in November and needs to revive after a 141-day break.

9/1

Form: 3P-447 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner and 135-rated hurdler whose two wins came on this sort of ground; some merit in three attempts chasing so definitely one to consider on favoured ground although ideally wants further.
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4

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 140y

16:37 Cork

The Big Doyen

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Talented hurdler placed at Grade 2 level in that sphere; 0-4 over fences and has been sparingly raced in the last two seasons; off since below par effort on debut for this yard at Wexford in May; capable but probably best watched on return to action.

16/1

8th

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

The Big Doyen

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Dual bumper and hurdles winner for Peter Fahey but not as good a chaser last season; changed yards and reverts to hurdles off reduced mark and goes well fresh.

12/1

Form: 32-P58

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more over fences at Leopardstown over Christmas in a better race; more required though.
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7

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Doctor Glide

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Tim Vaughan

Ex-Irish maiden who been pulled up and tailed off in his two handicaps for this yard, at 66-1 on both occasions.

50/1

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:05 Limerick

Doctor Glide

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

prominent, went second before 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out

7/1

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:05 Limerick

Doctor Glide

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

prominent, went second before 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €59.80
Straight Forecast €45.53
Trifecta €434.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

One Last Tango

TOPSPEED:

Someone's Wish

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Step Out

POSTDATA:

Listentillitellyea

The Irish Sun:

One Last Tango